Technical reflections

A beautiful summer day, generous thermals, no wind, in short the ideal conditions to fly and enjoy our wonderful flying machines! But now the flying time is coming to an end, after a cross record or a simple local flight. The pilot prepares...

This update takes up the main points of the previous version, while adding to and updating the current state of knowledge on connectors, concerning their design, stresses, areas of work, and the various...

In the world of paragliding, we regularly use connectors to link our various pieces of equipment: wings, harness, reserve risers, reserves, and spreaders. They come in different shapes: square, trapezoidal, oval, triangular, etc., and in different...

Preferences regarding harness position harness from person to person depending on their size, body type, habits, and flying sensations. However, it is important to note that the position chosen also has a direct impact on...

Paragliding offers an extraordinary experience, allowing us to escape and sail through the sky. Whether it's a peaceful, contemplative flight, a descent from mountain peaks or an attempt to break distance records,...

When you have to use your rescue parachute, you need it to be as efficient as possible as quickly as possible! But the parachute itself is only one link in a chain that will have to be implemented to achieve the final result: the...

Throttle: "A mechanical device that allows the driver to increase the speed of the vehicle. In paragliding, a gas pedal has exactly the same function: to increase the airspeed of the aircraft. This accessory, which can frighten the novice pilot, is a very useful tool...

IntroductionParagliding is a "risky" activity, and there are a number of risks that can lead each pilot to a multitude of critical situations:- Lack of training- Insufficient experience- Poor weather analysis- Collision with other aircraft-...

T-Bone links are part of the family of flexible connectors, just like Soft-Links. This type of connection, already widely used in skydiving for many years, is beginning to find its place in the paragliding world, but still raises a lot of questions....

The current trend in pilot demand is towards a constant reduction in the weight of the equipment. Certainly, it is much more pleasant to have a small, light bag on your back than a menhir! A few years ago, the average weight of a paragliding bag was...

The harness just the "seat" that supports the paraglider pilot under the wing. It is also, and above all, a technical instrument that allows the pilot to interact with their wing, feel the air mass, and accompany the wing's movements.

Man has always dreamed of flying, and to evolve among the birds. Yes, but of course he is not destined to evolve in the air! But for centuries, he has sought all the means to do so. And he has succeeded, with the help of many different aircraft,...

In the life of a pilot, there comes a time when you want to take your paragliding to the next level, and this often involves changing your equipment to better suit your goals. When it comes to harness, the major change that...

harness See Wikipedia) "In paragliding, the harness the seat in which the pilot sits. It is connected to the risers by two carabiners. The pilot is attached to it by straps." In reality, a harness much more than just a seat. It is the link...

Every year, several pilots lose their lives after forgetting to fasten their harness properly. These are not usually beginners... During a safety evening organized by CDVL74, a quick survey of the audience revealed that 15% of them had...

The Kanibal Race II is an exceptional harness, designed for high-level pilots searching for performance during a World Cup stage or a long range cross-country flight. But such a product does not just appear on the market overnight... It is...

Reflections on the aerodynamics of harnesses quest to improve paragliding performance involves, in part, reducing drag: Improving profile efficiency by improving the lift/drag ratio Reducing tip vortices...

Alas, in life we have nothing for nothing; when we improve something on one side we lose something on the other ... Our activity is no exception to this rule ... The cocoons all seem to present a notorious gain in performance but alas it is not without perverse effects...