Tandem Paragliding in Malibu

Enjoy an aerial view of the vast Pacific Ocean and Malibu hills in the company of a certified paragliding instructor, as you experience the feeling of flying like a bird during a tandem paragliding ride.

All equipment is provided and no experience is necessary! You will have a 10 minute briefing and safety lesson, before embarking on your tandem flight, which will usually last between 25 and 30 minutes, depending on weather conditions. With an experienced instructor piloting your flight, you will launch from the edge of a cliff into the air and soar like a bird over the Pacific Ocean.

All instructors are highly experienced, having performed thousands of tandem flights over many years, and they also have a perfect safety record.

Schedule Details Departs: Daily Departure Point: Meeting point is at Malibu Bluffs Park, Malibu Departure Time: Every hour from 10:00am to 4:00pm Hotel Pickup: Hotel pick-up is not available Itinerary:

Frequently Asked Questions:

What is paragliding?
Paragliding is the simplest form of human flight. A paraglider is a non-motorized, foot-launched inflatable wing. It is easy to transport, easy to launch, and easy to land. The paraglider itself is constructed of rip-stop nylon from which the pilot is suspended by sturdy kevlar lines. The pilot is clipped into a harness and oriented in a sitting position for maximum comfort.

Is paragliding the same as parasailing or parachuting?
Parasailing is what you do at a beach or offshore, in a modified parachute tied to a boat, not so popular in California. Parachutes are designed to be deployed during free-fall from an airplane and to then descend to the ground. By contrast, paraglider pilots launch from gentle hillsides; if the glider isn't flying properly, the launch can be aborted before leaving the ground.

Is paragliding like hang-gliding?
Paragliding and hang gliding are very similar in terms of the pure joy of flight. The sensation of flying either craft is very birdlike.

Is paragliding for you?
Paragliding is about finesse and serenity, not so much strength and brute force. As in rock climbing, women often do much better than men because they don't try to muscle it.

Is paragliding safe?
You can make paragliding, like most adventure sports, as safe or dangerous as you want. The primary safety factors are personal judgment and attitude. You can fly safely for many years with the right attitude.

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