Author Archives: Utah Paragliding
Airbag Harnesses
When I bought my first paragliding harness from Sup Air, I went for the most possible back protection I could find. I paid for the extra foam, even though it’s not the smallest possible package when storing and traveling. Upsides: … Continue reading
About Paragliding Gear
Paragliding schools rely on the sale of gear to make their operation economically feasible. Most schools, unless they are large, tend to not be very profitable, making it important for them to sell paragliding gear to their students. Keep in … Continue reading
Ozone Paragliders
Ozone (http://www.flyozone.com) provides a wide range of paragliding, speed flying, snow kiting, and kite surfing wings. You’ll find a lot of Ozone paragliders when you fly most of the popular sites in Utah. They sell direct to the consumer, allowing … Continue reading
About Paragliding in Utah
A note from the editors: Got comments, feedback, suggestions, experiences? Post in the comments and we will add your perspectives here. This site is intended to provide a basis for individuals researching paragliding schools in Utah, and we hope to … Continue reading
Review: Two Can Fly
Two Can Fly (3/5) Another very small local operation, with good instruction and support. Not much known about their gear selection. We don’t have much to say on this one, good or bad. Our conversation with students reveals more positive … Continue reading
Review: Point of the Mountain Paragliding
Point of the Mountain Paragliding (4/5) As of this writing more or less a one-man operation, this one is the niche operation to look out for. The owner / instructor is takes his instruction seriously, and you’ll always know where … Continue reading
Review: SuperFly
Super Fly (4/5) The only one here with multiple locations (a second one in California), this is the high end if you want to learn to fly. They are the most expensive, but also the most dedicated and professional bunch … Continue reading
Review: Cloud9 Paragliding
Cloud 9 (3/5) Cloud 9 is the largest local school. They have an actual physical location, unlike almost all of the other contenders. Their strengths include lots of immediately available inventory (it’s nice to look at and try things before … Continue reading
Review: Paraglide Utah
Paraglide Utah (1/5) This ‘school’ is run by a highly skilled paraglider pilot. A shiny Website, lots of awards, all in all a strong first impression. This school fails to deliver, however. Another one-man show (not inherently a bad thing), … Continue reading