SPEED-RIDING
Speed-riding is a kind of winter practice paragliding that is a combination of mini-sailing and skiing. The enjoyment lies in the feel of gliding between the air and the snow, and moving between these two elements.
The speed-riding wings are “mini paragliders” that make it possible for you to follow the contours of the slope and exploit the terrain as you enjoy good or less good snow conditions. The advantage of this is that you adapt the practice to the snow, enjoying the best sensations.
The potential for fun and excitement is varied and considerable, even on beginners’ terrain. It’s a bit like a game in which the initiate decides how to interact with the elements, and it is easy to pick up speed, or even jump 30-metre high bars! In fact, the mini sail gives skiers extra lift – they actually grow wings! This kind of discipline is if anything better suited to good skiers than to good paragliders.
This is an ideal activity for the mountain: it is accessible and easy to set up since the sail is small in size as well as lightweight making it easy to carry. You’re also guaranteed to have fun whatever the meteorological conditions might be.
Enjoy this original experience thanks to the courses offered by Element’Air:
SPEED-RIDING COURSES
These are delivered during the winter to anyone practicing paragliding. You need to have reached a good level of skiing, as you can only speed-ride on off-piste terrain. You have to be able to parallel-ski in unprepared snow.
The progress is achieved in safety, incorporating changes in:
- Terrain: Slight slope to steep slope.
- Equipment: sail area of 16 m2 to 11 m2.
We offer 3 packages for people interested in getting into this winter sport that is fun, and guaranteed to deliver unique thrills!
A discovery day
- Comprises :
- The management of the equipment
- Introduction to the ski technique under sail
- Practice on a low slope terrain (slalom ground, touch & go, small flights and landing)
- Equipment is provided
An introductory course (2 days)
- Includes :
- The discovery day
- Learning different sailing techniques
- Practice on a steeper terrain
- Tips for managing a run line and a swoop landing with speed management
- Equipment is provided
Full training (3 days)
- A student holding an FSVL paragliding license can get their speed-riding extension by taking this course.
- Includes :
- Introductory course (2 days)
- Practice on rough terrain
- Tips for exploiting the speed range, trims and kite
- Several major flights
- An audit of the student’s ability to fly independently
- Equipment is provided
For each of the packages:
- The courses are adapted to each student’s level, in line with the paragliding and skiing experience.
- Equipment is provided: glider, harness, radio, (DVA)