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Gran Alacant Forum => General Discussions => Topic started by: Phillip on May 10, 2021, 10:30.

Title: Paragliding
Post by: Phillip on May 10, 2021, 10:30.

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Title: Re: Paragliding
Post by: John H on May 10, 2021, 10:38.

Check your insurance if you do Phillip.

One of my friends, an experienced paraglider who had flown there several times had a terrible accident at that very spot....a sudden change in wind direction as he took off saw him blown back onto the cliff face from where he tumbled down to the bottom.
Chris suffered punctured lungs, lots of broken bones and horrible cuts and bruises.
He now flies something with an engine in it!!

Regards all

John

Title: Re: Paragliding
Post by: chris and jackie on May 10, 2021, 15:33.

Yes , there’s been a few accidents there , we know someone who thankfully got away with minor injuries there. However he did say it can happen anywhere and it’s important to check wind speed, direction etc