What is Parakiting?
What Is Parakiting? Over the past few years, a new flying discipline has been gaining traction—one that blends elements of traditional paragliding, speed-flying, and kite-flying in high-wind dune or coastal environments. Welcome to parakiting. Parakiting sits at the intersection of paraglider, speed wing and depower kite, giving pilots the tools to soar low and fast, carve terrain, and experience a new wave of adrenaline. In this article you’ll learn: What parakiting means and how it differs from classic paragliding and speed flying How small-wing and parakite designs compare What leading brands like Flare, Dudek, Dune Rider, Ozone and Niviuk are...