Sky Paragliding

The definitive instructional book on paragliding. It has extensive sections on paramotoring, tandem flying, choosing equipment, flying in different countries and terrain along with details on expedition flying and acrobatics. The complete BHPA syllabus (right up to pilot) is covered including a section on how to pass your exams. Best seller - every pilot should have one! Touching Cloudbase - now on its 5th Edition

The BHPA pilot handbook includes both basic and advanced techniques, flight theory, specialist know-how and background studies that a pilot will require from Club Pilot training onwards - in one well researched volume. Author Mark Dale, the BHPA's full-time Technical Manager, is a trainer and examiner of instructors and coaches, an experienced competition pilot and an acknowledged authority on hang glider and paraglider stability and airworthiness. He flies hang gliders, paragliders and sailplanes and holds an FAI World Hang Gliding speed record.

"A Pilot Needs to understand the ways of the sky to fly successfully and safely..." A really comprehensive introduction to pilot's meteorology, and an ideal study book for CP exams. In simple and accessible terms it explains how a good knowledge of meteorology can be used to improve flying performance and to make flying efficient, safe and enjoyable.

This DVD is for beginner or intermediate pilots wishing to keep up with their newly acquired skills or prepare for training. Lots of animated segments illustrate the theory - chapters include: Equipment / Flying / Launching / Aerodynamics / Meteorology / Flight Rules plus a bonus interview with the 2003 and 2005 British Paragliding Champion and test pilot.

From the ‘Paragliding: Learning to Fly’ team comes an in-depth and up-to-date study of the black art of ground handling. Why bother messing around on the ground when all you want to do it fly? Well, unfortunately poor ground handling skills account for a high percentage of the accidents we see today. Mastering your wing on the ground gives you the confidence to handle yourself on tricky take offs in difficult conditions. The result is you’ll be a safer pilot who’ll fly more often that those who struggle to control their wings on the deck. This DVD not only breaks down each exact aspect of launching and ground handling it also incorporates a series of exercises to hone you skills. Ground Handling uses the same 3D animations that make ‘Paragliding: Learning to Fly’ such a fantastic learning tool. This is for the beginner, Intermediate, and advanced pilot wanting to brush up.

A two-level speed system is the traditional solution with ready to use hooks for easy attachment to the glider risers.
The basic bar is made of Kevlar and the second part is made of a soft loop attached in a convenient angle to the Kevlar bar making it easy to step on and also to avoid any tangling with the reserve compartment  if used with under the seat reserve system harnesses.

AXEL 2 is harness that will be mostly appreciated by pilots looking for safety and comfort, low weight and simple adjustments.

Compared to the old version, new AXEL 2 offers a completely different concept; the harness strap system uses our Four S system – SKY SAFETY STRAP SYSTEM that enabled the R&D team to develop the harness with maximum safety, comfort and easy adjustment foremost.

SPECIFICATIONS HERE: http://en.sky-cz.com/products/harnesses/axel-2/

AXEL 2 front is a unique modification of the AXEL 2 harness. It is delivered with a front container for the reserve; the solution so much favoured by all those who would like to have their reserves within easy reach. Also the concept is very much appreciated by paragliding schools that will not only enjoy the possibility to detach the container and allow students comfortable ground handling practice, but will also make the life of instructors easier as the front container is so easy to check before the first flights of novice pilots.

SPECIFICATIONS HERE: http://en.sky-cz.com/products/harnesses/axel-2-front/

REVEL 2 is a follow-up of REVEL which gained its popularity with a wide range of pilots – occasional pilots and XC pilots and it has even served as the first harness for new pilots.

The design team aimed to keep all the popular features and bring some new details and design advantage to the REVEL 2 so it's been completely redesigned. It now includes the new Four S – SKY SAFETY STRAP SYSTEM, a new rescue container under the seat board, adjustment points for easy, comfortable or sporty adjustment of the harness, new materials and last but not least – a new eye catching design.

SPECIFICATIONS HERE: http://en.sky-cz.com/products/harnesses/revel-2/

EXCITE 3 XC / EXCITE 3 Comp represents the third generation of the successful sport and competition harness. This third generation model is easy to modify into a competition harness by the simple attachment of the speedbag set which can be ordered in addition.

Differences to the second generation of EXCITE:
Strap system modified for higher comfort
Geometry modified for higher stability
Back support improvements
Modified speed system conduction
Reduced weight

SPECIFICATIONS HERE: http://en.sky-cz.com/products/harnesses/excite-3xc/-excite-3-comp/

The harness SKYWISH 2 in its second generation brings a series of improvements with the introduction of new technologies and use of new, high tech materials. The harness is firmly aimed at pilots who like to fly light but without sacrificing the added security of back protection and a board in the seat. Pilots ready to embrace a light, simple, easy to pack concept that is getting very close to a mountain flying style will also be very interested in the SKYWISH 2.

The second generation of SKYWISH 2 is also the right choice for those who would like to fly “freestyle” or just practice and master the black art of ground handling.

SPECIFICATIONS HERE: http://en.sky-cz.com/products/harnesses/skywish-2/

TWIN is a harness for all enthusiasts who fly tandems and need a light (2.4 kg), comfortable, reliable and adjustable harness that will meet the tandem pilots’ requirements.

TWIN is designed with a reserve pocket integrated in the back part of the harness and the risers are placed in the side covers along the harness. The harness is also supplied with covers that are used to cover and protect the risers in the part of the spreaders. The harness is equipped with a 10 cm thick back protector, using distinctive foam and a special cover.

SPECIFICATIONS HERE: http://en.sky-cz.com/products/harnesses/twin/

Gii is a new harness mostly aimed at paragliding schools and all the pilots who search for easy and simple solutions. It is a certified harness with an airbag, high comfort and integrated reserve pocket on the right side of the harness.
It was designed in two sizes only to cover the pilots from 156 to 195 cm of height and save the costs to the schools.

SPECIFICATIONS HERE: http://en.sky-cz.com/products/harnesses/gii/

Gii front is a harness that combines maximum comfort and a minimalistic design approach. The passive safety is provided by an airbag that is easy to fold away, which, in this configuration, the harness is a perfect tool for ground handling. The harness is mostly aimed at novice pilots who prefer the safety of an airbag to tiny and detailed adjustments. It works as the ideal harness for paragliding schools because the airbag harness is easy to fold away, the whole harness is very light and the students do not have to carry a heavy load. Gii is also to be used as a tandem passenger harness and make a complete set with the TWIN harness.

SPECIFICATIONS HERE: http://en.sky-cz.com/products/harnesses/gii-front/

REVERSE harness has changed the concept of harnesses. It's an all in one glider bag that converts to a light and comfortable harness with a reassuring airbag and an innovative 10 mm back protector made from ultra-dense (impact-resistant) foam.

REVERSE delivers the advantages and safety of a traditional airbag harness with foam back protection by combining the two systems. What you experience is maximum comfort and safety.

SPECIFICATIONS HERE: http://en.sky-cz.com/products/harnesses/reverse/

The first generation of REVERSE surprised by the safety and comfort. And the second generation will just bowl over the least details to make the life of a pilot as easy as possible, just check the features.

The main distinctive features are:

Integrated reserve pocket with large and easy to grab handle
Full «Air Bag»
Mesh pad back part for high comfort
Automatic buckles
Stability in the rough air
Rucksack is comfortable to carry thanks to air flow and shoulder pads
Adjustable mesh-padded straps
Chest strap, hand rests
Bar-tack stitched
Cordura© material, 220 dTex
Reversible
T-system for the safety chest strap system
EN / LTF certification
available in 4 sizes - S, M, L, XL

SPECIFICATIONS HERE: http://en.sky-cz.com/products/harnesses/reverse-2/

Our new ultralight harness SKYLIGHT is an ingenious combination of seat and comfortable convertible rucksack.

Even this weight-optimised construction follows our new SKY SAFETY STRAP SYSTEM based on the principles of skydiving gear.

SPECIFICATIONS HERE: http://en.sky-cz.com/products/harnesses/skylight/

SKYLIGHT TOURIST is an ultra light harness designed for the light paragliding flying. It is designed as a combined rucksack and harness (just turn it inside out and change backpack into a harness) with the reserve container integrated within the harness design in the centre of gravity.

Even though the concept is really very light, the SKY SAFETY STRAP SYSTEM was used to design the harness. The concept is well known from other Sky harnesses and comes from the sky diving concepts.

SPECIFICATIONS HERE: http://en.sky-cz.com/products/harnesses/skylight-tourist/

Is there still something to improve? Oh, there is, indeed. Just check how we managed to improved the second generation of the popular reserve SKY SYSTEM. SKY SYSTEM II brings new EN and LTF certification, fast opening, sink rate up to 5.5 m/s, just check all the details.

SPECIFICATIONS HERE: http://en.sky-cz.com/products/reserves/sky-system-ii/

SKY SPARE Light is a new reserve system that follows from the reliable and popular SKY SPARE.

SPECIFICATIONS HERE: http://en.sky-cz.com/products/reserves/sky-spare-light/

SKY LITE is an EN certified round shaped canopy weighing only about 1 kg(depending on the size).

SPECIFICATIONS HERE: http://en.sky-cz.com/products/reserves/

SKY DRIVE is a steerable DHV certified reserve that stows into a standard container.

SPECIFICATIONS HERE: http://en.sky-cz.com/products/reserves/sky-drive/