Paragliding

Tommy


Joined: 24/04/2008
Posts: 14

Message Posted:
11/07/2008 16:05

I wondered if anyone had done the paragliding from St Hilarian, we are out in August and my son would love to do this. Which is the best beach for water sports??

cyprusishome


Joined: 31/03/2007
Posts: 2381

Message Posted:
11/07/2008 16:11

We did the paragliding thing last year. If you like to do something different it is worth doing although not cheap.



Talk to Angela in the office down at the harbour and she will make you feel safe even before booking.



I was not sure what to expect so it was a bit strange when you set off to run and the next thing you are flying!!



Personal view, after white water rafting on 4/5 grade rapids and bungee jumping off bridge at Victoria Falls thought it was quite tame. But then we are both into daft things like roller coasters too. Happens when you get past 50!!



Book it and enjoy the ride.

Speedypaul


Joined: 28/03/2008
Posts: 65

Message Posted:
11/07/2008 16:31

Can thoroughly recomend it. Never flown in Cyprus (although I plan too) but a fantastic sport. If you get hooked (and you will) a standard rig is around £1,500. If you do it just the once on a tandem, it will be something you remember for a very long time. Please let me know how you get on.

berty



Joined: 11/01/2008
Posts: 216

Message Posted:
11/07/2008 17:10

if you read http://www.FRANKANDJOAN.COM he discusses a recent experience in his diary and there are pictures and Links

wackyjim



Joined: 04/06/2007
Posts: 760

Message Posted:
11/07/2008 17:13

Done it several times....GREAT FUN!!!!!!!!

come_on_aylin


Joined: 14/06/2008
Posts: 908

Message Posted:
11/07/2008 17:53

My son (12) and I did on one of the hottest days in June last year and it was great, lovely and cool in the air but very hot coming down to land which, IMO, was the scariest bit.

eager


Joined: 23/02/2007
Posts: 1272

Message Posted:
11/07/2008 19:03

did it last year in nc...great experience and very nice people too.

Tommy


Joined: 24/04/2008
Posts: 14

Message Posted:
12/07/2008 13:17

Thanks everyone, my son is 12 and a daredevil I am sure he will enjoy it. I will contact them and see if we can get booked on. Looking forward to the sunshine.

The-Wicks


Joined: 27/05/2007
Posts: 2279

Message Posted:
12/07/2008 14:51

Can anybody tell me how much it cost.

P of P & J

come_on_aylin


Joined: 14/06/2008
Posts: 908

Message Posted:
12/07/2008 15:36

Last year it was £50 per person, probably gone up this year. Contact Highline Paragliding 0542 855 5672.

mint1955



Joined: 30/05/2007
Posts: 988

Message Posted:
14/07/2008 03:48

We have just returned and its £59 per person this year.

We wer'nt brave enough though!!

flightholiday


Joined: 19/07/2007
Posts: 3217

Message Posted:
17/07/2008 21:08

We book for Highline Girne in the UK - did you know that last year they got into the Guiness Book of Records?



Tom

IAH Ltd

Tommy


Joined: 24/04/2008
Posts: 14

Message Posted:
29/07/2008 15:45

We have just booked in for the 13th August. Really looking forward to it I think!!

littlenige



Joined: 24/12/2006
Posts: 3594

Message Posted:
29/07/2008 18:28

can i do it in my thong ??

TRNCVaughan


Joined: 27/04/2008
Posts: 4578

Message Posted:
30/07/2008 10:12

I think a parachute would fly better, unless you are a very big boy!!

Chick-a-Dee


Joined: 16/06/2008
Posts: 342

Message Posted:
30/07/2008 12:49

Tee hee hee ...very good comments ... still musing at the thought of Littlenige in a thong .....