{"id":4420,"date":"2025-12-04T17:08:11","date_gmt":"2025-12-04T15:08:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.speedriding-school.com\/learn-parakite\/"},"modified":"2025-12-04T17:08:12","modified_gmt":"2025-12-04T15:08:12","slug":"learn-parakite","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.speedriding-school.com\/en\/learn-parakite\/","title":{"rendered":"Learn how to use a parakite"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; row_position_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; row_position_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; row_position_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; flex_gap_desktop=&#8221;10px&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h1 data-start=\"106\" data-end=\"139\">Parakite Training in Les Arcs<\/h1>\n<p data-start=\"140\" data-end=\"184\">Discover, progress\u2026 and chain multiple runs!<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"225\" data-end=\"273\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.speedriding-school.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/parakite-info.jpg\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.speedriding-school.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/parakite-info.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4410 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.speedriding-school.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/parakite-info.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"686\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/www.speedriding-school.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/parakite-info.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.speedriding-school.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/parakite-info.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.speedriding-school.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/parakite-info-300x206.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.speedriding-school.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/parakite-info-768x527.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><br data-mce-bogus=\"1\"><\/h2>\n<h2 data-start=\"225\" data-end=\"273\"><\/h2>\n<h2 data-start=\"186\" data-end=\"220\">Parakite: a new way of flying<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"221\" data-end=\"745\"><strong data-start=\"221\" data-end=\"233\">Parakite<\/strong> is an innovative discipline that offers radical speed increases and unique sensations. But this power requires real control: parakite wings can easily surprise untrained pilots.<br data-start=\"411\" data-end=\"414\">Learning <strong data-start=\"423\" data-end=\"435\">parakite<\/strong> with our school means benefiting from a <strong data-start=\"476\" data-end=\"509\">progressive and safe approach<\/strong>, essential for understanding and managing the energy of these wings.<br data-start=\"578\" data-end=\"581\">Our courses are designed primarily for <strong data-start=\"620\" data-end=\"635\">paragliders<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"637\" data-end=\"650\">skydivers<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"656\" data-end=\"682\">autonomous speedriders<\/strong> who want to discover parakite in the best possible conditions.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"850\" data-end=\"853\">\n<h2 data-start=\"752\" data-end=\"790\">Why learn parakite with our school?<\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"792\" data-end=\"846\">Practicing parakite on snow: ideal for beginners<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"847\" data-end=\"905\">Learning <strong data-start=\"856\" data-end=\"876\">parakite on snow<\/strong> is particularly effective:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"906\" data-end=\"1024\">\n<li data-start=\"906\" data-end=\"945\">\n<p data-start=\"908\" data-end=\"945\">skis provide stability and comfort,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"946\" data-end=\"979\">\n<p data-start=\"948\" data-end=\"979\">snow forgives small mistakes,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"980\" data-end=\"1024\">\n<p data-start=\"982\" data-end=\"1024\">progression becomes smooth and reassuring.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"1026\" data-end=\"1070\">Chain multiple runs to progress faster<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1071\" data-end=\"1236\">In Les Arcs, parakite becomes extremely efficient thanks to repetition: go up, take off, repeat.<br data-start=\"1167\" data-end=\"1170\">This fast cycle helps you master all the essential fundamentals:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1237\" data-end=\"1331\">\n<li data-start=\"1237\" data-end=\"1262\">\n<p data-start=\"1239\" data-end=\"1262\"><strong data-start=\"1239\" data-end=\"1259\">parakite takeoff<\/strong>,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1263\" data-end=\"1284\">\n<p data-start=\"1265\" data-end=\"1284\"><strong data-start=\"1265\" data-end=\"1281\">wing control<\/strong>,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1310\">\n<p data-start=\"1287\" data-end=\"1310\"><strong data-start=\"1287\" data-end=\"1307\">speed management<\/strong>,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1311\" data-end=\"1331\">\n<p data-start=\"1313\" data-end=\"1331\"><strong data-start=\"1313\" data-end=\"1330\">safe landings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"1333\" data-end=\"1379\">An exceptional site for safe progression<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1380\" data-end=\"1622\">Our training area offers true step-by-step progression, perfect for learning parakite at your own pace.<br data-start=\"1483\" data-end=\"1486\">And for the final step:<br data-start=\"1509\" data-end=\"1512\"><strong data-start=\"1512\" data-end=\"1565\">a 1400 m parakite flight down to the valley floor<\/strong>, an unforgettable achievement at the end of your course.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1859\" data-end=\"1862\">\n<h2 data-start=\"1864\" data-end=\"1904\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.speedriding-school.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/parakite-apprendre.jpg\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.speedriding-school.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/parakite-apprendre.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4408 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.speedriding-school.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/parakite-apprendre.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/www.speedriding-school.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/parakite-apprendre.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.speedriding-school.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/parakite-apprendre.jpg 1000w, 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