Why Paragliding With Us is Safe
Lets be honest. As adventurous and exciting as it may look to go paragliding in San Francisco with us, there’s probably a part of you asking whether it’s safe or not. After all, you’ll be hanging under a piece of nylon by a bunch of strings. This is a reasonable concern and we’d like to explain […]
Right of Way Rules for Paraglider Pilots in The Bay Area
San Fransisco Bay Area Paragliding Right of Way Rules When we’re paragliding here in the San Francisco Bay Area, we’re hardly ever alone. On a busy day at Mussel Rock there can be as many as 40 other paragliders in the air. To keep yourself and others safe, it’s important to follow right of way […]
Learn to Paraglide
Many Bay Area locals show up to paraglide with us with the intention of possibly getting into the sport later on. Flying with us is a good place to test the waters. If you are one of these people, please let us know before your flight se we can give you a more nuanced introductory […]
We Named Our Paragliders
Paragliding is fun, so why shouldn’t the colors of our paragliders look fun?! Depending on which instructor you’re paired with and the conditions of the day, you may fly under one of these paragliders: Rasta Rasta is a Ozone Magnum 2. Rasta is Bob Marley’s old paraglider. OK, that’s a lie, but Rob likes to […]
Parasailing vs Paragliding
A lot of our customers seeks the difference between Parasailing vs Paragliding. Overall, the difference is quite drastic. Because it’s such a common question, we’d like to outline some of the major differences. Parasailing vs Paragliding In Bay Area, Which is better? Parasailing in the Bay Area Parasailing Bay Area is always done on the […]
Skydiving vs Paragliding
Many people compare Skydiving Vs Paragliding in the bay area for their experience. It looks very similar as both sports involve being under a canopy. Despite it looking somewhat the same, the experience is very different. This guide should help you decide whether paragliding or skydiving is a better experience for you. Bay Area Skydiving […]
COVID-19 and the Status of Elite Paragliding
Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, we have no option but to temporarily close our business. Please check back to this page for updates as we weather this storm together Update 6/13: Flights are currently postponed until we are allowed to operate in San Mateo County. We expect to have a soft opening in the coming […]
Elite Paragliding is now Open
Effective today (July 16, 2020) Elite Paragliding is open and accepting bookings! We can not express how happy we are to be able to take you flying during the remainder of the 2020 paragliding season!
San Francisco – The Ultimate Off the Beaten Path Guide to Finding all the Secret Spots
There is a TON to do in the San Francisco Bay Area other than paragliding. While there is the well paved path of Pier 39, Alcatraz, etc, the lesser known spots are no less spectacular. Our friends Kara and Kevin at TryingtoUnwind.com wrote a great guide highlighting some of these spots. If you’re a local […]
Primary Risks
Water landings: Water should be considered hot lava. Water landings have been the primary cause of paragliding deaths at Mussel Rock. You can check the tide charts in advance and look at the beach in person to see where you can land. Hook knives may be useful in the event of a water landing. Blowback: […]
