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paragliding pilot
paragliding pilot
Person who paraglides; an experienced pilot can skillfully use air currents to stay aloft for several hours at a time.
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riser
Individual fabric straps that connect the harness to a row of suspension lines.
helmet
Hard-shelled piece of equipment that protects the head against impact and the cold.
saddle
Seat attached to the harness where the pilot sits to maneuver the paraglider; it often contains a reserve parachute.
harness
Arrangement of straps that connect the pilot to the risers.
brake loop
Two cables that control the pilot’s direction.