Noun
One who paraglides.
Synonyms: paraglider pilot, pilot
A lightweight, free-flying, foot-launched glider aircraft with no rigid primary structure.
The complete equipment used for paragliding, consisting of a paraglider wing and a harness.
The wing used for paragliding, which can be separated from the harness.
Source: en.wiktionary.orgIt is one of the main materials used for paraglider suspension lines. citation It is used as an inner lining for some bicycle tires to prevent punctures. Source: Internet
“I heard a loud crash — I believe that was the paraglider colliding with the trees. Source: Internet
“It’s a bit like flying a paraglider as the motion is very gentle. Source: Internet
Since 2001, he’s flown his paraglider on over 1,200 flights and, until recently, held the unofficial national free distance record. Source: Internet
Frenchman Jean-Marc Boivin made the first paraglider descent of Everest in September 1988, descending in minutes from the south-east ridge to a lower camp. Source: Internet