sierraclub.org - sierra magazine - march/april 2013 - wind-athletes - gust junkies
Text by Jake Abrahamson
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While paragliders are easier to launch and transport, many biwinguals swear by the hang glider's ultrasmooth flight. Its stable wing can traverse great distances (world record: 474 miles), and the prone cocoon makes the pilot feel like a bird—or a speeding bullet.