If you are on holiday to experience the local scenery and surroundings then there can be no better way to get around than Gliding. Faster than walking, better vantage points from altitude and complete solitude, what better way can there be to take in the local vistas. Unlike flying in a plane there is just total calm and tranquillity all around as you fly, duck and weave through the air with nothing but the noise of the wind all around.
Although there are more open ways to fly around the local area such as hang gliding traditional gliding is definitely safer and is more advisable for people who are less experienced and perhaps not as fool hardy! Having said that Gliding is not totally safe.
As with all these sports you should always participate in the sport with experienced guides and instructors as well as take all the required precautions and safety advice. Before embarking on your first trip in a new country we would strongly recommend that you first inspect the site where you are flying from as well as assess how experienced and extensive the safety precautions are there. However this does not necessarily alleviate all the risk so it is advisable to get the required level of extreme sports insurance. As a result of the potential risks involved X1 Sports Insurance has graded gliding as a level 3 extreme sport. It must be remembered that general injuries such as cuts and bruises occur or something even more drastic. It has been known for crashes involving gliders to have fatalities or serious injury resulting in extensive treatment.
