1. Paragliding
Antónia Gardošová
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2. the aerial recreational sport in which a person uses a specially designed parachute to float down to the ground

3. HISTORY Leonardo Da Vinci designed the first parachute
It was named by NASA - "sail wing"
In 1961 a French engineer Pierre Lemoigne took the first steps

4. EQUIPMENT
Canopy - the paraglider wing
Reserve Canopy
Harnesses
Seat

5. Variometer
Radio
Air Charts
GPS Unit
Flying Suit
Helmet
Boots

6. DANGER
safe sport
can cause injury or death - underestimation of the wind conditions, bump into power lines...

7. INTERESTING FACTS It's not to be confused with parasailing
It's more comfortable than the chair you're sitting in right now 
You can travel across the country this way
There is a world championship in paragliding each year

8. Thank you for your attention!

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