Tandem Paragliding: Against gravity in the Deep South Bali

Posted by Administrator on 19th December, 2013

Want to fly but do not have wings? Easy. Provide any money. :)

Only with Rp 1.200.000 , you can enjoy the sensation of flying like an eagle . At altitude , we could float . Enjoy the beauty of the southern tip of Bali . Do paragliding can be extreme in Bali tourism options in addition to those already common practice .

While enjoying the swinging body and the blue sea , majestic hill silent and melodious white coastline , we can also prove yourself as a mighty man , against gravity ! Like the fight destiny . This is better paragliding .

The power to fly the parachute inflates comes from above us . He held that we could fly , leaving the hill toward the open sea and the wind to a height of hundreds of meters .

But , since we are only novice aviators , then we have to fly a tandem manner . We are on the front , while an expert paraglider behind . He will control the parachute where were heading . This usually fly back and forth approximately 2 miles up the hill and the beach .

Currently busy controlling the paraglider chute , we were " picked up " in front of it to satisfy ourselves we see the scene below . Or , if you bring a camera , endlessly recording the scene .

A month ago , I again felt the sensation of flying is about eight years ago after I first tried it .

The location for this paragliding on Mount Timbis , Kutuh Village , District of South Kuta , about 45 minutes from Bali's Ngurah Rai Airport . There is no indication whatsoever here . This location is on the right side of the highway to Nusa Dua Pecatu , after the Institute of Tourism ( STP ) Nusa Dua . There Umbrella Hill road . From this road still makes about 1 km with asphalt roads but then chalky .

Because there are no clues to the board this hill at all , then the locals can be a guide . Ask them .

If embarrassed to ask , just follow the path towards the end of the hill , looking to the sky . Who knows you could be lucky and see dozens of people were flown using the paragliding .
 

License

Things started paragliding in the region since about 10 years ago . Currently there are three operators of this risky tourist attraction . One of them is Bali Paraglider Club ( BPC ) . The third operator is on a hill not far different condition , slightly sloping and at the end of the hill which is similar even the cliff .

From post airlines , we could see the ocean off southern Bali . Down there , is about 75 meters , there is a stretch of sea grass fields where locals hang livelihood . This scene so the object is not less asiknya for visitors who simply walk in here looking at these aviators .

To be able to fly with a paragliding enjoy this , visitors must pay U.S. $ 120 . The price for foreign tourists . If for Indonesian guests , the cost is only half of Rp 800,000 . The price includes pick-up and insurance is only to fly tandem alias that was accompanied by a professional paraglider .

Paragliding including high risk tourist attractions , as well as diving . " It is therefore necessary companion for beginners , " said Rizky Widiantara , BPC pilot team members .

According Rizky , visitors may fly alone if you already have a license . To obtain this license , need no special education for two to seven days . It costs between U.S. $ 150-600 . Quite expensive .

Thus , if only to enjoy the occasional fly delish , suffice tandem . Moreover, the parachute also to buy up tens of millions . So , let's choose a tandem alone .

 

Nausea

Against gravity as against fate . This is better paragliding . Photo Anton Muhajir .

Before flying , the companion will provide instruction on novice aviators . For example, the position during take off or landing . For security , the tandem pilots will be equipped with a tool such as a harness , helmet , and a reserve parachute . One more thing that is important , do not wear flip-flops or shoes if pantopel here . Wear sneakers or sandals mountains for safety when landing .

Another challenge is the time to fly with paragliding is eliminating fear and nausea while flying . If the fear is gone anyway . However , though it was never flown before , I still feel the nausea . This is what makes it fly a little disturbed . : (

The best time to fly between noon until late afternoon . However , this attraction is also open from 9 am to 6 nights . According Rizky , one of the best time is just before sunset. " Seeing the sunset while flying the pleasure that can not be disclosed , " he added .

However , fly during the day was still felt joy . While hovering , we could see the sea grass , the area around the hotel in Nusa Dua , the hill continues to be dredged for the sake of tourism , or temple area here . Looking at them from a different perspective also gives a different sensation than usual .

The moon is suitable to fly most of the year except during the summer winds , usually between October and January .

At the time and the moon , the sky around Mount Timbis this will be met dozens or even hundreds of aviators . If you do not have enough money to fly , sufficient roads and sit back to enjoy their float . It also has provided its own entertainment

Last changed: 19th December, 2013 at 6:38 PM