Parasailing in Rishikesh

Parasailing Package
Min 30 pax: 650 INR/pax.

Parasail is a parachute attached to some moving transportation medium like a four-wheel drive or a motorboat. The parachute goes up in the air when the transport medium gets moving and the person attached with it takes three or four quick steps and then in the air. The absolute enjoyment of high in the sky hundreds of feet over and not much require of preparation has made this game vastly popular. It has been a family joyride for a long time.


TYPE
Para-gliding, parasailing, and hang-gliding are different types of aero sports.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
An individuals physical fitness is of greatest importance to take part in this game though importance of mental fitness cannot be denied. People who have anxiety and are obese are advised not to take part in high-altitude games and sports.

NECESSARY EQUIPMENTS
To enjoy parasailing, we will provide you parasail, a parachute-like object. There will be a harness inside the sail to make your flight comfortable, a rope tow (almost 300 feet long), and a transport medium (like a motor boat with 100 HP or any four-wheel drive). Helmet, foot protection and life jacket will also be provide to you for the safety reasons.

THE PROCESS
In parasailing, you are attached to an mechanism called parasail, which in turn would be attached to a jeep or motorboat. Your fly begins when the transport medium with which you are attached begins moving and your glide ends when the transport medium stops. Parasailing in a way is a joyride and not a sport activity as not much preparation is required for this.

Before you start sailing, the first step that you will take is to inspect all the gears that are required and ensure that they are ready to flight. In the beginning, take the practice flights with dummy weights; completing which you can start your real fun. Remember that your entire take-offs is into the wind, speed of which must not exceed 15 mph. After several successful practice flights with a dummy weight, it's time to start having real fun. Wear all your safety gears like the helmet, life vest, and foot protection. Now, you are ready for the flight. Step into the harness and hook on the parasail. The boat will idle out into the wind with the help of the launch crew until the towline is taut and extended completely. The sail will be spread up and held by the flight crew from the both side and the signal will be given to power up. Now it is your responsibility that you are not running towards the motorboat but resist the pull, keep the line tight and maintain the balance. The sail is spread and held up on both sides by the flight crew. When all is ready, the signal is given to power up. After four or five steps, you can see yourself flying up in the sky and the joyride will began.

Do not hang from the harness but sit comfortably inside it when flying. You can expect to gain a height of around 200 feet with a 300-feet rope. Steering left or right can be achieved by pulling on the left or right rear risers, located within easy reach. Speed maintenance is the responsibility of the motorboat pilot. Initially, the boat travels into the wind; the boat speed must be adjusted to maintain the desired height. When turning to cross wind or down wind, speed is increased to maintain the relative air speed and desired flying height. The average boat speed will range from 15-30 mph (more during turns).

The flight landing is done with the driver reducing the throttle and the flyer gently drifting downward. The boat must stop before the flyer gets down to avoid dragging him. Hook off the sail when you have landed and wait to be picked up if you are in the water.