| Parasailing is an activity where most participants are | | | | Parasailing can be done by almost anyone, however |
| new, inexpert and exposed. Being well informed and | | | | people with back problems or neck injuries are not |
| using your common sense could avoid some untoward | | | | recommended to try the sport. The most that you can |
| events. In general, parasailing is a very safe activity | | | | get as far as physical injury would be sunburn. It can |
| that can be enjoyed by almost everyone. The origins | | | | get very hot once you are up over 600 feet and it |
| of parasailing depicts the years of expertise in | | | | would be very wise to bring sun block. |
| perfecting the parasail which is the main component of | | | | As experience is not necessary, so is swimming. |
| the activity. Launch techniques have been developed | | | | People who can't swim can also enjoy parasailing |
| for a softer take off and landing. | | | | since all launch and landings are done from the rear of |
| Parasailing is also considered an extreme sport activity | | | | the boat and most of them (unless specified) are dry. |
| and carries its own risks; however, with proper training | | | | In an unlikely event of a boat malfunction, participants |
| combined with licensed and experienced parasailing | | | | slowly drift down to the water wearing a life jacket. |
| crew, the risks are minimized. The fact that most | | | | You do not even have to touch the water in |
| parasailing is done over water means that should there | | | | parasailing unless you want to. You can tell the boat's |
| be any emergency landing other than on the boat, it | | | | captain of your preference. Parasailing can allow you |
| would be a soft one. Unlike other activities that entail a | | | | to shimmy on the water with the captain's aid. |
| participant to be suspended or up in the air, parasailing | | | | All parasailing equipment undergoes an extremely |
| utilizes the wind with the use of a parachute so any | | | | rigorous maintenance program and is inspected after |
| break off from the source of force would just mean | | | | every use. Standard tow lines have a breaking |
| that the participant would slowly and not abruptly drift | | | | strength of at least 1000lbs at the minimum. When |
| downwards. | | | | parasailing, you'll fly for about 10 to 12 minutes |
| Most parasailing services involve custom | | | | depending on the number of people that parasail. Yes, |
| manufactured parasailing boats that reel them on and | | | | parasailing can be done in couples or in threes too! |
| off the boat using a hydraulic winch to make certain of | | | | Parasailing is a fun sport that can be enjoyed alone or |
| dry and easy takeoff and landing. Experience is not | | | | as a group. It is one activity that is designed to give |
| needed since both captain and crew are experienced | | | | you maximum enjoyment while prioritizing your safety! |
| and there to help you with safe launches and landings. | | | | So what are you waiting for? See you up in the air! |