{"id":10369,"date":"2024-07-03T20:59:55","date_gmt":"2024-07-03T18:59:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/grandsespaces.com\/?p=10369"},"modified":"2024-07-09T08:49:59","modified_gmt":"2024-07-09T06:49:59","slug":"vertige-en-parapente","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/grandsespaces.com\/en\/paragliding-vertigo\/","title":{"rendered":"Vertigo in paragliding: a common misconception"},"content":{"rendered":"

Paragliding is a sensational sport that's more popular than ever, but in the collective mind it's seen as a risky extreme sport with all the associated risks and fears. All it takes is the courage to take a tandem flight<\/a> to realise that, in the end, this is one of the most accessible and attractive activities. Still not sure? Then at Les Grands Espaces we'd like to tell you all about the sensations you can imagine having during a flight over the lake, so that you can be reassured before you embark on this unforgettable experience.<\/p>\n

Why is there no such thing as vertigo in paragliding and hang-gliding?<\/h2>\n

The feeling of dizziness<\/strong> is in fact a problem linked to the inner ear and the visual field. You have to have your feet on the ground or on an object connected to the ground, such as a chair, and be looking downwards to feel dizzy and be unable to stand up. The good news is that when you have a paragliding experience over Lake Annecy,<\/a> you end up with your feet in the air! It is therefore not possible to have the <\/strong>paragliding vertigo<\/strong>. The same applies to a hang-gliding experience, even if you're lying under the wing.<\/p>\n

\"Vertige<\/p>\n

Fear of heights: a natural sensation that you get used to.<\/h2>\n

Fear of heights is that sensation that either repels or attracts you when you approach a precipice. This sensation is present in small doses in a large proportion of the population. It's the brain's natural reflex when faced with the unknown of a void and the risks of falling projected and imagined mentally by our brain, especially in adults.
\nIt's a feeling that all rope access technicians and other professionals working at height, climbers and mountaineers are familiar with at the start of their activity. But don't worry, it's quite possible to get rid of this fear of heights quite easily. All you have to do is desensitise yourself by spending time close to heights.
\nAfter a few hours or a few days in a dizzying aerial atmosphere, the fear of heights disappears and you regain all your faculties and ease of movement in this new environment.
\nWith paragliding, this fear of heights only lasts for a few moments, because once you've got past take-off and settled into the harness, the feeling of heights disappears and gives way to excitement and the contemplation of the magnificent landscape. The fresh air on your face also helps you to quickly regain your composure and get rid of the adrenalin rush you feel on your first tandem flight.<\/p>\n

Acrophobia: a real panic fear that you need to learn to tame<\/h2>\n

L’acrophobie<\/a> est une peur intense, irrationnelle et exacerb\u00e9e du vide et de la hauteur qui se traduit par des vertiges, des tremblements, une acc\u00e9l\u00e9ration du rythme cardiaque, des naus\u00e9es et une perte de discernement et de r\u00e9flexion. De nature psychologique, l’acrophobie toucherait environ 3 \u00e0 5 % de la population. Tr\u00e8s intense, cette peur du vide extr\u00eame peut \u00eatre travaill\u00e9e avec un m\u00e9decin par d\u00e9sensibilisation. Pour \u00e9viter tout incident en milieu r\u00e9el de nouveaux proc\u00e9d\u00e9s \u00e0 base de r\u00e9alit\u00e9 virtuelle permettent d’en venir \u00e0 bout en cabinet sans se mettre en danger.<\/p>\n

\"Peur<\/p>\n

How not to be scared when paragliding?<\/h2>\n

Take-off is generally the most stressful part of the flight. But you'll find that, unlike a parachute jump or bungee jump, take-off in a tandem paraglider is upwards, not downwards. The wing will inflate above your head and you will feel yourself being pulled gently upwards until your feet no longer touch the ground. Once in the air, your pilot will sit you down in your harness, giving you a more natural position, like in a hammock, and the fresh air will help to relieve the pressure.
\nOne tip for not being afraid when you take off is simply to look off into the distance at the heading your instructor has told you to run towards.
\nAfter a few steps, you'll already be in the air and all you have to do is
\nenjoy the flight!<\/p>\n

How does paragliding feel?<\/h2>\n

There are 3 phases to paragliding: take-off, flight and landing.
\nEach flight offers its own special sensations.<\/p>\n

Take-off<\/strong> : You're stressed the first time, but in the end you discover a sensation of upward attraction that gently lifts you off the ground with the wind cooling your face.
\n
\nTheft<\/strong> Once you're in the passenger harness, you feel a bit like you're in a hammock in mid-air. The glider can rock back and forth depending on the thermal conditions, with a sensation roughly equivalent to that of a swing. Turns are smooth and at times you may feel that the glider is pulling you upwards. This happens when you enter a thermal.
\n
\nThe landing<\/strong> As you get closer to the ground, you discover a mixture of relief at being back on the ground and fear of hurting yourself on contact with solid ground. You'll see that the pilot will perform a flare manoeuvre shortly before touchdown. This manoeuvre will cause you to suddenly lose speed so that the landing is a smooth one. If you're also lucky enough to have a gentle lake breeze, you could even land statically without having to take a single step forward!<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Sport \u00e0 sensation plus pris\u00e9 que jamais, le parapente poss\u00e8de dans l’esprit collectif cette notion de sport extr\u00eame \u00e0 risque avec toutes les risques et les peurs associ\u00e9es alors qu’il en est tout autre. 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