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Speed Flying is an extreme sport involving a combination of paragliding and skiing.

Popularity
Speed-Flying is quickly attracting more and more enthusiasts as the buzz of excitement sweeps across Europe.
Speed-Flying is now becoming the general definition covering both Speed-Flying and Speed-Riding.

Location
Originating in France. Now also in Switzerland and Austria with Italy and Germany not far behind.

Ability
Speed-Flying and its variations are very dangerous with a high risk of injury or even death. Top Speed-Flyers can reach speeds in excess of 100km/h, and unlike Paragliding you don't have a reserve/safety parachute if if anything goes wrong.

Description
More correctly Speed-Flying is the term for the summer sport flying down snow free slopes after foot launching with no ground contact until landing. Whereas Speed-Riding is the term for the winter sport of flying down snow covered slopes with skis and frequent ground contact.

Speed-Flying is now becoming the general definition which covers both activities - both riding and flying and everything in between.

Closely Related Activities
(458): Paraskiing

Level of Demand
The table below shows the maximum levels of demand that this activity requires. NOTE: These are not entry levels or levels of requirement and has nothing to do with ability.

Energy

Arms

Legs

Sight

Hearing

Speech

Learning

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