| According to Wikipedia, "Paragliding is a | | | | parasailing and paragliding is that - Parasailing is for |
| recreational and competitive flying sport. A | | | | those who love the water but do not prefer |
| paraglide is a free-flying, foot-launched aircraft. | | | | extreme endeavors such as jet skiing or knee |
| The pilot sits in a harness suspended below a | | | | boarding. Paragliding on the other hand is for the |
| fabric wing, whose shape is formed by its | | | | light hearted. |
| suspension lines and the pressure of air entering | | | | You can paraglide nearly anywhere but mostly |
| vents in the front of the wing." | | | | Para gliders choose open fields, exciting cliffs and |
| And again according to Wikipedia, "Parasailing, also | | | | mountain ranges for their intense scenery. |
| known as par ascending, is a recreational activity | | | | Parasailing on the other hand is done on big water |
| where a person is towed behind a vehicle (usually | | | | masses and sometimes on land as well all with the |
| a boat) while attached to a specially designed | | | | safety and security of a parachute. |
| parachute, known as a parasail. The boat then | | | | In parasailing, you need a motorized vehicle and a |
| drives off, carrying the par ascender into the air. | | | | canopy to make you airborne whereas in |
| The sheer power of the boat is powerful enough | | | | paragliding wings are controlled solely by the rider, |
| for 2-3 people to parasail. The par ascender has | | | | who is technically a pilot. |
| little or no control over the parachute." | | | | Another obvious visible difference is that |
| The difference | | | | parasailing is a team effort while Paragliding can be |
| Your level of interest helps you decide whether | | | | done solo. Even the manner in which one is lifted |
| you would choose to go for paragliding or | | | | off differs in parasailing and paragliding. In |
| parasailing. Those who yearn to be in the driver's | | | | paragliding you are propelled by parachute if |
| seat, with a sense of adventure and knowledge | | | | you're on land or a backpack if you have opted |
| of his or her limitations, should take lessons to | | | | for powered paragliding. |
| become a paraglide. The laid-back ones who | | | | Before you go parasailing all you need to do is |
| prefer others taking charge should hold onto | | | | take a few minutes of water safety lessons. |
| parasailing. Both the activities are a great way to | | | | However, in paragliding you need to take a few |
| relax and unwind. | | | | days training before you can go for a solo flight. |
| The first and foremost difference between | | | | |