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Paragliding Equipment
We
have paragliders of nearly every style, size, and color; including
tandem, recreational, and motorized varieties. Many of our gliders
have been designed and created for film projects requiring special
colors or functions. Matching wings, red, white and blue, all
white, and brightly colored wings that read well on camera are
part of our collection. All are ready for flying action, props,
stage and process photography.
Because there are many styles and sizes
of paragliders, it is important to identify the type of flying
the script or storyboard calls for before choosing the glider
to be flown. Choosing the right glider(s) will enable the pilot(s)
to maximize their on-camera performance.
Portable
Launch Systems
Why take the production to the mountain when you can take the
mountain to the production? Our portable towing systems allow
paragliders to fly where it would otherwise be costly or impossible;
away from mountains and hills, or where access is limited. By
towing paragliders up to altitude and releasing them, we can
make as many as 10 filmed flights each hour. There is no need
to transport pilot and glider back up the mountain for re-flights.
We have every type of paragliding towing
system available including car, truck, or boat towing systems
and stationary winch towing systems.
Rigging
Equipment
Rigging paragliders for close ups and precision control sequences
is one of our most called-upon specialities. On stage or on location,
our rigging equipment and experience lets you capture incredible
flying action with precise and/or mechanical control. For blue
or green screen, and process photography, we'll help you put
the principle actors safely in the shots.
Paragliding
Accessories and Apparel
When dressing one pilot or an entire set, the right paragliding
accessories can really make the scene work. Our rental department
offers all style of paragliding harnesses and flight gear including
full-face and half-shell helmets, flight suits, gloves and goggles.
Windsocks, wind streamers, and colorful landing targets.
Cameras and Mounts
Nothings more exciting than the aerial action covered with helmet
mounted cameras. Available are light weight 16mm, 35mm, digital
video, and gyro stabilized camera systems. With our special camera
helmets, exciting angles and fabulous shots become available.
Custom Props and Specilty Aircraft
We designed and built two "flying
tent" gliders flown in the Disney movie MEET THE DEETLES.
Other projects have included custom built paragliders for a United
Artist movie TANK GIRL and two colorful paragliders for a Miller
Beer commercial.
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