Category Updates

Instructor Update – Jack

Rise Founder and all round Airsports Adventurist Jack is an Airsports enthusiast extraordinaire, if it flys he wants to fly it, if he can jump from it he wants to jump from it. Not only one of the UK’s top…

Competition Update

This week we have an update from the Acro World Tour in Brienz, Switzerland where for the first time Rise had 3 team members competing. We’re really proud of the fact that our instructors are also competitors, constantly training to…

Product Focus – Woody Valley MK1

Why we recommend it MK1 is designed and engineered for acro without compromising safety. It is the result of a development process that lasted over 3 years involving  some of the best acro pilots in the world. Our co founder…

Student Focus – Milly

At Rise Paragliding we don’t have customers we have family members. This week we introduce Milly Wallace, Known to many as the Paragliding Pixie she certainly adds some magic to our courses, she’s a full time Paragliding Instructor in the…

Instructor Update – Théo

Rise Founder and 5x Acro World Cup Champion Théo is a household name in Paragliding, known not just for Acrobatics but also for competing in the Red Bull X-Alps, Hike and Fly, Travel Adventures and Film Production. Currently leading the…

Video Update – Stalls

Our instructors are not only full time pilots but also first class content creators. This week we recap our instructors Theo and Cesar’s videos on Stalls, an essential skill to master at the start of your acro career.If you’re planning…

Product Focus – Epic Freestyle

The Spin Doctor BGD call the Epic Freestyle ‘The Spin Doctor’ I decided to put that to the test – Admin Jack Unlike most of the team I’m in no way an Acro Pilot, but being involved with Rise gives…

Instructor Update – Blaise

The most important man on the mountain Whether it’s your first time on the mountain or you’re a seasoned veteran take off nerves are a part of the game, Blaise will be there with you to ensure the launch experience…

Student Focus – Mette

At Rise Paragliding we don’t have customers we have family members. This week we introduce Mette Gere who joined our family in our first year and has returned every year since. Mette’s progress is something we’re very proud of.We love…

Product Focus – Acro 4

Why we recommend it Jack’s opinion : Easily the most popular Acro harness in the business, comfortable, strong and durable. When out with us in Turkey one thing that’s often not considered is availability of spare rescue handles, these are…