Top 10 Reasons To Try Tandem Paragliding In Serbia

Tandem paragliding flights are fun and not at all scary as they might seem! Read on to explore my top 10 reasons to try tandem paragliding in Serbia with SVOOD!

I bet you all thought the same at least once in your lifetime, just like I did: “I wish I am a bird” or “I wish I could fly.”

Well, the truth is – you can! You don’t even have to know how to fly. You can book a tandem paragliding and leave all the work for the professional guide in front of you while you are comfortably sitting and enjoying the captivating views from above.

Now hear me out! It may seem terrifying to see people flying out there, looking like small dots from the ground. But the fact is, you are the same looking dot as those people who are flying in the skies. They are just experiencing something you have never experienced before. And if you aren’t there now, you might be unable to do it again! I don’t want to sound like I am making you do it. I want to show you why tandem paragliding is a great experience and a perfect adventure for almost everyone. 

Even people who are in a wheelchair! 

1. It allows you to see the world from a different perspective

One of the main reasons people try tandem paragliding is this: the captivating, drop-dead beauty an individual can witness from above. I can go on and on with talking and writing, but no words can describe this beauty. You have to try it by yourself. One piece of advice I can give you is this: before you book a tandem paragliding near or far from you, make sure the landscape is beautiful. Who wants to fly above industrial parts of the city, right? But the fascinating views from paragliding cannot be beaten or compared. From cityscapes to nature’s refreshing scenes, they are all captivating to see from such a perspective.

2. It helps you to jump out of your comfort zone

Trying extreme sports will surely make you a stronger person and less fearful! Trying this pleasurable and intense aerial activity is one of the best ways to help yourself overcome your biggest fears! Because life in fear is not life. The best kind of life is a free life – free from all!

3. You can overcome your fear of heights thanks to tandem paragliding

It can boost your self-confidence. As a result, it will make you believe more in yourself, especially if you are afraid of heights. One interesting fact: 3 years ago, I was terrified of heights! It was so bad that I even had a series of panic attacks! But thanks to paragliding and similar aerial activities, I overcame my biggest fear! Trust me, that was the day when I started living – fully!

4. Paragliding improves body balance and strengthens the body’s core

Indeed, everything in life is about balance. The same case is with paragliding. You will see that once you jump in a comfy paragliding chair and hit those heights.

5. It can help you to burn calories and to have the greater upper body strength

It may seem like you are not doing much in the skies, but you are! An experience such as paragliding is quite an active sport! Both your mind and body work in different aspects. And if you are struggling with extra kilos, you know what to do – tandem paragliding!

6. Tandem paragliding will increase your energy

I cannot explain to you the energy hit I experienced after both of my paragliding flights. I think there is no strong coffee that will provide you with that feeling. It’s like many chocolate bars in one single bite! That feeling is a mix of pure joy, a dash of an adrenaline rush, and excitement that lasts for a long time. The best part? You are in awe after paragliding for many hours, days, and perhaps weeks. That means – a bunch of natural fuel that pushes you to be more productive and happier in your daily life! Again, my experience!

7. It can help you to become self-aware

Due to busy lives and hectic jobs, we often lose self-awareness. We daydream, and we get lost in our thoughts. But in fact, that is not that bad. However, self-awareness is a must to do more and be more. We must be self-aware of our possibilities and needs and also our existence. Don’t we all need some push from time to time to make us feel alive again? To remind us how nothing is forever? So live your life to the fullest, and do not waste it!

8. Ability to fly from the ground with your feet

A hot air balloon, a helicopter, or an airplane needs some engine to work. But I know that paragliding is without any use of a machine. All you do is fly from the ground with your own feet! And in the same way, you touch the ground again. Of course, with the professional help of a licensed guide. Your feet, the inflatable wing, and the air-wind all work together so you can enjoy this aerial sport. Firstly, you start lightly running from below. Of course, you have your parachutes already positioned. Then, you let the winds draw you up.

9. Safer than you think!

First, you are not signing the safety document before you take off. The copy where you agree that the team notifies your loved ones if something happens. No, you don’t have that when it comes to tandem paragliding as with skydiving. I mean, everything has its perks. I am not bragging about skydiving – on the contrary! However, I want to give you one example showing how safe paragliding is. On top of that, you will be surprised to hear how paragliding is one of the safest skyward sports out there! It is slower compared to most aerial sports!

Nevertheless, some risks are included, just like any other activity you do. But the good news is that they don’t often occur, and you can ensure they won’t happen to you! How? Book a tandem paragliding flight with a professional guide. But if you want to do paragliding alone, you have to be well-trained with a glider in tip-top condition and the most suitable location for beginners.

10. Plenty of benefits for your health

Paragliding is not just about delight, fun, and excitement. A considerable advantage of paragliding is the wholesome health benefits that every paraglider receives. Paragliding will reward you with good balance, the correct posture, firm stability, and a rigid core. That is all that you will get from just one paragliding flight. Also, your body’s physical strength and capabilities will be improved. Besides, the risk of injuries from other physical activities will decrease. Plus, paragliding helps in weight loss and boosts energy as well!

And mental health? Paragliding is a huge stress reliever. It washes your worries and troubles away with the wind you are flying. Besides, it teaches us the importance of concentration, discipline, and control over our life. I can tell you one thing. Paragliding helped me to be calmer. You see, up there in the air, you feel like any wrong movement can cost you your precious life. But the fact is, when you are in tandem paragliding, you are more like a passenger and an observer. Yet, it feels super fragile, this great outdoor activity!

Tandem paragliding in Serbia is one of the best outdoor activities you can try in this underrated and fantastic country. If you ever wanted to be a bird, now is your chance. Without a doubt, the charms of tandem paragliding will impress you, and the benefits of it are enormous! And one of the best places to try it is in Europe, the Balkans, and diverse Serbia above all its beauties. So, who is ready to try tandem paragliding? Because I am – again!