PARASAILING

PARASAILING
•A recreational kiting activity
where a person is towed behind a
boat while attached to a specially
designed canopy wing that
reminds one of a parachute,
known as a parasail wing. 
 HISTORY (1961-1969)
196
1 Pierre-Marcel
Lemoigne
• French engineer who developed the
Ascending-Gliding Parachute
• Lemoigne’s concept was achieved by
modifying a "ParaCommander"
parachute.
• Lemoigne established the
Aeronautical Training Service to
introduce his new ParaCommander
ascending parachute and
 HISTORY (1961-1969)
196
3
In preparation for the Gemini 6
mission,  The US Air Force conducted
water survival training exercises for
the crew in cooperation with Pioneer
Parasail who provided the parasail
gear and technical support
(purpose=familiarize flight crews
with techniques and procedures in
successful sea survival).
 HISTORY (1961-1969)
196
5Astronaut Thomas
Stafford
• He parasails over
Galveston Bay wearing
a parasail harnessed
space suit, helmet and
carrying water survival
gear hanging below
him.
 HISTORY (1961-1969)
196
9
• Early 1969- vehicles
were used to tow
parasailors over land for
recreational
entertainment
• Late 1969- parasailing
for hire emerged off of
the beaches in high
tourist beach resort
PARASAILING EQUIPMENT
Harnes
s
• body harness is what the
flyer sits in during the flight
• It is comprised of a seating
strap, lower back strap, an
adjustable waist strap and
two leg straps. It attaches to
the risers via two stainless
steel clips. 
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Riser
s
• Also called “steering straps”
• The lines are attached to the
rings to prevent abrasion
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Lines
• Dacron suspension lines that have
been carefully measured, marked and
attached to the canopy using the best
possible attachment methods to
ensure maximum strength
• Dacron is used for the lines because it
doesn’t absorb much water when wet
and stretches very little under tension
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Parasail
Canopy/Wing
• All canopies are constructed of type 6.6
ripstop nylon in the 1.9 ounce (per square
yard) weight.
• The nylon is coated with urethane which
contains U.V. inhibitors.
• This urethane coating helps the canopy
from becoming water logged, brings the
porosity of the fabric down to zero (for
increased lift), and also helps protect it
from damaging solar rays.
BENEFITS
Sun’s
Vitamin D
-can help with everything from boosting your immune
system to strengthening your bones naturally.
Adrenalin
• Adrenaline
e
- That feeling of flying, even with a gentle takeoff, can
really get the adrenaline pumping
-may be a stress response, physiologically speaking, but
it can help you breathe easier and may even help boost your
immune system.
BENEFITS
Relaxati
on
-Once your body moves past that initial surprise
and adrenaline burst, parasailing is a surprisingly
calming feeling accompanied by an amazing view
Easy on
Joints
-is a great alternative to exploring the keys
without hurting ankles, knees, or hips
HAZARDS/RISKS
• Being dragged by unattached parachutes
• Injuries by harness failure
• High winds or weather changes
• Drowning