Cost /competition ENVIRONMENT
Competitions in this sport started out to be who could glide the longest , this soon evolved into cross country competitions which became well known globally through out the sporting community of gliding. This sport has not yet been discovered to become / be an olympic sport.
This sport can only take place when there are high winds which reduces chances of participation rates in some parts of the country. this sport is for people who do not suffer from vertigo.
Equipment used in this sport has to be checked regally because people can die or become seriously injured if the glider falls. A glider costs (£550-2000) but people must know how to use them.
Hang gliding lessons are normally around( £60-100) for beginners who want to experience the thrill for the first time.