Each and every year we dedicate a page in memory of the founder of Speed-Flying.com: Mathias Roten. This year, as you take to the air, we ask you to think of Mathias and what he has done for our sport. He was a passionate, highly skilled and heartfelt Speed Flyer that was at home in the air, at home with the elements. I'm sure you, as we do, will feel his presence when you take to the skies.... read more »
Speed-Flying is an extreme sport that involves a combination of paragliding and skiing skills. It is a relatively new sport that is growing rapidly and gaining lots of attention. As one of the web's premier Speed-Flying resources, we feel it is our responsibility to point out some important safety concerns.... read more »
Listing of all current Speed-Flying events - Click Here to view the 2013 Events Calendar
For legal speed-flying in Switzerland, you MUST have the Swiss Speedflying Licence (SSL) and a valid third part insurance for Speedflying which covers at least 1.000.000 CHFr.
Before you can join a SSL course you first need a Swiss Paragliding Licence, or already have a Paragliding Licence to the standard of IPPI Level 4.
PlayGravity athlete Ueli Kestenholz discovered speed riding in 2006 with Mathias Rotten. Last spring, perfect conditions allowed Ueli to speed ride one of his dream-lines, Silberhorn in Switzerland’s Bernese Alps. To watch the video...:
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