Is there a weight limit for paragliding?
Your weight affects the wing, take-off speed and landing speed. Guests over 90 kg can still fly — just let us know in advance so the team can arrange a suitable pilot and equipment.
Captain Mỹ · · 5 min read
Most healthy adults can go tandem paragliding. At the Quản Bạ flying site, if you weigh over 90 kg, simply let us know before you book so the team can arrange a suitable pilot and wing. Mebayluon doesn't publish a fixed maximum weight, because whether you can fly also depends on the equipment and the day's wind conditions. This article explains why weight matters and what you should do.
Why does the team ask for your weight?
When you book, you'll be asked for each guest's weight. It isn't a polite formality. This information helps the team:
- Choose a wing with the right weight range. Each tandem wing is designed by the manufacturer to fly well within a range of total weight (passenger + pilot + equipment).
- Assign a suitable pilot. The combined weight of both people should sit comfortably within the wing's weight range.
- Plan the flight time. With a higher total load, the pilot may prefer a time slot with suitable wind for an easy take-off.
How does weight affect the flight?
At take-off
A higher total load means the wing needs a little more speed to "take" the weight. On the paragliding launch (a mountainside at about 950 m), the pilot waits for a favourable breeze so you only need to run a few steps.
In the air
A more heavily loaded wing flies slightly faster and loses height slightly faster. You'll hardly notice any difference — it still feels smooth and wide open.
At landing
The touchdown speed may be a bit faster, so putting your feet forward and running a few light steps as instructed matters even more. The landing field in Quản Bạ is a wide, open flat field beside the river.
Summary by weight
| Your weight | What you need to do |
|---|---|
| Children (from 3 years old) | Tandem flight with a pilot, each child in their own harness; under-18s must have a guardian present |
| Adults up to 90 kg | Give your weight when booking as usual |
| Over 90 kg | Let us know in advance so the team can arrange a suitable pilot and wing |
If you're unsure, just message the hotline/Zalo/WhatsApp +84 964 073 555 with your weight and planned flight date.
Is paramotor any different?
With a paramotor (PPG), the engine helps the wing reach speed on flat ground, so take-off is usually easier for guests with a higher total load. Even so, you , because the pilot also chooses the wing and set-up based on the total load. The standard 15-minute tandem PPG package costs .
