Tours and Tickets to Experience Torrey Pines Gliderport

On most days, passengers weighing up to about 225-235 pounds (102-107 kilograms) can fly, depending on the wind. Hang-gliding tandem passengers are restricted to a max of 175 pounds (80 kilograms).

Wear athletic footwear such as sneakers or hiking boots.

The difference between paragliding and hang gliding is the wing shape and design: Hang gliders have a V-shaped wing that resembles a stealth bomber, while paragliders have soft wing structures that, once inflated, have an elliptical shape.