Tune-In
Cloudbase Mayhem – Paragliding Podcast & Learning Resource
Cloudbase Mayhem is one of the most respected paragliding podcasts in the world, hosted by Red Bull X-Alps athlete Gavin McClurg. This platform offers in-depth interviews with top pilots, coaches, and adventurers covering advanced flying strategies, decision-making, weather, mindset, safety, and more. It’s a highly recommended resource for any pilot looking to deepen their understanding of free-flight, stay current with best practices, and gain inspiration from some of the sport’s most experienced voices.
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Latest Updates & Advice
Stay informed with our latest news and useful tips for paragliding enthusiasts. We provide valuable insights to help you improve your techniques and stay up-to-date with the paragliding community.
Events & Projects
Find out more about our community events, competitions, and collaborative projects aimed at bringing paragliding enthusiasts together for shared experiences.
Flow & Awareness Clinics
Elemental Art of Paragliding
These clinics focus on the mental side of flying—helping pilots manage fear, improve focus, and access flow states more consistently. Held in a relaxed, classroom-style setting, we explore mindset, presence, and emotional awareness to support safe, confident flying.
Perfect for any level, these weatherproof sessions offer practical tools you can apply immediately in the air or on the hill.
Master the elements. Own the sky
Our SIV Progression Clinic guides pilots step-by-step through advanced wing control and safety maneuvers over water. Designed to build confidence and skills in a controlled environment, this clinic helps you master spiral dives, wingovers, stalls, and recovery techniques—boosting your acro flying and overall safety. Ideal for pilots ready to take their skills to the next level with expert coaching and hands-on practice.
Master the Forecast. Maximise Your Flight.
Windy App is a powerful forecasting tool that lets pilots cross-check multiple weather models like ECMWF, GFS, and ICON to accurately assess flying conditions. With layers for wind, thermals, cloud base, and pressure, it gives a clear visual overview of what's happening in the air—making it easier to pick the best days to fly and avoid hazards.
At Para Clinics, we teach how to use Windy in our Weather to Fly module, helping pilots build the skills to confidently read forecasts and make safer, smarter flying decisions.
Gear up. Fly safer. Train smarter.
Explore our hand-picked selection of paragliding gear, safety essentials, and pilot tools — all curated by experienced Kiwi instructors who fly what they sell. From pre-loved wings and harnesses to varios, radios, and accessories, our online store supports your progression on and off the hill. Every purchase helps fund our clinics, resources, and community events around Aotearoa.
NZ's most popular private forecaster!
The Big Picture weather forecast for New Zealand, Australia, Oceania and occasionally big international features - covering daily extremes, weather highlights, tropical storms, (cyclones, hurricanes, typhoons) and climate drivers like El Nino & La Nina. We occasionally cover earthquakes, tsunami and volcanic eruptions. WeatherWatch.co.nz Head Forecaster Philip Duncan brings you the latest NZ forecast weekdays and special international coverage. We also throw in some interesting geography from time to time!
Official Partners of Skywalk Paragliders New Zealand Aotearoa
Para Clinics Aotearoa proudly represents some of the most innovative paragliding brands in the world—Skywalk and FLARE plus top-flight instrument makers Syride, Stodeus, and XC Tracer.
From first flights to elite adventures, these brands deliver exceptional wings, harnesses, reserves, and instruments for every pilot. We offer expert advice, hands-on support, and demo gear to help you find your perfect setup—whether you’re chasing XC, hike & fly, freestyle, or speedflying.
Click the logos below to explore their ranges or contact us to book a demo.
