First off, I have to mention that this adventure is one of the coolest things I have done in my life so far!
So to start the day we head to upcountry to Poli Poli which is near Kula to meet the Proflyght Paragliding instructors. And if you haven’t been to upcountry in Maui then I suggest you take a drive up there just so you can see the view and check out how diverse this island really is. Dexter is the owner of the company and has a great way of giving you a sense of ease before the flight. He has done over 10,000 flights and his crew are all well educated in paragliding and using the equipment.
Our launch site was at the top of a hill called Echos which is about 4,500 feet above the sea level. Now I wasn’t too nervous until I had all the gear on my instructor Dexter said we were ready to go. But taking off was so much easier then I imagined and all we had to do was run for about 5-6 seconds so we could pick up a wind current and begin the flight. The flight was calm and peaceful while flying above the trees and with such great panoramic views of Maui and the ocean. The flight is a 1,000 ft descent that lasts for about 5 minutes. The landing was just as smooth as the take off and in a few running strides we were back on the ground.
The great thing about this trip is that you land with a smile on your face ready to go again! Next time I am going for the 3,000 ft descent!
This trip truly is another great way to experience Maui!
