"Is Paragliding on the decline in the UK,I ask because I *always* used
to see gliders round the top of a ridge near me,(Swhat got me
interested in them).But lately there hasn't been any.I also used to see
them around Glyder fawr near Snowdon,but I haven't seen them lately
either.Whats goin on!!!"

Participating in a dangerous sport with no training is self-cleansing.
Often it is a group of buddies that decide to do it. The participation
often ends when most kill or maim themselves. Then, the last guy comes to
his senses just in time. Generally, this type of group event is limited to
men.

Colin