I am not going to speculate but there can be many reasons higher on the list.

Ramy

Don't worry, Ramy. There are lots of "expert" speculators on this topic. None of whom have any experience with paragliding or hang gliding. Unlike us, with 20 or more years of foot launch adventures in our logbooks.

Let 'em go. They have proclaimed their expertise and will not be willing to accept differing opinions.