Hang gliders weigh less than 100lbs and some can carry 200lbs. The FAI distance record is 475 miles and must have taken hours to accomplish.

A well taken care of hang glider can last up to 20 years. Harnesses, when treated well, will last your entire flying career. A used PG setup, purchased from a reliable dealer or school, can be around $4,000.

Due to the poor safety record of early hang gliding, the sport has traditionally been considered unsafe. However, advances in pilot training and glider construction have led to a much-improved safety record, and accident rates have decreased significantly.