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Parasail & Jetski
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Maui the flip side of whale watching is Parasailing.
When whale season ends on May 15, parasail season begins and stays
with us until whale season begins again on December 16.
I parasail at least once a year. I can't help it. My son makes me
go up with him and he loves it. The truth is, I love it too. Maybe it's
the exhilaration of take-off, or the view from so high, or just the
sense of soaring through the air and the age-old fantasy of flight. The
experience is always exciting no matter how many times I do it. There's
a certain stillness 'way up there where you can't hear the sound of the
boat. All you feel is the rush of the warm Hawaiian air against your
skin. It's peaceful up there. Real quiet. And the view...
All our parasailing trips leave from the Lahaina side. The view
of the Lahaina Roadstead, the harbor and the boats at anchor, the West
Maui Mountains and cane fields, the clouds above and the ocean
below.....well, it's absolutely stunning.
Parasailing comes with a few options:
For excitement, choose the "touch and go." On the way down, instead
of just reeling you onto the boat they let you linger awhile above the
ocean surface - just before they dunk you. Wet, wild, and screaming at
the top of your lungs, you emerge, no worse off for the refreshing
plunge.
Too exciting for you? Let the captain know before you go up and
you'll have a safe, dry return to the boat.
Go up single, with a friend, or three together on the "chair"
(which reminds me of a flying couch).
The most popular ride is still in the harness, leaving your legs
free to dangle. People take a while to decide what to do with their
hands. At first hands are clenched but after a few minutes they realize
it makes absolutely no difference whether they're holding on or not and
they begin to relax and appreciate the whole experience.
The parasail flight lasts about ten minutes (ten minutes up there
is longer than you think) and different companies offer flights at
different heights ranging from 400 feet to 900 feet. This varies
depending on the wind and weather conditions, and on the weight of the
parasailer. Late July and August seem to be the biggest months for
parasailing and the Lahaina skyline is always filled with the graceful
movement of the colorful chutes in flight. It's wise to book early
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UFO Parasail
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PARASAIL FLIGHT off the coast of Kaanapali with spectacular views of
the West Maui Coastline and the Kaanapali Beach Resort. Parasailors are
on the boat for one hour and are winched on and off the boat
hydraulically for safe and dry landings. Choose between the standard
ride with 400 feet flight line or the deluxe ride with 800 feet of
flight line. Tandem flights are available UFO has an adjustable tandem
bar which allow side by side tandem rides even though the participants
weights are not the same.
6
Flyers per trip.
NO pregnant
women or people with a recent back injury.
Five premium diesel powered Parasail winch boats are available.
Weight Limit: Minimum weight to ride alone is 120 pounds. Maximum
weight to ride solo or tandem is 350 pounds depending on wind
conditions.
WHEN: Daily from 8:00AM until 6:00PM.
WHERE: Meet at the beach in front of Leilani's at Whaler's
Village
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Early Bird 400 feet |
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Your Price: |
$40.15 |
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Early Bird 800 feet |
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Your Price: |
$49.50 |
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400 feet |
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Your Price: |
$45.30 |
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800 feet |
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Your Price: |
$54.55 |
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Observer |
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Your Price: |
$20.60 |
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Proflyght Hawaii
Paragliding School
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Hawaii
Paragliding's Tandem instructors offer you the experience of soaring
over the slopes of Haleakala. No prior experience is necessary ! After a
brief course on the basics, you will gear up and then take a few strides
and fly away with your instructor. When you are ready you can take the
controls and learn to maneuver about the sky,. Paragliders are the
slowest flying aircraft in the world, allowing easy lift off grassy,
shallow slopes with ease. Here's a summary of choices for tandem
flights.
All equipment &
instruction provided except for personal items: long pants, ankle
support shoes, (boots & warm clothes are available) windbreaker or
sweatshirt, sunglasses, sunscreen, camera and snacks.
Proflyght Hawaii can
accommodate 2 to 4 flyers at a time
ALTITUDE
- FLIGHT TIMES.
1,000' - 5 - 10 min.
3,000' - 10 - 25
min.
Physical & Weight
Restrictions: Must be able to run about 20 feet. Ages 5 to 60. -If
over 220 lbs or 60 years of age please contact the office for special
consideration.. Max. weight is 240 lb.
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1000' |
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Your Price: |
$74.15 |
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3000' |
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$172.00 |
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West Maui Parasail
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A
PARASAIL FLIGHT OFF THE LAHAINA COASTLINE. The parasail canopy lifts
you from 400 to 800 feet into the air while being pulled by a specially
designed parasail boat. Your HARNESS TYPE PARASAIL RIDE will last
approximately 8 to 10 minutes. Single harness and the tandem bar (double
harness) rides are offered. Weight limit: Minimum 100 lbs., Maximum 350
lbs. Weight limits fluctuate throughout the day due to wind and sea
conditions.
Four
specially designed Parasail Vessels each can carry 6 Passengers
Lahaina Harbor, Slip #15.
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Early Bird 400' Parasail Ride |
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$36.45 |
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Early Bird 800' Parasail Ride |
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Your Price: |
$42.15 |
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400' Parasail Ride |
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Your Price: |
$42.15 |
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800' Parasail Ride |
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Your Price: |
$49.35 |
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Pacific Jet Sport
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JET SKI RENTALS - Enjoy the excitement of jet-skiing at the
beautiful waters of Ka'anapali Beach. Rentals are available by half hour
or by the full hour
The WAVERUNNER XL-700 can handle riders up to a weight of 500 lbs.
So 1 or 2 people are no problem. A third person is not recommended for
beginners. (It's very difficult to get 3 people back on the machine when
you fall off)
An
inflatable boat will pick up passengers on Ka'anapali Beach and shuttle
them to a platform (Jet Ski Island, located approx. 2,500 feet from
shore) where they will sign rental contracts, be fitted into life vests
and given a full on the water instruction by one of the jet ski
instructors before riding time starts. Customers are required to ride in
a designated area by the platform. Tee shirts and soft drinks are
available for purchase on the platform. Available at the south end of
Ka'anapali Beach (next to the Hyatt Regency Hotel)
Daily 9:00AM to 5:00PM (extended hour 8:30am to 6:00pm during peak
season)
Please Note: You must be at least 18 years old to operate a
machine by yourself. Otherwise, younger persons can ride as passenger on
a jet-ski with someone else who is at least 18 years old.
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Early Bird - first hour of operation |
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$64.80 |
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Rental 1/2hr |
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$50.40 |
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Rental 1hr |
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Your Price: |
$78.20 |
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Riders |
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Your Price: |
$14.60 |
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