Jakob Weger
Name: Jakob Weger
Date of birth: 1998
Nationality: Italy
Paraglider: PI 3, THETA ULS
Harness: STRAPLESS, WEIGHTLESS
Flies since: 2021
Achievements: Multi-sport Athlete
About
Jakob is a multi-sport athlete and all round talent from South Tyrol. Following worldwide kayaking success he now concentrates his skills on snowboard freeriding, mountain sports and his overriding passion, paragliding.
Jakob’s adventures on Instagram
Interview
Do you remember your first flight? How was it?
Yes, I certainly do. I was in Ulten, on the Schwemmalm. It was hard for me to accept that I really could fly now, and suddenly there were so many new possibilities.
YOUR BEST FLYING EXPERIENCE?
That was a sunrise flight at my home site, where I was flying over a sea of cloud. An indescribable experience.
YOUR TOP THREE FLYING AREAS?
Dolomites, South Tyrol and Norway.
WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN YOU CAN'T FLY?
Because I’m active in many kinds of sport I almost always find something to do. It’s between climbing, snowboarding, biking or kayaking.
WHY DO YOU FLY FOR ADVANCE?
It's my opinion that ADVANCE has the right wing for all my requirements. For me, weight, safety and easy handling are paramount, and I think that ADVANCE is a clear leader in all these areas.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE FOOD?
Pizza or smoked salmon
WHAT IS YOUR LIFE MOTTO?
Almost anything is possible if you can find the right motivation.
