Control speedbar mechanism.

These controls are called brakes. Brakes controls held in each of the pilot's hands connect to the trailing edge of the left and right side of the wings and most general means of control in the para glider. The brakes are set adjust speed to steer in addition to weight shift and flare during landing. Weight shift in addition to manipulating the brakes para glider pilot must also learn in order to steer properly. Such weight shifting can also be used for more limited steering when brake use is unavailable, such as when under big ears. More advanced control techniques may also involve weight shifting. Speed bat a kind of foot control called the speed bar or accelerator attaches to the paragliding harness and connects to the leading edge of the para glider wing. Usually through a system of at least two pulleys. This control is used to increase speed and does so by decreasing the wing's angle of attack. This control is necessary because the brakes can only slow the wing from what is called trim speed. The accelerator is needed to go faster than this.