# Extreme Snowsport Fusion Speedriding is a Mix Between Paragliding and Skiing By Holger Mohr | Published 2009-03-01 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-new-alpin-winter-extreme-sports-speedriding-between-sking-and-flying References: [profly.org](http://www.profly.org/english_new/speedriding/speedriding_bodyframe.htm) & [jn-kites](http://jn-kites.com) Speedriding is a racy mix between flying and skiing. With the the special speedrider, which is a combination of a parachute and either a paraglider or kite, and your [standard skis (or a snowboard)](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moncler-grenoble-xx-whitespace), you take a trip downhill to an entirely new dimension. Adrenaline kicks are guaranteed. JN Kites produced the first kite developed for this [new extreme sport](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-bulls-building-drop); it’s appropriately named “Hellracer.” Check out the video above to see an unbelievable downhill from the Eiger in the Alps. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Speedriding Extreme Sport:** Opportunity for creating specialized equipment including parachutes and skis for this racy mix between flying and skiing. - **Hellracer Kite:** Innovative kite equipment designed specifically for the speedriding sport. - **Adrenaline Junkie Tourism:** Opportunity for ski resorts to promote and offer extreme sports for thrill seekers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Sports Equipment Manufacturing:** Manufacturing businesses could design and produce new equipment such as parachutes and skis for the speedriding community. - **Kite Manufacturing:** Developing innovative kite technology for speedriding requires advanced materials and design. - **Ski Resort Industry:** Ski resorts could cater to adrenaline junkies by promoting and offering extreme sports for thrill seekers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Riproaring Electric Snowboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-snowboard.md) - [Powered Hyper-Speed Surfboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xsport-jetboard.md) - [Motorized Skier Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eskimo.md) - [Snow Scooter Conversion Kit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snow-scooter-conversion.md) - [High-Performance Carbon Ski Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hispeed-boot.md) - [Multipurpose Modular Watersports Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watersports-board.md) - [Hybridized Electric Longboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybridized-electric-longboards.md) - [Rotating Snowboard Binders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blackline-quicksett-v2.md) - [Durable Offroad Electric Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rad-rider.md)