Para-gliders turn, slow down, and land (stall the wing) by using brake lines. When pulled, the brake lines create a controlled collapse of the trailing edge of the wing. For example, when the right brake line is pulled, there is a partial collapse of the ride side of the wing, which creates less lift and results in a right turn.
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