simon101

thanks for that Morgy, a great read!

I agree reflex is great for paramotoring. Has anyone actually had a collapse at all when in full reflex mode yet? If so do tell, was it much worse than a normal collapse?

i only live 2 mins from there dave. it was blowing a bloody gale up here on the cliffs so thought better of it. my number is 07525 628883 if you get down this way again. matt has his new wing coming soon so he will be ready for some good weather aswell.

im up for some of that action . hope this wind dies down some though.

What do you think of your Pap Top 80? Did you try, or consider, any other makes? Would you recommend the Top 80? Is it heavy? Dave I love pap top 80. a few things swayed me towards it. price, look and feel, proven reliability, low hang points. weight. fuel consumption. seen a few other makes in the flesh and tried an av8er years ago so not much experience with them. but from what i have seen i like the cage of the paps and sup air that make the harnesses have always made great harnesses and equipment for paragliders. i use the medium harness and its really comfy for me. i didn't notice much torque effect but it did turn gently to the left. it didnt try to spin me like the av8er did years ago at least. weight shifting in it feels good, so nice flatter turns if im up thermalling during the summer i suppose. im between 10 and a half stone to 11 normally depending on burger intake. im about 5ft10 and can handle the weight of it no problem. its very easy to run with on my back and doesn't hit the back of my legs when i tilt upwards/backwards for take off. gives me a good climb rate with my wing but not tried it with any other wings so cant compare but its got enough power to scoot me around. it always starts after 1-3 pulls from cold then 1st time every time once warm. its a lovely bit of kit. i want to try it with full reflex as soon as the weather is better. then try the ros 125 and see the difference if any in top speed. obviously the ross has shed loads more power and will do everything quicker but top speed of the glider is top speed of the glider.... right??? As im writing this my new gopro HD hero has turned up so must go play.

Anyone fancy that through our wonderful city of London this summer?..... Big Ben, London eye, Tower bridge...... then downed in the Thames by the anti terrorist squad! Anyway, here is my most amazing offering. Nothing else can access places at the speeds that we do from such amazing angles. We truly are blessed to of found flight. [youtubevideo]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5kUeK0Uobvs/youtubevideo]

Does Leigh on sea to the pier at southend count..... and back i might add!

I started using the motor after years of free flying and can honestly say that i'm glad i done it this way instead of the motors first. I fly the ozone roadster which is a reflex and according to ozone can be used for thermalling and ridge soaring. Only had a couple of flights on it so not really found out what it can do yet...... but i will as soon as this weather improves!

seems yours does have enough thrust to get you airborne after your little flight around two tree island leigh last weekend matt.

ive been looking at paramotors for a couple of months and after far too many headaches and talking to 'experts' i went for a pap top 80. a got a roadster M to go with it. first flight last weekend. comes up above me smoothly and cleanly, even if laid out messy. take off was simple and only a few steps. conditions were between 7-11mph ground level. cant wait for a good now! Simon