..... Yes you are right' date=' i initially decided to do just the EPC then go and do the paramotor conversion course in trafford air strip, but having had such great fun on the taster day at Parapente aswell as time to reflect,,,, i decided that i am going to do the full EPC + CPC as there is still a lot to learn, i have attained around 10 hrs of DVD training films which are very useful. and if you like i could do you copies of if youre interested, ( via USB stick )! it shows everything from basic ground control to techniques in the air aswell as SIV training. thanks for the concern about prices, but yes i did realise this and will be doing mine around march time when weather is better and i have all the funds available to me! i intend to buy my gear next year too.... at first i was more than willing to sell my £1500 paintball gear and other things to do this sport, but i realised that im being impatient, which can be unsafe especially in this air based activity! So.. realistically speaking, for me, im thinking its going to be £1000 for training, £3000 - £4000 on gear ( i want new gear ).. that for any average earning guy is a lot of money to invest, not to mention buying a paramotor £3000 - £4000 ( 1st or 2nd hand ) so my plan of action is get xmas out of the way, save save save, do the full EPC + CPC in march, buy all my gear, then just play about ( safely ) for another year or so, just to learn as much as possible before i go and buy the paramotor! the idea of cross country flight really appeals to me, but im more than aware of the costs, time, learning as safely as you can and enjoying this new sport for the rest of my life if i apply myself in the correct approach to this, any lapse in safety or lack of knowledge of techniques in unsteady situtations can result ultimately in death...... I could waffle on for hours haha!! anyway thanks again, let me know how your getting on and if you want any training dvd stuff!! take it easy [/quote']Hi dylan m8 where abouts in manchester are you i live in sale have ta get together if ya want to i to have a few dvd risk and reward i think i have about 4 of them watched all but one of them great dvd am the same talk a glass eye ta sleep parapente is only 20miles from manchester i thought it would be a lot farther than that suppose better than goin ta liverpool or southport double the distance lol........ check this full kit out brand new m8 john
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..... i live in cheetham hill, other side of the city,, i used to live in sale for a number of years but moved here with my girlfriend, its less than half a mile past town! we will have to swap dvd stuff i think, im always busy so time for me is an issue but ill get in touch as and when im free, im always working so id have to meet up in town one day for a coffee and chat if you like! I drive buses for 12hrs a day so itd have to be when i have a day off to met up! That paramotor for sale is nice. but i dont if its right for me just yet.. i think i need more training before i decide what wing and things ill be buying,, if i had the money now. id buy all my gear anyways dude i must go for now, im on the last 2 days of a 10 day holiday and am decorating the house, busy busy busy as usual! speak soon no doubt! take care for now