Steve

Don't assume that there's a paramotor in existence which won't be damaged if you whack it into the ground. A prang from a bad launch or poor landing can potentially damage any paramotor.

Concentrate on learning to ground handle and when you think you have it in the bag just keep doing it some more. Then when you can properly control a wing you can make a better decision about what kind of motor you want. If you are in proper control of the wing then you are less likely to prang your motor. 

The v3 from Parajet is awesome but the Zenith is very modular and can replace parts easily. 

Wow, they have gone up in price a bit! They are very good though, never had a problem with mine. 

Contact the building next door to Parajet: 

Rotron Power Ltd.
9 Chaldicott Barns
Tokes Lane
Semley
Dorset
SP7 9AW

Tel: +44 (0)1747 440 510

email: INFO@ROTRON.CO.UK

1 hour ago, reactionjackson said:

(I'm sure some muppets on here will agree).

I had the same thing once, it turned out that the new plug was a duffer. Took a while to find that out, but in desperation I stuck another plug in the motor and problem solved. 

All the best Alan and let's hope your hopes for the weather and good flying are fulfilled.  

3 hours ago, Capotec2015 said:

Reason I ask is that I had a ROS 125 and it had so much compression that I found it impossible to start with an over the shoulder pull  -I rigged a bungee to it but it didnt work , found it too difficult to start -I could start it on the ground but that was it - so I sold the ROS and got the kobra with polini, which starts very easily  -one handed  -but if ultimately its going to break then - I suppose I dont mind if its a bit harder to pull over -over the shoulder -but I wouldnt want it to be anything like the ROS  -have you done any in flight restarts?

One more question if you dont mind. How was your pull start routed (the pull start through prop incident). Mine is routed through a pulley, so I reach up and behind. thanks for the info.

Not done any in-flight restarts with it that I can remember.

The pull start was routed through a higher pulley on the Parajet, everything still went through the prop though.  

It is a lot different, I think it's harder. The Flash starter is definitely nicer but you always have that knowledge that sooner or later it's going to break. 

This is what a Flash starter sounds like uncoiling itself and going through the prop. I had the replcement break too, only on the ground that time whilst trying to start it.

It's just one of those events that you don't have to think twice about attending.  

Welcome to PMC Ben.

I'm not local but hope you do find someone nearby. If not then you could spend a day at Membury Airfield to get a feel for what goes on. 

Just a reminder about the highly motivated to learn person that Connor is. Hope his recovery is full and speedy. 

No need to take a breath, I would type the same thing again. 

On 15/12/2017 at 14:03, Shorehambeach said:

I think the only people who'd think it's good idea to spend a year ground handling are the BHPA who hate paramotoring and just want paragliders or people who like the idea of paramotoring but only get as far as flying the wing as that is inside their comfort zone. Imagine getting flying lessons (basically which is what we do) and spending a year running up and down the airfield taxiing in the plane. 

I'm a member of PMC and very happy about it. But in fairness I learned with BHPA and was up in the air within days. I read your paragraph above and decided that you were talking bollocks so didn't read any further. Would you clarify the fact that BHPA won't let you fly until you've been ground handling for a year? They may be flawed in some ways but that is ludicrous. I've been flying with BHPA instructors and on flying holidays with them, top people, love paramotoring (not hate it as you say) and want pilots to be safe but flying. 

Regardless, good solid ground handling is the best thing you can do for your flying skills, and you should have full control over your wing before you take to the skies. I also think it's good that you don't learn with a wing that is too easy because you need to know how to control your wing instead of just letting it do all the work (one day it might decide to not do the work and then it would be your turn to do the flying). 

Edited to add: Just read the rest of your post - You can't just fly an oversized wing, you have to be within weight range of any particular wing and a school will not have you on a "huge wing" unless you need one as you'd be underweight otherwise. I'm not going to disect the rest of your drivel but please stop writing such tripe.  

18 hours ago, cas_whitmore said:

Strange how the cores were broke and not the sheath ' anyone else had that happen ' bet it's not many .

cas. 

My first thoughts too. 

Don't know of anyone on your doorstep (doesn't mean there isn't someone) but there is Steve Griffiths near Aberystwyth or Steve Milson in Abergavenny. 

http://www.mwpgc.co.uk/

https://paraglide.co.uk/

Good strategy.  

Not much difference that I can see apart from the design of the power button and the addition of a drawstring on the cuff. Could just be an excuse for a price increase.

The double battery is eaxctly the same as it was in the X1 liners. 

Not the only option out there but have a read of this: 

1 hour ago, poz said:

.....or are you just trolling? ....and I'm stupid enough to rise to your provocative post. Hmm, I think maybe.

Me too ... Exact same opening post in another thread.  

29 minutes ago, cianpars said:

That's the plan steve so long as my fingers dont fall off with frostbite

You'd just have use a mouth throttle and weight shifting.  

37 minutes ago, cianpars said:

Just started learning with Simon at paramorortraining at membury.

Picked the wrong time of year to start perhaps, but will grin and brave it.  Looks so much more fun in a t shirt and shorts than in boots and thick clothing

Don't worry, you'll learn perfectly well in the winter and get the benefit of some fantastic smooth air which winter often provides. Then when the summer comes you'll be ready to make the most of every bit of it. 

New paramotor anywhere from £5k upwards. New wing around around the £2.5k - 3k mark. Reserve around £450+. Flightdeck, instruments, helmet, comms, flying suit, gloves, boots ... hundreds and hundreds more. 

Buying used is a lottery sometimes, you get what you pay for. However, a lot of people seem to buy and then give up once they realise that the sport isn't for them so bargains do turn up - but nearly new kit tends to hold its price quite well. 

But if I were you I'd focus on training as the school will provide you with what you need, and after you've got a better feel for it all you'll be in a better position to judge what you need - plus your instructor should give you lots of unbiased advice (hopefully!). 

Have you chosen a school yet? 

You will learn a lot more about this when you go through your training - Assuming you are going to do training? 

I recall someone was trying tio set up a business renting paramnotors and kit a couple of years ago. I have no idea whether it took off (sorry) and can't recall the business name or where they were based, but they seemed to be motivated and did some publicity at the time - although in reality it was probably a hopeless business idea.  If I can find anything I'll post a link. 

That's 17 stone in real money.