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Just off to buy the watch and helmet...taking comms set to make sure they fit with ear guards off...

Will report back...

That's right David

Although truth be known, I only cut the head off because of the 3 chins I seem to have grown of late

That's also how I prefer it, first idea was just logo and name - no tags. I'll go with that then unless anybody else objects.

Ben

Just to let you know, by the end of the day I needed yet another pair of pants and a quick change in bed sheets. I WAS NOT VERY WELL AT ALL!!!

But glad you got at least a few hours in

Yep, no problemo. Screen name it is

Ben

Here is the first attempt...

Don't forget to add your name if you want one printed. There will be blank ones with Simon on both days should you choose to adorn yourself with this beautiful badge. Also, nearer the time i'll put up a pdf and doc for printing your own.

Ben

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I'd be interest in how accurate the watch will be. It might do the same job as the Suunto but doesn't look as...sexy!?!

I wear these...but only cos they were in the 'fun cupboard' at home

Excellent. Where do I sign up SLiM? Surely if we get a big old group of us in one place, you can go through all the jazz and get us 'passed' to whatever level is neccessary? I for one would love to comply with the law and am happy to pay for that privilege (that is why my new radio hasn't been switched on yet...).

Surely at some point in the future when we become 'regulated', we will need to unanimously decide on a universal form of communication for paramotorists? Whether it's 2m or airband (assuming we end up lugging transponders around)?!?

As the PMC seem to be murmering towards a structured sylabus as it were, would this be part of it?

Hmmm, think the closest is Letchworth...may go have a looksie. Need a helmet and that will do unitl the black plusmax is available here in the shop...

Just looking and there is also this;

LIDL SKI & SNOWBOARD HELMET

http://www.lidl.co.uk/uk/home.nsf/pages ... Helmet.ar2

Sturdy helmet with durable ABS outer and shock absorbing EPS inner shell

Conforms to EN1077 standards (class B) (which is apparently the same as freeflight EN966 standard)

Rotary dial adjustable head size

Air vent ventilation system

Detachable ear pads

Goggle strap retaining clip

Weight (g): 550

Sizes: M for head size (cm): 54 - 56, L for head size (cm): 57 - 59, XL for head size (cm): 60 - 61

3 year manufacturer's warranty

£12.99

I'm sure the quality is no comparison to the PlusMax sold here in the shop but might be good for those feeling 'the pinch'

Ben

LIDL SKI & SNOWBOARD HELMET

http://www.lidl.co.uk/uk/home.nsf/pages ... Helmet.ar2

Sturdy helmet with durable ABS outer and shock absorbing EPS inner shell

Conforms to EN1077 standards (class B)

Rotary dial adjustable head size

Air vent ventilation system

Detachable ear pads

Goggle strap retaining clip

Weight (g): 550

Sizes: M for head size (cm): 54 - 56, L for head size (cm): 57 - 59, XL for head size (cm): 60 - 61

3 year manufacturer's warranty

£12.99

For those with the popping bubble wrap fetish...

http://www.gadgetshop.com/Gadgets/Lifes ... lewrap.jsp

Combine it with the Christmas doo somehow. Charge extra for tickets then have someone pick winning number at the end...

Sounds good to me - following something structured seems a better way to go. Plus, although it's not a direct result of any legislation being made - it is just a matter of time before it will happen and this is getting our foot in the door as it were.

Ben

Hi Dog_Snob and welcome to the club,

I am only a newbie here myslef so i'm sure people will pipe up if I give any wrong info.

There is no real 'course' to take when learning to paramotor. We are unregulated and therefore have no set 'course' or 'sylabus' to follow in order to take to the skies. You will find two types of people that paramotor; those who haven't taken any instruction what-so-ever (they are usiually the ones doing lots of running, sitting, and trips to the prop fairy - allegedly) and then you get the people (like me and the majority on this site) that opted for some form of 'tuition' from a qualified or 'recognised' instructor.

Your background in microlights has obviously given you a grounding (no pun) in the flight theory, law and meteorology aspect of this sport. What you will need, is good firm advice on equipment and general paramotoring flight tips, tricks, techniques - the physical side to actually getting up in the air (safely and efficiently).

The main recommendations I read here are not to rush into buying any equipment. Another benefit of using an instructor is that they tend to have 'school' equipment for you to train on - and various wing/motor combos for you to try.

People will add more to this I am sure,

Maybe see you in the sky sometime soon,

Ben

WEIRD

Icaro would like to congratulate their Spanish importer, Angel Carrasco Gonzalez, on winning the Spanish tandem paramotor Championship with his Icaro Twice.

Just pasted that off the site. Maybe it's an internittent problem with their webhosting or something...

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Works for me too.

My first issue landed on doormat yesterday Good mag! Some silly tip-to-tip bit in the back though

Brauniger or equivalent unit for a newbie...they don't come up often on ebay.

Thanks

Ben

Garmin eTrex Vista C have one like Ian (irm750). Recommended by my instructor and he was right, has absolutely everything one needs if not more!!!!!

Easy to use and read and is ever so small and compact!!

I like to keep things simple and easy. I can download all sorts of maps abroad and it has everything one needs!!

I would really recommend this to all novices like me!!!!!!!!!

Mike

Can I upload airmaps to the eTrex Vista C? Thinking about trying to hunt one down...but would like to be able to put on the airmaps...

Cheers

Looking at the pic above, I think i'd probably end up deploying the bags just for a cosy nap...that and the sleeping bag, jeeeez

Oh, I obviously read thread wrong. I thought you were after a 'sleeping bag' style leg warmer jobby, like you'd see on a HG?

But the saftey airbag also good idea...could double up as a flotation device for water landings...

If anyone needs technical info on radios I am your man.

Ooooooh, sounds like a challenge to me. V23nb, SLiM and francis - please take up your positions. Gladiators...ready?

3...2...1 - let the battle commence

That aside, welcome to the club Alan. I'm sure your knowledge will come in handy and we look forward to joining in the various arguments we have here, sorry, I mean debates!

I myself know very little on comms other than just buying a very complicated vx-7r

Ben

OK guys, compiling a list of names for funky 'look at me' stickers (also advertising for the club I guess...)

They are designed to print on standard avery address labels so when i'm done i'll upload the file so you can print them out yourself if you want to. Labela are avery L7162. I guess you could also print to paper so i'll put a pdf up to.

Ben