taffarnold Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 I have ordered the wing and paramotor but have been chatting about helmets, go-pro, gloves etc. Any advice on brands, cheap alternatives to flying brands (mountain bike gloves etc). What should I get now, what should I wait for, until I know more? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgy Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 Go for the stuff that designed for flying... There are other brands out there but you always get what you pay for, buy cheap buy twice.. A local new pilot bought a Helmet with ANR cups, copy of the Icaro helmet. the Ear seals keep falling off and the cups keep detaching from the helmet.. Stick with Icaro or micro avionics as they are quality and have good support if things do go wrong.. My personal choice for gloves vary, Mc Wets for summer, Very thin, great grip, my go to glove for Slalom comps... Summer XC's i use the Gin summer touch tech. and for those colder days the Gin winters... Nirvana hot 5's are great gloves for the winter days.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admin (Simon W) Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 Second vote on the Gin Winter gloves They are ace! SW 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hullaeroparamotorclub Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 I've used the Gin Winter Alpine gloves since 2009 I have recently bought a second pair for riding my bike, five stars from me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andre_74 Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 As an alternative for gloves, I highly recommend Bike Hut all weather gloves from Halfords! Seriously... I have been using them for winter flying for years. They are super warm, hard wearing, tight fitting (so you have good dexterity - you can tie your laces wearing them!) and they are only £15 from Halfords. Seriously, give them a go. For £15 you can't go wrong. Medium: http://www.halfords.com/cycling/cycling-clothing/cycling-gloves/bikehut-all-weather-gloves-medium Large: http://www.halfords.com/cycling/cycling-clothing/cycling-gloves/bikehut-all-weather-gloves-large 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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