motojay Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 I am a newbie. My local instructor supports the Pluma by Adventure and I am hoping to hear back from those who have flown it with their experiences and opinions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admin (Simon W) Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 Welcome to the Paramotor Club And good luck with your training. Adventure have been around for many many years and the people who fly them tend to love them. Is there a possibility that you can wait until you have completed your training to make your mind up? SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motojay Posted October 10, 2017 Author Share Posted October 10, 2017 thanks for the quick response. My instructor requires the purchase of a motor (can be any manufacturer) once I am ready to get into the air. Unfortunately, there is no centralized source of reviews for the large variety of paramotors available. The more I research the more confused I get. I know I prefer a light weight set up if possible with a Moster 185 plus engine. I am also concerned with safety, ease of setup/transporting, durability, good service. Pluma, Parajet, Scout all look like good choices as I am sure there are others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
custom-vince Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 (edited) I have had a good look at the Pluma, the carbon looks pretty and the main chassis is fairly strong. Problems occur is you did have an accident a little harder than the test video, which to be fair all but the most basic alloy frame will withstand bum landings. Its when you land hard that the carbon breaks and you have to buy a new very expensive chassis. Where as alloy ones are cheaper and titanium ones will bend back. The weight saving is not huge, infact the chassis with carbon arms is still heavier than my titanium Air Conception frame with titanium arms. Also not the small print. The moster engine, the only real choice from Adventure as the eole is not quite well, the moster is the only choice. Pluma Moster is 23.8kg without the harness is my understanding, so add on 2.6kg average for the harness. Now it could be 26kg. I didn't get to lift the one I was looking at. I did lift just the chassis and its nice and they always feel light without and engine so I was not fooled. I would also look at the Parajet Maverick Moster or Air Conception Nitro and also have a look at the F-Light Nirvana Get accurate weights and expected power / reliability. There is more to paramotor ownership than initial looks. Servicing, repairs, support, reliability, weight, fuel consumption, strength and fixability. Pluma, nice looking machine. The far fetched figures quoted always makes me wonder. How come just their moster is quoted at 80-85 kg thrust, that then puts doubts into the rest of the numbers. Weight is from 23.85kg.. what do they mean from? Worth asking. Edited October 11, 2017 by custom-vince Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motojay Posted October 11, 2017 Author Share Posted October 11, 2017 thanks for the feedback. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MosterZ Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 Isnt 8000 euros,9500 dollars or 7000 pond a lot of money for this unit ??! they say its light weight .. but not lighter then the competition pluma eole 135 vs nitro 200 22.6Kg vs 21kg 24hp vs 28hp 135cc vs 197cc 70kg thrust vs 75kg trust no clutch vs clutch 8400 euro vs 5750 euro also .. no torque compensation and the harnas seems bulky i think the primus is a better choice , then again ... its 27kg.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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