Barry Wilkinson Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 Hi, I'm wanting to start a new hobby. I've not got money to burn but got a bit in the bank. I'd love to be able to do this but... you know I've done a bit of research and its not 100% clear/specific. Now I'm usually called a tight person shall we say,as I'm from Yorkshire so all corners I can cut the better. But... if I'm going x=amount of ft or meters in the air I obviously don't want to do it blinkers on per say. I'm,shall we say a bit on the larger size so what I've gathered I'd need a motor/wing for tandem etc. But I've just no idea where to look for motor,wing,basic training etc. Ebays good for a second hand car or kettle. I mean I'm not stupid and I'm a quick learner but you know,you can't learn everything off youtube can you. Any help to point me in the right direction would be very much obliged. thanks guys and gals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Ferguson Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 Best thing to do before you even look at kit is get some training. Not only will you see if this new hobby is for you but also you will learn a lot from the people you meet and they will be able to guide you in your purchases. I'm sure some of the guys from around here will be able to suggest a good local training centre. Where are you based? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan_k Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 Hi Barry, there is plenty of kit for the larger pilot and coming on this site is a very good move as most kit for sale on here is of known provenance. Another very respected source of 2nd hand kit is CMParamotors, http://www.cmparamotors.com/ However the advice above is very wise. Get some training and you will understand a lot more about what is needed and whether it is a sport you want to pursue. There is quite a lot to learn to become a safe and proficient pilot. Good luck in your endeavours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admin (Simon W) Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 The advice above is sound Welcome to the Paramotor Club!! SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Wilkinson Posted July 24, 2019 Author Share Posted July 24, 2019 On 18/07/2019 at 14:26, Adam Ferguson said: Best thing to do before you even look at kit is get some training. Not only will you see if this new hobby is for you but also you will learn a lot from the people you meet and they will be able to guide you in your purchases. I'm sure some of the guys from around here will be able to suggest a good local training centre. Where are you based? Bolton or catterick garrison. Either or. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Ferguson Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 13 hours ago, Barry Wilkinson said: Bolton or catterick garrison. Either or. Maybe some of the guys here will know somewhere. I can only testify to the quality of Simon's training at paramotortraining.com but thats possibly a little far to travel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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