forecaster Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 (edited) Hi, I'm about to buy my first paramotor kit, the Vittorazi Atom 80 and I'm about to pick it up next week. This is Atom 80 MY20, which I can confirm by the new Walbro WG8 carburetor which is new to MY20 compared to MY19. Other than that it comes with an aluminium single ring cage, Dudek PowerSeat Comfort harness, gooseneck bars (pipes, not the alu profiles) with bearings, 15 liter fuel tank (overkill for this engine but I have no choice at the moment) and the stock Helix props. What do you think I should take a closer look at when buying it? I've seen it live, engine seems to be new (however the exhaust pipe seems to be sliiiighly scorched, i.e it isn't clear silver but goes yellowish - the manufacturer says he was running it for the second time in his backyard. The total kit weighs 21kg with fuel tank empty. The price is approx. 85% of the average retail prices in my country, it's manufacture by a small production facility but I have it close to where I live so service shall not be an issue. What do you think? What to look at, what to check when buying? What equipment I should get along with the kit (any appliances/additions/tools that come bundled with the engine?). Edited September 11, 2020 by forecaster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ganbatte Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 That engine and harness are both well regarded, so I'd say (not an expert here) you can't go wrong with those. I can't say anything about the frame, because I know nothing about details such as the thrust line etc. The one thing that bothers me (a little and without evidence) is the gap behind the pilot's head, but you could close that up yourself with a bit of line if you wished, so not a big deal. Otherwise sounds good to me (repeat: non-expert). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julien4788 Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 (edited) How much do you weigh and whats your wing, this will influence greatly what paramotor you want to choose Edited September 28, 2020 by Julien4788 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forecaster Posted September 28, 2020 Author Share Posted September 28, 2020 Just now, Julien4788 said: How much do you weigh 70kg / 154 pounds. Already bought this paramotor and am happy with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julien4788 Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 On 28/09/2020 at 13:00, forecaster said: 70kg / 154 pounds. Already bought this paramotor and am happy with it Glad your happy with it. i'd like to give one a try someday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admin (Simon W) Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 We have an ATOM 80 in a Mav you can demo if you are close enough SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julien4788 Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 i am currently in Québec which is a tad bit too far . Maybe someday i'll go to the uk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admin (Simon W) Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 The Atom 80 is a lovely engine You wont be disappointed. SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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