zwebx Posted May 29, 2023 Share Posted May 29, 2023 Hello new to the sport and i am looking at a top80 paramotor... I was wondering if it would have enough power for me as i am 92kg I have googled with no solid information regarding max weight for this engine The wing i intend to get is a ozone spark 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan_k Posted May 29, 2023 Share Posted May 29, 2023 I think most would recommend a more powerful engine for your weight. What size wing are you considering? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zwebx Posted May 29, 2023 Author Share Posted May 29, 2023 Probably the 27 ozone spark 2 (assuming this is the right info you asked for) Thank you for the response Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan_k Posted May 29, 2023 Share Posted May 29, 2023 Yes, you will be at the top of the weight range for the wing. The Top 80 is almost 15hp, I used to fly a 15hp motor with a wing at the top of the weight range. Climb rate will be lower than with a more powerful motor, perhaps 200 feet per minute, so allow enough space for take off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zwebx Posted May 30, 2023 Author Share Posted May 30, 2023 Thanks.. maybe i will just buy it so then i have a entry into the sport then when i have more cash i can buy a brand new moster and fit it to the frame (would it even fit?) Thank you for your answers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paraflyer17 Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 Whilst probably doable I wouldn't recommend. You'll struggle. You'll struggle even more if you get a faster wing. If you upgrade it down the line it won't be cost effective. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subtlealpine Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 Best thing to do is try some motors first before buying. If you are still under training, can your instructor provide motors to try? If you have finished training, then ask around if you can try motors first. Sounds to me like you would be better suited on a Moster, but it also depends on your flying style: XC, Acro, etc. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jef Posted July 4, 2023 Share Posted July 4, 2023 Top80 max pilot weight? I don't know, but I was able to fly on my Top80 while weighing 85kg myself, on a Luna 2 23m2 and sustain level flight at full speed (with speed bar). At 92kg, I'm sure you could take off and climb just fine on a beginner wing. The good thing of having a low powered motor to begin with, is that it forces you to develop good technique from the start, and not just power your arse up into the sky But this setup would only suite you if you were to focus on XC flying. It would be painful to spend several minutes climbing for a couple of minutes spiralling down doing acro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philip edwards Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 Ok I flew a top 80 15hp on a universal 25mtr 75kg with half tank of fuel, climb out was too slow and not enough power .could not gain enough height. Also had a wing tip collapse on return to land .hope this helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zwebx Posted July 9, 2023 Author Share Posted July 9, 2023 Thank you for all the responses I ended up purchasing a brand new moster 185 Would still like responses for all the people searching max weight top 80 I decided i need the climb out power of the moster.. but i could imagine getting off the ground with a top80 It seems that 90kg is the max weight with slow climb rate... am i wrong? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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