gazza_c Posted July 5, 2009 Share Posted July 5, 2009 Hi people, im just in two minds at the moment whether to sell my flying gear or not, I'm hardly using it and when i do get the chance the poxy wind is always against me also i dont have a local field i can use either, Am looking at getting another road bike which i must admit miss loads. Think im gonna decide this week so if anyone's got an interest for motor/wing/reserve then do pm me cheers Gaz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyfreefly Posted July 5, 2009 Share Posted July 5, 2009 Theres more chance of you dying tomorrow on a bike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outkast Posted July 5, 2009 Share Posted July 5, 2009 you no longer flying out of bennington Gaz? Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza_c Posted July 5, 2009 Author Share Posted July 5, 2009 Gazfreefly- Have a passion for bikes its in my blood!! outcast,i've not flown with andy from bennington yet,i think he normally flys with simon, i know i will miss it IF i do sell up just dont see the point it just sitting there collecting dust! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outkast Posted July 5, 2009 Share Posted July 5, 2009 westmills not far from you, always fly out of there, I will give you shout next time we are up there, I know you have flown from there before, PM me your mobile. Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phatboy Posted July 5, 2009 Share Posted July 5, 2009 Gaz, when my local fields were not available, I was doing 48 mile round trips to fly with Tony & Paul at nights & weekends. And I still do just for a bit of social as well! If you don`t get flying, I will tell Tony! Think of the good flights, like when you flew to Sturdy`s pub with them. The day of my first attempt flight at Bloxham, I kept looking at you circling the field thinking how lucky you were up there. Think hard about giving up. Do you fancy a weekend up Banbury or Chippy, with me, Tony & gang. We have got a few things planned soon, 1) XC flight to Alconbury. 2) fly above the clouds. and a few other things! I will get Tony to ring you tomorrow & talk you out of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyfreefly Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 Perhaps you should think of paramotoring as a Bike in the Sky with no speed traps.... ....cars pulling out white lines slippy grids the list goes on My bike sits in the garage most of the year doesnt get used much at all....... On the other hand my paramotor and microlight get used all the time ( its on another level ) youve made me think about selling the bike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordon_dunn Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 When i started paramotoring my bike just sat in the garage too- when i wanted to take the bike out, i had to replace the battery every time- and when i did take it out, i was looking at the sky!!!! Also it was taking up valuable hangar space (garage) so it had to go... no regrets... paramotoring is way cooler! Sometimes when i'm flying the bikers actually stop to watch me landing/taking off! Relatively speaking- the dangers of biking are much greater. Stick to the flying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huffhuff Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 Don't do it... But if you do, then I may buy Is it still the PAP with HBS? I don't remember model, 1400 ROS? Dudek reactin wing? What about a part share? We only live 5 minutes from eachother... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza_c Posted July 6, 2009 Author Share Posted July 6, 2009 part share??? U aving a laugh!! I may if cash lets me to get another bike too and keep flying gear. freefly im an all yr round biker mate! weather dont bother me nor do i think of the dangers because the more you worry the worst rider you become, i've always enjoyed riding! I took mates R1 out saturday and loved it then he told me hes selling it,that was salt in the wound to me!what bike you got then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza_c Posted July 6, 2009 Author Share Posted July 6, 2009 Also the other reason why I dont get much flying in at the mo is because we've had our second child (13wks old)which for those that have kids know how much time they take up! putting them to bed at 7ish then trying to get up the field to find yet again the weather has changed,i tend to get back home with the hump!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyfreefly Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 Dont think my bike would interest you.........its a KLR 650....its ideal for pot holes though My Sky Bike is a Blade... ...Though its not a Honda .. ....its a Mainair Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyfreefly Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 Oh forgot to mention The paramotor is a pap ros125 with a Fusion or a Skywalk scotch..... My driving and riding have suffered since I started to Fly as at road junctions and lights I look left right and then UP Too Many toys not enough Hours Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan_k Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 Too Many toys not enough Hours Oh dear, sounds like you really are between a rock and a hard place. Many commiserations, good luck with whichever road you take. Cheers, Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dantheman Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Mate I'm in the same boat - 2 kids (youngest just 1yr) so time to fly is very hard to find, for me this makes the time I can fly even more precious - hence I have relatively low airtime compared with most people I know. All that time babysitting is great for checking the forecast and making sure your gear is in tip top condition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike1714 Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Dan, Got one over on you mate..........got four kids........................cant even believe it myself??!!!!! Yep and I agree with your comments entirely. I am looking to get a Harley just to do something when the weather is not flyable, that will be parked next to the Jetski!!! I have an understandable wife who appreciates that I need to unwind in one form or another and boy this sport gives you a buzz like no other I have found!!!!!!!. If you sell your kit you will be kicking yourself th every next day when the weather comes good!! Mike ps pissing down at th emoment as I writ ethis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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