Richwill15 Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 I'm reliably informed the Gin one is okay but there's better out there. Anyone care to give me some pointers? Thanks Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 I favour the Dudek over the Gin. The outer bag is a much better set up and the the reserve sizes are more suited to the weight of a paramotor + pilot. The Gin 1 is a Paragliding reserve so has a lighter all up. It used to be the best, but now I would opt for the Dudek. Contact me if you want a price for either. SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richwill15 Posted August 26, 2011 Author Share Posted August 26, 2011 As if I would not contact you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 I was just saying LOL OK more, contact me if you want to talk about it then. Which I know you have now done of course. SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paramotormike Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 I would check your all up weight with fuel and make sure you have a big enough reserve. Many of the paragliding reserves may be light, but your landing speed may be broken legs or back with a paramotor on. Previous thread on here. Pete makes some good remarks. http://www.paramotorclub.org/forum/view ... 73&start=0 Cheers Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richwill15 Posted August 27, 2011 Author Share Posted August 27, 2011 Thanks Mike, good to read the pointers. I'd think that as it would be used in a worse case scenario it's not something to skimp on. The investigation continues! Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aquatix Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 I went for the Apco Mayday as it has been around for ages, is fully certified and came out best in most areas such as weight, opening time, sink rate & stability (independent tests). Also, some manufacturers quote a maximum load, but the best sink rate at a much lower weight. Apco quote sink rate at max load, so if you are lighter than this you will come down even slower. http://www.apcoaviation.com/products/7/7mayday.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paramotormike Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 (edited) Gin do these in 2 newer sizes. http://www.gingliders.com/paragliding/yeti_rescue.php Maybe #50 might be good for pilots at or over 130kg all up weight. (but it is heavy-ish at 2.6kg) Check with Simon. Remember to include your wing in the overall weight as the reserve will be carrying everything. An average 80KG person could be well into the 130kgs when you add it all up. Paramotor, clothes, suit, helmet, camera, mirror, water, full tank of fuel, wing, gloves, glasses, radio gear, wing bag, mobile phone, maps, altimiter, flight deck, kitchen sink etc! And we all fly heavier in winter! Mike Edited August 27, 2011 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richwill15 Posted August 27, 2011 Author Share Posted August 27, 2011 Cheers gents. certainly a bit more to look at Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgy Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 don't forget to look at sup air!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richwill15 Posted September 6, 2011 Author Share Posted September 6, 2011 don't forget to look at sup air!! Cheers mate I'll go see if I can find them. Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgy Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 Sup air will be easy to find on google.... They make a massive range of paraglider harness's flying suit's, reserves, there not cheap but very well made... top of the range harness' IMOP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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