Leequig Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 I'm new to paramotoring. Weigh 85kg with my flying suite and boots on. Just wondering is the rad arrow a good Paramotor to have. Any help much appreciated. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 I would say that it would not have enough thrust for you The Javalin will do it, but not the Arrow. SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leequig Posted June 7, 2012 Author Share Posted June 7, 2012 Ok thanks for the info mate. Is the rad arrow a good engine overall, would you recommend this motor to anybody? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 A skeleton with a wing the size of Spain. Actually, I would recommend it to anyone who is light enough ( 70kg ) and is on a budget. I had the Arrow as my first Paramotor and 'upgraded' to a Javalin which was much better. I would never go back to high hangpoints but aside from that look after it and you will get air time SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leequig Posted June 7, 2012 Author Share Posted June 7, 2012 Ok can you recommend a good Paramotor for my weight not over expensive. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigel_d. Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 There's a nice pap1400 on eBay at the moment, I think it ends tommorow morning... Nige Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leequig Posted June 8, 2012 Author Share Posted June 8, 2012 Cheers nige, il look into that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigthompson Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 A Rad MXL got me in the air pretty easily at 82kg with T shirt and jeans. A 5mph wind with a long run got me up no bother at all. I have just bought a Rad Arrow 2 weeks ago and that takes me straight up with minimal run. The MXL, Arrow and Javelin all have the same raket 120 engine with different size props. You are on the heavy side for the MXL and Arrow but they would fly you with a decent run and flat ground (definatly the Arrow). The jav has (i think) a 130cm prop the same as my Aerodeck and that will defo get you in the air. I fly the Arrow cos i'm a wus and like 18kg on my back as opposed to 28ish... hope this helps... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leequig Posted June 13, 2012 Author Share Posted June 13, 2012 Thanks for the info, I have bought an arrow off a guy I know without knowing to much about it really. I have a zorro wing which has a maximum weight of 114kg. So with me at 85 and the motor at 18 do you think this is big enough? Cheers Lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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