craigs Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 Dear All, A newbie quesion please; I'm looking for a ground handling wing to supplement my training through winter. Can I buy a normal paraglider (one that's not designed for ppg) to train with? Does a paraglider perform (on the ground)any different to a wing designed for power? It's just that I've seen quite a few cheap paragliders on flea-bay & being the miserly Yorkshire man that I am, I'm as usual trying to save a bit of brass. Thanks in advance..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgy Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 There the same.... A PG wing will be a lot easier to ground handle than most PPG wings. Lighter construction Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigs Posted November 6, 2012 Author Share Posted November 6, 2012 Thanks Morgy, that will open up my options somewhat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmer_Dave Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 Craigs I do have a 15 year old dhv 2 here if you want a difficult wing to cut your teeth on. Drop me a line if you want to try it. 50 quid plus postage or I'll turn it into windsocks Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigs Posted November 7, 2012 Author Share Posted November 7, 2012 Hi Dave, Thanks for the offer - I'm interested but would appreciate your advice. Given that it's DHV2 rated would this make it an absolute nightmare to ground handle as a complete beginner? I would hate to buy something that would be difficult to operate & make me lose faith or would it be more the fact that if I learned on a DHV2 I could progress to fly on anything & be a better pilot for it? As I said - I am very interested.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigs Posted November 7, 2012 Author Share Posted November 7, 2012 Mark, That sounds really really good!! Please send a text to 07790 615983 so I've got your number & I'll give you a call in the morning to discuss if that's ok? Many thanks mate - you've been really helpful since I joined this forum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlwarren Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 Fair play Meds ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgy Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 Dont trust Med's He will take you to the park and want to play with you You do want to be in his gang!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigs Posted November 8, 2012 Author Share Posted November 8, 2012 The Jimmy Saville of paramotoring!! & I thought you were just being helpful Sticky!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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