kwgkwg Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 I am new to the sport and have not taken my first flight as of now. Just working on ground kiting the wing. I had an ultralight aircraft when I was younger and decided I wanted to return to the sky and picked a paramotor to do it with. I have an instructor that recommended equipment to buy. I think he ordered me the incorrect size wing for my weight. We had a handful of wings to choose from and after talking to Aerolight out of Florida, US I decided to try the ITV Boxer. My instructor asked my weight and ordered a size medium. I think that wing is going to be to small. I weigh 200 pounds ( 90.8 kg ) my paramotor with gas weighs 70 pounds ( 31.8 kg ) my reserve chute weighs 8 pounds ( 3.6 kg ) and I figure helmet clothes and extra another 10 pounds ( 4.5 kg ) total = flight weight 283 pounds ( 128.4 kg ) The ITV Boxer's spec's for a medium wing are Max in flight weight = 209 pounds ( 95 kg ) Max extended weight 286 pounds ( 130 kg ) The ITV Boxer's spec's for a large wing are Max in flight weight = 264 pounds ( 120 kg ) Max extended weight 330 pounds ( 150 kg ) Can someone give me their opinion on the CORRECT size wing that I should have? Thanks, Kurt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwgkwg Posted January 6, 2013 Author Share Posted January 6, 2013 Is my total "in flight weight" suppose to be just under the "max in flight weight" rated for the wing or the "maximum extended weight"? What is the "maximum extended weight" for ? I'm thinking my actual in flight weight should be under but close to the "Max in flight weight" rating of the wing. Is this correct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuartasutherland Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 I've never heard of "max extended weight", you need to speak to the local dealer of the wing you bought. Different manufactures use different terminology. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwgkwg Posted January 6, 2013 Author Share Posted January 6, 2013 I have an e-mail sent to ITV and I'm waiting for a response and I am also going to call Aerolight ( dealer where wing was purchased ) Monday morning to see if they can help out. I just figured a few other opinions would help. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Jackson Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Hi kwgkwg I weigh 89Kg and have also bought an ITV boxer... a lovely wing by the way. I have the XL size option as I figure that my parajet is about 30KG and fuel and clothes are going to add another 15Kg or so (reserve to be added later). I understand that the XL wing has a minimum in flight weight of 110Kg and a max of 150Kg (max extended is 180Kg) so I think this wing should be perfect for me and my kit. I've not flown the wing yet, but have been ground handling it loads. Its big, but should be a stable (slightly docile first wing). We're about the same weight but I'm not confident that medium would be as safe for a beginner. My instructor was very keen for me to have a large safe wing that was forgiving. I'm pretty sure you could exchange the wing if it’s never been flown anyway! Best of luck with it Lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwgkwg Posted January 10, 2013 Author Share Posted January 10, 2013 after more research the "Maximum extended weight" is for flying with a motor. My "perfect" wing would be between a medium and and a large. The option is either take a medium and load it heavy or take the large and be light in it. From what I have gathered it is safer to load the wing heavy and the performance will be better also. ( once I get experience ) The sink rate will be a little greater, take off's in no wind maybe a bit longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notch Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 Also you can use the medium for free-flying if you wish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Jackson Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 Hmmm... now I'm concerned that mine is vastly too big for me!?!?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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