paul2289 Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 (edited) I am looking to buy my first wing and really like the Revo2 as i feel it will be a good beginner wing but still have room go grow my skills. I am confused by the very wide weight range quoted on their website http://paramania.com/index.php?option=c ... cle&id=152 I weigh 73kg and have seen a 20m size small for sale near to where i live up north. I dont have a motor so cannot give an exact AUW. Can anyone answer a couple of questions? 1. Are you better to be at the bottom, middle or top of the stated weight range for PPG? 2. At 73kg could i assume an estimated AUW of about 115kg would i be better with the 23m wing or would the 20m be okay? I am on a budget so cannot afford a new wing. Thanks in advance. Edited March 22, 2014 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgy Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 That wing is way too small for a new pilot... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul2289 Posted March 21, 2014 Author Share Posted March 21, 2014 That wing is way too small for a new pilot... Hi Morgy, can you elaborate on how wing size and pilot weight translates to a wing that is easy to handle and hard to collapse etc? I have collected fragments of information but have not seen a proper explanation of how these interact i.e. wing size, reflex or not and wing loading. Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 If you are heavy on a wing: It will be less susceptible to collapse, but will be a more dynamic collapse if it does. Light on the wing: The wing will be more susceptible to collapse, but will be a less dynamic event than the above. The very best option for any pilot is to be in the middle of the wings weight range where possible. Option 2 would be 'top of the range' Option 3 would be 'lower end of the range' Other differences include: The smaller the wing, the faster the take off and landing. (small wings are harder to launch in nil wind for this reason) A larger wing will create lift at less speed. A smaller wing will be 'twitchy' when compared to a larger one. Hope this helps. SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul2289 Posted March 22, 2014 Author Share Posted March 22, 2014 Thanks Simon that's great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgy Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 As above Paul... it will also determine the Power you need to be able to fly.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outkast Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 I am 80kg and had a 23 revo 2, it was very easy to launch and rock solid in the air, quite responsive, but the downside was my fuel burn was quite high, especially in fast trim, if I was going for another I would go for the 26 as a better all rounder. if you are not dead set on a revo2 have you considered the synth2, I have heard some very good things about that wing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgy Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 Dave he said he was on a budget. synth 2 has not been out very long.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul2289 Posted March 22, 2014 Author Share Posted March 22, 2014 I am open to any suggestions. My goal is to bimble around my local area enjoying the view and when i am more experienced undertake some XC flights. To be honest my head is spinning from all the options! In terms of budget it is largely influenced by what i can get past my wife i can always tell her i need to buy new because it is safer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgy Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 My top choices would be Revo 2,Ozone Spark, Ozone Buzz, Ozone roadster, Spark and Buzz IMO are a little slow But very safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgy Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 My top choices would be Revo 2,Ozone Spark, Ozone Buzz, Ozone roadster, Spark and Buzz IMO are a little slow But very safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spigot Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 Problem solved, buy a 26 revo 2 It's what you want/need it's just everyone else trying to be unbiased Sent from my iPhone using PMC Forum mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgy Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 I am biased Spigot... thats why i put the Revo 2 first... IMO the Best newbie paramotor glider out there. unless you want to free fly as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fly_mow Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 Feel free to have a look at my revo 2 23m mate. I'm 85kg naked weight and learnt on this wing knowing I was a little heavy on it. You should be fine in it at your weight. It's on eBay at the moment. http://bit.ly/RUJulA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poz Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 I'm 85kg and have flown a Revo 2 26 for around 170hrs. It's great but fast on approach, so I would suggest a 26 would be just right for your weight. Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul2289 Posted July 27, 2014 Author Share Posted July 27, 2014 I ended up buying a 26m Gin Mirage which i am very happy with. I could not wait for the Revo2 as the lead times got silly and i wanted to start flying ASAP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
custom-vince Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 I wouldn't totally agree on smaller wings being harder to launch in nill wind. If you go too small then yes, I agree it's way to fast to launch in nill wind. Having gone smaller, I find it easier to launch in all winds from nill upwards. The wing has shorter lines and less cloth, it pops up over my head much easier than dragging a large wing up. I do have to run a bit more and use some brake. I have managed to launch with a light tail wind, I would never have attempted that with a larger wing. For experienced I would say smaller is easier. For beginners, which is easier on launch? Bigger slower wing, giving time to put in correct reactions and less technique required or smaller wing which pops easily over your head but requires a dab of brake and quicker legs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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