cmmolloy1 Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 Hi all Before I commit to lessons with SimonW I would like a taster of paramotoring to see if its what I'm looking for. Is there anywhere I can go up with another on a tandem harness and try this fascinating looking sport? Thanks Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinpa Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Where are you located/ I know somebody on the Essex/Suffolk boarder that does tandam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete_b Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Hi allBefore I commit to lessons with SimonW I would like a taster of paramotoring to see if its what I'm looking for. Is there anywhere I can go up with another on a tandem harness and try this fascinating looking sport? Thanks Chris Ask Simon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daneellard Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 I have been dithering about making a commitment to training without a better insight into what it is all about and whether it is suitable for an overweight, unfit 65yr old. Today I spoke to Simon on the phone and found him to be very helpful. As I live local to Membury it is easy for me to trot along for a chat and and a nosey. Oh dear I think I may have a new obsession! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 I have been dithering about making a commitment to training without a better insight into what it is all about and whether it is suitable for an overweight, unfit 65yr old. Today I spoke to Simon on the phone and found him to be very helpful. As I live local to Membury it is easy for me to trot along for a chat and and a nosey. Oh dear I think I may have a new obsession! Good to hear, you'll love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daneellard Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 Bin an dunnit now. Committed . . . . perhaps I should be! But seriously folks I am very excited about taking my first baby steps towards paramotoring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s1buell_wl Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 daneellard We had a guy here in Brazil (same issue 65 and a bit heavy). The ground handling almost killed him. I thought he was going to give up. Then he learned a few things 1. No training on 1-3kn days. He came out only from 3-7kn days or every morning lol. Winds generally build here then drop to nothing at 5pm or it's completely blown out for the day. 2. he kept at it like paying his ex-wife 3. He realized that he would have to get really good a launching, long running was not in the cards. Now everyday we have 4-10 kns you can be sure hes at the site. He's a pop the wing up one-three step guy. But we are lucky to have some crazy good flying conditions here. I know its not so easy where you guys are. Some times we get a little tired of flying if you could imagine this lol. I kitesurf so many times I fly in the morning midday or night depending on the day then have a kite session in the middle somewhere.... sleep like a rock these nights lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daneellard Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 Thanks s1buell_wl; I very much appreciate this tale, it is very encouraging. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daneellard Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 So first training session today. Had other commitments so only 1/2 a day. That was about right for my dulling brain and ageing body! Simon & Colin are good blokes and I very much enjoyed the session. I can just about see the tunnel now and I am reliably informed that there IS light at the end! Future posts should be to Newbie Blogs I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 Blog away mate. Everyone loves good Training Blog. It's also great for you to look back at in years to come. SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmmolloy1 Posted June 25, 2014 Author Share Posted June 25, 2014 Hi folks sorry for the delay I live in Tamworth, staffs. I am going to seek the expertise of Simon I think - when is best to give you a call? Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 Any time chap but. Evenings are best. (like now ish) SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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