BenScoobert Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Hi I'm Ben. I live on the Halifax/Huddersfield border. I looked at paramotors years ago and talked myself out of it. Bought a traction kite and learnt not to put a 5m kite up in 25mph winds. In the time it took it to pass through the power window and get overhead I'd covered half a football pitch. Luckily the only injury was my best mate laughing so hard he nearly collapsed. So fast forward 11 years and here I am. 10kg heavier, more responsibilities and a bit of disposable income. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Nice little intro that Welcome to the Paramotor Club.!! Do let me know if your looking for instruction and I will help if needed SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan_k Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Hi Ben, welcome. Go for it you won't regret it. If you feel apprehensive that's good, it shows you are aware and thinking of the experiences. I came to PPG quite late but it's a real passion now, up to 230 hours now. I took the attitude if anyone else can do it so can I Cheers, Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenScoobert Posted April 24, 2015 Author Share Posted April 24, 2015 I'm doing lots of reading, I'm wondering if I could get the Mrs up with me and might be worth going down the PPL(M) route for a tandem buggy. I'm 113kg and the Mrs is 57kg, I guess there's no chance I'd convince her to learn to do it herself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenScoobert Posted April 25, 2015 Author Share Posted April 25, 2015 or this is an option, anyone know what kit this might be? The wife is adamant I'm not doing this btw, any tips? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 Find a decent instructor That will calm the wife down for sure! SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ganers Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 Get a decent life insurance policy and show her the death benefits she will receive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenScoobert Posted April 30, 2015 Author Share Posted April 30, 2015 So i think I've talked her round. All i need to do is get to 90kg. 112.9 and counting. Surely this is a win win situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert McSharry Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 (edited) Hi Ben.... i live very close to you.... just being nosey really on how your journey ended up..... pretty much in the same boat as you were 2 1/2 years ago?? looking to take the plunge so if you have any recommendations for me?? Cheers Rob Edited October 11, 2017 by Robert McSharry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenScoobert Posted October 11, 2017 Author Share Posted October 11, 2017 I didn't, I read some books, booked in to parafest then realised it was my Mum's 60th and sold the tickets. I lost some weight though Apart from that, nothing sadly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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