A $2,500 Paramotor - Flying On A Budget Pt. 1 

I was planing to just use a couple of leaf blowers strapped on my back :)

You cant be stingy when your life is on the line, I would love to fly a paramotor but I dont have enough money yet, so I prefer to wait and save some money to buy really good equipment that I can trust

I got cancer and was trying to sell my gear a trikebuggy deluxe with a mz34 engine,and a xlarge paratoys wing,extra prop kiting harness 2 cycle oil and a bunch of other stuff with it,flight worthy good condition for 1500.00 for everything,would even fly it to show it was good. Just had people trying to scam and lowball me,its worth much more than 1500.00 I was asking.Im so glad it didnt sell,cause Im feeling much better.so gonna start flying again,and after losing 70 lbs Ill get so much better performance.Had the wing tested all is good,I start my engine often to keep it in shape. Ive flown ppg over 10 years now, but from a airfield.Where I live now is just dirt roads never taken off from a road,but being on wheels will make it easier.

I'm 16 right now and after i get my car im going to start saving up for a paramotor set up

Next up we’re gonna be testing budget parachutes!

I have a bit of a hard time with the extreme flying and jumping stuff. One of my classmates nosedived his plane into the ground in Grade 12 and has had brain damage ever since. Another very close friend died at the age of 22. He was a flight instructor and was fogged in between the mountain ranges. He tried for the airport in the valley and ended up in the lake in January. They never found his body. I had been ice skating with him two days before. So while my spirit still soars with you as you do your great flying and I sit in the hospital with my wife of in the chemo unit, I do get the jitters.... I would love to paramotor...

it's like: is it worth it? - proceeds to show breathtaking footage

I sit in my room with a common house fan to my back while watching your vids.

CAN YOU USE THIS TO WALK UP WALLS?

Paramotors aren’t technically that expensive to build. However it’s just such a niche market that the engine manufacturers charge high prices because there isn’t much demand so to speak.

The netting alone should keep all newbies far far away! That’s thing is basically a nutribullet

I've done alot in life, a crap ton but i haven't ever used a paramotor nor parachute from a plane. Im getting old and this is something i wanna train to do. Bucket list #8.

"flying on a budget"? That just sounds sketch.

I'm an older guy would like to get in to this hobby looks like a blast . I've been riding dirt bikes my whole life and one thing I don't understand why you don't wear eye protection dude if you get anything in your eyes could be a major setback in having a safe landing love your videos be safe

2.5k for a 6hp engine strapped to a chair? Someones being had there!

Love this episode. I am dying to get in the air but like you said spend the money to be safe. I would hate to have a cheap death. Let the saving commence.

One thing to keep in mind is as long as you take care of yourself you can do this into your late 70's; So just relax, and save for good gear. :)

strike out "Is it worth it?" and replace with "Can you use it regularly without dying?" :-D

I saw one at Harbor Freight for about $299. Looked pretty solid. I'll let ya'll know how it performs.

Shane knows his stuff. Love hearing his input.

Lol, Im only 14 y.o., but i want to fly with paramotor's. I will wait for age, but i dont know where i can learn it in my country Czech republic.

Love the Doge shirt! This guy was way ahead of the masses

2:48 love the shirt!

I kinda wish you put a link in the description to the site or store Shane got his shirt in. Now THAT'S something I would definitely invest in.

Check out part two where we take the ol' barn find for her first flight and give our real first impressions! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-3PVIsW5qnuM.html

OMG! @ 7:36 I could not believe seeing the cheapest electrical crimper being used. When it comes it comes to electrical connections, bare wire crimps are hardly the way to go. I always tin the wires with solder, then crimp using proper connector, then fill connector with solder to inhibit future corrosion/oxidization, then slide the preplanned heat shrink over connection (or apply multiple coats of liquid tape) and you got a connection that you can trust your life with. A quality crimper is often hard to find and the best unit available can be found at harbor freight for $59.99. It is a hydraulic, one handed unit that delivers 10 tons of crimping power. You cannot beat it... makes crimping fun!

680k subs. wow your channel is finally getting to here it deserves to be. keep up the good work.

During my first year of sobriety, I dreamt of being able to jump long distances, just as I was falling asleep. At first, it was like being tethered on bungie cords and I started with 100 feet, then a block or two, and by the end of my first year, I was flying unassisted. I realized later that this might have had something to do with the use of Jumpers when I was a kid. The fact that we learned to walk in them, might also suggest we can learn to fly by them as well. Good luck to you! Your an inspiration to me! I appreciate the fact that you keep it simple. There's so much nonsense out there. I'm really glad to see someone else who's been able to get so much out of a simple plan that works. It's not fancy, but it's really brave flying, and you're really cool!

Did you serious say that you were "Heading to Twin Falls right Meow"?? Super Trooper's reference.....LOL!!!

I’ve only seen two videos and this already crushed my dreams lol. If 2500 is a budget paramotor than I’m stuffed.😂

This box fan I got from Home Depot has 3 settings: Normal, Hurricane, Jet Engine. It blows itself over. Wonder if it will work?

I’ll use this to go up from the basement fast after turning off the lights

I want to get started in this!!!

I'd make a pre-flight checklist as well as a used motor checklist vs. the down and dirty "off the top of my head" version. Haha. Also, definitely solder joint connectors only. Crimps on a 2-stroke engine flying in the air is asking for trouble. Vibrations and height don't mix well with crimp style connectors.

You can afford a paramotor, a wing, a van and the most expensive thing of all, a girlfriend, but not a $10 crimp tool? So help me, if I see you crimp another electrical connector with a pair of pliers....come on Tucker, pick one up at Home Depot!

Doge shirt before its resurrection. Love it!

Call me crazy but as a mechanic getting into this I would go premium and up. I am not cheap skating this hobby when it comes to being hundreds of feet up if not thousands in the air.

I remember the first time I had a motor on my back and started it. It kinda unnerved me. Now it ain't no thing! I'll rev that shit up. POOWWWEEERRRRR!!! Also the Simonini Mini 2 is bulletproof... but it's heavy.

How many HP is that green lawnmower? Looks like a beast.

I've been looking at these for a minute now . I want to learn about the restrictions and such .

I wish I could do what you could do man keep it up!

some great tips thanks. Hoping to go through my training this year!

*spends 2.5k on a flying chair* Is it really a budget? Edit: Jk I know this is cheap for a Paramotor

Seeing it on your back with no wing I immediately thought " skate board" LOL

I have a 2 stroke engine the same as this one on my 6 year olds dirt bike

My friend Tommy got what he thought was a really good deal on craigslist. Entire set up for 1100. RIP tommy.

I got a part-time job two months ago as started saving up for one of these (expensive one) but I am now stuck in quarantine and unable to work from home so far I have £3000. My parents refused to help me in this investment 😔

Saw the wiring job. I'd recommend using all ANCOR marine stuff for these guys. Will last forever not have to worry about any corrosion issues.

It all depends on you "handiness". If you are not mechanically minded, if you are not one of those people who buy something and then likes pulling it completely apart to get a sense of it. If you are not a person who enjoys fixing things... Then don't go buying second hand and budget engines.... and that goes for just about anything mechanical and secondhand, from lawnmowers to cars to aviation motors.... For most people, save your pennies and buy new stuff..... otherwise you'll just be in the garage swearing at things you should be enjoying.

Think the hardest part of paramotoring is the ground. I had the same problem with motorcycles. The older you get the longer it takes to heal. Buzzing close to the ground, just like on a bike is the occasional bug in the eye or mouth. Of course you can have them spray in through an air vent on a low and slow chopper too. It's the wires that can kill you though. In a can or on a string the ground is still hard. Wish I was about 40 years younger.

Hey TG, let's just say I'm a "fan" of the channel! Hit me up when you come to Michigan!

I didn’t hear anything Shane said... I was too busy trying to read his Doge shirt!

I don’t know if I would be comfortable with a budget paramotor.

solid cheap engine is a radne raket aero 120 es, you can get it brand new for under 2 grand... if you're a lighter ppg pilot it will work decently for sure.

So is there a quic release of the motor if it catches fire?

MOAR budget paramotor!!! Thanks Tucker.

I would need to wear adult briefs. Probably six pairs the first time I actually get altitude. I am glad I found this channel. It might be 5 years before I do but no harm in knowledge. You're videos make it easy to listen and view. Thanks again.

I got one of these of craigslist and use it for a leaf blower. It works great!

I like his Doge shirt. You should ask him if he knows anything about Crypto Currency.

If you have an awesome friend like Shane to help train you and a pro pilot to crash test, you can pull this off. Best advice given was to find a good trainer who has used gear because it's likely they know what to look for and how to help you before, during, and after your training. Eliminating sketchiness can go a long way toward enjoying the sport.

That looks like a great deal for 2500

Your last point/tip was perfectly addressed and sent.

pro tip you can save money buy using youtube vids as an alternative to training

Why is this giving me hella king of random vibes may he rest in peace

How you control or opreate this paramotor please tell us we also want know this

TYSM Tucker, I have some new life plans mow...

I wouldn’t buy one of those with out electric start

I see paramotor, ktm and bikes, Shane's cool in my books.

"I see people buying really really cheap stuff, like 2 grand..." I.. I just.. bruh 2 grand is a lot of money...

"Metro Dogewyn Mayer" I kinda want this T-Shirt now...

Such wow. Very flying.

So glad I bought a new and legit paramotor. Otherwise I wouldn't be able to make sweet paramotor videos cause I'd be dead lol

Actually does it cost 2500$

Twin Falls?! If not it's a look alike waterfall and bridge! Just a couple hours from me here in Boise!

My blackhawk is for sale.... and better

First time watching, your voice reminds me of the main character from zombie land

Why don’t u design ur own paramotor u could make your own company and make a ton of money and train your own students that would be sick !!!!

I fly a top80 in a pap1250 chassis, im only 120lbs kitted up, not the lightest setup but plenty reliable.

I used my $10k on weed stocks so I can buy top shelf equipment in two years. I'll go pick it up with my Bentley.

"I really don't...really...start em on the ground." LMFAO.

Where did you get your Paramotor Tucker? Plz respond

Would rental be an option? If you find a decent school, do they also rent motors for you to use once you learn? I know a rental paramotor sounds sketchy af, but I would trust a school. If anything, they don't want to be sued and ruin their reputation and most likely they want you to be safe and spread word of mouth. You can always trust money and how much people want it.

i honestly dont think they even need to be so expensive like wtf is in them that could even raise the price above like 1k? seems like an over powered fan im confused

I use a rebuilt Volkswagon Engine . It's a little heavy at takeoff . So i ride on the back of my buddies Flatbed Ford till we get to 6o and Liftoff is a breeze . Money spent..$400.00 Bucks .

I was just gonna strap a predator 420 to my back

Wow thats like new.

Firt somment yey

I'm 190 and fly top80. Badass little motor.

Captain Fister thinks you are going to die. I don't want you to die. I am not sure why Captain Fister thinks you are going to die. Captain Fister disabled comments so I cant ask him. Now I dont want to buy from Captain Fister. It seems that Captain Fister was trying to capitalize off of someone elses name. Captain Fister should mind his own business, or perhaps thats the problem, maybe Captain Fister is not very good at business.

That's some nice property. Kinda weird seeing that kind of land around a newer residential neighborhood. (The kind where all the houses are kind of the same).

There is a level of snobbery and elitism in this video I find off putting.

"You gonna fly it?" "Nah, I'm just your biggest fan." ;-)

Holy shit an m5 bolt suspension? I snap m5 bolts semi-regularly on my touring bike with only

His gear setup includes a expreso machine this is why I subscribed

i love the doge shirt

Thanks buddy! Appreciate you so much!

"I have a fan in my basement..." hahahahahaha I love the t-shirt he has on honoring dogs....!!

That's a garage full of fun, great video, very educational. I heard a few stories at EAA of people buying old gear and having problems, totally agree, get something safe right off the bat and enjoy flying.

I want one of these to wear on my johnboat to get movin

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