SKYMAX Foot Launch Trike, Retractable landing gear for paramotors!

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Are you tired of that annoying front wheel in your field of view? Do you want to weight shift more effectivly? Well you're in luck! Introducing The Skymax Star Paramotor paired with the Retracta-Trike!!! Here are my first flights with the Retracta Trike. I'm Lovin this setup! 5 min to switch between foot launch or trike. Skymax features Light, strong, modular construction and has tons of power with the Vittorazzi Moster 185. This is a great setup for new students and foot launch pilots who want to transition into wheels. Hit me up at the link below if you want to learn more about this setup or would like to learn to fly paramotors. You can do this!
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Learn to fly Skymax and Retracta Trike www.ppggorilla.

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@miflyguy 3 года назад

Absolutely love my retractatrike and Skymax!!! Hundreds of hours on my Star!!!

@PPGGORILLA 3 года назад

Yes sir it is a sweet setup for sure!

@robsteele2087 3 года назад

Congratulations to Gorilla Ground on new parts and recovery!

@GolfFoxtrot22 3 года назад

I agree Rick, the best paramotor is the one you can afford and suits your needs. I have flown a few different styles over the years and each for a different reasons. You seem really happy on that trike. Good luck with your future instructor coaching.

@PPGGORILLA 3 года назад

Thanks Giles!!

@DennisZylstra 3 года назад

Great. Good to see Dad back!

@PPGGORILLA 3 года назад

Thanks Dennis, great to have him back!!

@AnthonyVella 3 года назад

That trike is soooo sweet!!!!!!!

@David_Wolfe 3 года назад

Great review. Very glad to see Dad is feeling better and up and about.

@PPGGORILLA 3 года назад

Thanks brother!

@paulaubuchon2336 3 года назад

One of the best videos yet..glad Ground is back. Looking forward to tomorrow and the new guy from Englewood. See you at the hangar headquarters in the morning.... PPG Flatliner....

@jackwallace7173 3 года назад

Glad to hear Ground is doing well! Great video!

@abelferia1 3 года назад

Am so glad Gorilla ground is fine thank the good lord for that👍 welcome back guys.

@PPGGORILLA 3 года назад

Thanks Brother!!

@pirljam4024 3 года назад

GOOD TO HAVE YOU BACK GORILLA GROUND !!!!

@AnthonyVella 3 года назад

I’m YOUR biggest fan!!!

@PPGGORILLA 3 года назад

Made my day!!

@briansimmons9349 3 года назад

Great to see Gorilla Ground doing Well. 👍😁

@sexonlegs666 3 года назад

Hello from england ground Gorilla nice to see you are OK... Love you

@PPGGORILLA 3 года назад

Thank you Sam! Stay well my friend and blue skies

@flierbill 3 года назад

I fly a Trike also !! Glad Gorilla Ground is feeling better !

@bobmacfly1207 3 года назад

Where has time gone! So cool you fly a trike now.

@kevincollins8014 3 года назад

That's definitely a good looking machine for sure. I'm glad Gorilla Ground is feeling better from that crap. My father was just tested positive for it also and just now feeling sick. 😢 Anyway thanks for the good videos and stay safe guys.

@PPGGORILLA 3 года назад

Thank you Kevin. I hope your dad gets through it okay and doesn't have it too bad

@AndyRial 2 года назад

Great review Gorilla! I just ordered the Retracta. I figure it's the best of both worlds and and will get me back in the air sooner after my crash. I hope to get up your way and fly with ya guys this summer.

@justharryjohnson7250 3 года назад

I'm so glad gorilla ground was strong enough to beat covid. And those retracts are a great idea. Great video 👍🏻

@dariust560 3 года назад

Gorilla ground: glad you are OK. I just had my left hip replaced three weeks ago! I’m a young 50-year-old man and I’m hoping to get back to flying soon!

@GregAnthonyHarris 3 года назад

Your Dad is so cool!

@PPGGORILLA 3 года назад

Yeah he is awesome! So good to have him back on the field

@RunIntoTheSkyNonprofit 3 года назад

That’s the coolest thing I’ve seen !!!

@PPGGORILLA 3 года назад

Thanks Sean I'm digging it big time!

@gerrycollins9409 3 года назад

I also fly the Retracta trike, love it.

@PPGGORILLA 3 года назад

I'm lovin it already!

@stuartlennox66 3 года назад

Good on ya Gorilla Ground for beating that bloody Covid crap, well done :) Mr. PPG Gorilla me being a person that has never flown a paramotor Im afraid that if I did the Retracta trike would NOT be something that I would even want to try it looks so damn flimsy and unsafe , what would happen if you get carried away with the moment and forget to extend the nose wheel again , seems to me that you could get some serious bumps and bruises , I hope you dont forget!

@PPGGORILLA 3 года назад

Stuart, I've already tested that out! It will be in the next video! Spoiler, no bumps, bruises, or damaged gear!! BTW once you see it in person you would realize this thing is solid and sturdy. I'm just huge and make everything look flimsy.

@stanleydenning 3 года назад

To Gorilla Ground: I am so glad that you survived the page. I am 59 and have been warned by my doctor. If I get it, I die.

@DennisZylstra 3 года назад

Im 61 and my Doc said the same thing!!??Ha ha I guess they think we're old or something.

@donindri 3 года назад

Gorilla Ground- might just be shaming me into getting back in the air. Glad you are well. Sky Max gear looks interesting.

@bobmacfly1207 3 года назад

Working to find my groove E. Love to meet Gorilla- and all on adventure.

@PPGGORILLA 3 года назад

Come on down and join us anytime Bob!!!

@OutbackAl 3 года назад

Nice one! - I tend to leave my front wheel 'out' front for a foot rest, having the option though is great eh!

@davidwolford4655 3 года назад

This set up is pretty much what I am looking for! Question though, does the front wheel lock out in both positions? Does it vibrate at all? Great video. Thanks

@PPGGORILLA 3 года назад

It just stays in position on its own. Your feet hold it in place forward and thrust holds it back when retracted.

@davidwolford4655 3 года назад

@@PPGGORILLA thank you.

@kelso840 3 года назад

That's pretty cool.

@klime938 3 года назад

Thats fancy

@eltomek 3 года назад

Thanks for sharing! What is the material of the frame? Seems like it stands the tension of lines during the wing inflation while usually 2-ring frames are recommended for trikes.

@PPGGORILLA 3 года назад

The hoop and spars are titanium. I've been flying and training on this one and haven't had any prop/cage contact yet. Very strong and still very light. Literally have a dozen students first flights on this unit

@ParamotorNC 3 года назад

Very nice. It seems like I would leave the front wheel out so I could rest my feet. What is the largest benefit to retracting? Enable use of speed bar? Great video.

@PPGGORILLA 3 года назад

Yes Ben, it allows speedbar and full weightshift. I get tired of having my legs/feet in the same position all the time so it's nice to switch up and let them hang sometimes.

@piergiuseppefroldi2995 2 года назад

very good from italian paraglider! it is possible to buy and where? how much money?

@stone8597 3 года назад

Didn't they originally come up with this idea so you could use a speed-bar with a trike? I like the idea of the light trike...great video...thanks.

@PPGGORILLA 3 года назад

Yes that's correct!

@johnherian781 2 года назад

Is the front wheel fixed and doesn't have steering?How do you correct if needed other than brake imput?

@PPGGORILLA 2 года назад

The wheel is steerable. My students are taught to use mostly wheel steering

@bradmottishaw467 3 года назад

can you use a speedbar on that trike?

@billcallahan9303 3 года назад

Will it fit a Miniplane? Thanks!

@jeffdofing6411 3 года назад

Thanks for the video! I, too, just got a SkyMax star and Retracta Trike. Mine were from Kevin in Indiana. I am looking forward to having you as an in-state Skymax dealer (parts?). My engine is an Atom 80, very smooth. Question: Is your hang points setup good for you? I am advised that in flight, the front wheel should be about six inches above level with the rears. This video suggests that all three wheels touched down at about same time. I wouldn't want my front touching first.

@PPGGORILLA 3 года назад

It's hard to see in this video due to camera angle but the mains touched down first. My hang test put the front wheel about 10" higher than the rear. Check out this GEAR UP LANDING!!! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-GEASJ8uu2Zg.html

@jeffdofing6411 3 года назад

@@PPGGORILLA I guess the low front wheel view was my misjudgment of a 360 camera perspective. Yes, I had seen your wheel-up landing. I wish my bar had a spring-ball latch in back (like the axle does) instead of that bolt & nut. Otherwise, the trike and Max are great.

@miguelsolorio5544 3 года назад

What's the price on the trike and if it's parajet maverik

@MarkLoves2Fly 3 года назад

I don't understand the reason for this. Is there any aerodynamic benefit, or is it just for the weight shift?

@PPGGORILLA 3 года назад

Weight shift and no wheel in your field of view. I fly foot and trike and this is the same as foot launch with the wheel up

@MarkLoves2Fly 3 года назад

@@PPGGORILLA cool, thanks! That makes sense.

@stone8597 3 года назад

How much does the "Retracta Trike" cost? I looked on the web site and I could not find price. You know how the questions go: 1) How far? 2) How fast? 3) How much? and 4) How high? Thanks

@PPGGORILLA 3 года назад

As far as you want, as fast as your wing can fly, $1600, Stay low! It's cold up there!🙈🙉🙊

@imflyingwi9284 3 года назад

Love the retractable gear! Is weight shift affected much by the addition of the trike?

@PPGGORILLA 3 года назад

The weight shift is incredible. I can't tell any difference between foot launching and having the retracted trike as far as weight shift

@434holly 3 года назад

I need one of these. But not sure how the Atom 80 will do. Probably be a long climb out.

@PPGGORILLA 3 года назад

Trike only weighs 17 lbs

@434holly 3 года назад

@@PPGGORILLA shoot not sure why I thought it weighed like between 27-32 lbs. Glad to hear that it only weighs 17 lbs. I got to get one now. Thanks

@434holly 3 года назад

@@PPGGORILLA Any idea how much they are?

@PPGGORILLA 3 года назад

@@434holly $1600 I should have some more coming in mid-January. They can be custom built to fit any paramotor just need measurements and pictures

@434holly 3 года назад

@@PPGGORILLA I have the Skymaxstar frame.

@phobiappg8429 3 года назад

I like!

@PPGGORILLA 3 года назад

Let me know when you're ready and I'll order you one for the parajet Maverick. $1,600

@shawnwilliams415 Год назад

Can your foot land that unit

@billcallahan9303 3 года назад

2nd request: Will it fit a Miniplane?

@PPGGORILLA 3 года назад

Sorry Bill, I must've missed the 1st request. They are custom built to fit any paramotor. I just need frame measurments and pictures.

@billcallahan9303 3 года назад

@@PPGGORILLA Sorry 'bout that pointed question Go but I'm interested. 71 with Neuropathy from A.O. in Vietnam, legs don't work. I looked at your website but could find no email contact. I guess I'll call you tomorrow Friday. Thanks for your help! Bill

@PPGGORILLA 3 года назад

@@billcallahan9303 ppggorilla@Yahoo.com

@billcallahan9303 3 года назад

@@PPGGORILLA Got it Go! Emailing you now.

@candidoalcantara6718 Год назад

hey gorola, how much this trik cost?

@stanleydenning 3 года назад

What is the point of sliding the front wheel back? I see no advantage of it.

@PPGGORILLA 3 года назад

It gets the wheel out of your field of view but most of all it allows full weight shift control for hands off steering.

@neosugus 3 года назад

What's the cool thing about retracting the front wheel when flying? Drag is the same... Laying your feet on the front wheel is much more comfortable than legs hanging... The only cool thing about it is that you can fit it better in your car, but other than that I dont see any advantage

@PPGGORILLA 3 года назад

Come on Barrio! It's just cool!! Really though, Full weight shift and its easier to cross your legs to shift weight from side to side. Other trikes I've flown have very little or no weight shift. It also cuts down the front to back rocking in rough conditions by not having that weight (wheel) forward so far. I get tired of my legs being in the same position for long flights, feels good to hang em sometimes.

@neosugus 3 года назад

@@PPGGORILLA That's because you haven't seen my trike. I have my feet on wheels for takeoff and let my feet hang during flight if I want to. And I can also cross my legs for weight shift piloting... ( I cant post photos here )

@PPGGORILLA 3 года назад

@@neosugus Yeah I got ya Bro. I'm not saying it's better than sliced bread or anything. I have flown 5 different trikes and this one has the best weight shift yet. Perhaps not for everyone but it is for me! Blue skies Brother!!

@neosugus 3 года назад

@@PPGGORILLA I agree. No doubt It's a good trike in the "small" trikes category. In the future I want to modify my actual DIY trike to make it retractable for even better transport. It already fits mounted in the car, but with retract option it will fit even better. ;)

@neosugus Месяц назад

Footlaunch ???

@YankeeinSC1 3 года назад

WTF?! With the wheels "up", that looks like the PPG equivalent of a Short 360. I suppose it's no more embarrassing than owning/driving a 1985 Yugo, or cruising bike week on a moped painted in rainbow colors...but you've got balls flying that in public.

@PPGGORILLA 3 года назад

I will happily archive this comment from a FUTURE TRIKE FLYER!!!!!!

@YankeeinSC1 3 года назад

@@PPGGORILLA You know it's inevitable...

@itukuppoo4280 3 года назад

I used to own a yugo and it was like driving a street legal go cart. It was fun as hell to drive. Imagine if paramotorists complained about having to service their engines so much. My yugp wasnt anymore less reliable