Choosing a paramotor is TOUGH! This overview will get you started.
How do you determine which design is toughest, most powerful, right for you altitude, correct for your weight...? A lot goes into the answer to these questions. Check out his overview of paramotor design. I talk about:
1. Basics of paramotor design.
2. Design flaws to watch out for.
3. Safety features to look for.
There are tons of options out there - do not get suckered into a product based on price alone! That would be a HUGE mistake.
Poorly designed paramotors cost much more than well designed paramotors in the long run. Paramotors can last for many years if the they are well manufactured.
This video covers the design of the cage and netting of the powered paraglider.
Example of poor netting design:
http://www.voler.info/cms/images/instinct2012_1.jpg.png
http://www.americanparagliding.com/freshbreeze/monster1_lg.jpg
There are so many paramotor designs. Blackhawk Paramotors, Flat Top Paramotors, Fresh Breeze Paramotors, Parajet, Kangook, MiniPlane...the list goes on. Do your research and choose wisely. :)
