Best products from r/paramotor
We found 43 comments on r/paramotor discussing the most recommended products. We ran sentiment analysis on each of these comments to determine how redditors feel about different products. We found 35 products and ranked them based on the amount of positive reactions they received. Here are the top 20.
1. Powered Paragliding Bible 5
- Your sidekick: A clean and versatile multitool that fits in your pocket and has all the features you need to get projects done
- 14 tools in 1: The Sidekick is equipped with 14 tools, including knives, pliers, screwdrivers, wire cutters, bottle and can openers, a file, a saw and a ruler
- Our guarantee: We’re proud to stand behind every product that leaves our factory in Portland, Oregon; That’s why we offer our 25-year warranty, so you can be confident your Leatherman lasts a lifetime
- One-hand access: Enjoy a mix of outside-accessible blades you can open with one hand and rounded handles that make gripping the spring-action jaws easy and very comfortable
- Always on hand: Its compact size and lightweight design makes it easy to slide into a sheath or your pocket; Alternatively, attach your Sidekick with its integrated lanyard ring
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2. Onyx m 16 Belt Pack Manual Inflatable Life Jacket (PFD)
- Type V life vest belt pack
- Size: Adult
- Manual inflatable
- Color: black
- For paddleboard Use
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3. 2 Pack Of 224 Gram Silica Gel Desiccant Packet 7.5" x 4.5" By Dry-Packs Brand! Prevent Mold, Mildew, Odors, and Corrosion!
- Product comes ready to use! Just open outer package and use!- Each Packet Dimensions 7.5" x 4.5" - Protects Up To 16 CU FT Per Packet (2 Packets Per Order)- Uses include Boats, RV's, Tents, Storage, Garages, Tool Boxes, Tackle Boxes, Electronics, Cabinets, Closets, Ammo Cans, Safes, etc.- Packaged...
4. CURT 18110 48 x 20-Inch Tray Hitch Cargo Carrier, 300 lbs Capacity, 1-1/4, 2-in Adapter Shank
VERSATILE DESIGN. A tray-style hitch cargo rack is ideal for transporting large, bulky items. It is ideal for hauling game such as a deer carcass, as well as a variety of other items such as camping supplies, coolers, grilles and much moreINTEGRATED TIE-DOWNS. This hitch cargo carrier keeps your ite...
5. Rutland 500°RTV High Heat Silicone (Black) 2.7 Oz. Tube
Rutland High Temperature Silicone is a great solution to your sealant and adhesive needsForms a tough and flexible sealWill adhere to most clean surfaces including: glass, metal, plastics, fiberglass, wood, brick, and stone.Seal fireplace inserts, repair solar panels, apply ceramic tiles to your fir...
6. TEKTON WRN77103 Extra Long Flex-Head Ratcheting Box End Wrench, 8 mm x 10 mm
- Extra long beam offers extreme reach and loads of leverage
- Box end heads pivot 180 degrees to easily get around obstructions
- 6-point box ends snugly fit hex-shaped fastener heads and resist slipping off while you work
- Openings are designed to grip flat sides of fastener heads, not corners, to prevent round-off
- 72-tooth ratchet gears need only a 5-degree working swing arc
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7. VViViD 3M Scotchgard Clear Paint Protection Vinyl Film (6 Inch x 60 Inch)
- 3M paint protection film is virtually invisible once installed.
- Clear polyurethane film is 6mil thick with adhesive backing.
- Product applied to reduce paint chips and road damage.
- Keeps your car's paint looking newer, longer!
- Step-by-step installation instructions available online..
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8. ACDelco Tools 3/8” Digital Torque Adapter (5.9-59 ft-lbs) with Audible Alert ARM602-3, Red
Static torque measurementStandard functions: torque setting, measurement setting, mode settingOperation in both clockwise and counter-clockwise directionsLCD display shows N-m (or kg-cm, in-lb, ft-lb) measurementsAudible torque confirmation by means of buzzer
9. Trail Tech 742-A00 Black Surface Mount TTO Digital Tachometer Plus Hour Meter
- The surface mounted TTO Digital Tach-Hour Gauge
- RPM and Hours of use tracker
- Easy to Install, Compact
- Surface mounted gauge
- 7MM Fin Sensor Included
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10. Conterra Adjusta-Pro Radio Chest Harness
Storage Pocket measures 7. 5" Tall x 5" Wide x 2" Deep.A must for SAR and MCI applications.
11. Firehouse Technology ARC White Strobe
- MicroUSB Charge Cable
- 6 hours continuous operation with onboard battery (in strobe mode)
- 4 - Powerful Cree Standalone LEDs in light
- 3 Modes - Strobe, Flash, and Fixed (solid)
- Easy to use single button interface
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12. ACDelco ARM602-4 1/2” Digital Torque Adapter (14.8-147.6 ft-lbs) with Audible Alert
Static torque measurementStandard functions: torque setting, measurement setting, mode settingOperation in both clockwise and counter-clockwise directionsLCD display shows N-m (or kg-cm, in-lb, ft-lb) measurementsAudible torque confirmation by means of buzzer
13. Savior Heated Gloves for Men Women, Skiing Heated Gloves,Arthritis Glove
- 【High Quality Material】 The external layer of the cycling gloves is made of 40% lambskin and 60% polyester, breathable, waterproof and wind resistant. And the internal part made of soft pearl cotton insulation layer includes imported heat elements and a pair of 2200mAh rechargeable lithium-ion batteries to keep your hands warm. The back has a carbon fiber protective shell for protecting your joints. Buckle-style hook and loop fastener on the cuffs is designed for easy adjustment
- 【3 Temperature Settings & Instant Heat】 Equipped with three different heat settings - high, middle, low, you can control the temperature of the motorcycle gloves easily. 3 heated settings system can provide most appropriate warmth for people in need. You can feel obviously your hands warmer when turning on the gloves in 30 seconds.
- 【Excellent Warm Function】 The battery-powered rechargeable gloves provide a wide heating area covering your whole back of hand and all fingers in case of poor blood circulation, arthritis, cold weather, or simply for more comfort and warmth.
- 【Perfect for Outdoor Sports】 The arthritis gloves for men and women are perfect for a variety of outdoor sports in cool or chilly days, especially ideal for running, cycling, hiking, skating, camping, snow skiing, fishing, hunting etc.
- 【Quality Assurance】 All Savior Heat brand heated gloves are 1-year quality assurance. If you have any questions about quality, please feel free to contact us via email or click the " contact seller" button, we will come back to you within 24 hours, thanks.
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14. Wix 33001 (1/4") In-line Fuel Filter, Pack of 4
- [BOSCH QUALITY] - Bosch Aftermarket Fuel Pump Assemblies are built and tested to the same rigorous quality standards as our OE fuel pumps to ensure a long, reliable service life
- [INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY] - Patented Turbine Pump technology virtually eliminates the fuel pulsation, noise, and hot-start problems associated with older pump designs
- [OPTIMAL PERFORMANCE] - Designed to operate in extreme temperatures and under low fuel conditions to ensure reliable performance and an extended service life
- [FACTORY TESTED] - Every Bosch fuel pump is 'end-of-line' function tested before leaving the manufacturing facility to ensure highest quality and performance for superior customer satisfaction
- [READY TO INSTALL] - Fuel strainer included to prevent contaminants from entering the pump - preventing the main cause of pump failure
- For select BMW vehicles (verify specific fitment details with fit checker above): 2000 323Ci, 1999-00 323i, 2001-06 325Ci, 2001-05 325i, 2001-06 325xi, 2000 328Ci, 1999-00 328i, 2001-06 330Ci, 2001-05 330i, 2001-05 330xi
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15. Emgo 14-03610 Fuel Line
- Increased Performance at all RPM's, Faster Throttle Response, & Stops Lean Exhaust Popping that Damages Engines.
- Each Jet Kit is Custom Made to your Specifications for Optimum Performance, When You Order, Please EMAIL US FIRST through Amazon with Your Exact Year, Model, Modifications Made, & Elevation, So we can Design, Build, & Ship Your Kit.
- The kit comes with complete instructions for installation. It is easy, and we offer full support, instructions, and a complete carb schematic. Only basic hand tools are required.
- Kit Includes: Main Jets, Pilot Jet, Needle Adjusters, Nylon Spacers, Drill Bits, Slide Hole mod (quick throttle), Idle Mixture mod, Slide Spring Mod (quick throttle), Intake Modification, Exhaust Modification, Carb Schematic, Specifications, Carb Sync Tool build, Carb Cleaning Procedure, Proper Tuning Techniques, and step by step instructions with photos.
- Fits 2008-14 models
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16. CURT 18145 48 x 20-Inch Basket Hitch Cargo Carrier, 500 lbs Capacity, Black Steel, 1-1/4, 2-In Adapter Shank
- ENHANCED SECURITY. This trailer hitch cargo carrier keeps your items secure during travel, featuring 6-inch high walls around the cargo basket. These walls can be used to fasten a cargo net or cargo bag
- ADAPTABLE. This cargo hitch carrier comes with an adapter sleeve to allow the shank to fit virtually any industry-standard 1-1/4-inch or 2-inch trailer hitch receiver.Material:Blank
- EASY TO CLEAN. This hitch mounted cargo carrier frees up cargo space inside your vehicle and keeps messy items outside your vehicle. It also features a tubular base to easily clean up messes
- INTEGRATED SAFETY. With integrated reflectors on the frame, this hitch cargo rack promotes a safe ride. The reflectors add visibility to the cargo carrier and your vehicle
- DURABLE BUILD. This trailer hitch cargo carrier is constructed from tubular steel to promote high strength and a lightweight design. It is rated for 500 lbs. It is also finished with an E-coat and carbide black powder coat
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17. Pro Series 63155 Rambler Hitch Cargo Carrier for 1-1/4” Receivers, Black
- Robust 300 lb. capacity on a 48” x 20” platform; ideal for camping, tailgates, road trips or whatever else life throws at you
- 5.5” side rails keep cargo secure and in place
- Smart, rugged mesh floors make clean-up quick and easy
- Fits 1-1/4” vehicle receivers, features rise shank design that elevates cargo for improved ground clearance
- 2 piece construction with durable powder coat finish that resists the elements, scratches, and rust
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18. uComforts Premium Black Ball Bungee Cords, Quality 25 Pack of 6 inch Black UV Treated Cord, New Ball Bungee, Bungee Loop with Ball, Ball Bungee Cord, Tarp Bungee Cords (6 inch)
- ✅ VERSATILE BALL BUNGEE: A product that serves multiple purposes; strapping down tarpaulins and canopies, safely bundling fishing rods etc.
- ✅ WITHSTANDS THE ELEMENTS: The premium ball bungee is specifically designed and tested with high-grade black plastic and a UV treated bungee cord that outlasts the competition.
- ✅ EASY TO USE: The ball bungee is a quick and easy loop that's easy to set up and take down.
- ✅ INCREDIBLE VALUE: Your black ball bungee 25 pack includes 25 x 6 inch ball bungees.
- ✅ BONUS STORAGE: This ball bungee pack includes a convenient storage bag.
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19. ZymeAway Flood Water & Mold Stain Cleaner 16oz Super Concentrate
- 16 oz.
- Makes up to 8 gallons of cleaning solution
- All natural and organic
- Cleans grease grime dirt and removes odors
- Safe for all surfaces
- Safe for the whole family and pets
- Non toxic
- Eliminates odors fast
- 100% biodegradable
- Bottle
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20. Understanding the Sky
- Automatic long point pencil container sharpeners
- Made from polystyrene
- The blades are made of high-carbon steel, therefore long-lasting and very sharp
- Dynamic torsion action built into each blade makes for a smoother, cleaner cut
- Comes in container shape; compact and portable
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Best bang for your buck is this stuff
Ten whole feet of it. Clear so you can easily see when fuel reaches the carb.
Also, use 1/4" metal hose clamps. Such as these.
Finally, please save yourself a lot of hassle and use a quality in line fuel filter. The best is the Wix 33001
I hope this helps you out! Happy flying
I transport mine on a cargo carrier on the back of my Subaru brz, so if I can do it you can too. I have driven tins of hours on the highway, done probably 90mph, and never had a single problem.
Make sure you secure the prop when you transport it, I use two bungees (the loop ones with the little ball on the end, like this looped around the horizontal bars of the cage on either side, and they keep the prop horizontal and still so it doesn't turn into a wind turbine on the highway. A piece of rope will do the same thing but the bungees are nice and gentle on the prop and easy to take off.
You'll need two ratchet straps, and to figure out how to hold it down to the carrier. In terms of carriers, I'm not sure what size hitch receive you have, but I'm going to guess it's the smaller 1 1/4 inch one. I got this one. It works well, but sits a little low to the ground and took a while to put together. I also had to make a wooden base for the bottom of it. This is the same brand and sits a little higher off the ground, so if your car is low like mine you might want this as another budget option (mine scrapes leaving my driveway, not a huge deal) I also think this is the one Tucker Gott uses, it's probably the same build quality as the one I got. Sides are a little lower so might be harder to secure a fuel can.
This one seems a little nicer, but it's double the cost. Keep in mind, whatever cargo carrier you get you will need to have a flat surface to place your paramotor on. The one I got required me to make a wooden base to sit the motor on, which isn't necessarily easy. For the two others I listed, they have metal grating that you could probably place the motor on, but I personally think a piece of thin plywood bolted to the metal would work better. That way you don't have metal on metal and it gives a little better grip on the bottom of your motor.
One thing I'm not sure I like with the more expensive pro series model, is the clamp it uses on the receiver. The curt carriers use a bolt instead of a pin, and tightening that bolt locks the bar in the receiver and gets rid of most of the slop. With a normal pin, the carrier can rotate a lot so it needs some way to get rid of that. On the pro series carrier, they use a U bolt type thing that clamps down on the receiver, so Instead of just putting the carrier in and tightening one bolt like on the Curt carriers, you have to put it in, put a pin in, and tighten two nuts.
Each have their plusses and minuses, but they will all work.
This is my setup:
http://imgur.com/a/GMkqy8J
https://www.amazon.com/ZymeAway-Flood-Water-Cleaner-Concentrate/dp/B005DEKC56
Enzyme based cleaner, safe on fabrics. I've used this for years, and it's amazing. What it does is use an enzyme to break down protiens. It kills mold and keeps it away better than chlorox which causes mold to blast spores into the air as it dies, and it also works to break down urine smells. When I bought my house the wood subfloor had lots of pet urine soaked into it. I mopped it a couple times with diluted zymeaway and the odor completely disappeared for good. My wife says it's great for getting blood stains out of clothes better than hydrogen peroxide. Pretty much anything protein it will break down, so urine, fecal remnants, blood, mold, etc. As long as your wing is not made or coated in anything protein based it should be GTG, just spray it let it soak for a little bit, then rinse it off.
Awesome! The first step I'd recommend would be getting a book called Understanding the sky. https://www.amazon.com/Understanding-Sky-Dennis-Pagen/dp/0936310103
From there read as much as you can online as well. There's tons of great info in blogs and on the youtube machine. Watching fluid dynamics videos alone will help visualize where turbulence could be on your route: https://paraglidinginfo.com/category/meteorology/
Beyond that, a lot f knowledge is gained through hanging out with experts. The experts in this case are generally the glider folks. They are somewhat forced into as they have to read the weather to get where they are going. You won't level up as a glider without good weather knowledge. If there's a glider site near you, try to make friends with those guys. Have a unique condition pointed out to you by an expert is tough to beat. Making those connections can be hard in the motor world. In the end the goal is to use the usual weather services to inform your own forecast for that area. Start small, then expand it out when making your XC trips.
For a non-trainer to spend a couple days with you and turn you loose on their equipment would be generally considered dangerous and irresponsible; so finding someone willing to do that is unlikely. At most, you may be able to find someone willing to give you a ground handling crash coarse and let you kite their glider in ideal conditions and put on and walk around in a motor. Getting started can be a significant financial commitment; but bad training can cost you far more.
Now with all the "that's a bad idea" talk out of the way, If you're unsure, get in contact with a trainer off off usspa site. This one or this is pretty close to you. Most of them will sit down and talk with you without actually committing to any long term plans. They can tell you more about what's involved and introduce you to the equipment.
We're heading into the cold season which isn't as much to fly in and not ideal to learn in so take your time do some learning. Pick up and read The PPG Bible widely considered the definitive guide on the topic. It can give you a head start to getting through training easier. Also Aviator has a good ground handling video to help you understand basic flight mechanics. Read conversation on the Paramotor Facebook Group watch several paramotor celebrities, read conversation etc. There's a lot of resources here. Once spring rolls around, you may have a better idea if you'd like to commit to the sport.
After you take the time to train, gear up, meet friends and experience it first hand I think you wouldn't trade it for anything.
I highly recommend an electronic torque wrench.
The mechanical ones are very inaccurate at the bottom end of range. Head bolts are often at the bottom or below what they can even be set to.
I use this one and it works amazingly well. It can accurately go down to 3ftlb. You can set the desired torque and it has a beep alarm as you approach, reach, and go over the threshold. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004VYUKTC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I also recommend flying with a very basic set of tools. I fly with some hex keys and wrench that fits all the sizes on my paramator. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01F512F74/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Siphon is nice to get fuel out of paramotor. This one works amazingly for me. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07CKW15ZS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Radio chest harness. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007HJKSG8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I added a draw cord to attach my phone to. Phone then tucks into the velcro pocket and is secured by one of these: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01H4E9Z6O/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 It's powerful enough to draw in a medium weight phone.
Hook knife: https://superflyinc.com/products/jack-the-ripper-hook-knife
Power floats: https://glidersports.com/shop/powerfloat-2bsure/
Waste flotation: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B013RLI9XS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Cut prop tape strips out of this: https://www.amazon.com/Scotchgard-Clear-Paint-Protection-60-inches/dp/B004VG8DS0/ref=sr_1_9?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1534535837&sr=1-9&keywords=3m+scotchgard
RTV silicon to put on exhaust springs to reduce vibration fatigue: https://www.amazon.com/Rutland-500%C2%B0RTV-High-Silicone-Black/dp/B000H5Y6CQ/ref=sr_1_5?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1534352404&sr=1-5&keywords=heat+resistant+silicon+rtv
Motor tachometer: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01GTP6ORC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Radio: I recommend the FT60 or FT65. The 60 model is tried and true and can also be modded to RX aviation band. FT65 has newer display and is cheaper having been made in China.
You should definitely get proper training before trying to fly, and any good instructor will be able to answer all your questions and more about airspace and where you can and can't take-off.
At the very least get yourself a copy of the PPG Bible which has a great section on reading charts, along with covering just about everything else that a paramotor pilot should know.
I purchased this as my first fuel can and really like it.
https://www.amazon.com/Surecan-CRSUR5G1-Gasoline-CAN-Gallon/dp/B00DE2EDAY/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=gas+can&qid=1564078992&s=gateway&sr=8-6
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These firehouse strobes are popular (but I have not used them).
https://www.amazon.com/Firehouse-Technology-Approved-Flights-Quadcopter/dp/B073PMGLXR/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=firehouse+strobe&qid=1564079064&s=gateway&sr=8-1
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I picked up this mirror
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000RZQI68/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Try this.
If you have any specific questions, feel free to ask, but the essentials will be covered with decent training.
If you are brand new to air sports or flying in general it may be beneficial to find somewhere to do a tandem just to get a basic idea of what to expect.
I just got these yesterday. Haven't tested them outside though.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LYIHOD1/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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Frankly, I think heated liners would've made more sense. Hooking in with bulky gloves is almost impossible (for me at least). With heated liners you can hook up and launch nice and toasty and then put any decent outer shell on top.
Good training will cover emergency scenarios like you describe. Basically, I can image imagine two scenarios involving water landing: engine out and loss of vehicle control. Here's how I would handle them.
For an engine out over water:
For loss of vehicle control over water:
Looks like this one. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JF53ZEE/ref=emc_b_5_i
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You could just buy a Class 1 carrier that will natively fit a 1.25" receiver. Here is the one I bought.
Can't thank you enough! I think I'll talk to my buddy who is also planning on jumping into PPG and see if he wants to make a trek over to MW Parajet once it warms up.
Is this the book you're referring to?