This is one of my favorite Paramotor videos. I have watched it a bunch of times and sent it to friends. It's what actually made me decide to buy all the gear and get into the sport. Just waiting on shipping now.. Thanks
you probably dont care but does someone know of a way to get back into an instagram account..? I was dumb lost the password. I love any tricks you can give me!
@Caiden Colin thanks for your reply. I got to the site thru google and im trying it out atm. Seems to take a while so I will get back to you later when my account password hopefully is recovered.
Awesome for you to see the big horn sheep! There are only 11 herds of big horn in TX. They only award 2-3 permits per year to hunt them on public land in TX. Hopefully the population will continue to grow. They are magnificent animals! Thanks for sharing
Mark, G is for gravity and your in the control of it.. man your flying is on top of the list speed control with bar man i never get tired of it " MITCH IS GRAVITY!!"
I like what Ive been hearing about the gravity machine, the 2 things I have reservations about is how easy it is to break down for transport and the long term strength of the stress points in the polymer tank , I watched Anthony's video where he jumped all over it, and yes I am looking for a new rig. Currently on Kyle O's old Yooda Yak.
I never take my hoop apart but still this is the easiest frame to take apart out of all I have owned. Literally release net tension and pull it apart. Time will tell for tank durability. I think it will hold up
Man I wish I could join ya. $$$$ is a slight issue but I'll get there. See ya in the sky buddy. Weird, every dream i've ever had I have been able to fly
They are so close that I can't tell a difference. If I put the same amount of fuel in the tank and fly the same way, I'll land with about the same amount of fuel.
Do you have the pucks and ACS/DFS system? I'd be super interested in hearing your opinion on the DFS system for the defiant and how it behaves for weight shift.
I do have dfs but I don't have the smaller pucks that allow more movement. I have quite a few hours on the virus ppg which had a similar system that allowed a lot of weight shift. My personal preference is a more stable harness setup. I feel like I can fly more precise with a more stable swing arm and harness because the wing only turns exactly by how much I pull the brake. With a harness setup that allows lots of roll, turbulence and throttle input have a much greater effect on you which effects the wing as well. It really is a personal preference thing though. Flying hot highly loaded wings, I prefer more stable harnesses.
@@MitchG Thanks for the reply. That's in line with what I had first thought. I had dismissed it as something I'd probably never really need as most of my flying is low and aggressive. Now that I am close to buying a defiant I was re-thinking it, I can see the appeal in the concept for ridge-soaring or thermaling mid-day with my free fly wing. I suppose I was curious if you used it in a similar way with ridge soaring or xc / thermals on a bigger wing. It's an expensive thing to buy just for trying out the concept.
Yes it's my only paramotor now. You can get a bran new gravity for the same price as a used mav. A used motor will eventually have problems (pullstart, exhaust, ect). A new gravity comes with a warranty to fix those issues for free if you even have problems with a new motor. I would pick the gravity. The mav is only like 4lbs lighter weight but has a tiny fuel tank and hoop
@@MitchG Thank you for the quick response. What's your opinion on this motor coupled with the Dudek Universal. I'm starting training this spring and want a wing I won't quickly outgrow 😊
@@madsoothsayer the uni is what you want. It has the most speed range out of all the other gliders in its class. I know many pilots including myself that still fly a universal even after flying for multiple years
Are you going to be doing a full review on the paramotor? I think there will be a lot less vibration through the mounts, the fuel also when fuller will dampen the vibrations out...
I dont think so. I have the supair adjusted very nice now so its much easier to get out of the harness. I had the leg straps to tight. This harness is more comfortable in the air and I love the magnetic speed bar holder
Great vid Mitch. It looks like a good motor but I'm concerned about long term stress on the plastic at the connection points. Does the plastic seem substantial enough for long term use in your opinion?
Yeah imo I think it will last. Theres hardly any stress on the hoop attachment points in flight and just maybe half the weight of the motor when it's on the ground. Time will tell. I'll be racking up hours in probably the most harsh conditions so I'll let yall know
@@MitchG Thanks for the reply. Have you flown the Excend or Exceed yet? It looks like Gravity has the most affordable entry pricepoint into this sport but that makes me question the quality. I'd trust your opinion if you thought it was a good viable option.
No doubt the flattop will take more of a beating than this motor. However, with some kiting practice, the flattop will just be dead weight and less features like a smaller tank, uncomfortable harness. Safety comes from the pilot. You can crash hard enough that a flattop still wont protect you. There have been pilots that have broken their back and died on flat tops, so buying a specific motor doesnt make you more safe. Practice and understanding make you a safer pilot, not gear.
Hey Mitch I’ve been flying an e-prop for a while and agree it feels like it tops out on thrust early. I was considering ordering a glidersports prop. It looks like a helix, is it basically a less expensive version of the helix? I remember you flying a glidersports prop a while back.
Yeah I enjoyed the glidersports prop as well. Its definitely better than the standard weight helix for sure. This helix I'm using is a helix light that I had laying around
Great video, Is that the sand dunes off of Montana east of town? It looks like you are having fun, I;m not up in the air yet still kiting but soon.............................. P.S. I lived in El paso back in the 70's
@@MitchG looks like more sand and less bushes, I was on a 250 Elsinore you may have never heard of those but they hauled a$$, about 75mph if you dared, keep flying and having fun !
Looks like you got the follow cam angle worked out for this one, pretty cool. I love these red sands vids. Is the seat wider, or the attach points wider? Wondering what causes more weightshift. The Mitch's Ridge launch is looking pretty nice. BTW Big Horn have been spotted in the Franklins. The limestone in the area was part of a reef known as the Permian Reef, it formed about 270 Mya. The flat areas around the mountains were the bottom of the Permian sea. All of that is older than the dinosaurs.
Aha, i have same feelings for eprops. That on full power, they are kinda spinning in empty, like clututch is slipping, but its not. But I do love them for low level flying. And I would never fly one in your terrain. They are only suitable for nice and grassy takeoffs.
When I see wildlife, I turn away so they don't get stressed and run. You turned into and followed so you could watch them, this highly stressed them and this is why you don't see them often in the area. It's on your video, you cannot deny it. I'm just saying, when you fly please be respectful to their area. Fly away from it. Maybe in the future their numbers would grow..just sayin
This is one of my favorite Paramotor videos. I have watched it a bunch of times and sent it to friends. It's what actually made me decide to buy all the gear and get into the sport. Just waiting on shipping now.. Thanks
so now a year later, did you end up getting the Gravity and how do you like it. Im in the market.
The view from the chase cam is like watching a video game, but the front cam gives a better perspective. Awesome!
you probably dont care but does someone know of a way to get back into an instagram account..?
I was dumb lost the password. I love any tricks you can give me!
@Jeremiah Cayden instablaster ;)
@Caiden Colin thanks for your reply. I got to the site thru google and im trying it out atm.
Seems to take a while so I will get back to you later when my account password hopefully is recovered.
@Caiden Colin it worked and I now got access to my account again. Im so happy:D
Thanks so much you saved my ass!
@Jeremiah Cayden you are welcome xD
Awesome for you to see the big horn sheep! There are only 11 herds of big horn in TX. They only award 2-3 permits per year to hunt them on public land in TX. Hopefully the population will continue to grow. They are magnificent animals! Thanks for sharing
I always enjoy videos of your feedback and flying. Thank you for sharing.
Although this entire video is only chase-cam POV, I vote this the best paramotor video I’ve seen. And believe me, I’ve seen hundreds.
Insane footage Mitch, thanks for sharing!
Un-fuckinbelivable. We need 360 cam footage of that run to watch with vr goggles. You do stuff most people only do in videogames...amazing bro.
I am looking forward to a full review of this paramotor. Nice flying also :)
One of the best paragliding videos... awesome terrain!
Some people are so lucky to have such a awesome place to fly
damn Mitch! you give the BEST reviews- technical details relate-able back to pilotage. Can't wait to come back to EP watch you rippin' live.
Thanks brother
Mark, G is for gravity and your in the control of it.. man your flying is on top of the list speed control with bar man i never get tired of it " MITCH IS GRAVITY!!"
Your a great pilot...I can't wait to get one.
Love that kind applying in the terrain below. Super fun but not crazy dangerous
I like what Ive been hearing about the gravity machine, the 2 things I have reservations about is how easy it is to break down for transport and the long term strength of the stress points in the polymer tank , I watched Anthony's video where he jumped all over it, and yes I am looking for a new rig. Currently on Kyle O's old Yooda Yak.
I never take my hoop apart but still this is the easiest frame to take apart out of all I have owned. Literally release net tension and pull it apart.
Time will tell for tank durability. I think it will hold up
Great edition of the video congratulation super cool
Nice flyin' Tex!
Its like speedflying, but I didn't have to hike this mountain over and over again. lol
Wow, what a flight! I wish I still had the knees to do foot launch.
Man I wish I could join ya. $$$$ is a slight issue but I'll get there. See ya in the sky buddy. Weird, every dream i've ever had I have been able to fly
At 6:40 you talk about the Helix prop pushing harder, especially at full throttle, but how does it compare with fuel efficiency to the E-Prop?
They are so close that I can't tell a difference. If I put the same amount of fuel in the tank and fly the same way, I'll land with about the same amount of fuel.
Enjoyed the footage 🥳 thanks for the video
Do you have the pucks and ACS/DFS system? I'd be super interested in hearing your opinion on the DFS system for the defiant and how it behaves for weight shift.
I do have dfs but I don't have the smaller pucks that allow more movement. I have quite a few hours on the virus ppg which had a similar system that allowed a lot of weight shift.
My personal preference is a more stable harness setup. I feel like I can fly more precise with a more stable swing arm and harness because the wing only turns exactly by how much I pull the brake. With a harness setup that allows lots of roll, turbulence and throttle input have a much greater effect on you which effects the wing as well.
It really is a personal preference thing though. Flying hot highly loaded wings, I prefer more stable harnesses.
@@MitchG Thanks for the reply. That's in line with what I had first thought. I had dismissed it as something I'd probably never really need as most of my flying is low and aggressive. Now that I am close to buying a defiant I was re-thinking it, I can see the appeal in the concept for ridge-soaring or thermaling mid-day with my free fly wing.
I suppose I was curious if you used it in a similar way with ridge soaring or xc / thermals on a bigger wing.
It's an expensive thing to buy just for trying out the concept.
Watched this twice! Nice runs.
Is this your primary paramotor? Do you recommend it over a used maverick for a beginner entering the sport?
Yes it's my only paramotor now. You can get a bran new gravity for the same price as a used mav. A used motor will eventually have problems (pullstart, exhaust, ect). A new gravity comes with a warranty to fix those issues for free if you even have problems with a new motor. I would pick the gravity. The mav is only like 4lbs lighter weight but has a tiny fuel tank and hoop
@@MitchG Thank you for the quick response. What's your opinion on this motor coupled with the Dudek Universal. I'm starting training this spring and want a wing I won't quickly outgrow 😊
@@madsoothsayer the uni is what you want. It has the most speed range out of all the other gliders in its class. I know many pilots including myself that still fly a universal even after flying for multiple years
@@MitchG Thanks Mitch. Great to hear. Any recommendations on where to shop the best price? Will dealers sell below MSRP?
Thought you were flying the universal for a while then, the wing looks super stable...
Are you going to be doing a full review on the paramotor? I think there will be a lot less vibration through the mounts, the fuel also when fuller will dampen the vibrations out...
Yes, Im waiting to receive the carbon fiber hoop pieces and install them before I make an update video
Awesome flight!
I'm lucky. This is a pretty typical flight where I live right now
Looks like you can get this with a Dudek Power Seat on their website.
Would you prefer that over the custom SupAir?
I dont think so. I have the supair adjusted very nice now so its much easier to get out of the harness. I had the leg straps to tight. This harness is more comfortable in the air and I love the magnetic speed bar holder
Great vid Mitch. It looks like a good motor but I'm concerned about long term stress on the plastic at the connection points. Does the plastic seem substantial enough for long term use in your opinion?
Yeah imo I think it will last. Theres hardly any stress on the hoop attachment points in flight and just maybe half the weight of the motor when it's on the ground. Time will tell. I'll be racking up hours in probably the most harsh conditions so I'll let yall know
@@MitchG Thanks for the reply. Have you flown the Excend or Exceed yet? It looks like Gravity has the most affordable entry pricepoint into this sport but that makes me question the quality. I'd trust your opinion if you thought it was a good viable option.
@@torqdoff I have flown the exceed. The wings are good quality and it flew great. For the price it's hard to beat.
Makes me want to fly the desert. That is once I learn to fly.
Amazing flying .. in your opinion am I fine with this motor and a dominator wing for safety or should I go to the flat top for best safety ?
No doubt the flattop will take more of a beating than this motor. However, with some kiting practice, the flattop will just be dead weight and less features like a smaller tank, uncomfortable harness.
Safety comes from the pilot. You can crash hard enough that a flattop still wont protect you. There have been pilots that have broken their back and died on flat tops, so buying a specific motor doesnt make you more safe. Practice and understanding make you a safer pilot, not gear.
@@MitchG thank you for the reply . Looks like the gravity is for me with two reserves for safety lol
Hey Mitch I’ve been flying an e-prop for a while and agree it feels like it tops out on thrust early. I was considering ordering a glidersports prop. It looks like a helix, is it basically a less expensive version of the helix? I remember you flying a glidersports prop a while back.
Yeah I enjoyed the glidersports prop as well. Its definitely better than the standard weight helix for sure. This helix I'm using is a helix light that I had laying around
Great video, Is that the sand dunes off of Montana east of town? It looks like you are having fun, I;m not up in the air yet still kiting but soon.............................. P.S. I lived in El paso back in the 70's
Yep! Still look like they did back then?
@@MitchG looks like more sand and less bushes, I was on a 250 Elsinore you may have never heard of those but they hauled a$$, about 75mph if you dared, keep flying and having fun !
Not too shabby!
WOW, your flying areas are something else.... I need to visit. Texas?
Yes sir
it must be a great experience
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ماهو اسم المحرك وفي أي دولة
Hola donde es ese lugar muy bonito
Looks like you got the follow cam angle worked out for this one, pretty cool. I love these red sands vids. Is the seat wider, or the attach points wider? Wondering what causes more weightshift. The Mitch's Ridge launch is looking pretty nice. BTW Big Horn have been spotted in the Franklins. The limestone in the area was part of a reef known as the Permian Reef, it formed about 270 Mya. The flat areas around the mountains were the bottom of the Permian sea. All of that is older than the dinosaurs.
The arms are further apart and the arms are on a bearing so they move easier.
Exactly where are you flying? I like the wing handling, very responsive cornering.
Near el paso, texas
@@MitchG I live/fly in Vegas, there is an area north that looks a little similar.
Forge that Paramotor...............................that flight was insane!!!
😆 thanks ripman. Pretty chill flight in east el paso
Awsome ride a long as always.
What did you use a drone for those amazing chase scenes?
Its called a chase cam. The gopro is attached to a string and flys behind me
@@MitchG interesting i never knew anything about that. Thanks man
When? oh when?!!
Love the vids Mitch
What paramotor helmet is that ?
HGU 56
@@MitchG Fanx
Where in Texas? Big Bend?
El paso
Aha, i have same feelings for eprops. That on full power, they are kinda spinning in empty, like clututch is slipping, but its not. But I do love them for low level flying. And I would never fly one in your terrain. They are only suitable for nice and grassy takeoffs.
Mitch how suitable is this chasis for little acro and tandem???
Better than most imo. Very strong arms and hoop is stronger than most as well
how did you make this video ?
The gopro is attached to shuttlecock type thing that hangs from a string that's attached to the wing so it flys behind me
Awesome 👍 thank you for clear explanation
How big is your glider what number is it ??
16m dudek driftair
So sick
Awesome
great vid
So cool
This is dope
awesome !!
would you consider selling this unit?
Yes.
@@MitchG how can I best further discuss this with you?
@@jessicabritton3449 what's your whatsapp, signal, or email?
@@MitchG are you on another platform that does direct message so I do not have to put my number out here?
@@jessicabritton3449 FB paramotor group
That "Oh, my God" at 13:31 reminded me old SNL video th-cam.com/video/FYqBTAdt6aA/w-d-xo.html :-))) OH MY GOOOOOD
Or this one th-cam.com/video/762p43qHRiE/w-d-xo.html
Wow! that is all...
SIC Flight! (>*
thanks
Wow. You’re a fabulous pilot mate. The whole planet was under water once. It was Noah’s flood.
Thank you!
P.S. THE GRAVITY MACHINE IS GROUSE...
Don't be a superdell and chase wildlife, it is a felony.
I didnt chase wildlife.
When I see wildlife, I turn away so they don't get stressed and run. You turned into and followed so you could watch them, this highly stressed them and this is why you don't see them often in the area. It's on your video, you cannot deny it. I'm just saying, when you fly please be respectful to their area. Fly away from it. Maybe in the future their numbers would grow..just sayin