I really enjoyed flying the Roaster 3. I agree; it has great launch characteristics; with trims in, it's a docile, lifty wing; let out the trims, and it's an edgy performer that easily carves tight 360's and quickly builds wing overs. Thanks for letting me take it out for a spin! Super fun wing!!
I got to fly a demo unit while out at Midwest PPG back at the end of Sept. I loved it, it was my favorite glider that I got to fly. It will be what I order as my first wing.
damage.cc awesome! Been flying mine for a bit. Absolutely love everything about it! Just wait until you get it into the air, you will never want to come down.
Excellent Review guys. I'm currently learning on a MacPara Charger... Once I master that wing, I'll surely consider the R3... Oh, and Eric, one of your first students, Blake Davis is my Instructor up here in Georgia! Small World! Safe Flying Guys!
Loving our Roadster 3! Has been an awesome progression from our A wing. Strongly recommend as an excellent all around 2nd wing. I didn’t think I’d like the pink (or fuchsia I guess) in the color scheme, but it actually is a gorgeous wing.
Thanks for the review. Only thing is that in the manual page 7 it says "When accelerated directional control should be maintained with the TST system. Do NOT use the brakes". It is different here 5:22
Is the roadster 3 an option for a brand new pilot? I was looking at getting into the sport with a mojo, but don’t want to outgrow it too quickly. Incidentally, I’d like to be able to paraglide with the same wing, but this isn’t an absolute requirement. I appreciate there are always trade offs.
I’m about a 40hr PPG pilot at this point if you include training. I trained on a Velocity Edge A wing equivalent and purchased the newer gen Velocity Core A equivalent. At about the 25hr mark my dad and I picked up a Roadster 3 simply because we needed 2 wings to fly together and it seemed like the logical progression. I don’t think I’d be too worried about outgrowing an A too quick. We’ve flown every Saturday-Sunday(and then some) since June and I’d say I still have a ways to go before “mastering” our A wing. We’re throwing BIG wingovers on it, and still thoroughly enjoy flying it every time we go out. One thing I guess I’d potentially hazard against is buying a reflex wing as your first wing. It adds some knowledge elements that you MUST know and understand in regards to the shape of the airfoil. Read up on reflex wings and maybe even read the Roadster 3 manual on the web. The added elements of a reflex wing could add to the already overwhelming experience of learning to fly PPG. I will say that the huge trim range, tip steering, and faster handling of the Roadster are nice, but aside from those things you’ll be plenty happy on a Mojo for a while and can always sell it on one of the many forums or FB gear pages. The only downside to our A wing that I’ve experienced is how SLOW it is, but mind you it’s a 33m A trying to keep up with a 28m Roadster 3 and 24m Spyder, not exactly a fair fight. Happy hunting!
Both are very similar. I got to fly both. Mind you I am still a new pilot, only about 36 total flights, so take my opinion with an appropriate grain of salt. I found the charger needed more break pressure than what I had learned on (Ozone Mojo). This resulted in me (being new), not applying enough pressure on launches and landings causing me to have to run more. I am not dissing Mac Para, they make good stuff, for me it was more about what I had learned on and was used to. It seemed Mojo and Roadster seems to have comparable brake pressures.
Beautiful wing! If I ad enough vision to fly, I'd want my custom design to resemble the Martian invasion craft in the classic War of the Worlds. Thanks for the video. :)
The thing to consider is the kona's trim range is almost nonexistent. I launched one yesterday full trims out and I could not tell the difference at all compared to the spyder which is close to the roadster 3 in trim range. The kona feels very ridged in flight and I was riding some booming thermals the other day taking collapses and it takes it like a champ. Thats about the only thing it has going for it. Tbh its a wing that feels like its trying to do too much and not excelling at any of it.
Hi, kona owner here for about two years. The Kona excels in free flying as a low enB, it's a free flying wing (buzz z5) with trims. For paramotor it's great to learn a to get the feeling but the trim range is very short, so for xc and on mildly strong wind you are not gonna have a good time (you can use trims out and speedbar though). The roadster (I used the 2) is fully ppg oriented, so for free fliying it sinks too much on turns. I would say If you're going to do free +some ppg the kona. If you're going to do ppg definetly the roadster
What do you think, in which aspects is the Roadster 3 better than the Speedster 2 and the other way around (I know, they are not really in the same class EN-B vs. EN-C, but I am trying to figure out which glider I should buy next)?
I would just tie the tip lines into the brake toggles and kite the wing making sure the tips and trailing edge engage at the same exact time,also make sure you have zero deflection with trims open and on bar.
After some more research you could even set it up so the tips engage slightly before the brakes,makes flying full out trims even safer because your turning with less brake.
It seems to be a competitor to the Mac Para Charger. Can you compare the two. Speed (relative comparison...the same person using the same gear), trims, material, weight, flight characteristics, etc.???
Well it has tip steering and full reflex profile so it will take much more for it to collapse but if it does it will be a bit more violent than the dominator k2 which is just a free flight paraglider with motor risers.
Their full EN reports are available on Ozone's websites :) The Mojo is much more docile and designed to keep you safer if you make a mistake. It's ideally targeted toward schools and beginner pilots :)
@@jeffobrien1836 with trims in and brake pressure 1 to 2 the glider will soar no problem..use tips to turn without losing much altitude.It will free fly but can't compare to a true free flight glider.
How would you guys compare this to the Sirocco 2? I'm going to get a demo on that wing next month, but would be interested in knowing how the two wings differ. I'm looking to step up from my MacPara Charger to a slightly better XC wing.
I read about improved speed, but i can't find anywere trim speed or max speed. How Roadster speed would compare to other wings. Currently I am flying BGD epic with max speed 50 kmph.
I foresee the next new glider in Ozones line up being the Spyder 2. But its probably still a little early to tell. The R3 definitely has some cool new features the current Spyder does not have but it will still probably be a little while I would guess on when they decide to release one, if thats what they do. I love Ozone. And after flying the new R3 last night, I have to say, I am really really impressed! This will be my next cross country glider.
Very intuitive ...but they decided to call it a Spyder 3..but I will still go with the Roadster 3 after all its the same wing except lighter fabric ..so I think in this case its just a bit more durable ..BTW I just sold my Spyder 1 or now called two LOL
Nice video. I am currently using R2. Looking for uprade to R3. Just want to clear with ur guys is it posible for me using a main break to hndle glider when open a trim or must using tip stering only when ooen full trim. Or i can using a both ? Thx in advan
Means, same procedure with Rd2 is it? Someone told me must use main break only trim in, and use tip when trime set off. Actually iam a new in this sport and R2 is my first glider about 30hrs and always follow ur video ( aviator ) and page. Thx. Looking for R3 for next my big toys 😊
@@gujelmantemu3016 I have a roadster 2 and use brakes while trimmed fast never had an issue,they are a little harder to reach and have higher pressure when trimmed fast but still responds well.
Are ppg wings becoming like smartphones?? F**k that now! They make you feel you Gotta change your glider every year "for the latest technology"! STOP YOUR MARKETING PITCHES AND BE REAL! ppg is an advancing sport BUT don't treat it like any other consumables in the market today! P.S: i bought my roadster 2 only 5 month ago so I feel pissed off!!!!! 🦇
Feeling pissed is an emotional response to you competetive spirit. Your R2 will still be fun and you will still smile after flying. Products are there to produce money so naturally they will "Upgrade" products as often as possible to keep the dollars flowing. To beat the "upgrade" trend you simply need to make more disposable income ;-)
I have a 2 now and getting a 3 let's race and find out lol. The 2 is fine the only reason I went with a 3 is I want a smaller glider..im hoping it's more efficient too.
Rather than saying "it's not better" just talk about the Dominator if that's what you're trying to do. I'd like to hear about the differences in wings, but I'm tired of the Dell-style of negative marketing.
@@fairbanksairriders dominator or cima k2 is old technology,it's a free flight paraglider with motor risers,looks like a solid flyer but Dell is asking too much money for them imo.
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I really enjoyed flying the Roaster 3. I agree; it has great launch characteristics; with trims in, it's a docile, lifty wing; let out the trims, and it's an edgy performer that easily carves tight 360's and quickly builds wing overs. Thanks for letting me take it out for a spin! Super fun wing!!
I got to fly a demo unit while out at Midwest PPG back at the end of Sept. I loved it, it was my favorite glider that I got to fly. It will be what I order as my first wing.
damage.cc I just ordered one. I can’t wait for it to come in
@@BikerFail16 I got one in a few months ago. I still need a motor (trying to get one by next month), but I've been out kiting it and having a blast.
damage.cc awesome! Been flying mine for a bit. Absolutely love everything about it! Just wait until you get it into the air, you will never want to come down.
@@TomMinnick No way would i be kiting a new wing
Excellent Review guys. I'm currently learning on a MacPara Charger... Once I master that wing, I'll surely consider the R3... Oh, and Eric, one of your first students, Blake Davis is my Instructor up here in Georgia! Small World! Safe Flying Guys!
I made the video! I really did enjoy flying that glider! Cant wait to fly it again soon
I just flew one yesterday! I am in love. An RD3.
Loving our Roadster 3! Has been an awesome progression from our A wing. Strongly recommend as an excellent all around 2nd wing. I didn’t think I’d like the pink (or fuchsia I guess) in the color scheme, but it actually is a gorgeous wing.
That's our favorite colorway! It really pops! lol
Can i use roadster 3 as a beginners wing
Thanks for the review. Only thing is that in the manual page 7 it says "When accelerated directional control should be maintained with the TST system. Do NOT use the brakes". It is different here 5:22
Accelerated means full bar. All the ozone wings can be used with brakes when trims are out
Have the R3, I can really recommend the wing 👍
I have the Red White and Blue version of the Roadster 3. It now has one flight. My first.
Right on!
Is the roadster 3 an option for a brand new pilot? I was looking at getting into the sport with a mojo, but don’t want to outgrow it too quickly. Incidentally, I’d like to be able to paraglide with the same wing, but this isn’t an absolute requirement. I appreciate there are always trade offs.
I’m about a 40hr PPG pilot at this point if you include training. I trained on a Velocity Edge A wing equivalent and purchased the newer gen Velocity Core A equivalent. At about the 25hr mark my dad and I picked up a Roadster 3 simply because we needed 2 wings to fly together and it seemed like the logical progression. I don’t think I’d be too worried about outgrowing an A too quick. We’ve flown every Saturday-Sunday(and then some) since June and I’d say I still have a ways to go before “mastering” our A wing. We’re throwing BIG wingovers on it, and still thoroughly enjoy flying it every time we go out. One thing I guess I’d potentially hazard against is buying a reflex wing as your first wing. It adds some knowledge elements that you MUST know and understand in regards to the shape of the airfoil. Read up on reflex wings and maybe even read the Roadster 3 manual on the web. The added elements of a reflex wing could add to the already overwhelming experience of learning to fly PPG. I will say that the huge trim range, tip steering, and faster handling of the Roadster are nice, but aside from those things you’ll be plenty happy on a Mojo for a while and can always sell it on one of the many forums or FB gear pages. The only downside to our A wing that I’ve experienced is how SLOW it is, but mind you it’s a 33m A trying to keep up with a 28m Roadster 3 and 24m Spyder, not exactly a fair fight. Happy hunting!
With trims in its a b rated wing so yes..the RD2 was my first glider and I love it!!
do you guys have a video on how to fold them ?
Thanks, great review!
What’s the difference between this one and a Mac Para Charger? Other than more expensive?
Both are very similar. I got to fly both. Mind you I am still a new pilot, only about 36 total flights, so take my opinion with an appropriate grain of salt. I found the charger needed more break pressure than what I had learned on (Ozone Mojo). This resulted in me (being new), not applying enough pressure on launches and landings causing me to have to run more. I am not dissing Mac Para, they make good stuff, for me it was more about what I had learned on and was used to. It seemed Mojo and Roadster seems to have comparable brake pressures.
Would you recommend that glider for newer pilots? Is it still forgiving?
Did you watch the video?
Beautiful wing! If I ad enough vision to fly, I'd want my custom design to resemble the Martian invasion craft in the classic War of the Worlds. Thanks for the video. :)
Quick question: what wing do you guys prefer for a guy that just got his license (Europian over here) Roadster 3 or the Kona?
The thing to consider is the kona's trim range is almost nonexistent. I launched one yesterday full trims out and I could not tell the difference at all compared to the spyder which is close to the roadster 3 in trim range. The kona feels very ridged in flight and I was riding some booming thermals the other day taking collapses and it takes it like a champ. Thats about the only thing it has going for it. Tbh its a wing that feels like its trying to do too much and not excelling at any of it.
Hi, kona owner here for about two years. The Kona excels in free flying as a low enB, it's a free flying wing (buzz z5) with trims. For paramotor it's great to learn a to get the feeling but the trim range is very short, so for xc and on mildly strong wind you are not gonna have a good time (you can use trims out and speedbar though). The roadster (I used the 2) is fully ppg oriented, so for free fliying it sinks too much on turns. I would say If you're going to do free +some ppg the kona. If you're going to do ppg definetly the roadster
@@gorgo2 it will not sink much in turns if you grab the tips.
how long is shelf life of this glider if not used for 6 years still can be use as perfect ?
I like what I read about this wing. How is it holding up these days? Is it a good option for a beginner?
We sell these or Spyders to about 60% of our students.
currently i fly with a Universal 1.1 '28 in combination with a Vertigo Trike.... is the Roadster 3 a good Combi with the Vertigo ?
What do you think, in which aspects is the Roadster 3 better than the Speedster 2 and the other way around (I know, they are not really in the same class EN-B vs. EN-C, but I am trying to figure out which glider I should buy next)?
Hey guys just wondered if you could do a video of how to tie in the 2d steering? Thanks
I would just tie the tip lines into the brake toggles and kite the wing making sure the tips and trailing edge engage at the same exact time,also make sure you have zero deflection with trims open and on bar.
After some more research you could even set it up so the tips engage slightly before the brakes,makes flying full out trims even safer because your turning with less brake.
7 month late but your video is now out at Aviator ..LOL
Bloody hell, comes up easier than a roadster 2? Does it inflate itself? 😄
It seems to be a competitor to the Mac Para Charger. Can you compare the two. Speed (relative comparison...the same person using the same gear), trims, material, weight, flight characteristics, etc.???
I'm interested in this too, I looked at the speedster 2, but a 3 mph speed difference wasn't worth the cost, and the charger is awesome.
hi guys, is this glider OK for new PPG pilot?
What about the Dominator wing is it better than that?
Well it has tip steering and full reflex profile so it will take much more for it to collapse but if it does it will be a bit more violent than the dominator k2 which is just a free flight paraglider with motor risers.
Nice review!
With regards to safety, what are the main differences between the Roadster 3 and the Mojo Pwr?
Their full EN reports are available on Ozone's websites :) The Mojo is much more docile and designed to keep you safer if you make a mistake. It's ideally targeted toward schools and beginner pilots :)
Hmm upgrade from silex?!?! One day I'll be in the market for new!!
Wrong context I know, but anyone have a view on its free flight performance? I'm looking for a wing to do both.
I’m looking for the same answer.
@@jeffobrien1836 with trims in and brake pressure 1 to 2 the glider will soar no problem..use tips to turn without losing much altitude.It will free fly but can't compare to a true free flight glider.
How would you guys compare this to the Sirocco 2? I'm going to get a demo on that wing next month, but would be interested in knowing how the two wings differ. I'm looking to step up from my MacPara Charger to a slightly better XC wing.
The R3 is in the same lineup as your charger. Much easier to launch though. The S2 will be a much more efficient glider for XC's. Come try one!
@@aviator Thanks for the info! I can't wait to try the S2.
I read about improved speed, but i can't find anywere trim speed or max speed.
How Roadster speed would compare to other wings.
Currently I am flying BGD epic with max speed 50 kmph.
I heard from a malaysian dealer Roaster 2 can reach +- 70kmph
Nice
Um so is there going to be a Spyder2 (the light weight version of this)?
I foresee the next new glider in Ozones line up being the Spyder 2. But its probably still a little early to tell. The R3 definitely has some cool new features the current Spyder does not have but it will still probably be a little while I would guess on when they decide to release one, if thats what they do. I love Ozone. And after flying the new R3 last night, I have to say, I am really really impressed! This will be my next cross country glider.
Very intuitive ...but they decided to call it a Spyder 3..but I will still go with the Roadster 3 after all its the same wing except lighter fabric ..so I think in this case its just a bit more durable ..BTW I just sold my Spyder 1 or now called two LOL
Nice video. I am currently using R2. Looking for uprade to R3. Just want to clear with ur guys is it posible for me using a main break to hndle glider when open a trim or must using tip stering only when ooen full trim. Or i can using a both ? Thx in advan
You can use main brakes any where in the trim range. Tips only when on Speedbar also :)
Means, same procedure with Rd2 is it? Someone told me must use main break only trim in, and use tip when trime set off. Actually iam a new in this sport and R2 is my first glider about 30hrs and always follow ur video ( aviator ) and page. Thx. Looking for R3 for next my big toys 😊
@@gujelmantemu3016 I have a roadster 2 and use brakes while trimmed fast never had an issue,they are a little harder to reach and have higher pressure when trimmed fast but still responds well.
Can this wing also be used for free flight?
Yessir! Though the Kona 2 is ideal if you're looking to free-fly and motor.
@@aviator Kyle flew the Kona and he had a collapse but barely noticed it. Is that good?
Can a Hang Glider be flown with a Paramotor, motor?
Research : pusher prop
song name please
right in the description :)
120 more hours on my Spyder and unless they come up with a 4 ..LOL
Hi guys what price is that glider please to collet of you
$3,650 sir.
What's an "E and B" Glider ?
"EN" stands for European Norm. It's just a standardized rating system for gliders. A's are the safest most stable wings and B's are the next level up.
Thanks
How does it compare to my Kona? Assuming faster and more maneuverable.
Its reflex so its a different beast.@@scottcrary2430
I purchased a paramotor what is price of paramotor send message
Are ppg wings becoming like smartphones?? F**k that now! They make you feel you Gotta change your glider every year "for the latest technology"! STOP YOUR MARKETING PITCHES AND BE REAL! ppg is an advancing sport BUT don't treat it like any other consumables in the market today! P.S: i bought my roadster 2 only 5 month ago so I feel pissed off!!!!! 🦇
Feeling pissed is an emotional response to you competetive spirit. Your R2 will still be fun and you will still smile after flying. Products are there to produce money so naturally they will "Upgrade" products as often as possible to keep the dollars flowing. To beat the "upgrade" trend you simply need to make more disposable income ;-)
I have a 2 now and getting a 3 let's race and find out lol.
The 2 is fine the only reason I went with a 3 is I want a smaller glider..im hoping it's more efficient too.
If it's so good maybe you can use it to gain some skills like Dell!
1st
Stfu
Your shoe game still sucks.
@@ResurgencePPG I'm still waiting for that Sketchers sponsorship!
Dont hold your breath..lol@@Tommyflies
Its not better than the Dominator....
Hey,who asked you Vin!!
Rather than saying "it's not better" just talk about the Dominator if that's what you're trying to do. I'd like to hear about the differences in wings, but I'm tired of the Dell-style of negative marketing.
I want to demo a dominator.
@@fairbanksairriders dominator or cima k2 is old technology,it's a free flight paraglider with motor risers,looks like a solid flyer but Dell is asking too much money for them imo.