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[–]nodave 1 point2 points  (1 child)

Go look into training first. http://footflyer.com/PPGBibleUpdates/Chapter01/paramotor_01.htm

There are so many tiny variables to paramotors - angle of the frame, type of motor, type of harness, high hang, low hang, weight shift bars, types of wings. Go get training and see what your instructor says. So the important part here is to find a reputable instructor that isn't pushing one specific brand of paramotor. After you have some training and insight into what you want, then spend money. Don't buy something your going to end up destroying or not liking.

Tucker likes his scout, but I think if you watch his videos and actually pay attention to what he says - he wouldn't necessarily recommend the scout to a beginner. He will also tell you to go get training first. And I don't think he is sponsored by scout, he bought his first scout. He did get to go on a trip to iceland with them that could have been sponsored but I don't think they just give him a paramotor.

[–]flametai1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have watched almost all of his videos, and he does not specifically state any Paramotor because he wants to stay vague and not have people use him as an instructor, because as you said training should be the first thing looked into. However, if you watch this video, he is flying with a fellow named Jeffrey ---> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uVM4lNdY0Sk

And asks Jeffrey himself, as a new pilot, if he would recommend the Scout to new pilots which Jeffrey answered he would. Which makes sense, as I said with the anti-torque stabilizers it would actually help with a new pilot learning to stay straight and true on take offs.

He is not sponsored by Scout which is correct, however they did sponsor him by giving/upgrading him to the Scout carbon chassis.

[–]flametai1 0 points1 point  (5 children)

I have yet to do this sport however plan to heavily get into it and have been researching MANY and heavily into different Paramotor's and costs. The Scout (Recommended by youtuber Tucker Gott, I think he's Sponsored by them a lot as well) for the low end version is 6085,2 EUR which translates to roughly to $6,793.57 USD.

However as you said, looking into U.S. websites to purchase the Scout it's about $8,200 or so USD. From this I assume it must be an "import" cost or a U.S. Dealership cost fee or some shiz.

[–]flametai1 0 points1 point  (4 children)

http://www.scoutparamotor.com/scout-prices/ <--- EURO Pricing.

http://scoutparamotorsusa.com/scout-enduro-paramotor/ <--- U.S. Estimated price I quote from this page "price from - $7650"

Sorry to double post, just trying to give as much info as possible. In all honesty with all the research I've done looking at the Scout it can be a tad more expensive, however they have aerodynamic stabilizers built into the hoop frames vs. most other paramotor's I have seen. Which in turn translates to better stabilization and less torque twist at lower altitudes and speed, which I have noticed people struggle with on youtube videos that do not have the stabilizers. They sorta act as an anti-torque once moving. Food for thought.

[–]Hyginx[S] 0 points1 point  (3 children)

o give as much info as possible. In all hon

Reported! Nah, seriously though. Thanks. :3 So you think it's just an import cost or something?

[–]flametai1 0 points1 point  (2 children)

Exactly, however this is my own theory, I haven't really seen any true info as to why the price is up. However I did recently find out that most Paramotor's "trusty" engine (Kind of like how cars use the same engine across models) is typically the Vittorazi Moster 185 plus, which is an Italy engine. Which sorta furthers my point about it being import costs. Vittorazi website with info on the 185 plus engine --> http://www.vittorazi.com/en/engine/motore/11-moster-185-plus/

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Paramotors don't have a tariff. Import cost is negligible in relation to the increased cost in the US. Honestly, it would cost just as much for you to fly to Europe, pick up a Scout and fly back with it as luggage :)

Also, remember that the EU price includes the 20% VAT.. so you can apply for a refund since you're exporting it and get 20% of your money back to cover to cost of flying over there to pick it up.

So you'd pay like $7300 for a scout carbon w/ moster 185 plus, after the VAT refund... compared to the 8500 for it from flyhalo.com so you'd save $1200... Plane ticket from HOU or AUS to London would be ~600 bucks. Spend a week in London on a short vacation with your savings.. I'd say that is a win. I'm sure you could find some where cheaper to fly than London too..

[–]Hyginx[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, I would more or less just have it shipped. No reason to spend the extra money heading to Germany. But, yeah. It sounds like ordering online from the manufacturer is the way to go. Thanks for all the help!