Dudek V-King First Impressions

[@DanielJonesParamotor]

Have you tried the Dudek V-King yet?

[@ColGadarby]

You said you flare twice as high - is it potentially a harder landing than a double skin ?

[@thpxs0554]

I actually managed to stall one on take off at 3 feet up. A 23m version. Basically don’t use any brake to help the lift off, they can get off the ground much slower than my uni 28.

[@tiagooliveira95]

6:56 nice transition

[@DanielJonesParamotor]

Tiago Oliveira thanks man, quite liked that one myself 👌

[@MitchG]

You dont have to slide the brakes in the clip from the bottom. They can clip straight in. It's a fun wing

[@DanielJonesParamotor]

Yea man after that flight I looked at them again and yes they can clip straight in although I’m not sure I like them still. 9:47

[@MitchG]

I think they are necessary because if you accidentally drop a toggle or it comes off the magnet, the toggles can end up in the prop.

[@DanielJonesParamotor]

Not sure i'm following Mitch, which part is necessary? Magnets? Yes I also believe magnets are necessary but it's that magnet system I don't really like. Coupled with the thing webbing type break handle, it makes it awkward to stow the brakes in my opinion.

[@justharryjohnson7250]

Nice one. I saw one of these but cant really get my head around the way it stays formed. Is there a winglands fly in soon ? So gutted pmc got cancelled

[@DanielJonesParamotor]

It's mainly formed using 3 tube sections (The white bits running along the chord) the rest is witchcraft. It'll launch just by farting at it 💨

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hi Dan, its definitely a paraglider wing so will be fairly boaty. As we have said before, would it be the wing you would grab if the garage was on fire?

[@PARANOOB]

😆

[@DanielJonesParamotor]

It slow sure but it definitely turns when you want it to, in fact I was quite taken back by how quickly it did! Yes, great for students but maybe not the one you’d save.

[@wayne.b2798]

Nice one Dan , looks fun i would like a go , do you know the top weight on the 22m .

[@DanielJonesParamotor]

Looks like 100-130 Kg. Ask Chilly next time you're down if he's not got students using it. Fun wing to play around with.

[@wimperelly]

I've just bought just one of these. V-King ES 20m to be specific. I am not a paramotor pilot but I fly mostly mini and speedwing. Yes I know. It will give me a feeling that I am hanging still in the air but I will use it just for a relax mountain flight and keep the option open to do some paramotoring. I learned paragliding on a single skin years ago and I liked the concept of it. Despite the ES version is very heavy for a single skin It is still light to hike and fly with. I am curious. "Who can't appreciate the small and slow, isn't worth the fast" was my thought to buy it again. 😉

[@DanielJonesParamotor]

Sounds like you've picked the perfect tool for the job!

[@wimperelly]

​@@DanielJonesParamotormeanwhile I tried it for free flight in Spain. I have the 20m ES version. For free flying .......hmmmm to be honest. It sucks 😁 but I think I keep it anyway, just to keep my dream to fly paramotor alive. The way it comes up is remarkable. I knew the feeling already from my Niviuk Skin P but if people actually want to use this wing also for hike and fly. Don't take the EZ version. I think it will slow you more than the normal version. Can be wrong. Just a feeling. But the ES version. Even for a single skin ......wauw. it feels really ES😉 Which engine would you propose to use? I am thinking something like a lightweight engine like the atom 80. Was your VKing in this movie also the ES version? I put this wing on sale but at the end, think I'll keep it. For hike and fly I have other wings to fly with. Again. Great movie buddy👍🏻

[@liaxx886]

Hi it’s me Liam I love how you so close to 1,000. SUBSCRIBERS

[@DanielJonesParamotor]

Hey Liam! How's things? It's taken a long time but we're nearly there!

[@liaxx886]

I have been watching all your videos over and over Lol

[@clippedwing-bensmith1614]

Id like to try one. Not saying it suits me, but I'd still like to try one. Cool as a little grab and go wing I guess!?

[@DanielJonesParamotor]

You'll be surprised at home much fun you can have on one that's for sure!

[@nur5ey1]

Fabulous 'first impressions' mate..who were those two handsome gentlemen ground crew you had there?? 🤔🤣 Keep up with the great work Daniel..catch up with you soon!! 😊👍🏻

[@DanielJonesParamotor]

I think one of them flew some sort of fast planes and the other I think is a nurse? ;) Regardless, they were very helpful! Great flying with you this weekend, hope to again soon!

[@Ohio-PPG-Trike-Adventures]

Nice review

[@DanielJonesParamotor]

Thanks Bob, don’t think I’m at the level for reviews but certainly give my first impressions 😉

[@parapigeon4135]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👏👏👏. Had hand full of flights. My first flight was on a v king and was a Very stable wing. Looking forward to getting my dudek solo. Any para dudes / dudettes sub for sub. 🪂🪂🪂🪂. Flying is freedom. Freedom is an adventure. Keep up the good content pal and sure our paths will cross Safe and happy flying 💯🤙🏻