Shot a quick video of the unboxing, build, and initial thoughts for the new Gravity Defiant paramotor. Overall, it's a terrific machine and I'm excited to get a clearing in the weather to go test it out in the air!
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@pbalos2 жыл бұрын
my new gravity defiant x didn't have the fuel line hole drilled out either. I'm glad you mentioned the 1/2" drill bit size. I just got mine 5/21/22.
@adayinthelife57723 жыл бұрын
They look very cleverly designed. The easier and simpler they are , the more thought has gone into it.
@AnthonyVella3 жыл бұрын
10:41 BEST part of the entire video!
@DougBow963 жыл бұрын
Need to package the parts like a RC helicopter kit. Parts bagged by step
@kevincanfly3 жыл бұрын
For a guy like me, the build process is like half the fun... Nice job buddy!!👏👏👏👏🤘🤘🪂🪂
@rodnocker61723 жыл бұрын
That is the reason for a great price for a quality made piece of equipment far as I can see in your video! Bonus you assemble it knowing it will be right for safety reasons. The pride in putting it together 👍
@jimcr1203 жыл бұрын
Howdy Bryan. I’m another Defiant owner also but mine has the non-adjustable arms. Like you I was “lucky” and needed to drill the fuel line hole. I agree, it was very easy to do. I didn’t get a mug though :-( I have a bit more assembling to do and then the break-in. Now that I have time I hope to have that done tonight. I’ll look forward to more from you on this machine.-Jim
@johngemmi35763 жыл бұрын
Just subscribed… Very well articulated. By looking at your shop, I can tell you are particular. This says a lot about this review. Looking forward to more videos!
@wardified85663 жыл бұрын
Great video, excited to hear your impressions of in-flight handling and characteristics.
@David_Wolfe3 жыл бұрын
After watching Anthony’s videos I really had no desire to purchase this GD. But after seeing what Bryan had to say, let’s just say I am really interested now!
@AnthonyVella3 жыл бұрын
Thanks David.
@David_Wolfe3 жыл бұрын
@@AnthonyVella love you buddy!
@BryanPearsonParamotor3 жыл бұрын
@@David_Wolfe He’s probably still fuming about this 😂
@DougBow963 жыл бұрын
Freakishly clean workshop 😄
@AnthonyVella3 жыл бұрын
This review is significantly more thorough than Anthony’s crap video.
@BryanPearsonParamotor3 жыл бұрын
Harsh. But rings true.
@nitro200flyer33 жыл бұрын
I like the Anthony Vella V better sounds sexier in a non gay type of way LOL
@DougBow963 жыл бұрын
About time this channel has some fresh content 🤣
@32laurens3 жыл бұрын
Great video, can't wait to see you fly it and hear your thoughts!
@DougBow963 жыл бұрын
Great video and assembly review 👍😎 Appreciate the pros & cons
@NCPPGpilot3 жыл бұрын
I know the feeling. Good 2 C ya brother. I've been asked about this one a bit, so thanks for the edjumukachun.
@swthpawfraser3 жыл бұрын
Posting this in Gravity ppg group. Good job 👍🏼
@jimcr1203 жыл бұрын
I am a relatively new Defiant owner. Where is this owners group?
@swthpawfraser3 жыл бұрын
@@jimcr120 i was the group admin for gravity group my other Facebook got hacked and I’m trying to get it back. Vella is a admin maybe he can add you
@jimcr1203 жыл бұрын
@@swthpawfraser Ok, thanks. I’ll hit him up.
@randymcleanwo5m3733 жыл бұрын
I am really considering the Gravity Defiant. Being an engineer, I like the idea of building it so I know every aspect of it. That said, one thing that concerns me is I have a degenerative back and someday in the hopefully distant future I will have to give up foot launching. As far as I can tell there is no trike option that would fit the Defiant. I still may end up getting one anyway.
@BryanPearsonParamotor3 жыл бұрын
They’ve let me know they have plans for a trike mount of some sort. And there’s no reason you couldn’t have something made to your specifications. I’d say, if foot launch is an option now, go for it. Cross those other bridges later 🤙
@Efntodd3 жыл бұрын
If you could only have one paramotor, would you go with the defiant?
@BryanPearsonParamotor3 жыл бұрын
For me, yes. I’d probably go with the defiant. If you’re a smaller or really light guy, the defiant might be a bit large for you tho. Overall, defiant is still at the top of my list tho 💪
@Efntodd3 жыл бұрын
@@BryanPearsonParamotor thank you. Much appreciated
@justharryjohnson72503 жыл бұрын
Will the plastic "fuselage" not degrade over time with the uv light ? This is the only concern I would have.
@BryanPearsonParamotor3 жыл бұрын
They say it's not supposed to, at least within the realistic timeframe of what a paramotor would be flown. It's easily a 20-30 year part. The thing is beefy as hell!
@hobelmotorsports3 жыл бұрын
great video Bryan! I am aiming for Paramotoring to be my next thing.
@BryanPearsonParamotor3 жыл бұрын
Do it man! You won’t regret it 🤘 Hit me up if you need gear 🤙 oregonparamotor.com
@hobelmotorsports3 жыл бұрын
@@BryanPearsonParamotor thanks man!! I'll def do that! 🤘🤘
@michaelkennedy25283 жыл бұрын
I wonder how that tank would do on water landing or crash. Would it be prone to putting the pilot face down?
@BryanPearsonParamotor3 жыл бұрын
No idea. I’ve wondered that myself!
@michaelkennedy25283 жыл бұрын
@@BryanPearsonParamotor Could be a great desert machine lol
@joshbarnes57843 жыл бұрын
I think honestly it would depend on how much fuel you had in the tank. Also the auto inflate flotation would probably counteract that as well.
@ThePilotMaximus3 жыл бұрын
Really....really good video review. Can you just do all reviews of everything....ever... please? Love the details.
@BryanPearsonParamotor3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Maximus!
@joemauck89892 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@davespeer32933 жыл бұрын
Have you had many flights on your Defiant? Curious to know how you compare/like it compared to your Maverick. Thanks
@BryanPearsonParamotor3 жыл бұрын
I have maybe 8 flights on the defiant now. It’s damn nice. They both fly really well, but I do like the ability to tinker with the arm adjustment and stuff on the defiant. It’s a little heavier than the maverick, but has more thrust. So overall, it’s still a toss up. They’re both so good!
@pacmanflys3 жыл бұрын
New sub, waiting for .I e to arrive! Excellent video
@J10on4ds3 жыл бұрын
Hi Bryan, Thanks for the review. I'm curious about the "portability" of the defiant compared to say the Maverick. Let say you want to store it inside a vehicle. I see where the netting arms come off pretty easy, with their detent system, but can the netting be "loosened" enough to take the arms off? Or would you need to restring the netting every time?
@BryanPearsonParamotor3 жыл бұрын
Yes, the defiant breaks down pretty easily. The netting stays attached to the hoop sections, and you simply lay them all together accordion style and it’s a pretty tight package. If this is your main goal, or you have to do it very often, I’d still give the upper hand to the maverick in the travel regard. It just breaks down a bit quicker, and a bit smaller. If you’re really wanting travel or breakdown ease, check out the MacFly travel cage. It’s probably the best I’ve ever seen for that. As well as one of the best flying units around. Even better than my beloved maverick. Shoot me an email at oregonparamotor@gmail.com and we can chat on the phone if you want. It’s so much quicker to relay this info via voice 🤙
@mosesmundall3 жыл бұрын
Do you know if they offer individual replacement parts?
@BryanPearsonParamotor3 жыл бұрын
For sure they do. The spokes, hoop sections, net, etc. All in stock and ready to get folks back in the air
@projectxj94543 жыл бұрын
Nice job on the video. I have a concern about how the hoop will hold up to a slip/butt landing that doesn't hit the fuel tank...only hits the hoop. I know the hoop section is strong, but I don't think the lower arms and hoop section will hold up to that. The Maverick is quite strong in that area, but I have still seen a couple of those that have bent. For experienced pilots, it probably isn't a big deal, but mistakes can still happen.
@BryanPearsonParamotor3 жыл бұрын
They’re saying that the bottom section of hoop will generally take the brunt of any impacts. That’s the point they’re estimating will fail, if any. And that’s a really cheap, easily replaceable part which is kind of nice compared to a maverick, which has pretty damn expensive replacement parts
@hondacivet3 жыл бұрын
@@BryanPearsonParamotor That's really good to know as a beginner! I'm in training now and thinking about what my first paramotor might be. I hope to avoid crashes but it's probably better to be ready to take some tumbles as a fresh PPG2 rated pilot right?
@HilltopZombieShop3 жыл бұрын
How long did it take to arrive? I ordered mine on back order Nov. 27.
@BryanPearsonParamotor3 жыл бұрын
I order mine way back when it was just a pre-order. But they’re telling me they way have all orders caught up and be on same week deliver (hopefully) by the end of the year. So it should be very soon for you! I can check on your status if you want. Just let me know 🤙
@HilltopZombieShop3 жыл бұрын
@@BryanPearsonParamotor That would be cool if you have an inside line. I ordered off of glidersports.com
@BryanPearsonParamotor3 жыл бұрын
@@HilltopZombieShop Email me at oregonparamotor@gmail.com with your contact info. I’ll try to see what’s up 👍
@nitro200flyer33 жыл бұрын
This could be my next Paramotor.. Website still needs some help . I'm all about the weight yes I'm a nitro owner i'm 60YO with Total knee replacements and have 150 hours on my Nitro with no motor outs and never let down . I just love the look of this and the extended fuel tank need to find a place to try one on for size i'm 5'8" tall so it could be a bit large at 130mm prop swing
@lawman78062 жыл бұрын
Just subscribed. Loved the video. Great information
@MariaOrLex3 жыл бұрын
New subscriber great review
@magnusb6311 Жыл бұрын
Very nice build review. So now, 2 years later. What is the problems you have had? I heard some people have had problems with the fuel suction. Anything you have experianced_
@BryanPearsonParamotor Жыл бұрын
Unfortunately, the wonderful machine that is the gravity paramotor, was plagued by problems with the company that made them. We had a tough time getting replacement parts, answers to questions, replies to emails were tough to come by, etc. So I quit selling them a while later. The unit was good! They did have a fuel delivery issue, which they fixed with an updated gas cap. There were some other, small issues, which cropped up, but they weren't really any worse than any other brand of paramotor. They all have their quirks. Replacement parts are EXPENSIVE. That's one pretty major downside. Overall, a good paramotor, probably over-engineered, with poor to average customer support 🤷♂
@noahmeme23 жыл бұрын
Does the engine come put together?
@kcrowe82113 жыл бұрын
I hope Defiant guys listen to your Akia comparison/idea! I kept expecting you to say “well-engineered” vice good fit and finish, although that matters too. Was the net-tightening ratchet as hard to build as expected?
@BryanPearsonParamotor3 жыл бұрын
It was easy. All of the build was straightforward and not hard, and well engineered always in the back of my mind. It’s a great machine.
@Accurize210 ай бұрын
Soooo Summit1G is doing PPG videos now. 😂 Nice work nonetheless!!
@Paradicted3 жыл бұрын
Hey Bryan, GREAT video, well done! Do they make a smaller frame that an Atom 80 would be better suited for?
@BryanPearsonParamotor3 жыл бұрын
At this time, they do not have a smaller version. This would not be my first choice for an atom 80 machine. I think something like the new/unreleased kangook, Macfly, or a Parajet maverick would be better for a pilot needing a smaller and lighter unit
@thomasnappo63092 жыл бұрын
What's the price unassembled..delivered...thx
@BryanPearsonParamotor2 жыл бұрын
They’ve got a pretty good configuration on their website. Though they’ve had trouble supplying the tanks lately, so I haven’t sold any lately. Kinda hard to sell when they can’t be delivered 😛
@ohiyesa23282 жыл бұрын
If I have t buy another motor itll be this one
@joshperryppg3 жыл бұрын
That was some good shit! Make moar videos!
@homertalk2 жыл бұрын
How much?
@Marris.3 жыл бұрын
Can I import it to india?
@rodnocker61723 жыл бұрын
For the price what is there to complain about!
@videopokernetwork68242 жыл бұрын
Airforce Paramotor Frame
@paulstannard24553 жыл бұрын
Why have that terrible music track just repeating over and over. Couldn't watch your video.
@BryanPearsonParamotor3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Paul!
@candidoalcantara67182 жыл бұрын
if is so hart Im not buyn this paramotor
@AnthonyVella3 жыл бұрын
3:25 “Anotization” WTH Bryan! You said it wrong. THUMBSDOWN! Trash. Pure trash. Loved the video.
@BryanPearsonParamotor3 жыл бұрын
#youarefakenews
@joshbarnes57843 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣🤣
@brodus62942 жыл бұрын
Dood the effin "TICKING" along with the music is enough to drive ya to drinking.