What is the best paramotor propeller? - 2 VS 3 VS 4 Blade

Pick up an E-Prop here! - tuckergott.com...
My second channel - / @tuckergottuncut7180
Facebook - / tucker.gott
Instagram - / tuckergott
Website - tuckergott.com/
Want to learn how to fly?? - Aviator PPG is where I learned to fly over 6 years ago. Not only will you gain the foundation of skill and knowledge required to excel in this incredible sport, you will join the family of Aviators! Sign up for training with the link below. Don't forget to mention my name on the drop down for a free t-shirt from www.tuckergott.com upon securing your spot! - aviatorppg.com...
Gear:
Helmet Camera - amzn.to/2SVe9Pl
Helmet Bluetooth - amzn.to/2STAXPm
Ground Camera - amzn.to/2uDhyGU
Microphone - amzn.to/2SVeJN1
Tripod - amzn.to/2sBGi0v
Fuel Can - amzn.to/2uZNMOM and amzn.to/2uZL3VA
Best PPG Book - amzn.to/2tZvjn5
Espresso Machine - amzn.to/2AkAgpW
Grinder - amzn.to/2jxx827
Music by Epidemic Sound. Try it for free here! - share.epidemics...

[@TuckerGott]

This was a super fun test! Stick around to the end to hear some side by side sound comparisons and let me know which prop you like best. 😁

[@philipwilson9729]

Who makes the stuff sack you are using the orange one

[@robertdurbin4252]

@@philipwilson9729 paraorange products

[@robertdurbin4252]

Agree with everything you said. Hate the sound of three blades, but I really want to try one.

[@jamesbell8148]

What is the weight limit for flying a pmotor

[@pirrone911]

I agree with three blade. Btw what 2 way radio do you use to communicate?

[@chansetwo]

I'm constantly amazed at the high quality content on KZbin. I don't fly, but I learned something interesting. Thanks

[@zach0xander2]

Thanks tucker 👍

[@paulwood3024]

You forgot LOOKS. The 3-blade looks much better. :-)

[@joshhouston7277]

Yep the birds are really gonna judge you on that one

[@almilani4300]

Yup!

[@poladroidgmd2083]

tbh you've got enough looks by flying out in the air

[@paulwood3024]

@@poladroidgmd2083 Put a single blade on a P-51 and tell me it looks as good as the 4-blade. Don't take the world so serious and let others have their own opinion.

[@matrixarsmusicworkshop561]

@@joshhouston7277 XDDDDDDD ROTFl

[@T-Crack]

Tucker, from the perspective of me listening through my IPad speaker, the three blade was the best as a KZbin viewer. I could hear your voice much more clearly and even the ground shots, the noise didn’t sound as bad as you were saying. But I do get it sounds like a two stroke sports bike 🏍💨🤣

[@Aidan-zc8wx]

But the 2 blade sounded like a racer. 3 Blade is good tho

[@TheDornado]

cat rule on boxes: If I fits, I sits

[@PunkyPlays]

Soo true tho

[@rcnation4466]

It figures out how to sit anyway.

[@t11urtle63]

honestly it sits no matter if it fits

[@Dylant38]

Never flown a Paramotor by my self, but I would prefer the three blade just because of it being much quieter and you get a smoother feel with less vibration.

[@vauxscott]

I'm amazed how similar the 4 blade sounds to the 2 blade. But then the 3 blade sounds mad!

[@mamatuja]

That's because you have the same sound twice and the third blade is missing a partner

[@austinsmith9413]

To me it sounded like the 4 blade wasn't letting the engine get far into the power-band. I have a buddy with a thrust tester found that the 125cm 2 blade got 10lb less thrust than a 125cm 4 blade and the 4 blade was getting more thrust than his 3 blade props. I was thinking maybe you could try the 125cm 4 blade as It may actually give you better response and more thrust than the 130cm 4 blade if it lets the engine farther into the power-band.

[@richardwallinger1683]

makes sense .the extra drag on a four blade prop would probably kill the top end .

[@MarkLoves2Fly]

I love that expression Jaqlyn gave as you introduced her.

[@karbide3084]

I'd like to see a paramotor camping series!

[@richmakarski2812]

The fact you made those tests without knowing in advance what prop blade was on your back made it all the more an honest and fair comparison. Pretty cool that you guessed them right as well.

[@Mister006]

The 3-blade seemed noticeably smoother in flight. The two-blade seems and looks more torque-y, and that was also your opinion as well. I thought the 4-blade was going to be a 90° offset, but with that longer degree offset seems more like a weird 2-blade.

[@GrowingAnswers]

When I was flying I flew a 4 blade. I never considered that torque and response would be a factor. But it makes sense now that I think about it. Thanks for this.

[@sleuth2077]

It really impresses me how you care about your community and you care about not pissing them off. I know it's partially for selfish reasons to keep your launch site, but I can tell you legitimately care about their feelings on the matter. Most people your age would just be like “ok boomer" and just keep on keepin on. Props too you.

[@jrs36psu]

"Props to you." ha. I see what you did there. :)

[@sleuth2077]

@@jrs36psu I was wondering if anyone was going to catch that. Lol

[@donshields4470]

At 1:50 your cat is giving me sign language with its tail!!

[@TequillanSunrise]

Side note for whatever reason Tuckers edits , music, and video feel is super relaxing way to start your Saturday morning and it always ends me up making coffee! Thanks for the great videos Tucker and Jaqlyn

[@billmain4090]

Props to Jaclyn not being afraid to turn a wrench. Way to go girl!

[@davidpianosi4512]

What great test! This is the coolest Channel on KZbin!

[@venturewithtj2825]

Nice comparison. I like these “test” videos. Gives me insight on the setup I’d like to try for myself. Also, got notification my merch has shipped. Looking forward to it, Tuck

[@bigdavelef]

In the UK we would say "you've just opened a can of worms" or "it's swings and roundabouts" my personal choice is a 2 blade because it's cost less if I fuck up!!

[@Chappers.Gaming]

I wanna fly one but I don't think we can fly in towns can we? In the UK? I have some green fields but mostly city :(

[@dcposch]

"wait righty tighty lefty loosey right?" "right." *takes off* 😱🤯🙃😵

[@maschwab63]

Except the left side bicycle pedal, as specified by the Wright Brothers because that pedal kept coming loose.

[@eprops]

Great test, very interesting conclusions, thank you very much !

[@TheOffCycle]

e-props i had one of your 2 blade props come apart on me in flight the other day. About 5-8hrs of flight on it, never damaged, never repaired, never impacted...

[@eprops]

@@TheOffCycle Hello, what is your engine + reducer ? And what is the serial number on your blades? A pebble under your shoe could very well hit the blade in flight, it happens... Please contact us by email.

[@TheOffCycle]

e-props email sent... i dont think i picked up a pebble from a lush soccer field nor do i think one small enough to stick to the bottom of my would shear off the last 4” or so of the prop . I attached pics with the email.

[@joshdoz9234]

Box: *exists* Cat: "Free Real Estate"

[@Les__Mack]

Thank you Tucker. You never fail to deliver. Keep living the life, don't ever stop!

[@adamr9215]

To me, it seemed like the engine didn’t make enough power to use the 4 blade prop. Maybe it could use stiffer clutch springs letting it get further into the powerband before it engages.

[@Anonymous-nj6of]

Оk but nobody even cares

[@adamr9215]

Damjan Jakimovski Apparently you cared enough to comment. Good job of proving yourself wrong just by posting.

[@Anonymous-nj6of]

@@adamr9215 yi

[@TequillanSunrise]

-Freedom of Flight - muted red and purchased ! My first Tucker Gott shirt on the way ! ...and I dont even own a paramotor!

[@mrziplineds5257]

Cat behind the curtain startled me lol

[@simonhamilton4002]

Great review, you cut straight to the stuff that matters! Cheers Tucker!

[@joea5398]

Great video content, I've been wondering how the proformance was between the different props...keep this going, thanks Tucker

[@BSmithPPG]

3-bladers unite! Thanks for the review... very interesting, and informational. Jacqueline cracks me up.

[@mamatuja]

Hey Tucker, adding more blades to a propeller is about engine power and keeping the blade tips under supersonic speeds. Vibration is about balancing the propeller.

[@TheZamzow]

Tucker - now that you have all the options, you're going to have to keep us updated on how you feel about the 3-blade for the next few videos. It sounded best on KZbin, too.

[@TuckerGott]

I definitely will! Stay tuned. 😁

[@patrickfain9318]

Awesome video man I've wondered about this myself many times, now I know! Thanks!

[@TedFnBuckle]

If I where you I would have stuck a digital thermostat on engine header , you could see then how hot engine gets with extra props

[@SuppositionalBox]

I would have been particularly interested to see if the 3 blade prop reduced operating temps compared to the other two because it sounds like it has less air resistance to deal with due to its higher pitched sound

[@mth32871]

Your timing of this test is great because I will soon be upgrading my paramotor and have been giving preference to the 3 blade prop option. One thing I would have liked you to have tested was the cruise RPM, as that will be the most important thing for me. Still, your testing has more or less confirmed my choice to go with the 3 blade.

[@Ncolane]

Tucker, your videos are great. As a private pilot, one thing caught my attention - you allowed another individual to interchange your propellers without you inspecting their installation!? I won't call the FAA on you (lol), but I do recommend you go ahead and propose and set a date! (ha). Be careful up there in the air my friend. And as we say in the Airborne community, 'Check Equipment!'...

[@eddysanta1213]

A Blade life. A great video .THANKS.

[@orion_13]

CURVED BRIM!!! Ok finally a hat in the store I can buy! Thanks Tucker! I am not a ppg pilot yet but I do come from the same background as you with RC planes and such. I wasn't surprised by the results. It pretty much parallels the RC experience I've had. 2 blade props are good and have snappy response and 3 blades only give a small increase in speed and climb rate. Nice unscientific/scientific blind experiment.

[@brentnevius2849]

You could have had her cover the remaining blades with a tarp. Maybe get her to work with clockwise/counterclockwise instead of lefty/righty, she is well worth it. Kudos, you not only understand science but are able to apply it. WELL DONE THANK YOU!

[@jameslewis1284]

Hey what about a fuel economy and distance test

[@MissMarinaCapri]

james lewis Excellent suggestion

[@laur-unstagenameactuallyca1587]

yeah

[@wormhole331]

The lower the count of blades the more effecient it becomes.

[@benfillman4049]

@@rarecase3666 yeah cuz a parachute with a prop is basically a jet engine gotcha

[@FranksBmwAdv]

righty-tighty and lefty-loosey. great mechanic! cool video

[@Efntodd]

That was a cool video Tucker. You could also try flying each for 30 minutes to check for a guesstimation on fuel consumption between the 3 options. Maybe just the 2 vs 3 blade for that test.

[@shawnd567]

I would imagine the 3 blade would bring the best fuel economy.

[@jcnme2020]

LOVE your Channel Brother. CURVED BRIMS RULE !

[@markbabiak808]

I wish you would have Jacqueline film some of your wing tilts and some of your light stunting from the ground just to get an idea of what it looks like, I've just subscribed I've been watching your videos ever since you flew to McDonald's a couple of years ago what's your take on the new electric 4 blade but I guess they would actually be 12 blades if each one has three blades on it

[@challenger2ultralightadventure]

Based on your reviews, I would agree that the three blade would be the best. Best rate of climb, Best at a smooth vibration free ride, Best low level of sound at cruise, which in your case, as you also pointed out, is perfect for recording flights and sharing them. Audio quality is critical for a good video, and I do believe the three blade would enhance your flying and your recording. Cheers from Winnipeg.

[@FunnyHacks]

I'd be really interested to see you try the 4 blade again, but with a more powerful engine. I suspect that will solve everything, except torque. - Not just because it's a more powerful engine, but because it is optimal for that set up. I suspect that if you did the same thing with the 3 and 2 blade props, you wouldn't get as much improvement as you would on the 4 blade prop. Also, When you mentioned the noise, I was like "Ahhhhhhh that's why the 4 blade has the weird angles." It will be so that the beat of blade 2 and 4 are hard to distinguish from 1 and 3, so it will give it a sound more like the 2 blade prop. It could also be the cause of the noise you observed, but I haven't thought enough about that yet.

[@brentchilders8213]

Actually, I am suspecting that the "weird angles" also have to do with the 6 place bolt pattern for attaching the blades to the motors. Hard to do 90 degrees unless you have a 4 or 8 bolt pattern. Weaker, more awkward attachment.

[@johnfrey-ps8kn]

Great Test. Pit stops were slow and safe. Good work Pit Crew!

[@Larry-325]

Awesome comparison Tucker. Great way to test them out. 👍👍👍

[@AirbornePirates]

Blade life! 😏 great video T!

[@RemyRAD]

I found this review quite enlightening. I was very intrigued by it. It got my brain cells all excited. What little I have left. From your review. It was the 3 blade that spoke to me. And as far as the sound went. Here are my observations. From this multi-major music award nominated, audio engineer. The 2 blade, sounds like, a sports car. The 4 blade, sounds like, a Mustang V-8. The 3 blade. Sounds like a, Mercedes-Benz. And sounds like a great difference split to me. And quieter for the captain. Properly annoying to those on the ground. Sounds like a winner. And they'll know. Oh. It's him again. Pull the window shades down. With your distinctive annoying sound.

[@chevygun]

Good job, now you should do a Gas saving test like one gallon, test, keep up the Great work!!

[@uRea1]

Don't fake out, you guys are good with genuine content 😇🔥@11:20

[@xavierlumley7997]

OMG J lady asked about prop install and she uptalks " I know what I'm doing ..right?" ..and your expression..such trust...devotion..love is blind

[@dmxracr9202]

GREAT video! Well as for the final results of your opinion, if you take into consideration a point scale best being 3 points, second, being 2 points, and third being 1 point, the 3- blade prop got 12 point and the 2 bladed and 4 bladed props both got 9 points, so 3 bladed prop seems like the way to go.

[@susanbernardini8864]

Great video Tucker! Very fun and educational video

[@anthonygriffin5219]

Would any of those props make a difference on xcountry flights? Fuel efficiency, speed?

[@lashley370z]

I thought the 3 blade sounded just fine from the ground. Great video. 👍

[@mamatuja]

If you want less noise from the propeller you can add blades so the propeller runs slower but you need to increase pulley ratio so the engine runs at the optimal RPM but you are adding more weight and more drag.

[@odem2002]

In the RC plane world you are suppose to go to a smaller diameter prop for each additional blade you use and go up on the pitch 1. So a 15" blade with a 7 pitch you would typically use a 14x8 3-blade. You are using the same size motor to push the extra mass of an extra blade which also has more load on the motor while producing more thrust. That resulting in less of a throttle response. I would check into a smaller 3 blade to try out. If you ran a 130cm 2-blade try using a 125cm 3-blade

[@wranglerdave6452]

Listen to the 4 blade on video. Sounds like a DANG weed wacker yeck. 3 blade was noticeably quiter ➕. 2 blade was louder but looked to preform better . now I'm not a flyer. Nor a pilot. In fact i despise flying. Im not afraid of Heights just from falling from heights. Better yet more afraid of impact with terafirma.

[@wranglerdave6452]

@K.M. Haswell no thanks. Only bird crap and fools fall out of the sky

[@Zulgurub]

"It looked to perform better- but not I'm not a flyer.. or a pilot.. or have any interest in flying... but you should listen to me, yea."

[@wranglerdave6452]

@@Zulgurub oh look a TROLL go back under your Bridge.

[@Zulgurub]

@@wranglerdave6452 How is that a troll? I'm literally criticizing the content of your post...

[@mark-]

Nice review Tucker well done 😊👍

[@JheregJAB]

From flying quadcopters, I've always thought about it as more blades = more thrust, but at the cost of efficiency. I'd caution you to pay attention to fuel consumption a bit and make sure it isn't significantly impacted. It does also make sense that you'd lose a bit of throttle response too, more blades = more weight, so there will be a bit more lag time as the engine tries to get that extra weight up to speed. As for the 4-blade, I'd expect it to also have more thrust total. Since it didn't seem that way to you, I'd be wondering if the engine is having trouble turning the blade fast enough... sounds like 2 or 3 blade might be where you want to be.

[@StanBarankiewicz]

Makes me want to try the 3-blade on my Nitro 200.

[@eamonshields2754]

The Tornado 280 you flew was a 3 prop

[@richardwarnock2789]

That Jaclyn has got your back and your blade's!!!; )

[@adamwilske1146]

prop: is loud as hell tucker: it doesn't seem quiet to me

[@alexhuey6489]

I like the 3 blade the best. I feel like there are advantages to having 2 propellers at your disposal. 2 blade for speed and general tom foolery and the three blade for better climb and hot days where performance can be limited.

[@dalgrim]

From a physics standpoint: more blades will have more total thrust with less response while being less efficient overall. the fewer blades the more efficient. If you check your fuel burn you’ll notice that the multi-blade props burn slightly more fuel. The prop acceleration is all about rotational inertia and rotational mass of the prop. Any heavier pilots should strongly consider the higher blade count props for the better thrust.

[@anonymous0811r]

Is the 3 blade one good to buy

[@wll1500]

There's very little difference in thrust from adding blades. Blade length and pitch is what affects thrust, not number of blades

[@barrywebber100]

Very interesting test thanks Tucker and pitstop mechanic Jaclyn! :-) Do e-prop have any information about if the different propellers affect petrol consumption? Thanks for posting and best wishes!

[@1sheinz]

Well Tucker, the 3 blade sounded SO much nicer, and quieter less annoying drone when listened to on my home theater. Hope that helps. CHEERS Steve h.

[@rodimousa9503]

Your videos make me feel like i'm flying wow just amazing bro ❤

[@Bolgernow]

This is simply amazing fun with excellent testing data. And your tiger cat is dope. What's it's name?

[@whattosay1]

Have you ever considered adding a couple of JADO rockets to your rig to help with takeoff?

[@EnduroNerd]

I'm just gonna start by flying past Jacquelin so I can see what props are left behind...?

[@TuckerGott]

She hid them in the truck. 😁

[@snoopy7647]

I laughed and thought the same thing!

[@deezynar]

When it comes to sound, the number of blades is not as significant as their shape. Spoon ends are much quieter than straight ends.

[@SuppositionalBox]

Im guessing the spoon-ends are more expensive though lol

[@joesterling4299]

It was a blind test, but not a deaf test. You got some info from the sound, especially in nailing down your own 2-blade prop.

[@Stinkydar]

I love your vids and I wish I had a paramotor

[@rayfletcher3683]

With various uL. We found the 3 blade best for smoothness .performance difference wasn't noticeable. These are adjustable pitch so could optimism engine power. As a side note for those of us old enough to remember Lazair used 4 blades run in dual, one on top of the other which t worked well

[@ironeagletrike]

Great video, I know it is older but I must have missed this and now that I am flying I was interested in hearing about blade numbers, currently fly a 140cm on my Xenit and next one will likely be a 3 blade for the smoothness and quietness in the air.

[@andrewsamoylich5264]

Cat: so, take your propellers out of my awesome new box

[@Novadean1]

Thanks appreciate for this test awesome to here this I not jet have a Paramotor but I also like the Tornado power machine and I would take the 3 blade prob for this Paramotor ? Maybe I wrong ? My wight is 67 Kilograms !

[@tubbiezofficial8975]

3:33 eye roll cam

[@MissMarinaCapri]

Kudos to you Tucker, that was an excellent comparison test in my opinion. From your comparison test video, I have decided that when I begin to fly powered power motors I want a three blade prop. Although the extra torque during acceleration is something to consider. Any comments from the peanut gallery would be welcome.

[@577buttfan]

Common Tucker your not fooling me,you knew exactly what props you where flying hahaha :) Bump bump!!

[@Jackalbeez]

That looks like soooooo much fun.

[@SmittySmithsonite]

Great prop shootout! I've always wondered about the differences between the 3 styles. Now I'm wondering, what would the 4-blade prop sound like and perform like if the blades were equal distances 90° apart! HMMM ... The 4-blade prop sounds a bit like both the 2-blade and 3-blade prop sounds mixed together, like if they were running side-by-side. I think the blades of the 4-blade one are too close together, so the trailing blade is hitting turbulent air, hence that weird tip noise it was making. I'm no engineer - just random thoughts I have. Seems like the 3-blade would be the best choice for a cross country mission, since the torque output was higher. What is it with cats and boxes? It's like some magnetic force inside a cardboard box that draws felines inside.😁 All mine do the same thing, except for our almost 17-year-old "old man" kitty. He just eats and sleeps these days - not much else, lol. You could put a mouse right in front of him, and he might lift a paw ... once. The other 2 youngsters would destroy the thing, LOL - anything that moves, they annihilate! Flies, grasshoppers, mice, fingers under the blanket ... 😂🤣😂

[@niconico3907]

More torque is not good on a paramotor, it means the propeller spining one way induce a torque force on the motor and pilot, causing one side of the glider to be more loaded than the other. It make the paramotor turn when you want to go straight at high rpm.so you have to brake one side to go straight. It make it easier to turn one way than the other.

[@olyvz8485]

Have an amazing day/night ♥️🌎

[@MarcAntoine01]

I want to try paramotor now.. Its cheaper than getting an airplane but loads of fun still

[@CrimFerret]

From the perspective of hearing you clearly, the three blade was far and away the best. Aside from being a little higher pitched, it doesn't have the rough harmonics that the two and four blade did. Some of that may be having not only an odd, but prime number of blades. It obviously had a bit more power delay from the added weight, but I think the additional load was actually in the sweet spot for that motor. The four blade didn't sound good and obviously wasn't performing all that well for the most part. I got the feeling it was loading down the engine a bit too much. I'm thinking for most of your videos, that three blade would actually be a nice improvement for the audio. If you want to do high speed aerobatics, the two blade would be the one to go with.

[@jsmith3964]

don t cuss tucker love your channel.

[@V1PEGASUS]

"Oh shit! A hot air balloon!" . . . Love ya Tuck, Great video as usual homie. 🤙💪

[@ctchuteflyer]

I think the 3 and 4 blade props would show more advantage with a more powerful motor. Comparing them all on a 185 shows the limits of a 185 with that prop. A Thor 250 with a 4 blade might show it to be the best choice.

[@dustinstonebraker8927]

The four blade prop reminds me of the tail rotor on the Apache helicopter

[@taco-lover]

My Freesh Breeze Monster has a 4 bladed prop!

[@alex16870]

Tucker Gott , could you try to test out the best/most expensive Paramotor that exist and if there is an noticeable difference in like speed/acceleration and the smoothness etc?

[@KnowledgePerformance7]

He's pretty much flying it with the scout

[@adriannicholson8819]

3 blade is the best I've put a lot more slicer on my motor and have cut a 45 on the backside of the prop to help with the noise

[@clqudy4750]

engineering/ fluid dynamics- wise, 3 blade props are the most efficient. The four blade prop tip noise was quite 'weed-eatery', like the 2 blade. I think I'd split the diff, and go with the 3 blade carbon fiber prop.

[@Sicilian49]

Very high quality educational video, haha !

[@Kid574]

It would be interesting to compare this 4 blades setup with a more conventional "cross shaped" 4 blades. This kind of X shape acts more like a 2 blades than a 4 blades in the end, with the disadvantage of additional mass

[@MarkLoves2Fly]

What would these do on an Atom-80?