My Thoughts On Gas VS Electric Paramotors

Timestamps
0:00 Intro
0:22 Giveaway
1:04 Summary
1:30 Cost
3:43 Thrust
4:36 Weight
5:46 Flight Time
6:55 Charge Time
7:36 Electric Pros
11:09 Electric Cons
12:35 Conclusions

[kwaaaa]

A lot of hobbies suffer from traditionalist mindset, that is, they will have a negative bias towards new gear because it's too different. It's great how really fair Tucker's comparison between the two is. I know we all suffer from our biases, but this is really an unbias and well thought out review of a new product.

[robertkittila]

Great video Tucker, the one thing you forgot to mention is flying at altitude. Here in Boulder Colorado we fly at 1 mile ASL. That equates to 18% less power on our gas motors. With the electric the power stays the same no matter what altitude you fly at. Another win for electric.

[hightension]

I never thought I'd live in a world where Tucker Gott regularly flies behind my house.

[mgrosser]

THIS is what I've been waiting for!!!!

I purchased Jeff Goins Paramotor book about 3 months before finding Tuckers channel (back around 5k subscribers) and the thing that stopped me from training and a motor purchase was the 2 stroke power plant

This may sound strange, but I'm an automotive mechanic by trade and I refuse to rely on a 2 stroke during recreational activities.

I work all week on greasy smelly stuff, I don't want to have to do it when I'm off work too.

All of my motorcycles are injected, water cooled, 4 strokes. You just check oil level, tire pressures, and go ride.

2 strokes are a nightmare, so I've been waiting for a reliable 4 stroke on a cart, or electric.

My wife and I live in Sedona so we don't need the range. The pretty views are at arms length it feels like

Great video Tucker. I'll definitely be focusing more on the hobby now that I can get into it and not have to be a mechanic while I'm supposed to be having fun

[platypii]

Great review! I really liked your point that it potentially appeals to a DIFFERENT audience than gas paramotors, and that can bring more people into the sport that otherwise might not have gotten into it. In fact I am one such person who bought an SP140 as my first paramotor. Love it!

[mattc.]

The plus-minus discussion is really the same with any electric conveyance. The points are identical. My friend went EV, but they do shorter drives alone or with one or two others mainly city with a charge port in their garage. I am still ICE, large vehicle, longer drives with loads or towing, fuel stations everywhere. Each to their own, just let us make our own choices. Good luck to everyone entering the drawing.

[Robbo]

Great review Tucker, head gear and mic so clear glad your enjoying Arizona

[ParaglidingManiac]

My opinion would be - there is a time and place for both. Me personally, I like to put my glider on the back rack of my ebike and my e-paramotor on my back and go have some low level forest flying (40mins is plenty). While my gas paramotor I like to take out when I really want to explore and go somewhere further away.

[magicalkorok]

I'm the sock guy that ordered the risky socks last week! Just got them and they are soooo comfortable. Thank you Tucker!!

[gonzogliding]

Keep in mind that Tucker's battery is discontinued, they no longer make the 3.7kw size. The new ones are 4.8kw, weigh 4 more pounds and so far cost the same. For me the electric paramotor made the difference, I just hope it doesn't cost me a divorce.

[wspepsilon]

100% on some of your final thoughts there. I think another thing to mention is that it might not be the greatest yet but battery technology is changing at a fairly rapid pace. You mentioned other PEV's (personal electric vehicles) like surrons and onewheels. EUC's are another one in that segment and the batteries that are used is changing so rapidly that you can have multiple versions of the same wheel that the only real difference is in the cell type used in the battery which can drastically change the capabilities. I wouldn't be surprised if in 5 years, some of that range anxiety that you have right now with a 30 min flight can be alleviated.

[jeremyfreetoroam]

Regarding fire, the most likely scenario for a battery to catch on fire is when it's charging. Very rarely when discharging.

[josephking]

Really interesting comparison. Well done! PS. I actually miss your flying over NJ as beautiful as AZ is.

[privatepilot]

Thanks Tucker! Looking for you in the skies over CG!!

[turkeyphant]

I think a lot of people are going to be asking your opinion on Anthony's accident. Could you see any sign of the tension knot in the footage?

[BuzZzKiller]

I wonder if air travel will be easier. You can easily check the motor in your luggage on an airplane. The battery may be an issue. But its probably easier to mail a battery than mailing an empty tank with gas fumes.

[rogertherrien]

What about taking your electic systen and hooking it up to a trike??
Reason I ask is I am Handicapped and cannot run!!??

[cambrowheels]

So Cool! I can not wait to get into this sport! I Would love an Electric Paramotor. Thanks for the great video and all your experience!

[jerelix]

Nice and objective comparison. Thanks!

[AnthonyVella]

I’m in the market for a new paramotor. I seem to have destroyed mine. Great comparison.