I have no idea why I find this content so interesting, because I have never even seen a paramotor up close. But man, when watching your videos it seems like such a great passion to have in your life!

Had an "Oh shiiiii..." moment when I saw your title - pleased to see that you were at such a low altitude

🤦🏻‍♂️🤣 You’ve convinced me to get a reserve.

I give you a lot of respect for making this video. This right here is the main thing i think about every time I watch you fly. It's incredible, majestic, and awe inspiring and yet seeming fragile and tenuous. Send it.

As one of those amputees mentioned. Here as a non vet but to support the Resurgence PPG cause. The sponsorship of the veteran candidate here at AviatorPPG was a pleasure to be part of. Hoping more people realize the beneficial impact of the program. Was nice having a chance to meet you Tucker and Jaclyn. Also meant a lot to me to have you there for first flights. Awesome video as always too!! Thanks for the inspiration!!!!!!

So cool, I repacked a reserve yesterday.

Great vid!! Thanks for creating/sharing!

I love it! VERY useful....great vid! That's how I pack mine as well. Those steerable ones are different and NOT easy to do right. I'd have those professionally repacked....but these are both great reserves and are easy to repack. Good stuff!

Thanks for the video. Very cool demo of the reserve usage.

Ok, ok, you've convinced me! I now have a reserve on order. Now all I need is a paramotor. :-P

As always Tucker, Awesome Video... Keep up the awesome work and Awesome Content!

Great video! Definitely going to have a reserve after seeing a couple videos recently. Having a reserve is all part of obeying Rule 1: Don’t Go Splat

You're probably already headed down there but have a safe trip guys Can't wait to see the awesome videos to come......✌

I am glad you did a video on this. Have fun in Florida.

Fantastic job Tucker!

Even if people don’t need a reserve repack seeing how they operate before they need to use one will probably be invaluable. Nice vid, keep em coming

I did a repack clinic with a local PG group which was very valuable for the throw and repack. I'm due again as well. I have an Ozone Angel 140 which is amazingly large for how small it compacts.

#QualityContent Tucker

ur editing is awesome !!

Sorry if these questions have already been asked/answered but didn't want to read all 214 comments.... 1) That caribiner... is that REALLY all there is connecting the reserve to the weight of the paramotor + human + G forces as the reserve opens and pulls against those weights dynamically pulling on it? 2) The pack didn't open when you threw it... you said it would have if it had been actually up in the air... is that because the wind whipping it around would open it?

Great. Thanks Tucker. I'd like to pack my own someday.

Thanks for the video Tucker. I was taught one final step after the "Throw". That was to haul back in on the bridle lines...it was to accomplish two things. First, "IF" the reserve did not come out of its container...time would be saved hauling it back to you for a second attempt. and secondly...if the reserve container did release, the pulling motion would serve to open the reserve chute a little sooner, thus saving valuable time between Earth and you. I hope this helps., Thanks again for all your videos...they are fantastic and very informative.

Love your vids did look all off them.i ‘m from the netherlands and i alsow want to start paramotor flying.you are my hero men👍👍👍👍🎢

Good info Tucker 👍

Yes also recall from my Parachute time to pack all in !

Good vid, T-Bird. I always wanted to repack my reserve, but I think I will leave it to the pros until I can get some formal training, which I hope I can get during SIV this May.

Good lighting makes huge difference.

Good information.

I watch one of your videos. And 😂👏i love it. Im gonna continue to watch all of your videos.

Good informative video. Nice demonstration. As my dad says better to have it and not need it then to need it and not have it.

Your videos are therapeutic in a way, I can see how paramotoring might be something a vet might want to get into, as I plan on buying one ASAFP! I wonder if a dirt bike exhaust would be mountable to the two stroke behind my head too. My old Yamaha always did sound better in the air :P

Bumble Bee just chilling in the back like it aint no thang when it aint no thang LOLZ

I like the way you had a simulated thunder sound right when you said the word, "weather."

Learning videos are always cool...

Thanks Tucker

Love the videos keep it up

Keep up the good work

Nice Tucker!

Nice vid. Dang wish i could go to florida. So bad weather in mo. Have a good trip.

As a professional grip & electric, I approve of your new lighting setup

Great video!

I was taught velcro's grip can get tighter and tighter over time, so release and reset it occasionally. Then It may not take as much force to seperate when you do need to use it.

Hey Tucker, can you do a video on mounting the reserve to the paramotor. Would also be good to show the side mount and the front mount. thanks mate

On repack you also need to check the lines to the parachute for being tangled.....just pull them apart before you start the folding and "fluffing" process....sometimes those lines stick.....and that last fold of the parachute before stuffing it, do it the opposite way...let's the parachute open more quickly.

You should try black rifle coffee! It's amazing!

Petzl makes a swivel you can use to simulate an actual spin if you feel like that'd be beneficial.

That looks way simpler than packing my ol' saber 190.. I cannot wait for this spring to get my ppg training done.

I’d definitely pull by hand the last elastic ring section - between the actual parachute and the white lines… After seen the vid where the guy just throws it and it doesn’t open. Fortunately his second reserve did open. I get a feeling that sometimes the airstream is not strong enough to open the chute.

Good Stuff! I re-packed my reserve a couple of weeks ago. I cannot say you did anything wrong, however I suggest tossing in an open area. Your garage is nice, but it is far too small. My Paraglider club hangs from basketball hoops for a toss. We then pack as a "Party". Not this year, but most years. :) Having it fully deploy is important to know your technique is good. If you can chuck it far enough to get it out of the D-Bag, you've had a good toss. I love your content, and your merch. Keep it up! Blue Skies & Fly in Peace (>*

Hey Tucker, Thanks for the great information. If possible, I'd like to see the parachute pack, unedited in its slow, regular speed format so we can see in detail the steps you're taking to re-pack. Cheers fella.

GREAT ! ( Just finished another comment to you. And found their info . Super.) YES, now this ol Navy Para- Rigger (59-82 ) is now convinced- I will get a reserve ! SO - You are saying pull down on brakes as to totally collapse the wing , Right ?! ( I am flying a Grashopper cart from Air ParaMo from Inst Mo Shelton in Maricpo, AZ. Good friend, great family - I gave his super kids some survival training skills. ) Mel Mel - Deweese in.G. Jct., W. Co.

this guy deserve more subs than pewdiepie☺

Hi Tucker You're right about having to disable the wing. However, trying to do a B stall when you're in that kind of a wonky situation is not a good idea. Best is to concentrate on only one side and grab the wing to you as fast as possible.

Good morning tucker. ( 630 am right now, here in Nova Scotia. ) I know your always looking for new video ideas. How about a detailed video explaining the difference in hang point set ups and there affects. I am new to the sport and cant seem to find a lot of information ( from anyone credible ) on this topic. Thanks in advance, and keep up the great work and sharing new info as you get it. I believe you are bring the sport mainstream and attracting a lot of new people to the sport.

🤔I have an idea Tucker, how about a demonstration from up in the air🤣🤦🏼‍♂️!!?!!

thanks for the free education, careful up there bud.

Out of curiousity are there any reserve toss clinics ? Maybe a day event somewhere where you get in one of those gyro chairs (3 axis jobby) where your buddies give you a good spin and then someone randomly calls out “toss”. Obviously using a dummy chute or one that’s tied off. Video it as I’m sure everyone can do a deep analysis after whilst watching and drinking a few brewskies !!

Nice video, my reserve needs a repack soon. Never fly without mine. Loved your podcast. Anthony is such a nice chap and I saw that you finally met at AviatorPPG yesterday..

A good argument to why not have one is: It can happen that you throw it unintentionally. Like during a launch or something when your wing is perfectly inflated. Then it can be a serious problem. That being said, I defenatly preffer flying with a reserve :-)

I have a reserve on the left side and I throttle with my left hand. Loved to see your steps for tossing with the throttle hand. Should I take the time to kill engine and drop the throttle before tossing? Or, just grab and throw as soon as needed?

Excellent, been wondering how my reserve is packed. :)

Ditto...Tucker, you convinced me to get a reserve!

"just get one and carry it all the time". Me wearing my reserve getting coffee at Dunkin because tucked said so

Nice video, Tucker! I watched a 14 minute ad for you, I hope it helps!

30 years ago my chute throwing was done in a gym being thrown around by a couple of attached ropes . simulating severe disorientation . Then afterwards was chute repacking with new rubber bands .

Did you see how hard was to pull the reserve out of the container? Our friends at #BaiucaSports have figured out a new container with zippers that do not get harder to open with the time. Also, as a skydiver and pro packer, don't you find it weird that the lines are folded inside the bag and not outside? Keep the sweet videos coming

Dude! Let’s Talk a little bit about that awesome coffee machine. When you make it back down to central Florida, hit me up and we can do some Sailplane flying out west of Disney. Great job on the video. Safe travels.

Tucker, do you carry any type of survival items in your kit? Some of your videos are over some remote terrain and just curious if you had to do an emergency landing in a non-ideal location.

Is any of the PPG reserves equipped with a PC? Seems like this system would be a slower deployment.

Clip 1:27 has a major BuRn!!! Love it!

"I won't even try to tell you how to fly a paramotor but I will vaguely teach you how to pack an emergency chute (that could save your life,) that leaves you confused.." -Tucker Gott

Paramotoring is so cool I want to get into it

In Europe maybe in US too,we have great parashute with the small rocket " its heavy and expensive but it can save you life at even 20m high,about 30/50feet...wana get that soon but its like 1500dol...

like if you want a paramotor 🔥❤️

Was hopin' you'd mention why you like a non-steerable versus a steerable, and why you prefer lap mount versus under-seat.

Reserve parachute: Better to have it and not need, than need it and not have it.

hope ill become a paramotorist someday too

Oof shots fired @AnthonyVella

new subscriber here! I've just watched your video "Flying to McDonald's on your paramotor"

This is where Jaclyn pranks you and replaces the chute with springy snakes!

I'm surprised there isn't a drogue chute like base jumpers. I hope that thread really breaks or you'll have a fabric brick swinging in the breeze.

What reserve chute and container did you use?

What’s the biggest size you do in hoodies ? Do you ship to England ? Great vlog great content as always .

A reserve might not work in some situations, but not having one means you don't have that out in any sitution. It should probably be mentioned that if you have to use one, it doesn't mean you won't be injured when you land, it means you'll probably live when you land. The few times I skydived we were told that even if we did everything right, should we have to use the reserve, we would likely end up with a broken bone or two.

Hey Tucker Great to see the video on reserves. It is a topic not often discussed. If you and Jacqueline need a break enroute to Winterhaven, stop by Wildwood. Id love to take you out for a meal. PM me.

Official reserve procedure: Decide, Look/Reach, Pull, Look, Throw. In a situation midair/weather/fire can be disorienting: Once you deploy, you lose control, so decide: Wait? Over water/powerlines/altitude: make a firm decision; may benefit from a delay or may require immediacy. You may be in an unusual attitude, so visually locate/grab handle. Commit to using necessary force to remove diaper from pack. Look for clear air: you may be spinning/tangled (another wing)/inverted: find or attempt to predict a clear throw toward outside of rotation. Throw hard/pull on bridle again if necessary, to separate diaper/facilitate inflation. Hang glider pilot since 1972 speaking.

Question... as a skydiver why would you not jump out of the seat and open the reserve with a static line or cut away the main before the reserve??? Entanglement is a serious issue in skydiving I feel like the procedures need to be refined for paramotor. Also, Why is there not a drogue shoot attached to the bag??? Love your videos man!!!

So when I was a kid, I had some of those plastic paratrooper toy soldiers with the little 12" vinyl "parachute". About 50% of the time after I packed those little guys and tossed 'em off the roof, they'd stay gift wrapped all the way to impact in the sand box or next to the parked bicycles. Should I just send mine out to a pro?

Hey Tucker. Nice video! If you weren't doing stunt flying as you do, but just casual flying, would you still carry a reserve?

Hey Tucker! what is the brand/model of your reserve?

Tucker how about a x-country style flight on the other Scout, while showing us your process of planning for weather and airspace.

What brand reserve and bag do you use ?

I want a paramotor so freaking bad😣

Hey, quick question, when you're flying do you ever consider birds puncturing your wing or your reserve? What would happen in that instance?

Why don't you use the Scouts built-in under seat reserve container? Does it make it harder to get into and out of the seat? Harder to run on take off and landing?

My reserve is waiting on me in Florida.

Can you share the amazon links or whatever to the background curtain and studio lights? Thanks bro!

What type of reserve are you using? Looks like a GIN?

Tucker, all the model airplanes in the background of your video, are those yours or your Dad's? Still flying them? What drone do you use for the camera shots?

Reserves are like insurance. Expensive to get but pays off in the end.