the fiberglass option...

A paramotor cart option has been tormenting me for over a year now.  There are plenty of options available and a few have tempted me but they are all way overpriced for what you get.  It isn't rocket science after all.  My silly go kart I bought years ago was $2600 including delivery and included an engine!  A lot of the options available for paramotors cost about as much and they are just a frame with some wheels.  I recently made the decision to DIY - we like DIY here at TFL.  I have ordered parts to build my own cart and so far it looks like it will come in at under $400.  Making is structurally sound and keeping the weight down is the trick.  The interesting thing about what is commercially available is that they all utilize 1" fiberglass rod for the axles which provide a lot of springy suspension for a heavy load coming in for a hot landing.  Much more spring than I am willing to trust to my mended leg bones. 87,93,64,0,B