After a recent accident in the UK that may have been due to mechanical failure of the attachment to the weight shift bars on a paramotor (currently under investigation) it is advisable to check any bolts, D shackles and the mechanical structure of the system.
A recent safety check on another paramotor has highlighted a possible weakness (see photos and inspection report) that may have caused problems. Although the system on the paramotor is backed up by a secondary attachment sling, the problems caused by having to cope with the weight of the pilot being suddenly shifted to one side if only one half of the weight shift system fractured might create problems or cause an accident during a flight.
Manufacturers should be informed of safety issues, but please remember due to the nature of paramotoring / powered paragliding (vibration, hard landings and take offs) all paramotors can suffer from damage and mechanical problems and consequently pilots should complete routine maintenance, inspections and pre flight checks on all flying and safety equipment.
Paul Haxby
AXB Sports Ltd
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info@axbsports.com Hi, my name is Barry Cheese, I live in England .
I have a Clemente 125 with the Snap 100, Very good motor.
I got the motor from you in February this year; I have done around 20 hours. Flying with the motor.
Please take a look at the photos, you will see that were the bolts rub on the weigh sift bars there is considerable wear. I have replaced the bolts with high tensile bolts and to fill in the gap were the bolts are squeezed together; (because of the longer threads) I have put a washer, and tightened the bolts so that they cannot move back and forth. The other way that the wear could be reduced is to put a small sleeve in the weigh sift bars.
THIS IS A SAFETY MESSAGE AND NOT A COMPLAINT.
Please get back to me if you need any more information.
Regards Barry Cheese








