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Stock Ozone toggles are so large and bulky where these are slim and give you the control you need without any extra squish/flex in the toggle. I was worried about winter flights with bulky gloves but i tested and i'll still be able to use them inside and ontop. For quick reactions i noticed grabbing the top of the toggles is nice and easy. Combined with the magnet style and no slider track i don't have to think about stowing my toggles anymore. I was at the point of thinking about shorte...

I think these little things are sweet! I only have brakes tied in because I’m still new to the sport but I’m very excited to tie in tip steering when I’m ready. Easy install, they look good, very sturdy, great magnets. I did notice a slight issue on install, the Velcro receiving side would slide down the riser when I pulled the toggles off so I did put a dab of hot glue on the backside then velcro’d them on and it worked great. All in all I recommend these to anyone who is looking to get rid of ...

If you're thinking about getting into paramotoring and want top-notch training without the boring classroom vibes, Backcountry PPG is where it's at. Trever, the owner, is awesome—super friendly, knows his stuff inside and out, and doesn’t waste time with fluff. He’s the kind of guy who could probably teach a rock to fly if it had a wing. Mike, the other instructor, is just as solid. Helpful, patient, and always there with good advice (and probably a good story too). Between the two of them, you...

I have been on an Ozone Spyder 3 for a little over two years. Love the wing, but wanted a little bit more out of it before buying another wing. I switched back and forth a couple of times between the stock tip-steering configuration and tying in the 2D steering using the factory toggles, but it still felt mushy (lacked feedback). Tried the “game-changer toggles”. I really like; - Better “feedback”/ feel more connected and can actively pilot better. - More authority in the brakes and tip lines (...

Backcountry PPG: An Unforgettable Paramotoring Experience I recently completed a 10-day beginner paramotoring course followed by a 5-day adventure paramotoring course with Backcountry PPG, and I can confidently say it was a life-changing experience. The instructors, Trevor Steele and Mike Wingard, were exceptional in their teaching methods and professionalism. The beginner course provided a solid foundation, focusing on the essentials of takeoffs, landings, and building confidence in the air. ...

Super warm and flexible. Absolutely well built. Size does run a little large but it’s better than it being too small. Double zippers run from neck to ankles. Fleece liner inside is very comfortable and not scratchy. Outer shell is very rugged and is like a carahart jacket. Stitching is very neat and tight no loose threads. Hook for shoe laces is a very nice touch. Overall a great flight suit! Only time will tell but so far I’m loving it. Definitely very warm. Might need to wear shorts in the win...

I just love my new glider, ozone roadster 4. I’ve been flying since 2002 but I’ve been out of it for a little while so I am used to the old gliders, and I got this thing and it’s magnificent, the energy left on landing took a little bit of me getting used to normally I would just point down 45° land exactly there but now I come in with so much energy I can flare and still fly another 20 feet. I also love the fact that I got custom colors being a Navy guy. I got navy blue and gold. Being in...

Where do I even begin firstly what a dream come true to be able to learn how to fly a paramotor and with Trevor who was such an absolutely incredible teacher. The experience was just incredible from the first day meeting everyone a sucking at kiting to the first time my feet left the ground on my first flight to the last goodbyes on the final day. Every step of the way was a amazing experience I wouldn’t call it easy by any means as a low altitude easterner myself coming to 5100’ above sea lev...

The adventure course was epic. On the first part, skills, I managed to significantly improve some of my skills (energy management) and could focus on fine tuning and refinement (instead of the typical water hose info that is done in the boot camp training). We went really deep into some technical topics such as reserve and trimming and it led me understanding how 2D steering works and actually using it successfully. The 2nd part, adventure XC flying, was world class - with stunning beach flying...

Purchasing a custom color 20m Viper XC from Trevor was a great experience. I had tons of questions about which wing and size was a good fit for me and he took the time to make sure I was getting something that I was going to be happy with and be within my experience level. He communicated well and I received the wing in a reasonable amount of time (which can of course be out of his control but he got my order in quickly and the got the process going). Can highly recommend using Trevor for your p...

Flying with the reserve getting ready for Iceland. The off grid Aviation throttle is perfect for cross country flights because of the cruise control. I actually shaved off part of the version two Killswitch guard to make it a little easier to access, but still left it almost flush with the top of the button. Works out perfectly for me. I found it was a little hard to kill the engine with it at full height. Overall, it’s a great throttle very ergonomically well designed. Shipping was reasonably f...

Had a great time, Trevor and crew were super thorough and professional. We spent a lot of time covering safety and understanding wind conditions etc in addition to all the practice to help build skills. Unfortunately our last 2 1/2 days ended up being stormy conditions so we didn’t get an opportunity to hone our skills. Trevor was more than willing to have any of us join him and his future classes to continue our training. I felt that I had the basics to fly outside of class and have flown a...

This will be a lengthy review, but I stand by what I say and hope to help some of you guys out in your decision process. I attended the AUG 10-19 2024 session. I trained with Trevor and Jordan, and I must say their knowledge and expertise is outstanding. From the very beginning, it is evident that these guys know exactly what they are doing and have completely mastered the craft with a combined 24+ years experience between the 2 of them alone. Having expertise is one thing, but in a training e...

Finally got a chance to fly these toggles yesterday. Immediately I noticed how my wing felt slightly more aggressive simply because these toggles have no stretch. So when you pull one 5 inches it pulls the brake line 5 inches instead of pull 5 and and getting 2 inchs of stretch and only 3 inches of brake. I've been flying 2 fingers for awhile now with my stock ozone toggles. Longer flights my fingers were getting sore for being squeezed together when I pull hard. The stiff structure of these pre...

The team at Backcountry PPG are all really cool dudes! I’ve had a great experience learning to fly paramotors at Backcountry PPG. The team of instructors are super knowledgeable, friendly, patient, encouraging, and have multiple decades of experience between them. The ten day course included lessons in everything from all types of safety, weather (interpreting official reported and forecasted condition as well as reading the actual real-time weather at the LZ), laws (FAR regulations, airspace)...

I don't ever write reviews. That being said, after the experience with Trevor and Mike from Backcountry ppg I felt it necessary. Not to mention the other members of the class. Everyone was so supportive of me and each other to get into the air. It took a couple extra days for me to get up there but they were all my rooting section. The training, knowledge, and information that we received was second to none. I have talked to other instructors and even they say Trevor is the best. It seemed like...