Hi Ryan

I have been flying PPG for about seven years now. Last year I decided it was time to replace my aging motor unit. During my search I test flew over a dozen PPG’s. I wanted a motor unit that was powerful, reliable, and smooth with a strong cage. My home field is at 6800msl so I cannot skimp on power. I found all these things in the Nirvana Rodeo. I was shocked at how smooth the motor was. Vibration is almost non-existent as compared to any other motor I have flown. The power is generous with a smooth power band. The electric start is the best on the market. The motor starts up every time and the battery stays charged. The backup pull start is a nice feature although I have never had to use it. I fly with the 3-blade prop and my climb rate at our high altitude field is excellent.

I recently took the motor to 12500 msl and was still climbing at 275fpm when I decided I was too cold to continue. After my success with the Rodeo I decided to give triking a try and bought the Carbon Cruise trike attachment. I had never flown a trike and was surprised at just how easy it was to launch. In fact, I have yet to blow a launch with it. I generally foot launch but when I do decide to trike it takes me less than 15 minutes to get it ready to go. Both the trike and Rodeo break down quickly into their individual storage bags. The Nirvana Rodeo Cruise carbon trike combination allows a pilot the freedom to choose between foot launch and trike right at the field. One last item, the service I have received from Ryan atParadrenallin has been fantastic! Test fly a Nirvana, it will speak for itself.

Alex Donaghy
Colorado Springs, CO.
WWW.PPGCOLORADO.COM

Ryan
I just returned home from Beach Blast 2011 and what a great experience it was! Beautiful beaches, incredible flying and great camaraderie! John Black and his crew put on a great event! Don't miss next year!! But that is not what I am writing about. I want to share my experience with Ryan and his dad, from Paradrenalin and Pavel, from Nirvana. I had never met any of them before. Five months ago, after I finished my training, I purchased a slightly used 2010 Nirvana Rodeo that I just love. The design and craftsmanship is unparalleled as far as I am concerned. Since I am a relatively old guy I purchased the Nirvana Carbon Trike to complete the ensemble. The entire unit is brilliantly constructed, as well as being very sexy or at least as sexy as any PPG can be! In fact, at the Lakeland Sun N Fun 2011, my Nirvana Rodeo won Reserve Grand Champion in the Ultralight division.

The judges cited it's superior construction, well thought out design and it's safety characteristics in making their decision. My only issue was that my electric start didn't work most of the time. Not being a master mechanic I tried the things I could think of but to no avail. At the Beach Blast, I approached Pavil from Nirvana thinking that if anyone could steer me in the right direction it would be him. I was just looking for some suggestions on where to start looking for the problem. What I got was ALOT more than I expected. He wheeled my unit into Ryan's exhibit booth and all three of them went to work on it. As I stood there looking on, they disassembled my unit, diagnosed and fixed the problem, then put everything back together in under two hours. When they finished I asked for the bill and was told there was no bill. NOTHING....ZERO....ZILCH....NADA. When was the last time you bought a used car from an individual, went to the dealer for advice and instead they fixed the problem for you at no charge? Ummm, that would undoubtedly be NEVER! Folks, you can't buy that kind of integrity! People either have it or they don't! The team of Nirvana and Paradrenalin has it. I cannot thank them enough but I can tell everyone I know!

Jared DeWitt

Ryan,
As I look back at the first day I saw one of these PPG things in the sky and said, "I've got to get me one of those things," until now, I can't believe I am now flying. Several months ago, it seemed overwhelming when I started researching the internet for training, equipment, etc. Like anything else, it's hard to know what and who to believe when you don't know anything about the sport. I was patient enough to read, listen, and research as much as I could. Fortunately, I found someone who lived close to me, Ray McMahon, who was willing to show me his paramotor, the Rodeo, and spent many hours showing me how to kite different types of wings. After seeing the quality and attention to detail of the Nirvana products, I decided to buy a Nirvana Rodeo and Dudek Nucleon Package from Paradrenalin.com.

I then decided to seek the best training possible and do it right, rather than try to cut corners and cost (although, ironically, the overall cost of the training turned out to be less than other places, even with the flight to AZ, hotel, and rental car). It was also a beautiful backdrop to fly. The scenery alone was worth the cost of the trip. From the first day I arrived in AZ, I knew I had made the right decision to get the best training. I was using the same motor and the same wing for training as I had purchased. Becoming familiar with the same gear was important to me. In addition to the excellent training with foot-launching, flying, and landing, I learned the details of tuning and maintaining the paramotor and caring for the wing. We even got a chance to tear down, clean, and re-build a Rodeo. Learning with a reflex glider has been the best way to go, for me. Other beginner gliders may be easier to handle in a light wind but why buy a cheaper glider now when you're going to want to upgrade to a faster glider soon after you start flying. As a testament to how easy a reflex wing is to handle on the ground, I placed 2nd in the Kiting Challenge at Beach Blast 2011.

I was the only one using a reflex wing and had a total of 2 months of training. After spending a week at Beach Blast with more than 200 pilots, I heard over and over again from so many pilots how much the Nirvana paramotors are superior to the rest. It seemed like almost everyone either happily owned one or wanted one. I never heard one negative comment about the Rodeo paramotor or the Dudek Nucleon wing all week, which only supported what I felt about my choice to purchase both even more. I felt like I was part of Team Nirvana for the week. Congratulations to you and Pavel for placing 1st and 3rd in the Nationals flying the Nirvana Instincts. It was amazing to see how much control and precision is possible with the right training and equipment. Thank you for giving me the confidence to run, run, run, run, run, and fly,

Kirk Souder (captkirk)
Melbourne Beach, Florida 

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Ryan,
Nirvana paramotors are second to none! I have owned my Rodeo for about 6 months and have put 80 hours of flight time on it, experiencing zero mechanical problems. I fly the Dudek Nucleon wing, routinely covering long distances with the risers fully out at top speed so the engine is screaming at high rpm for extended lengths of time. Most engines would not stand up to this kind of abuse but the Simonini doesn't mind it. I seldom have to change plugs because the carb and engine run very clean which translates into less down time due to carbon build up around the decompression hole and piston ring grooves that other 2-strokes suffer from. The engine and prop combination develop massive thrust immediately upon mashing the throttle, which has kept my butt out of the cactus several times. The combination of Nirvana Paramotors and Ryan Shaw as instructor, Nirvana dealer, and trusted friend has made me a happy paramotorist!

Virgil Zumstein

Hi Ryan
I wanted to drop you a note to tell you that I successfully completed my first season of powered paragliding here in Massachusetts. I ski rather than fly during the winter so I wanted to take this opportunity in the off season to thank you for the excellent training and equipment I received at Paradrenalin. After returning home your instruction has served me very well in my efforts to get flying on my own. My Nirvana Rodeo, Cruise Trike and Desire wing combination has performed flawlessly right out of the shipment box and continues to run trouble free (even on cold mornings). I can't imagine a PPG system that is more elegant in its simplicity, superior engineering, and attention to detail. Thank you again for providing me a solid foundation to start my powered paragliding experience and I look forward to many enjoyable flights with my Nirvana equipment.

Sincerely,
Mike Kuranda - Acton, MA

Hey Ryan
I've been so happy with my equipment and your instruction I really wanted to send this to you sooner. Sorry it's taken so long .....but on the plus side, I now have some very hard use on my Rodeo and can give a more informed view. Essentially, there are two things I can't say enough about; the Nirvana Rodeo's ease of use and reliability and Ryan's ability as an instructor. First the Nirvana Rodeo. After a long period of observation and lots of due diligence, I decided to go with Nirvana equipment and haven't been happier. As Nirvana isn't as well know in the US as in Europe, I made it a point to track down as many Nirvana owners as I could. Their enthusiasm for the equipment and reports of long term, trouble free operation were almost hard to believe......So prior to my purchase, I had high expectations. Now, after 87 flights (with a engine shutdown and restart on almost every flight) and flawless performance, my expectations have been exceeded. It's been trouble free, extremely reliable, comfortable, very powerful and fairly quiet.

The electric start is fantastic. It has started every time without hesitation. Amazing. What a great feeling to have dependable starts and operation. I can land power off, keep the wing overhead while walking forward, touch the starter, get on the throttle and be airborne again all in a few moments. I can practice engine out approaches to just above the ground, tap the starter and power up for another practice pattern. In flight, I can shut it down to thermal or ridge soar at will with no worries about a restart. With the Simonini engine the power is smooth and abundant and relatively quiet. After my prior experience in paramotoring, it's strange to not be always working on the motor. --The Rodeo just starts and runs. No starting fluid. No removing the spark plug to "check" if it's wet or dry or whatever. No zip ties. No jumper cables. In all my flights on the Rodeo, I have never once had the engine not immediately start and run well. I still almost don't believe it. I suit up, put the motor on my back cold, start it and warm it up and then clip in to my wing and launch. Another aspect not appreciated about the Rodeo until you use it is how light it feels on your back. It's design has much of the weight close to your back and it seems lighter than it is. This can't be emphasized enough.

Try on various motors and you'll see what I mean. How they accommodate an electric starter, back-up pull start, battery, charging system, external plug for heated gloves, super comfortable harness (that is detachable in ~20 seconds and can be used as a kiting harness) and 200cc Simonini at a dry weight slightly less than 60 lbs is beyond me. As for Ryan you'll seldom meet a more exceptional instructor. I say that based on 30 years in aviation, including 20+ years of both airline flying and flight instruction. I've received and given much instruction and not often encounter someone with the combination of teaching skills, knowledge, experience and personality as Ryan. I think he's gifted as an instructor. He's also personable, very polite and has an attention to detail while at the same time making the whole process fun. His background includes a pilot's license, glider ratings and time spent on the competitive paragiding curcuit. He's a fantastic pilot in his own right which you may have noticed if you've watched him fly with the Nirvana Team. His objective seems to be making you the best and safest pilot possible as opposed to selling equipment. And his assistance doesn't end when your training is over. After leaving his training facility in AZ, I've called Ryan numerous times with all sorts of ppg questions. He's spent hours on the phone providing answers, always telling me to call back if anything else comes up. --Although I bet he now winces whenever he sees my number on his caller id. Ryan, thanks so much for all the help and keep up the great work!

Aaron 

Ryan, Thank you for your patience and help with my inabilities and general clumsiness. It takes a great instructor to take something difficult and make it easy, understandable and fun. I will recommend you to my friends who would like to get into PPG. Thanks to your excellent instruction, I now feel confident to enjoy this wonderful sport.

Mike

Ryan,

I want to thank you for a great experience buying and training with you. I researched equipment and training for almost 4 months before choosing Nirvana and your training. There were several reasons I made the decision I did. One was the fact that you were one of the first dealer/trainers I spoke to that did not start by bashing other dealer/trainers. Instead, you invited me up to the field to look at equipment and talk aboutthe sport over all. You spent a considerable amount of time with me that morning. There was at least one instructor I talked to that wouldn't even answers questions unless I paid for a tandem first. You patiently answered all of my questions even before you knew whether I would buy anything. Another reason I made the decision, was because I had the opportunity to attend a fly-in before my purchase. I was able to see a wide variety of paramotors, wings and trikes. After looking at the competition, Nirvana products stood out for quality and design. Not to mention , Nirvana products were also very nice to look at.

The use of carbon fiber on the Cruise Carbon Trike and the new Instinct and the gel coated Rodeo really stood out and showed true craftsmanship and attention to detail. Also, I can't tell you how many pilots I saw at the fly in that were wearing their arms out trying to pull start their motors that never started. Every Nirvana product started instantly. No exceptions. Feedback from experienced pilots was also a big factor in my decision. I talked to least 3 pilots that had purchased equipment and training from other outfits, only to end up with unreliable motors and no after sale support. They described motors that never ran right, and required more time on the ground fiddling with than actually flying. These pilots ended up buying Nirvana and additional training from you. They described a notable difference in the high quality of training compared to their original instructors. They also describe how, now, with Nirvana, they are able to come to the field, setup and spend time flying without having to worry about whether or not the motor would start. That was new to them after buying Nirvana.

Lastly, your availability to answer the at least 100 questions I had, both before and after the sale, shows you are a man of great patience. You respond to e-mails almost immediately on a consistent basis. I have also witnessed your continuing support to the pilots you trained or sold equipment to that show up every weekend to fly. I have never seen you hesitate to stop and spend some time with someone. The other thing that stands out is the fact that a lot of your customers actually seem to have become your flying buddies. And the group has been extremely welcoming to the new kid on the block. Thank you for helping realize a life long dream. The feeling of leaving the ground is indescribable. And I am afraid of heights! But your great training and the Nirvana equipment make me feel very safe. I made the right decision to spend a little more upfront on high quality equipment. Like anything else in this life, I believe you get what you pay for. When it comes to something I am going to strap my butt into and fly, I do not believe in compromise. I believe I have purchased the best equipment available on the market coupled with a great trainer and now friend. See you up there!

Thank you,
Chris Raine Rodeo,
Cruise Carbon Trike
Dudek Synthesis Wing
Soloed -2/21/2011

Ryan,

Thank you so much for everything that you have taught me over the last couple of months. Having had a fear of flying I never thought I would be able to say that I can fly solo on a powered paraglider. I was keen to get into the skies on my own after the 30 minute tandem flight I took with you this past May. When I came back to you in December to start lessons, I knew I was in the right place. From the first day you gave me the confidence I needed with your calm nature, professional attitude and knowledge of the sport. I truly believe that I could not have had a better teacher. We started with ground handling and then moved onto take-off, flying and landing. You taught me everything step by step and although it was all foreign to me in the beginning, it amazingly all came together in the end as I'm sure you knew it would.

You showed great patience with me through all the necessary stages and instilled the confidence in me that I needed to learn and become an independent pilot. Another important thing that I would like to note, is your respect for the sport in choosing reliable and safe equipment. Greg explained to me all about the Nirvana brand and after using the Rodeo motor in training I felt safe in the skies. Safety is crucial in a sport like this and not only did you teach me the correct and safe techniques used in flying a PPG, you also chose the safest motors and wings. I feel like I am one of the lucky ones in the powered paragliding community as I was able to experience the Nirvana brand as my first. Its amazing how simple and effective the machine is, from connecting the cage to the simple electric start up.

When I spoke to a few people that had owned other paramotors before, I couldn't understand why they where given such headaches, but that is because I had already experienced Nirvana motors. In my limited opinion, I feel like they saved me time on the ground which allowed for more time in the air (I am already working on getting a Rodeo out to Sydney).The support that you provided for me at all times was remarkable. You were always where happy to help. My lessons did not finish after my first flight. For the duration of my 2 month trip to Arizona, you continued to help me and gave me the information I needed to improve as a pilot. You where welcoming at the airport and always seemed to encourage new paramotor enthusiasts to come and fly with you and all the other people who join you there.

I am especially lucky to have had the opportunity to join you on a flying trip to Salton Sea. My whole experience was great and I couldn't have asked for anything better.I would just like to take another moment to thank you again for everything that you did for me and for the great flights I had as a result. It was an amazing experience flying with my brother (Greg), with you and all the other pilots. Thanks for your friendship and support. I would highly recommend you as an instructor for PPG. As I said before, I believe that I got the best of the best, first time and in all aspects!I wish you all the best, I am already looking forward to getting back out into the Arizona sky with Paradrenalin.

"When once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been, and there you will always long to return." - Leonardo da Vinci

Thanks,
Brandon Cohen (Sydney, Australia)

Ryan, thank you for all of the great guidance on flying and equipment and for recommending the Nirvana brand.

Now that I own the Nirvana Rodeo, it's like I've discovered a new sport because I fly more frequently with complete confidence in my equipment. My previous engine had constant problems which caused me trepidation in the air or left me grounded. But the Rodeo consistently impresses me with its responsiveness, smoothness, and overall reliability. The Rodeo is quieter than my previous engine and has plenty of thrust to handle me (220 lbs) and my Nirvana Cruise Carbon Trike, which is light, flyable, and well-engineered. I'm also pleased with the great performance of my Dudek Nucleon wing and how it allows me to fly and not just float.

Thanks again, Ryan. I highly recommend you to all existing and prospective pilots looking to purchase/upgrade their equipment or get new/refresher instruction.

Brian Larson (Gilbert, AZ)

Ryan

I wanted to take a moment to thank you for helping me to realize the dream of aviation!

After thoroughly researching numerous forms of sport flying, I chose powered paragliding, and was referred to you for instruction. You are an excellent instructor; you are calm , patient, knowledgable and professional. I feel the instruction I received from you was the best investment to date in my short PPG career!

I arrived at my first day of training with a 313 on a quad, this equipment was adequate, and you assisted me through several maintenance issues. After 40 flights I decided to upgrade. I purchased a Nirvana Rodeo and Dudek Nucleon wing. WoW what a difference! I feel like I traded in my Ford Pinto for a Ferrari! More importantly you were there to help me assemble the equipment and for the first time with the new equipment get me up into the air.

I now have 15 flights on the rodeo and the only maintenance to date is pre and post flight inspections!

Thank you for all that you do to promote the wonderful sport, thank you for being there for continued training and thank you for being a friend!

I wish continued success for Paradrenalin in 2011!

Sincerely
Michael Shipley

Dear Ryan,

Every once in a blue moon, I find myself grinning ear to ear, the result of having had my expectations met, or exceeded on a recent purchase….no easy task either, as I typically have  pretty high expectations, and a critical eye. Last year it was ‘The iPad’…a real technological marvel.  Most recently however, what has me grinning like a real lunatic, was the purchase of my new Nirvana Rodeo.  To help add some context here, you should know that this is my 5th paramotor (in fact, I still own another, of another make).

My experience with my previous machines has ranged from pretty good, to just plain awful.  Rather than singularly bashing any one manufacturer, let me just say that my typical outing had me toting along a ‘PPG Kit’ that included tons of zip ties, spark plugs, starting fluid, jumper cables, Velcro straps…..etc.    These were the standard ‘tools of the trade’, required to keep the machines running.  Quality control and reliability are terms that, historically and sadly, I would not use in describing any of the other machines I have previously owned. That said, in recent years I had gained some familiarity with the Rodeo, as some of the local pilots had started flying them.  I remember loving the machine the first time I saw it…and simply marveling at the extraordinary level of fit and finish.  Still, at the time, my thoughts were that “this is an unproven machine, and it appears as though it may be less rugged than the other available options on the market.  It was also a tad pricier….”

Well, fast forward a couple of years, and let me tell you what I have seen first hand.
These machines (Rodeo) are insanely reliable!  I have watched first hand, as my fellow pilots logged hundreds on hours on their machines, without ever reaching for a single zip tie, starting fluid, jumper cable, etc. 

The Rodeo is a phenomenally well engineered machine…as reliable as it is gorgeous.
And surprise, surprise…turns out the darn things are tough as steel.   I’ve seen guys biff it on take-offs and landings, and get right up and do it again.  Amazing. At this writing, I have approximately 15 hours on my new Nirvana, and could not be
happier.   This machine is the whole enchilada;  tough, reliable, functional, and.. oh..what
the heck.. drop dead gorgeous to look at.  Seems in this case, you really get what you pay for.  You want headaches and aggravation, go cheap (lots of options).  If you want to spend your time flying…well, you know where I’m heading with this. 

Like I said…I’m critical of my equipment, and have high expectations…but I’m sitting hear grinning ear to ear, enjoying my new Nirvana Rodeo. At this stage of my flying career, I’m done with the zip ties….now its’ time to fly extraordinary!!!!!

Thanks Ryan, and Here's to Blue Moons…
Ennis

Hi Ryan

Just wanted to tell you about the Rodeo I just got from you. I have owned 5 paramotors before I got the Rodeo and thought I had seen it all. The Rodeo is ina class all by itself. This is the first Paramotor I have seen that looks like it was designed and made in a real factory, not a smorgasborge of go cart parts assembled in a garage. My wife even said this one really looks nicer then all the others :-) The engine is pefectly linier throughout the whole rpm range and is butter smooth. Balance and weight is perfect on my back. Also. I really like the test run printout with the atmospefic conditions and thrust for my engine serial number. As you know, I am so imperssed with Nirvana I am ordering a Colbri. Thanks again Ryan.

Bob

Ryan, I want to thank you for selling me a high quality Nirvana Rodeo/ Nirvana Desire and for the great training you provided. When I was looking to get into this sport I did lots of research, one thing that really caught my attention was when Ryan Shaw and Benjamin Jordan flew across Canada. When I heard that they put over 650 hours on the Nirvana Rodeo and Nirvana Instinct, I knew I had to buy a Nirvana for their reliability. I highly recommend Ryan Shaw for his PG & PPG expertise and patience as an instructor.

Kevin Smith

Hi Ryan,

I would like to thank you for teaching me to fly with a powered paraglider. You are a born teacher: polite, respectful, extremely knowledgeable about paragliding in general. You pay attention to
detail, make the student focus on the main security issues and problems regarding powered paragliding. You also managed to give me the necessary moral support I needed to get airborne for the first
time. I still hear your words ringing in my ears every time I take off: “ Keep running, Theo!”

Following your advice I purchased a Nirvana Rodeo motor I am very happy with. It is powerful enough to get me quickly into the air even with the added weight of my camera gear. The unit is well designed,
reliable, light and strong. Thank you for such a fantastic course! And good luck with all your future students!

Theo

Hello Ryan,
Sorry this had taken too long, I told you I was keyboard challenged but it helps if you actually take the computer on your trips with you! My wife and I have been planning for some time now to purchase a motor home and travel around the country. Being a pilot, I wanted to be able to fly from remote locations, during our trips.  Looking at the possible options, it came down to two. Towing a trailer with a sailplane of some type. The down side to this choice  was no  support  vehicle   for   use. A  PPG which could be transported  in the storage bay. This seemed like the better choice but my only exposure to the PPG’S was  about five years ago at the son and fun fly in, in Lake Land Florida. To be honest, I was not impressed! Both the equipment and the people, selling the equipment, left a lot to be desired.  As time passed, I had plenty of time to evaluate the equipment. I decided to revaluate my choices based on the new technology.

I am the type of person, who does a lot of research on a product, before making the purchase. Not only to learn about the product but as well to be able to carry on an intelligent conversation in reference to the product it’s self! Like everything else today there is a lot of information on the net. Unfortunately,   the attempt to get information on the forums,   proved   to be very frustrating. You try asking basic beginner questions and while you get some good information, it very quickly turns into a pissing contest. As to who’s right and which equipment is the BEST!  Fortunately, my time on the net, led me to Ryan Shaw and NIRVANA!

It is difficult looking at pictures and trying to determine the quality of the product. The NIRVANA appeared to be a very well thought out piece of equipment.  I made a call to Ryan and set up an appointment to come see him and take a closer look at the equipment in which Ryan is representing.  I can only say that from the very beginning, Ryan’s level of enthusiasm and attention to detail was outstanding! The NIRVANA equipment on close examination was a truly well thought out and engineered miniature aircraft.

It has been my experience in life that people that have a product to sell which is clearly superior, don’t tend to waste their time degrading the competition. That is certainly the case with Ryan. The other very important part of this sport is training!  Here as well, Ryan is truly outstanding! I’m not certain but there is a possibility that somewhere in his hanger there might be a plaque announcing me as the worst student ever!  Our training   because of the weather and scheduling conflicts lasted for a few months and during this entire time, Ryan never gave up on my wife and me.  It  can not   be  over emphasized how important this is to the overall experience. One good part of the extended training time was that we got to meet a lot of great people and see numerous different types of gear. As the days past, it became very clear that not only had I made the right decision concerning NIRVANA but it truly was like the LEXUS OF PPG’S.

The other thing that became very clear was that much of the equipment out there has very little or no parts support. I am not absolutely certain but I don’t think there is a part on the NIRVANA,  that Ryan does not stock. Being the importer for NIRVANA, Ryan has made a huge capital investment in units and spare parts that clearly shows his commitment to his business and the very sport it’s self.

In closing I consider myself to be a very lucky man not only do I have a wife to share this Great Sport with but I was fortunate enough to meet Ryan and end up with equipment that I have yet to see its equal. Buying two complete TRIKE units with all the associated gear was not a small investment and possibly I could have saved money on some other brands.  I honestly believe here, you get what you pay for!
With Sincere Gratitude and Respect,

Dennis Chapman  

Ryan,
I just wanted to send you a BIG THANK YOU for giving me the self confidence through your patience and education in learning to fly my Nirvana Rodeo and Nirvana Trike!

After months of research (done by my husband Dennis) into the different types of Powered Paragliders and Trikes, we came to your company located at Turf Soaring School (8700 W. Carefree Highway, Peoria, Arizona).  After taking a Tandem flight  and speaking with you in reference to what I was looking for in a instructor, (Safety and Self confidence) I certainly made the right decision!

As to the equipment in which we purchased, I know that Dennis made the right decision. During my training, I was witness to other individuals attempting to start their Paramotors (won’t mention the brands) but I can say that I felt sorry for them, that they chose the wrong equipment. Ours starts every time!  As far as our Trikes, during our (Dennis’s research), some of the Trikes looked more like dune buggies!  We did not want to fly in a cage!  Once again, we made the right decision. The Nirvana  Trike  gives us the feeling of the openness around us that we were looking for,  to experience flight. My take offs and landings are not always beautiful  like a birds but I have never had  the feeling, that perfect or not, my Trike might  tip over.

During my training in March 2010, I met with several beginners, as  well, experienced MALE enthusiast in the Powered Paragliding Sport, only one FEMALE, besides myself. I had  never  flown any type  of air craft or hand gliders etc., until I started my training with Ryan Shaw.  I CERTAINLY RECOMMEND that MORE WOMEN get involved  in this sport, I believe that if I can learn to fly, so can you!  It’s a HOOT!

You can check out Ryan, as a FABULOUS INSTRUCTOR, the Nirvana equipment, in which I highly recommend, that Ryan is a distributor of @ www.paradrenalin.com. As well, you can see some REALLY COOL VIDEOS OF HIM FLYING HIS NIRVANA PARAMOTORS! See you in the skies soon!

Cynthia Chapman (Real Estate Broker)

Ryan

I want to take this opportunity to say a few things about the great service I have received from Paradrenalin and most importantly about how excited I am about my new Nirvana Rodeo Paramotor and Komaka glider.

The Nirvana Rodeo is actually my second motor. I started with a new Blackhawk about 18 months ago. I chose it because it sounded like it was the best and most powerful paramotor on the market. I am 200 pounds and I thought the 313cc MZ 34 was the ticket for me. The Blackhawk was affordable and powerfull. It got me flying but it turned out to be a heavy gas guzzler and pull starting a 313cc motor was no picnic.

The Nirvana Rodeo is at least 10 pounds lighter than the big Blackhawk and the harness and frame fit so close and comfortable to my center of gravity I feel balanced and agile in a way I never ever felt while walking with the Blackhawk (that’s a big deal launching and landing).

The Simonini engine gives quiet smooth power with much less vibration than the big 313. It has both electric start and pull start and is still 10 pounds lighter with the same thrust. The 200cc Simonini is much more fuel efficient and now I can fly for 3 hours instead of 1.5.

I can’t get over the clean,well thought out design of this unit. The motor fits in two bags and I can assemble it consistently in 5min and 30 sec. I am the Special Operations Chief for a metropolitan fire department and its my buisness to select and train with high quality, high tech equipment that lives depend on. The Nirvana Rodeo is that kind of quality. Every part of this design and application is well thought out and engineered at an aerospace level. No other paramotor comes close.

In regards to service, Ryan Shaw has one thing that I really value, 15 years of experience. that translates into confidence and safety when learning to fly and learning how to use and care for the equipment your life depends on. Besides experience, Ryan is the first to offer help long after my training was complete. Working with Ryan is about the fun of flying. If I need advice or some help, he always exceeds my expectations and as often as not, when I ask how much, he says not to worry about it. That’s customer service!

I highly recommend the Nirvana Rodeo and Ryan Shaw. The Nirvana is a bit more expensive but I think you will find that you get what you pay for. The bargain Paramotor might get you in the air but that’s only a small part in the big picture. The high quality, efficient design and smooth power of Nirvana means reliable, safe and fun flying for the long haul. Its worth it.

Tom Pendley

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Ryan,

We just wanted to let you know how much we are enjoying our Nirvana's. Last year when we were learning to fly we had some very rough take offs and landings and never once did we have any problems. The trikes stood up to some punishment as we laughed that we had 30 flights with 60 or so landings.

As we have progressed with our flying we have noticed the subtle advantages to having these Nirvanas that we were not aware of when we first got them. One is that with the glider being attached to the harness and not the trike frame you have a better feel for the glider. The other very important one is that we have never had problems with the trike feeling like it's going to flip over from a bad take off. We have seen others nearly flip and heard of some flipping. Ours turns into the gliders direction so as to prevent it becoming unstable. We really like that there is no cage around our trike, when we are filming our flights it's like a foot launch nothing there but sky. Now that we have been flying for a little over 100 flights we can really appreciate that we have not ever had a problem with them. We just get to the field start them right up and go.

Thankyou for being so helpful and please thank Petr at Nirvana-Czech Republic for everything. We are enjoying our flying.

Peter and Andrea (HappyNirvana owners) 

Ryan,  

Thanks for turning me onto the Nirvana Rodeo! I am super happy with it and have not had any problems, very reliable and starts everytime! I was very Impressed with the way the Rodeo brakes down and goes into the small bag with rolly wheels in less than 5 minutes! I have been flying for 4 years using many brands of paramotors and I can tell you that the Rodeo is by far the best, most reliable, most comfortable, most compact and well balanced paramotor on the market.

Bill Gallagher (Phoenix Fire Fighter)

Ryan / Paradrenalin

I love my NIRVANA Rodeo ! I've got over 200 hours on it already & I havent had to work on it once. This paramotor is built so well I can't believe it. I really love the power, comfort, lack of vibration & it's fairly quiet. I like that I can break the entire unit down in a couple of minutes into 2 slick looking carrying cases. My flying has gone to a whole new level w/ the Rodeo & the NIRVANA Komaka 19m wing. I'd reccommend a NIRVANA paramotor to anyone. Ive owned or flown most everything else out there & I was tired of heavy, bulky, loud, vibrating paramotors that were unreliable, couldnt be broken down & if they could not small enough & only had a pull start or only an electric start. My NIRVANA has both an electric start AND a back up pull start so when my buddies batteries die their done...not me. Also I like that it's super cool looking and it's a 4 in one paramotor. It's a foot launch, or add matching trike set up for wheel launch, or add passenger front seat set up or tandem foot launch set up AND it's got the power to launch even tandems !!  NIRVANA really has thought of everything. They are 15 years ahead of any other paramotor out there !

Eric Brown Scottsdale, AZ

Ryan – some feedback for you regarding Paradrenalin.

After expending considerable timeand energy researching multiple sources, I decided to purchase a Nirvana Rodeo PPG & Nirvana Trike from Paradrenalin.com and have Ryan Shaw train me.

I have been involved in this exhilarating sport since September of 2009 and I enjoy the sport more and more each time Ifly. I continue to log trouble free flight with my Nirvana Rodeo and Nirvana Cruise Carbon Trike. Don't be fooled by other people who have never flown a Nirvana trike, and tell you not to buy one because its easy to tip it over, any Trike or quad can be tipped over! But with the correct instruction you will never tip this Trike! 

I have flown at various locations and have spoken to many pilots/enthusiasts. As I gain additional experience and feedback from many other pilots, I firmly believe that I made the correct decision to spend a little extra money up front and “do it right” the first time! If you are even considering getting into the PPG sport, I strongly encourage you to contact Ryan @ www.paradrenalin.com and stop by his hanger located at Turf Soaring School (8700 W. Carefree Highway Peoria, AZ 85383)

Thanks to Ryan’s training expertise and Nirvana’s superiorPPG, I am enjoying fun, safe, and reliable adrenalin in the sky!  Come out and join us…

 Extremely Satisfied Customer – Mike Armstrong Mesa, AZ

Ryan

When I came out to Pleasant Valley Airport for a tandem flight this past January I never anticipated just what a great experience it would be. All it took was a single flight and I knew that Powered Paragliding is something I just had to learn to do. A couple of weeks later and I was an excited Nirvana Rodeo owner. My training experience with you has been phenomenal

You showed extreme patience during those first few days of ground handling. You calmly talked me through my first flight which was a combination of exhilaration and terror.  You have always been easily accessible and available for any and all questions I have had. Your expertise and passion for the sport has given me the confidence I need as I continue to improve my flying skills.

Thank you for all your teaching and help in selecting the finest equipment. I look forward to many happy years of flying and friendship.
Best Regards,
Greg Cohen