Your Paramotor Wing Might Be Out of Trim — Here’s What to Look For

In this video, I sit down with Andy Fuller who runs a glider inspection and repair shop to talk through what really happens to paramotor wings as they age. We cover the differences between beginner, intermediate, advanced, freestyle, cross-country, and competition gliders — not just in how they fly, but in how they are built, how they wear, and how much maintenance they require. Andy explains why high-performance wings often need more frequent trim checks, why competition gliders commonly use thinner or unsheathed lines, and how line stretch, shrinkage, and symmetry can affect launch, speed, handling, and flare authority. We also talk about when pilots should send their glider in for inspection, what signs may indicate a wing is out of trim, how long canopies and line sets can realistically last, and what kinds of damage pilots should look for after hard launches, leading-edge impacts, hard maneuvers, or shock-loading events. This is an important conversation for anyone flying paramotors — whether you are on your first beginner wing or stepping into a higher-performance glider. The main takeaway is simple: the more performance a wing offers, the more important it becomes to understand its maintenance requirements and stay ahead of inspections and trim checks. Always follow your glider manufacturer’s manual and have your wing inspected by a qualified professional when needed.