Safety tips
Our website does not facilitate transactions, handle payments, or offer buyer/seller protection. Your safety is your responsibility — use these tips to stay protected.
Follow these guidelines before every purchase:
1. Always Request a Video Call
A video call is the single most effective way to verify a seller and the equipment. A legitimate seller will have no problem showing you the gear live.
- Ask the seller to show the equipment on camera — check the condition, labels, serial numbers, and any damage in real time.
- Use the call to get to know the seller — a real pilot will be happy to talk about flying, their experience, and the gear's history.
- If the seller refuses a video call or keeps making excuses, walk away immediately — this is the biggest red flag.
2. Beware of Unrealistic Prices
If a deal seems too good to be true, it probably is. A near-new Ozone Enzo with 5 hours for $2,000? That's not a bargain — it's a trap. Always compare prices with other listings and the manufacturer's retail price.
3. Ask for Detailed Proof
Request multiple photos from different angles, close-ups of labels and serial numbers, and a video of the gear spread out. Have the seller hold a piece of paper with today's date and your name to confirm they actually have the item. Ask for the porosity test report or service history. A genuine seller will gladly provide all of this — a scammer will make excuses.
4. Meet In Person When Possible
If the seller is in your area, always meet in person to inspect the gear before paying. Meet at a public flying site or a well-known location.
5. Use Secure Payment Methods
Always use PayPal "Goods and Services" — it offers buyer protection and a way to dispute charges. Never use Western Union, Moneygram, Ria, Skrill, or crypto transfers. Avoid PayPal "Friends and Family" as it offers zero buyer protection.
6. Seller Refuses Secure Payment? Walk Away.
If a seller refuses PayPal Goods & Services or any traceable payment method, that is a major warning sign. Honest sellers have nothing to hide and will agree to secure methods that protect both parties.
7. Research the Seller Online
Search the seller's name on Facebook, Instagram, XContest, and paragliding forums. Active pilots leave a digital footprint — competition results, flight logs, club memberships. If you can't find any trace of them in the flying community, be very cautious.
8. Ask the Community
Ask around to see if anyone knows the seller. If multiple people have had bad experiences with them, that's a clear red flag.
Red Flags
- Seller refuses a video call or live photos with your name and date.
- Price is suspiciously low for the brand, model, and condition.
- Seller pushes for immediate payment or creates false urgency ("someone else is about to buy it").
- Seller insists on anonymous payment methods (Western Union, Moneygram, crypto).
- No social media presence, no XContest profile, and no one in the community knows them.
- Seller has a brand new account with no history or reviews on the site.
Spotted something suspicious? Use the report button on any listing to alert us — help keep our community safe.
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