Wow, There must be less gravity in Wisconsin then in California Or my Postal scale is way off. I posted a few pages back with my AUW and equipment used. I will have to confirm with my friends scale to see if mine is off or use a Quarter or something. A 1.5 lbs lighter than mine. I hope mine is lighter then 17.5 lbs, I was kinda bummed with the weight, but then again I had a 17lbs Wild Hare 84" Edge that floated like a trainer and had plenty of power to Hover, And was MUCH smaller in comparison. It is ready to maiden but the weather sucks so just waiting for the weather and a day off from work.