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AlastairW
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Post by AlastairW »

How much do you weigh all up Colin?

You are more than welcome to have a fly of my medium Epsilon5.

I love it, but speak to Kay and Brian as well.

Well made, very confidence inspiring wing, and frankly all the performance us mere mortals are ever likely to need.
It is sad to measure your life in terms of hours flown...... but even sadder not to.........
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Swing Mistral
Sol Ellus?

Build quality on the Swing is excellent. Sol gliders are much more popular in the south and seem to go well.
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Post by Sad Northerner »

Colin

I once heard you advise a new member who was looking for a new wing. You stated that the process of choosing a wing was largely a subjective one, this seems to make sense to me. Other than this I would say stick with a popular make and model or a company with a chief designer with a good track history.
Get a hold on a couple of wings and fly them on the 'same' day if possible.

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Post by Chris L »

Jans thinking about a Rush 2 as well as a Mentor. You hadn't included that on your list :idea:
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i have the golden 2 80-100 so if you want ago of mine sometime your welcome to try rules aply ben it you mend it. mind on a pg the pilots the one who normaly gets bent.

cheers gary
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If we are out on the same day you're more than welcome to try my Gin Zulu Colin
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Firebird Spider 1-2 great all rounder

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Colin, the Firebird Spider is a great all rounder, excellent safety record (Jocky Sanderson SIV was very impressed with them) light handling and solid in the air.

Iv'e flown lots of recent new wings and the Spider takes some beating.
Maximise your time & dosh do both Hanggliding & Paragliding :)
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