What "Cheap" Glider

John Wallis · Post by **John Wallis** » Mon Feb 06, 2012 12:42 pm

If someone was returning to paragliding after almost a 3 year lay off and their weight was 86 KG what's a good second hand buy?

brian day · Post by **brian day** » Mon Feb 06, 2012 2:04 pm

86kg!!!!

A big one

Or is that your all up weight?

John Wallis · Post by **John Wallis** » Mon Feb 06, 2012 2:23 pm

Winter layer Brian

Post by **gary stenhouse** » Mon Feb 06, 2012 3:15 pm

the rush 3 or mentor 2 would be very good and the mentor 2 john miller has up to 110kg so perfect size for you. they are at the top end performance for the 1-2 class but john has been more than happy with it so would be a good choice.

though i think there is so much out there and they are all good

cheers Gary

Chris L · Post by **Chris L** » Mon Feb 06, 2012 5:20 pm

Mentor 2 I reckon John is the leading wing in that class, and its a good safe glider.
Will be nice to see you back

Post by **gary stenhouse** » Mon Feb 06, 2012 8:04 pm

given you have had 3 years off mad dog has his airwave sport 3 and to be fair in good condition still needs 1 upper line changed that he has. good solid easy glider with enough performance for getting back into things. see john i am sure he will do you a deal

cheers gary

bill-scott · Post by **bill-scott** » Mon Feb 06, 2012 11:29 pm

I'll sell you my mentor 1 then I can put the money towards buying myself a mentor2

milleboy · Post by **milleboy** » Thu Feb 09, 2012 7:47 pm

After a 3 year lay off I'd stay clear of the Mentor II. They aren't "cheap" and pretty hot for an EN B.
Go for something more midrange EN B! Buzz Z, Sprint, Sprint Evo, Rush II or III, Epsilon (5 or 6) etc.
Or why not a nice lightweight set up? Geo II etc.....10kg for glider, harness and reserve.

Welcome back BTW!

Steve