New wing advice
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derek.mills
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New wing advice
Hi. Well the cast is off the wrist and the bones have healed! also ive lost so much weight i need to buy a new wing. Ill be selling my alpha3 and want to get a low end B. Any ideas on what i should look for ?? anyone looking to sell a B maybe?? Im looking forward to getting flying again soon.
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ron freeman
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Hello Dave
Pleased to hear your on the mend Dave, how did the accident happen ?
What weight are you now.. there so many good gliders out there now and the list is endless of great wings.
Take into account the type of sites that you fly ? big hills or small hills + if you like fresh wind conditions with stable air or light wind and thermic conditions ?
Ive got a Firebird Spider 80-105kg but probably too small (PX available) Medie has Skywalk Chille 90-110kg ? good buy (have test flown it)
Make sure you fly before you buy (good tip)
What weight are you now.. there so many good gliders out there now and the list is endless of great wings.
Take into account the type of sites that you fly ? big hills or small hills + if you like fresh wind conditions with stable air or light wind and thermic conditions ?
Ive got a Firebird Spider 80-105kg but probably too small (PX available) Medie has Skywalk Chille 90-110kg ? good buy (have test flown it)
Make sure you fly before you buy (good tip)
Maximise your time & dosh do both Hanggliding & Paragliding 
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derek.mills
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broken wrist
Hi Ron. I had a hard fast emergency landing in tenerife. There was only a very small track to land on uphill on a corner. Went ff the side of the road an dropped into a concrete drainage gully. Natural instinct took over and i put my hand out to slow the impact! sprained my ankle too. decided im not taking off now unless i have a minimum of a plan B!!