I'm 5'9', 180 lbs. and I find the S-H 'a' models way
too narrow - I had to twist my upper body sideways
to fit between the canopy rails. There is both a height
and width limit for these cockpits. For me it was width.

Also look out for the high 'ape factor' requirement
on S-H designs ('a' and 'b' models alike). I found
I had to loosen the shoulder straps to reach the instrument
panel - which was a problem with all the modern computer
equipment demanding knob-twisting. Others with longer
arms may not find this to be an issue. Some owners
have installed panel extensions to deal with this.

My advice: Don't buy a glider without at least sitting
in one first.

9B

Also At 01:36 31 October 2003, Andreas Maurer wrote:
On 30 Oct 2003 19:13:33 GMT, Stewart Kissel
wrote:

If you fit in a 6, you probably will be ok in the Ventus.
I am 5'11' and found length was not an issue for the
6. I have sat but not flown the 2a and it did not
seem narrower but may have less length. My suggeston
is to find one to sit in if you are considering the
purchase of one. Good luck.

I fit fine in the LS-6 (the cockpit could be a little
wider though).
In the Ventus2a/Discus2a my whole head would stand
out of the canopy.
I'm 6'7''.

I'd estimate that maximum possible pilot size in a
Ventus2a/Discus2a
is about 6'.



Bye
Andreas