Janos Bauer wrote:
Jeff Runciman wrote:

Hi guys,

Thank you so much for your insights and advise. There
is a local pilot that has an LS4, a little bit of crazing
of the fiberglass.

Don't worry about performance. Last week I flown a Discus2 and I have
to tell that I can't imagine better glider for beginners. I think it
will be difficult to sell you junior and you could outgrow in a year so
go for the ls4 if you can afford it.

And Jeff, keep in mind some of the performance is just from the
retract wheel. Really I wouldn't buy into a fixed gear glider unless
it was a Sparrowhawk. In the end, if the retract idea is scary,
just leave the gear down! Tie-wrap it that way if you like!

Believe me, you'll outgrow fixed gear quickly...
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Mark J. Boyd