"Bill Daniels" wrote in message news:sbPid.368503$D%.307763@attbi_s51...
A CG hook is a disadvantage only if you never plan to winch launch.

I was shown at rig made with PVC plumbing pipe for just such a situation.
it worked like a saw horse with a carpeted top and could be broken down for
storage in the glider trailer. Starting with the wings close to level is a
big help.

I don't think I would try a CG hook, wing-on-the-ground start with my Nimbus

Bill Daniels

Have done it in my Nimbus 3 and many times in my Pegasus, both CG hooks.