The SZD55 is almost identical in performance to a Discus
1. Build quality on the originals was not as good
as the LS4 but perhaps the new builds are higher quality.

The handling was not as good as the LS4 (but nothing
touches an LS4 for handling) and the fuse looks like
it's been beaten with the Jantar ugly stick.

All in all, very good bang for buck. The only real
problem is that it isn't competitive in any competition
class right now. It's too hot for the club class and
can't quite foot it with LS8s and D2s. I guess that
will change over time.

Mike.


At 15:24 07 November 2004, Michel Talon wrote:
Janusz Kesik wrote:

SZD-55, also back in production, but much more modern
design than LS-4 (some
ten years younger)

Meaning what exactly in terms of L/D, ease of use,
build quality etc.
Seriously, i have never seen a SZD-55 i have no a priori.

Lots of bang for a buck, isn't it?


Depends on the answer to the above question. I know
for sure the LS4
is an excellent glider. I know nothing about the polish
one.

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Michel TALON