Hi Phil,

I was unable to bring the PZL Swidnik web site. Swidnik is the "old"
manufacturer of the PW5/6 line. My understanding is that the production
has moved to SZD Jezow. Here is the link to those gliders
http://www.szdjezow.com.pl/szybowcepw_pol.html
It is in polish, I couldn't find the English version but going through
the numbers will give you a pretty good idea about the glider(s).

I can't understand Knacklappen comments: ASK-21...and PW-6U...well,
PW-6U has polyurethane finish, not a gel. Its finish is actually better
then the K-21. There are few K-21 flying here in the western U.S. and I
flew in couple of them...the finish on the K-21 is not that
great...PW-6U finish is much better....and I don't know if having a
choice of brand new PW-6U and K-21, taking in consideration all the
costs associated with a purchase of a glider,....well, I know I would
not buy a K-21. Well, Mr. Knacklappen...are you bias in your opinions
or simply don't know what you are talking about? And I absolutely agree
with comments posted by Willie G. There are better cars then Mercedes
and BMW. Toyota, Honda, and a Hyundai...they keep making better and
better cars. And the same applies to gliders. If the Germans were the
only glider manufacturers in the world they would sell them for much,
much more. Having said that, are Germans manufacturing any basic
trainers? And then any basic gliders? And then gliders for recreational
casual pilot? And don't give me any #@%$&^@ about used, tired, old
LS-4. Lets keep the discussion on a new glider subject. On another
note, with all do respect for Ben...Jantars are built like a tanks.
They will keep on flying for many more years. They are good solid
ships. I really would like to encourage people buying gliders in
Poland, made by SZD Bielsko, in business for many years, made by LAK,
made by LET and HPH, made by Windward Performance of Bend, Oregon. In
addition, maybe there is some backyard shop with some new design idea
having totally fresh look at soaring. In the mean time don't bash
existing glider manufacturers. They are trying hard. And if you keep
bringing just the German ships, well.....our sport is on its way to be,
just like the dinosaurs, extinct.

Jacek Kobiesa
Washington State