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August 28th 06, 05:41 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Robert Backer
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Performance Glider for tall people
There is a guy on our field who is 6'6" and after much research, he
settled on an LS3.
Bob
wrote:
I'm just under 6ft but once had a Ventus B (same fuse as the Discus B
or CS) and had to pull the rudder pedals back and put cushions behind
me to fit well with a parachute on. You might find someone with one
and see you can fit. Also, the PIK20D78 has a longer/larger fuse than
the other PIK20 models. See if you can find one of those to try on for
size as well. Even try taking out the seatback to make more room if it
is possible to do so.
Good luck! At my size I feel too tall for many gliders when wearing a
chute. You are just going to try on gliders until you find one that
fits..... Then find one to buy!
Patman
"CQ"
ginopagino wrote:
Hi,
which european medium/high performance glider would you reccommend for
tall people?
I am ~6.5 / 199cm and looking to buy something like a Discus but
apparently cockpit is supersmall
Any suggestions?
Many Tks
Caiuz
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