I think we need to make a very clear distinction between incipient spin and developed spin. The SSA has a bronze badge study guide of which one of the questions is... "What corrective action should be taken if, while thermalling at minimum sink speed in turbulent air, the left wing drops while turning to the left" The answer to this question is NOT apply opposite rudder. The correct answer is "lower the nose before applying opposite rudder and aileron pressure"

I have never practiced spins in a glider. I'm wondering, for those who have done so. Is it common to become confused as to which direction you are spinning? I practice spins in Condor and this often happens. I'm curious if Condor spin characteristcs are very realistic. Based on recovery procedures, I'm guessing not. Incipient spins happen a lot in Condor, especially with full water working narrow thermals. Full water makes it much harder to recover.

.... Aaron