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Old March 3rd 15, 10:46 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Andrzej Kobus
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Default Wanted to buy: One Man Rigger

On Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at 1:33:38 PM UTC-5, vontresc wrote:
Dan Marotta wrote:
My home-built rigger (built by a friend, not me) uses large pneumatic
tires. It works very well on dirt, gravel, grass, and pavement. I
removed the height adjustment jack to make it smaller and lighter and
simply drilled and bolted the height to where the wings slide into each
other. Minor vertical adjustments can be made with the trailer's cradle jack.

On 3/3/2015 8:27 AM, Charlie M. (UH & 002 owner/pilot) wrote:
On Monday, March 2, 2015 at 9:25:45 AM UTC-5, wrote:
I recently purchased a glider and need a One Man Rig.

Let me know what you have.

Email stuff721-pp(at)yahoo.com
I guess one question should be asked...... what kind of surface/ground
are you typically going to use the rigger on? Some set-ups work great,
but only on smooth/flat/hard surfaces. Other riggers are "so-so" on
smooth/hard, but work on soft/rutted surfaces.

Maybe users of riggers can explain what surface they are normally on to
help you with your selection.

Just a thought. ;-)

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Dan Marotta


I picked up an old Udo Rumpf rigger. Works great on the grass. Also uses
the crank for adjustment.

Peter


I also have a rigger made by Udo. It is really solid with a wide base. Sadly Udo is no longer with us. Wing Rigger is really nice as well.