I really like the Legend because of the doors on each side.
Summer flying has to be spectacular with the sides open wide.
Great for aerial photography, too.
I have 550+ tailwheel wheel time, ~450 in a 7AC Champ, ~30 in a J-3,
another 40-50 in a Citabria 7GCBC and the remainder in assorted antiques
and classics.
The Cub will outclimb the Champ.
The Cub will fly hands off, you just have to use your feet.