I agree, having a good gel coat is really for cosmetic
reasons - and from a resale point of view. However,
dont be worried if the gel coat is not up to scratch
- you could always get the glider now (at a cheaper
price) and when or if you can afford a re-gel - do
it then! The LS4 is a fantastic glider and the gel
coat is not going to affect it in any significant
way other than good looks. You can usually get away
with just sanding down and touch ups of problem areas
anyhow.

JR

At 08:48 31 March 2006, Michel Talon wrote:
Jeff Runciman wrote:
Hi guys,

Thanks again for all of the advise over the last few
months. I am now down to the Cirrus, Jantar, and
again
the LS4. The only concern about the LS4 maybe the
condition of the gel coat.

Is this a real concern? Here in clubs at least, people
could not care less
about the state of the gel coat. It has never forbidden
a glider to fly, and
has very limited impact on performances. The LS4 is
*the* standard glider
per excellence, easy to fly, reasonably good performing,
if you cannot afford
a Discus. The only other (cheaper) equivalent option
could have been the
Pegase, but not in the current situation.


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Michel TALON