wrote on 2015/10/2015 at 23:42:

I release from aero-tow at 1,000' if I can but mostly hang on to
1,500.

that's about what our winch can give, as I said, depending on wind,
glider type, skill of pilot, and winch driver.

If I go higher the towpilot asks me what's wrong today.
[...]
Instructors use me as the 'bad example'.

:-)

Of course I modify in high winds and on days with broken-up thermals.

There are bold pilots and there are old pilots ...

Regards
Werner