Author: Josh CohnLocation: El Cerrito, CA USASubject: Re: Development via trade-offs?Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2026 19:37 UTC (GMT 0)Topic Replies: 3 I think the forum has gotten less interesting because a lot of online discussion has moved on to FB and then to telegram and whatsapp groups.
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Author: Josh CohnLocation: El Cerrito, CA USASubject: Re: competitions are too popularPosted: Mon Feb 09, 2026 19:31 UTC (GMT 0)Topic Replies: 1 You've identified one of the most popular comps, held at a very consistent site.
The supply tends to more or less follow the demand, though some seasons it can be out of step.
Organizers need their event to fill 1/2 to 3/4 to break even, so it's a problem for them if the supply get too big.
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Author: miqzSubject: Re: TestsPosted: Mon Feb 09, 2026 18:44 UTC (GMT 0)Topic Replies: 10 zen wrote: GIN Bandit 2 In the year 2000, GIN introduced the first Bandit. It was a DHV 2 at the time. I still remember the glider's agility compared to others in the same class. In 2026, after 26 years, GIN released the Bandit 2 with a completely different concept. The Bandit 2 is a mid-B-class glider with light construction, designed for a larger group of[…]
Author: miqzSubject: Re: Skywalk Range Xalps 3Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2026 18:36 UTC (GMT 0)Topic Replies: 396 tomcourse wrote: Hi there ! Have you ever tried putting a Niviuk Octagon 2 reserve in the harness? What size would you choose if you were 1.81 m tall and weighed 74 kg? M harness size. I would suggest a lighter reserve, like Gin Yeti UL, Companion SQR Light or Skywalk Tapa Xalps. [ goto post ]
Author: tomcourseSubject: Re: Skywalk Range Xalps 3Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2026 18:24 UTC (GMT 0)Topic Replies: 396 Hi there ! Have you ever tried putting a Niviuk Octagon 2 size 100kg reserve in the harness? What size would you choose if you were 1.81 m tall and weighed 74 kg? [ goto post ]
Author: AirmonkSubject: Re: Development via trade-offs?Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2026 18:03 UTC (GMT 0)Topic Replies: 3 petr.kozisek wrote: I fly for the 13th year and I have seen: Intruduction of high EN-Bs and starting great XC on them. Introduction of CCC and amazing performance vs. safety ratio on some of them Introduction of amazing EN-Ds with similar performance of CCC with much higher safety and comfort. Two-liners in EN-C, achievable level of great performance for most pilots Submarine type harnesses[…]
Author: AirmonkSubject: Re: [Poll] right handed should thermal to the left?Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2026 17:21 UTC (GMT 0)Topic Replies: 7 AndrewCraig wrote: Grecian wrote: and I dive much better to my left as a goalkeeper You've just given away your secret to every striker who also flies a paraglider! No more world cup for Leeds! [ goto post ]