Equipment

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Dudek Freeway XX vs Emilie

Freeway XX: Anyone has tried? impresions? mainly for learning helicos, misty?
I'm TOW 90 I don't know if 19,5 or 22, I think it would be funnier the 19.5 but I don't know how it reacts, someone that has flown it could give some feedback plis.

Other option is go directly to an emilie 22, as it is already an acro glider I think big size is better, any opinion which would be better to progress?

Thx

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Icaro Aquila impressions?

Hi,
does someone have any experiences with Aquila? I'm really looking for a freestyle glider that is also good for thermals and even for light XC.
Thanks

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Trying out harnesses

I am looking to get a harness that is suitable for acro but also fits my size (fairly short arms and legs but need wide seatplate)
I actually need to try it on to see if it fits, if the hangpoints are low enough, whether I can reach to get the reserve handle etc.

Does anyone have any ideas where I can try out a few different harnesses, i.e. the AvaSport, the Supair, etc.

It must be close to my home in the Netherlands or at a large testival such as Stubai Cup or Kössen
Would there be a testival that features acro gear?

Cheers, Bastienne

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Picking the right wing/size for starting freestyle

Hello folks,
I have a question regarding the wings to starting freestyle.
I am actually flying under an epsilon 8 27 and I'd like to start some manoeuvers (I have 2 SIV planned before end of october) and a lot of people have told me to get a HOOK 3 as a starting point.

My question is: what size should I buy, my weight naked is 95kg and I fly with an Acro 3 and 2 reserve (~4.5kg)
Should I buy a 21m2 (a lot of people told me to) or get something bigger like 23 or even 25 ?

Thank you

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