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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>== Gliders ==<br />
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'''Things to look out for:'''<br />
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Bla bla bla ... fly before buy, different conditions if possible etc.<br />
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'''New'''<br />
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* Lots of different manufacturers, consider how good their support is<br />
* [http://www.firebirduk.com/ Simon Murphy]<br />
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'''Used'''<br />
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* [http://www.hanggliding.co.uk Avian] (generally has a small stock of traded-in gliders)<br />
* [http://www.firebirduk.com/ Simon Murphy]<br />
* [http://www.ebay.co.uk Ebay]<br />
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== Harnesses ==<br />
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'''Things to look out for:'''<br />
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When choosing a harness:<br />
* consider its suitability for towing (where forces go, position and strength of loops)<br />
* general comfort (hang in it a while if possible)<br />
* watch out for plastic leg buckles as they can break<br />
* how, ermm, erect you can get in it (fairly easy if you're [[Characters#Phil_Chettleburgh|Phil]])<br />
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'''Where to buy new harnesses'''<br />
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* Aeros harnesses can be obtained from flightlight airsports as [http://www.aeros-uk.co.uk/ aeros uk distributor], think around £700 for mid range one.<br />
* Steve Hudson who runs the [http://www.d-f-c.co.uk/index.htm Derbyshire Flying Centre] school makes tailor fitted harnesses over the winter for around £500. Need to specify is for towing and work out where want loops. Also suggest go for a standard hang length. It's what [[Characters#Richard_Hunt|Richard]] and Graham fly with.<br />
* Wills Wing range of harnesses (Z5 is the 'club all rounder' complete with tow loops) are available from [http://www.airways-airsports.com/ Airways] near Ashborne. Price depends a bit on the exchange rate. Alternatively could be combined with a holiday in the US for a reduction of about £150, eg. via [http://www.wallaby.com/ Wallaby Ranch].<br />
* Woody Valley harnesses are available from [http://www.hanggliding.co.uk/ Avian]<br />
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'''Where to buy second hand harnesses'''<br />
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* Other club members (try the forums)<br />
* Skywings<br />
* [http://www.firebirduk.com/ Simon Murphy]<br />
* [http://www.lejair.com Lejair]<br />
* [http://www.skyads.co.uk SkyAds]<br />
* [http://www.ebay.co.uk Ebay]<br />
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'''Where to get your harness repaired or modified'''<br />
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* [http://www.wingsandsails.com Bob Cogman]<br />
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== Chest Releases ==<br />
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'''Things to look out for:'''<br />
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* How would they release if no tension on line<br />
* Which way do the pins resist against the pull<br />
* Does the bungee (if fitted) need replacing?<br />
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'''Where to buy new'''<br />
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* Koch distributed in UK by [http://www.firebirduk.com/ Simon Murphy]<br />
* [http://www.lejair.com Lejair]?<br />
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'''Second hand'''<br />
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* [http://www.skyads.co.uk SkyAds]<br />
* [http://www.ebay.co.uk Ebay]<br />
* Davron?<br />
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== Varios ==<br />
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'''Things to look out for:'''<br />
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* Do they beep, that's basically all you need really<br />
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'''Where to buy new varios'''<br />
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* Renschler, German solar powered instrument distributed in UK by [http://www.firebirduk.com/ Simon Murphy]<br />
* Davron (UK, may not still make them, but does repari them and other makes)<br />
* Brauniger (bla bla)<br />
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'''Second hand'''<br />
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* [http://www.skyads.co.uk SkyAds]<br />
* [http://www.ebay.co.uk Ebay]<br />
* Davron?</div>Rich h