the LS-3 wings are downright cruel and inhuman to
handle.


I consider the LS-3 one of the very best values in
used sailplanes, I fly a Ventus B and below 80 knots
they do quite well on the run, and climb very well.

Both the LS3 owners I fly with self-rig using home-made
versions of Udo's tool...so they don't deal with the
weight of the wing. I think self-riggers are way under-rated
for usefullnes IMVHO.