On Aug 21, 4:37*pm, Gabriel Duford wrote:
Hi,
I am interested in a comparison between the ASW27 and the Ventus 2bx. Performance wise, I guess they are pretty much the same overall. Some would tell me that if I need to ask, it is because I would not feel the difference
I currently fly an ASW20. I have some experience on the ASW27, on some good XC flights.
I am interested in everything that you can come up with, like:
- Handling;
- Weak VS strong weather performance (it is pretty weak where I fly, in Southern Quebec/Canada);
- Maintenance;
- Ease of watering up;
- Cockpit comfort (I'm 5'6",155 lbs);
- Ease of rigging/derigging (I learned that a good trailer and ease of rigging is half the fun of flying);
- Etc.

Thanks for sharing you experience,


- Handling

Similar but different, think Porsche to BMW
The 27 is slightly more stable, the V2 slightly less. It is personal
preference if you like the sight difference. Both are very good with
no bad habits.

- Weak VS strong weather performance
The general feeling is the V2b slightly better in weak conditions and
the 27 in strong. This is mostly due to wing area and wingloading.
The V2a is good at both ends but that is a different glider. Overall
differences are so small that most people will never see a
difference.


- Maintenance

Similar quality of build and systems. The spar bump is the only known
issue with either.

- Ease of watering up

The V2 is slightly easier just because it required less equipment.


- Cockpit comfort

Again similar but different. Best to sit or fly both if possible.
The V2 tends to have the torso slightly more upright. For some the
side versus forward hinged canopy is a big issue. Slightly easier to
get in/out of the 27 with the canopy up.

- Ease of rigging
Almost the same and both are a dream compared to the 20. Light wings
and auto hook-ups. The V2 is a finesse glider but once you learn it it
is easy.

- Other

The 27 has better visibility to the rear. My opinion is that the 27 is
slightly more likely to break the tail boom on a ground loop and
slightly more likely to ground loop because of lighter tail weight.
That is an empirical observation and I don't have good data on it
yet.

Can't go wrong with either, both are outstanding. Don't believe the
published data on either and from flight experience I can't see a
difference in flight. A good Cobra trailer or similar should come
with either, rigging should be five minutes or less.

Tim