The glider under discussion may not allow this option but after buying my first ship (a DG-101)with L'Hotellier fittings, I quickly upgraded them with Wederkind sleeves. Very easy to use/lock. See http://aviation.derosaweb.net/wedekind/ for details.

L'Hotellier maintenance procedures from L'Hotellier Inc. can be found at; http://aviation.derosaweb.net/wedekind/documentation/L'Hotellier%20Maintenance%20IMA10_01-00.pdf. BTW: It recommends "grease", not graphite. I use http://www.super-lube.com/synthetic-...se-ezp-49.html.

John "OHM"