At 02:34 14 November 2016, Scott Williams wrote:
My opinion is only half of your question, But I flew an SHK 17 meter
glider=
for a few years and had decent ground handling gear. Last year
replaced
it=
with a Std Cirrus and couldn't be happier. The light and nimble
handling,
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roomy cockpit, generous useful load, everything about the STd Cirrus
is
jus=
t easier!

Good Luck!
Scott, N8915/n1521


Std Cirrus is a very capable glider for it's vintage.
See if you can find one with the airbrake mod and/or winglets.

Iain
Feshie-Where Eagles and Gliders soar
together!