wrote:
All things being equal (delivery time, price, etc.) which glider would
you choose and why? Is there a performance difference, quality
difference, ergonomics, etc.?

The comparision should take into account 15 meter and 18 meter
performance, strong weather and weak weather performance.

Obviously, to you buying a glider is a lifestyle choice, much like
choosing between a BMW and a Mercedes. It's all a question of which you
feel will give you the appropriate status amongst your peers. Since the
ASG-29 is a newer design, it automatically has higher status points than
a V2CX. Of course, if you one is willing to be looked down upon, spend
a lot less money, yet nonetheless keep up with Joneses in their fine
German machinery, I'd get a LAK-17A (consider it a top of the line
Hyundai). Yes, the wings tend to develop spar bumps after a while (just
like a 27), but even with the bumps, I was able to climb with and stay
with V2CXs in 18M and the odd reprofiled ASW-27B in 15M...

Marc