On Friday, May 14, 2021 at 3:16:00 PM UTC-4, John Bartholomew wrote:
Hey all, If anyone can help, it would be hugely appreciated. I am looking for a newer standard class glider. I am 6'2" so some are just too tight. Tried a Discus 2B and was really crammed in. I hear the LS-8 has room or possibly the ASW-24 or 28?

Thanks
John, if you could find a 24 or a 28 you would be doing yourself a favor. My wife has a 24 and I have flown it many times, it is a much underrated sailplane. I am 6 2 and have no problem being comfortable in the sailplane, plenty of room for my long legs and wide shoulders. The 24 is a well designed sailplane and the cockpit construction is what I refer to as the beginning of the modern composite construction in use today by Schleicher.
I have never found the ship to be inferior in the climb, it requires a bit of finding the sweet spot just like any other sailplane. Fly that ship a bit aggressive and you will be pleasantly surprised as will others. Old Bob