We did the same evaluation a few years ago, comparing the DG1001 club neo, ASK21B and Perkosz. We ended up buying a new winch instead of a new glider, though.

The costs for all three were basically the same. DG gave us their factory ship with fixed gear for an evaluation weekend and the club members were very pleased with it. The wings were quite light for such a ship and it was easy to rig. But the rudder pedals for the backseat were not adjustable. Flight performance was comparable to an LS4 and it was very silent in the glider during flight. It was not possible to get a Perkosz for testing purpuse. It has been out of production for a while since they changed the factory producing the glider. But it should become available soon.

Our conclusion was, that if you consider a ship for anything else than basic training, the ASK21 is out of the game. The Perkosz and DG1001 club neo have significantly better performance, good flight characteristics and are suitable for spin training.

If basic training is the most important thing for you, the ASK21 might be the better choice, because it is probably the toughest twoseater available. It can take a lot of punishment.

Christoph