Flyfunston

I'm just getting into hang gliding (learning everyday!! ) an I don't have a glider or the big $$$ for it, but I found some hang gliders for sale and they have 1 advanced one for $1300 and the novice ones for $1100. Assuming I'm a fast learner and use the training hill instead of tandems to learn which one should I spend my hard earned whole pay check on? What's the rating scale for how 'difficult' a glider is establish from? What's the difference between the gliders shown for sale? (ginormous link below)

http://store.kittyhawk.com/listItems.as ... earch=Link

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I'm an idiot and didn't realize you guys are on the other coast. Fast physical learner, not the brain type.

buy the $1100 Falcon and get some wheels, hire an instructor and practice! good luck

Cliff Black is right on.
Get the 1100 glider (have it inspected by a knowledgeable 3rd party if not from a HG shop).

Performance gliders only look easy to fly.
Their pilots have dialed in the exact touch needed for that model

It is easy (and very scary) to over control a new glider.
Any new glider.
Beginner gliders are more forgiving of a "heavy hand" and should serve you through H2 or H3.

Before you spring for the Falcon, check to make sure you are in the right weight range. The one on that web page is a 140 (the number means the number of square feet of sail area) which is good for someone up to about 150 pounds (I think -- the 140 isn't made anymore). You don't want too small a glider -- you will never get off the ground!

Also budget for a harness and helmet.

That last one is especially good to know. I would have wasted money and been pissed! I weigh 180 so I'll look for something else. Thanks!

$1300 for a Wills Wing AT is insane, they are giving them away here, a pristine one "Might " get sold for $200 max! forget the AT it's way OLD! You would be much better off with a euro sport or super sport 158