RE: Re: Goins' Cat II DLG

From: Don DeLoach <ddeloach_at_comcast.net>
Date: Thu, 1 Feb 2007 18:53:30 -0700

Chris,

This may be true in theory but I question how much of a real-world impact
this will truly have in the event. Saving some incremental weight on a low
ceiling glider is not going to gain you much in terms of duration. Meanwhile
you'll give up a lot of consistency by using discus launch over javelin
launch--at least from what I've seen.

Bottom line: I agree with Jimmy B, whatever happens this is going to be an
exciting time in the evolution of IHLG!

--Don




Chris wrote:
Here's the rub

The larger throwing radius of a discus launch allows for a much
gentler, smoother application of energy. All things being equal, a
lighter, flimsier model of the same size (sq. in) can go higher on a
DL than a JL.

This is where I see a huge advantage in low ceilings. For instance, I
couldn't JL my Micro-Poker (2g) in Cat I but I sure can DL it, or an
even lighter model.

Chris
Moving to Colorado Springs!


  
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