More than two years after this video released and after flying a Sport 2 this past season, I now understand so much more about what Steve said in this video... and my Sport 3 is being built right now!
You and your wife do this sport? Wow! Y’all know what’s up! My wife, even in next life, would never support me to join the sport even though I’m waiting until I’m financially ready to train and buy my own wing.
I was very impressed to see this glider, in person, both on the ground and as it flew way way over me in the air. I'll put my order in just as soon as you start making them in my size. :)
I would love to see a similar video on the T2. I flew an HPAT 145 for about 10 years when I lived in San Francisco about 20 years ago. I am thinking about getting back into it. Is the performance of the new S3 as good, or better than the old HPAT 145 or would I be happier with the T2?
Nobody answered you yet? I will, then. I would say that sink rate is better, handling is significantly easier, and glide is easily as good, if not better. I don't think that the Sport 3 is nearly as good for aero, which is a departure from the "performance" of the HPAT, but who really cares. As far as a "soaring" glider, the Sport 3 is superior, and far more fun to fly. Lighter, easier to launch, easier to land, easier to thermal, easier gliding.
leave the wands installed until you release the tension to the crossbar. fold the wings slightly back, release the lever and pull the cap off without delay. It almost falls off.
@@FLYWillsWing Thanx for that. What if I put bearings into the tip wands on my Sport3? Lika on T3. Would it be better handling? I am 74kg and it behaves a bit stiff..
To release the tip wand, see the second half of this guy’s video. I actually grab the wand with one hand and push it towards the keel as I release the lever with my other hand. th-cam.com/video/23QAWwxFVCc/w-d-xo.html And yes, release the crossbar tension and remove batons before you takeoff the tip wand. (And during setup install them before you tension the crossbar and put in any batons)
@@samo-nx2pl The easiest and most effective way to improve the handling of a Sport 3 that's a little on the stiff side is to loosen the leading edge 1 hole increment as described in the manual. Mylar S3s tend to be a little stiffer and usually benefit from this adjustment.
The U2 has an edge in racing a fast task in competition. The 170 is better at everything else -- slower stall speed, better climb performance, easier to fly and land, lighter, smaller control bar and just all-round more fun to fly. Kinda like a U2 with the speed range shifted down a few mph and easier to control.
Where would pilots say is the best hangliding school? I'm 60 yrs. And had 100 short flights 20 years ago. I'm thinking about getting back into the sport. Alan
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More than two years after this video released and after flying a Sport 2 this past season, I now understand so much more about what Steve said in this video... and my Sport 3 is being built right now!
Is this sport 3 as easy to fly as the sport2 ?
@@zopilotegalaz1128 it's easier...
I love mine. It rates up there with one of my favorite purchases... EVER. Wife loves hers too.
You and your wife do this sport? Wow! Y’all know what’s up! My wife, even in next life, would never support me to join the sport even though I’m waiting until I’m financially ready to train and buy my own wing.
@@Liger._King Yep, 6 years of flying together so far.
Congratulations WW! This hang glider is a dream. Nowadays I have a Falcon 4, but in the future I want a Sport 3
I was very impressed to see this glider, in person, both on the ground and as it flew way way over me in the air. I'll put my order in just as soon as you start making them in my size. :)
nice explanative review on All the changes - Nice S3 Wills Wing !
Very good build glider and good looking.. very light weight and huge weight range..
Absolutely Love mine!!
Very nice. And lighter than the Sport 2. Well done!
I would love to see a similar video on the T2. I flew an HPAT 145 for about 10 years when I lived in San Francisco about 20 years ago. I am thinking about getting back into it. Is the performance of the new S3 as good, or better than the old HPAT 145 or would I be happier with the T2?
Nobody answered you yet? I will, then. I would say that sink rate is better, handling is significantly easier, and glide is easily as good, if not better. I don't think that the Sport 3 is nearly as good for aero, which is a departure from the "performance" of the HPAT, but who really cares. As far as a "soaring" glider, the Sport 3 is superior, and far more fun to fly. Lighter, easier to launch, easier to land, easier to thermal, easier gliding.
Great video! Glider looks great!
How much is this n how can I get it here in East Africa Uganda
How perfect this hang glider is ?
Nice video. I owe Sport 3 and have hard time to pul out tip wands by breakdown. Can you Steve make a video how to do this properly please?
leave the wands installed until you release the tension to the crossbar. fold the wings slightly back, release the lever and pull the cap off without delay. It almost falls off.
@@FLYWillsWing Thanx for that. What if I put bearings into the tip wands on my Sport3? Lika on T3. Would it be better handling? I am 74kg and it behaves a bit stiff..
To release the tip wand, see the second half of this guy’s video. I actually grab the wand with one hand and push it towards the keel as I release the lever with my other hand. th-cam.com/video/23QAWwxFVCc/w-d-xo.html
And yes, release the crossbar tension and remove batons before you takeoff the tip wand. (And during setup install them before you tension the crossbar and put in any batons)
@@samo-nx2pl The easiest and most effective way to improve the handling of a Sport 3 that's a little on the stiff side is to loosen the leading edge 1 hole increment as described in the manual. Mylar S3s tend to be a little stiffer and usually benefit from this adjustment.
I have flown my U2 160 but as had its day 10 years old, Steve do you think the S3 170 is for me
The U2 has an edge in racing a fast task in competition. The 170 is better at everything else -- slower stall speed, better climb performance, easier to fly and land, lighter, smaller control bar and just all-round more fun to fly. Kinda like a U2 with the speed range shifted down a few mph and easier to control.
@@FLYWillsWing need to get one
Great review! I want one. :)
Where would pilots say is the best hangliding school? I'm 60 yrs. And had 100 short flights 20 years ago. I'm thinking about getting back into the sport. Alan
Alan x where do you live?
How much is this stuff
No all you need is an Easy Flyer Sport 3....
He barely moves in the control frame. He definitely knows a thing or two.
How perfect this hang glider is ?