Put on the standard A-frame today, finally arrived and went down to Parma to collect it from Franco. Looks nice, actually quite clean. Uprights much safer. I have also a new FAST speedbar, since the old one has the holes drilled slightly differently and cannot be used. Looks like I'll need to try and sell the whole ZOOM frame to someone.
Even though it's been of a bit of pricey exchange, it's the right thing to do. What I should have done all along - just gone for the FAST speedbar upgrade, which was quoted at 100 euros. This way round has cost me a lot more, even if I manage to sell the ZOOM frame to someone, I'll be more than 500 euros out of pocket. At least I have more chance of keeping my arms if I crash.
Took the opportunity to weigh the glider - just under 32kg, exactly like the manual says. In the bag it's 35kg (I'm amazed that the non-flying stuff weighs so much). I also completed the manufacturer's sticker, which was mostly blank (for example, date of manufacture of glider, date of test flight, etc...
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