The first Rise 2 test was made on the M size regular version . Here is the S size super light version flown at 90 all up .
The lines on the Superlight are all unsheathed . The risers however are very close to the normal version with very solid construction. The Rise 2 Superlight is very well made to the last detail.Looking closely at the glider showed a very good and neat construction that gives you the feeling of a lasting one.
The take off is straight froward and easy.
In the air the immediate feeling of comfort is present ,like the normal version. May be in turbulent and strong conditions the wing is 5 % more sharp, but it stays very comfortable inside the high-end B category.
The turning ability is also very similar to the normal version and the Small size loaded at top gave me a good handling .The brake travel and pressure are moderate and the wing responds nicely to brake inputs.
It’s a delight to steer with the C risers with efficient control in moderate conditions.
The glide is similar to the Rise 2 i tested before and the accelerator requires a moderate push and still efficient .
Conclusion: AD has built a light and easy B glider with very good performance and high accessibility. A glider that packs small and can enable a regular B pilot to fly comfortably, in every thermal around the world.
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Hi Ziad where you'll test the mentor 4? I can not wait … I want to buy a new wing but I expect what you think. Thank you for your response 😉 Peter
Hi Ziad
I'm looking forwart to your test report of the Rise 2 Superlight! I hope you'll tell us the small differences between the Rise 2 and the Superlight.
Maybe you can tell us about the expected durability of the Superlight? To me the material seems to be very thin and not as durable as for example the Sky Argos or the Ozone Swift (as an EN-B comparison). The Superlight would be a Glider for "everyday – use".
Hi Silas, It looks very robust comparing it to a few light ones.
The feeling between regular and light are very close, may be the light cloth gives an impression of a more direct feedback, but still the Superlight is a very comfortable B glider to fly anywhere.