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== Gliders ==

'''Things to look out for:'''

Bla bla bla ... fly before buy, different conditions if possible etc.


'''New'''

* Lots of different manufacturers, consider how good their support is
* [http://www.firebirduk.com/ Simon Murphy]


'''Used'''

* [http://www.hanggliding.co.uk Avian] (generally has a small stock of traded-in gliders)
* [http://www.firebirduk.com/ Simon Murphy]
* [http://www.ebay.co.uk Ebay]


== Harnesses ==

'''Things to look out for:'''

When choosing a harness:
* consider its suitability for towing (where forces go, position and strength of loops)
* general comfort (hang in it a while if possible)
* watch out for plastic leg buckles as they can break
* how, ermm, erect you can get in it (fairly easy if you're [[Characters#Phil_Chettleburgh|Phil]])


'''Where to buy new harnesses'''

* Aeros harnesses can be obtained from flightlight airsports as [http://www.aeros-uk.co.uk/ aeros uk distributor], think around £700 for mid range one.
* Steve Hudson who runs the [http://www.d-f-c.co.uk/index.htm Derbyshire Flying Centre] school makes tailor fitted harnesses over the winter for around £500.  Need to specify is for towing and work out where want loops.  Also suggest go for a standard hang length.  It's what [[Characters#Richard_Hunt|Richard]] and Graham fly with.
* Wills Wing range of harnesses (Z5 is the 'club all rounder' complete with tow loops) are available from [http://www.airways-airsports.com/ Airways] near Ashborne.  Price depends a bit on the exchange rate.  Alternatively could be combined with a holiday in the US for a reduction of about £150, eg. via [http://www.wallaby.com/ Wallaby Ranch].
* Woody Valley harnesses are available from [http://www.hanggliding.co.uk/ Avian]


'''Where to buy second hand harnesses'''

* Other club members (try the forums)
* Skywings
* [http://www.firebirduk.com/ Simon Murphy]
* [http://www.lejair.com Lejair]
* [http://www.skyads.co.uk  SkyAds]
* [http://www.ebay.co.uk Ebay]


'''Where to get your harness repaired or modified'''

* [http://www.wingsandsails.com Bob Cogman]


== Chest Releases ==

'''Things to look out for:'''

* How would they release if no tension on line
* Which way do the pins resist against the pull
* Does the bungee (if fitted) need replacing?


'''Where to buy new'''

* Koch distributed in UK by [http://www.firebirduk.com/ Simon Murphy]
* [http://www.lejair.com Lejair]?


'''Second hand'''

* [http://www.skyads.co.uk  SkyAds]
* [http://www.ebay.co.uk Ebay]
* Davron?


== Varios ==

'''Things to look out for:'''

* Do they beep, that's basically all you need really


'''Where to buy new varios'''

* Renschler, German solar powered instrument distributed in UK by [http://www.firebirduk.com/ Simon Murphy]
* Davron (UK, may not still make them, but does repari them and other makes)
* Brauniger (bla bla)


'''Second hand'''

* [http://www.skyads.co.uk  SkyAds]
* [http://www.ebay.co.uk Ebay]
* Davron?