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GIN Leopard size XS  75-88 
 The Gin Leopard is the 2019 new 2 liner from GIN with 7.12 aspect ratio. I have the XS size (70-88) and I flew it at 88 all up. Launching the Leopard in nil wind needs a steady pull to reach overhead. In a strong wind, it launches perfectly.  
 In the air, I immediately felt at home under the Leopard. The pitch movements are very dampened and the leading edge tends to get slightly back upon entering the lift on this XS size. It has a very neutral pitch behavior apart form this very little or may I say “slight delay” to pull you inside the core.  Some pilots will find this feature amazing but some would prefer a slight pitch forward. It depends on pilots taste. For instance, the Zeno S (70-90) size at max weight also tends to have a neutral pitch with a very slight pull forward sometimes, when the thermals are a bit sudden and strong. The Leopard felt more tamed in pitch feel. In roll, I also felt that the Leopard is a comfortable gli...

Axis Venus SC size S 72-92 My favorite Venus at the time was a Venus 2 RX, size Small. It was indeed a superb glider. Then I tried once the Venus 3 and didn’t blend in. This is the new Venus   SC for 2019.   The launching behavior is quite easy with an easy pull and the Venus comes up without any hard point. The takeoff is immediate. I flew the Venus SC from 90 to 92 to discover that it's really nice at that weight.   The climb in weak thermals is super nice and is similar to the Best C’s.   Going on glide with a Q-Light S showed me a little faster trim speed for the Venus SC with an impressive glide angle that also puts the Venus SC on top of the C category. Despite the aspect ratio of 6.6, the turning behavior in thermals is exquisite. Good authority on the brakes and good agility.   Could be similar in agility as the Artik 5 for example, with lighter brakes and also precise travel. But the piloting level under it needs a slightly more pilot workload than an A...