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ADVANCE Iota DLS

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 ADVANCE Iota DLS 25 The Iota DLS ( Durable lightweight structure ) is an ADVANCE new high B glider with a moderate aspect ratio of 5.6. ADVANCE used multiple mixes of Skytex in 27-32–33- 38 and 40 g | m2. The IOTA DLS is equipped with the latest Pro Dry Lines from Edelrid. As usual, the construction is very neat all the way.   Having flown all the Iotas, the DLS felt like the most complete and well-mannered Iota to date. But that’s not all… Launching the Iota in nil wind is very straightforward. No hard points. A slight pull and it goes evenly above your head. In strong air, the launching is also well mannered, but for sure a dab on the brakes to keep it overhead is a must for any high B glider pilot.   While test flying the Iota DLS, I had the Freedom 2 from Flow and the Rush 6 from Ozone.   I spent ten full flying days, in different spots from the Cedars' strong air to the other summer spots where it was sometimes very strong, to very hot and weird… In those days ...