Sport 2 VG

[sdelivera]

Is there anything that can be done to make it easier to pull VG on the Sport 2? Not sure if it just my glider but I find that I have to really yank on the VG to tighten it- approx 30 lbs. I've considered spraying some silicone lube between the little pulley wheels and shaft but I'm afraid it may cause it to attract dust. Any thoughts?

Thanks,

[lwright]

Sounds like a twist in one of the VG ropes. I can take a look at it next time we fly.

[sdelivera]

Thanks Larry! Never thought to look for twists.

Originally Posted by lwright

Sounds like a twist in one of the VG ropes. I can take a look at it next time we fly.

[CHassan]

Even if I didn't really agree, I wouldn't argue Larry's advice until I could prove it wrong!

[sdelivera]

No argument here, I beleive he brings up an excellent point. My VG set up often looks like a crows nest before I tension the glider. Things appear normal when i look after tentioning but it is clear that I need to look at it much closer. A twist is very likely.

[Steven Fogle]

Good point - I flew my Sport 2 for the first time last weekend (Thog's glider) but didn't even get to the point of pulling VG. Will look at it as part of pre-flight.