DIR Explorers - View Single Post - Dilemma: Dumping air while in Trim (Wing vs Technique)

Rob Forrest · May 21st, 2008, 11:05 AM

Quote: (Originally Posted by Stathis)

So the question is......Do I consider a 40lb Explorer? Or (being aware of the cylinder vs wing length issue) do I consider 40lb Evolve/50lb Frog Midnight?

Quote: (Originally Posted by Stathis)

The wing feels too floppy and big for me to reach and position the valve so to dump air effectively. Unless of course I go ''head-up'' and use the inflator hose!

I think the consensus now is that the 55lb is too big for double 12s ?? I started of with a 55lb (explorer) on faber 12s and experienced the same issues as you are having. Then I borrowed a 40lb (explorer) and it was a different story

Now I have a 40lb evolve and am really happy with that. Dumping gas is a lot easier - probably a combination of the wing and more experience! I've not had any issues with the evolve and length of fabers....

May 21st, 2008, 11:05 AM	#3 (permalink)
Rob Forrest(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sheffield, UK Posts: 23	Quote: (Originally Posted by Stathis) So the question is......Do I consider a 40lb Explorer? Or (being aware of the cylinder vs wing length issue) do I consider 40lb Evolve/50lb Frog Midnight? Quote: (Originally Posted by Stathis) The wing feels too floppy and big for me to reach and position the valve so to dump air effectively. Unless of course I go ''head-up'' and use the inflator hose! I think the consensus now is that the 55lb is too big for double 12s ?? I started of with a 55lb (explorer) on faber 12s and experienced the same issues as you are having. Then I borrowed a 40lb (explorer) and it was a different story Now I have a 40lb evolve and am really happy with that. Dumping gas is a lot easier - probably a combination of the wing and more experience! I've not had any issues with the evolve and length of fabers....