Author: pdealejandroLocation: Potrero de los Funes - SL - ArgentinaSubject: Re: Equalizers in compsPosted: Fri May 01, 2026 23:59 UTC (GMT 0)Topic Replies: 32 If the tasks already have an elevated goal, then it shouldn't be difficult to set a different altitude value for each wing size. The altitude can be calculated based on the oveall task distance and the expected performance difference between wing sizes. Something like a virtual equalizer. (just thinking out loud) [ goto post ]
Author: OlaMLocation: Bergen, NorwaySubject: Re: Equalizers in compsPosted: Fri May 01, 2026 21:38 UTC (GMT 0)Topic Replies: 32 Gust Front wrote: In XCMag's report on the CIVL Explorer Open: Quote: The reason for that was to allow organisers to test various new rule ideas, among them the concept of “drag noodles” to limit the advantage of big wings. They worked, Brett added, but in their current format they are not safe and won’t be introduced. Other than a vague reference[…]
Author: Gust FrontLocation: Fresno, CASubject: Re: Equalizers in compsPosted: Fri May 01, 2026 21:04 UTC (GMT 0)Topic Replies: 32 In XCMag's report on the CIVL Explorer Open:
Quote: The reason for that was to allow organisers to test various new rule ideas, among them the concept of “drag noodles” to limit the advantage of big wings. They worked, Brett added, but in their current format they are not safe and won’t be introduced.
Other than a vague reference to 'safety',[…]