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Wills Wing Sport 2
The Sport 2 is our latest, and arguably our best, in a long line of easy, fun to fly gliders that offer extraordinary levels of performance. Unlike other high performance kingposted gliders intended for pilots with advanced skills, the Sport 2 is suitable for even a true intermediate level pilot. At the same time, the Sport 2 provides performance that will satisfy an experienced veteran.
We pioneered the concept of "the high performance glider you already know how to fly" 34 years ago. More than 20 years ago, with the introduction of the original Sport 167, we firmly established the parameters of the "Sport Class" glider; a true high performance glider that an intermediate level pilot can fly effectively, and have fun on. Today, first with the U2, and now with the Sport 2, we’ve brought that concept to its highest levels of refinement.
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The Sport 2 utilizes internal sprogs for stability along with a single reflex bridle per wing. Equipped standard with the ultra low drag Litestream performance control bar and an effective VG system, the Sport 2 offers glide performance across the speed range that is just slightly below that of the U2! The Sport 2 tracks straight and true at any speed, with no tendency towards oscillations. The Sport 2’s "on rails" directional stability makes aerotowing a breeze, and allows for confident, accurate landing approaches. The Sport 2’s exceptional slow flight handling and performance give it a climb rate in thermals that is unsurpassed. Its unusually light weight and good static balance make ground handling and launching easy. Landing characteristics are also easy and forgiving, ensuring that even the end of your flight will be something to enjoy. And finally, the Sport 2 comes with all of the built in quality, and backed by all of the extensive support, that you’ve come to associate with Wills Wing.
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If you’re in the market for a glider that you can enjoy right now, and continue to enjoy as you advance your skills and expand your experience for many years to come, take a look at the new Sport 2. Quite frankly, we’ve never made a better glider. And neither has anyone else.
New Litestream Compatible Round Speedbar Basetube
We are now offering the option of a round speedbar basetube on the Sport 2. This option is to address the requests of pilots who prefer the grip of a round basetube for comfort reasons, and pilots who want to be able to mount larger diameter wheels on a Litestream control bar. The photo shows the Litestream round speedbar mounted to a Sport 2, with Hall Wheels (not included) installed. We also have available VG compatible hubs for the larger 8 inch diameter Finsterwalder pneumatic wheels that will also allow them to be mounted on the Litestream round speedbar.
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Hall Wheel on New Litestream Compatible Round Speedbar Basetube
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Pilots should expect approximately 1/2 point in degradation of L/D by going to the round basetube over the streamlined basetube. The Litestream compatible round speedbar is a no extra cost option when requested on any new glider order.
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Pilot Comment:
Allen Sparks - New Sport 2 Owner
11/14/2007
I finally had an opportunity to fly the Sport 2. I could rant for hours, but I'll just keep it short and say it is the sweetest flying machine I have ever flown. Thanks for making the all-time best all-around hang glider in history.

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Imperial Units: Change to Metric Units
| Specification |
Sport 2 135 |
Sport 2 155 |
Sport 2 175 |
| Area (ft^2) |
135 |
155 |
175 |
| Span (ft) |
29.3 |
31.5 |
33.1 |
| Aspect Ratio |
6.4 |
6.4 |
6.3 |
| Glider Weight (lbs) |
54 |
59 |
70 |
| Hook-In Weight (lbs) |
135-200 |
150-250 |
175-320 |
| Optimum Body Weight (lbs) |
130-155 |
155-215 |
215-260 |
| Double Surface (%) |
74 |
| USHPA Rating |
3 |
| Vne (mph) |
53 |
| Va (mph) |
46 |
| Vms (mph) |
19 |
| Length (in bag) (in) |
184 |
200 |
212 |
| Break-down (in) |
136 |
146 |
147 |
| HGMA Cert. |
10/6/2006 |
11/3/2004 |
1/31/2010 |
| Sugg. Retail |
$4875.00 |
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Note: Retail prices listed are Wills Wing's suggested retail prices not including packaging for shipment from the factory, freight costs to the destination, import and local taxes, and dealer preparation and delivery charges. For safety reasons, any products shown that require any particular expertise to install or use safely must be purchased through, and personally delivered to the end user by an authorized Wills Wing Dealer. Retail prices listed for gliders are applicable to gliders selected for purchase from the web site inventory glider list. For any glider not selected from the inventory list, at a minimum, a charge of $150 for customer selection of colors will apply, (except for the T2C where customer color choice is included in the price), in addition to any applicable upgrade charges for extra cost options selected. Inventory gliders are created in the process of balancing sail cloth inventory and selling used demo gliders or gliders resulting from cancelled orders. Inventory gliders may not always be available in all models and sizes.
Note: Wills Wing authorized dealers are independent business entities, are not employees or agents of Wills Wing, do not directly represent Wills Wing, and are not authorized to enter into contracts, agreements, or commitments on behalf of Wills Wing. Although Wills Wing safety policies require that certain items be purchased from an authorized Wills Wing dealer, those policies do not require that an order be placed with any specific Wills Wing dealer, and any such order that is placed with a Wills Wing dealer is considered by Wills Wing to be an agreement entirely between the dealer and the customer. Although Wills Wing policies state certain expectations of authorized dealers, Wills Wing does not evaluate dealers with respect to either their ability to meet or the degree to which they customarily meet such expectations. Customers are encouraged to conduct all appropriate due diligence in evaluating any authorized Wills Wing dealer with whom they plan to do business.
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| Combination Bridle and Internal Stablilty System |
| Easy to Fly, High Performance, Intermediate Design |
| Easy to Pull, Effective VG System |
| Litestream Performance Control Bar |
| Composite Transverse Battens |
| Machined Aerodynamic Corner Fittings |
| New Button Spring Lock - Tang Attachments |
| Very lightweight - all 7075 airframe (6061 leading edges on 175 size) |
| 7075 - T6 Pre-formed Battens |
| Lever Rear Batten Tips |
| Bottom Surface Battens Control Sail Shape |
| Two Color Bottom Surface |
| Full Leading Edge Pocket (Dacron) and Mylar Insert |
| Dacron Nosecone |
| Streamlined Kingpost |
| Kingpost Hang Pilot Suspension |
| Integral Low drag Back-up Hang Loop |
| Curved Tip Planform |
| Medium Weight, XC–Type Glider Bag, Control Bar Bag, Batten and Tip Bags, and Velcro Sail Ties |
| Spare Parts Kit, Team Hat, Bumper sticker |
| Comprehensive Owner / Service Manual and Batten Diagram |
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Some options may be incompatible with others. See your Wills Wing dealer for details.
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