
Triple Seven King (S·M) — A New Benchmark for D-Class Glide
What stands out in this review is the tone around the glide advantage. The gap between the King M and the Mantra 6 gets called "another dimension," and there's a mention of chasing down CCC-class competition gliders. Coming up against tough rivals like the Mantra 6, Peak 4, and IP6, that carries weight. Straight-line top speed still belongs to other wings, though, so the King's real value sits in cruise-speed glide efficiency. The original post also carries a follow-up written after 30-plus hours of flying. The A and B lines on the S size had stretched about 0.5cm, shifting trim speed, and releasing the inner C loop by 0.7cm made the wing more dynamic and 1km/h faster at trim. It's a reminder — one only a long-term owner could leave — that the factory setting isn't the final word.
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