>Since everybody is bragging, let me continue :)
>Last season (this flying season hasn't started yet) I got to 4500 ft right after the launch in a little less than 8 min.
>But that probably doesn't count since the glider has no engine... :)))

WOW Nick! It might not have an engine, but there's still risk and thrill and skill and blowing money involved! So I'd have to consider that a sport :)