2026-3, Tolmin, Slovenia, Task 2

At the start the field split into two groups: the main group, remaining in the vicinity of launch and a much smaller group who moved north onto the main crest, ready to fly to Krn over the high ground. When the start opened, all the pilots converged on the Krn bowl, taking strong climbs and soaring along the impressive cliffs before flying over the edge and on to the first turnpoint on the Polovnik ridge. You had to climb high on the ridge to push easily onto Stol, where it was possible to climb again before tackling the double turnpoint there. With sufficient height, it was possible to take both in a single glide, although many opted to return to the ridge to top up between the two turnpoints. After that, it was possible to take either side of the valley or glide directly down the middle to collect the next turnpoint before jumping onto the north side of the ridge and moving back to launch before the most southerly turnpoint. A booming climb over launch made the glide to the turnpoint fairly routine, and some fairly lifty lines made the return easier than expected. But the sting in the tail was the final turnpoint located high on the treacherous Mrzli Vrh ridge which lived up to its reputation by decking a large number of the leaders.

Pal Takats found his way through to win the task.

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