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Hi, im looking at purchasing a slightly damaged long ez. I’m a fairly big lad (270lbs) with a large shoulder frame - what is the fit like? Realistically what can you fly these as an all up weight? I’ve seen the max figures quoted as 1400lbs, but people operating them up to 1800lbs? Is this safe enough? it needs work on the gear as it’s been damaged by hitting an object - both nose and main gear smashed off. It’s also rubbed the nose and wing tip. im not scared of a project, but how in depth is the process of re attaching the gear? any advice is very much appreciated