RE: Sugestions for for first bipe?
The general consensus is the Dave Patrick Ultimate is the "ultimate" Ultimate. The others are very good too, but DP has refined it to another level.
That being said, DP is weak as far as shipping on time. They shut down their office for weeks at a time when they go to shows. This forum has a number of stories from not-so-happy DP customers.
I for one have ordered a DP Ultimate 120 back in July and they keep saying one more month... now they're not expecting them until end of November, which means it may not make it to me until December or later. At least they haven't charged my card yet...
I'm not sure if they have the 40 sized Ulimates in stock or not, but I doubt it. Another source for the DP planes is Chief Aircraft, but they currently only list the Edge since that's what they have in stock.
So, if you want the best, can wait and won't need customer service, get the DP. Otherwise, looks like the CG is a good buy.