Originally posted by rhino
I as looking at purchasing a 2m Spirit. I like many of the qualities it has, and I plan on just building it RES so that if the inclination ever strikes I'll try to fly it competitively.
The question is (and it is very subjective I know) What are the planes that people like in the 2m RES class. I'm not a great builder, but I do want to build it and I would like it to be under $100, so that cancels out the molded guys. Thoughts? Reasons? Pictures? 
Can't go wrong with a 2M Lil Bird from Skybench.
http://www.skybench.com/slbird.html
Sink rate comparable to a Gentle Lady and a better airfoil for moving out when you have to.
Also, if you can find one on ebay or RCU, try for an Airtronics Sagitta 600