bad tail?

[Psikelly]

Ive been reading that the tail breaks off easily. Is this a very common trait and does it happen often? Or is there a way to strengthen the tail without altering the body in a bad way?

[cgroves]

Can you be more specific? There are many many different types, sizes, etc of gliders from micro featherweights to 7 meter composite monsters. I have never broken the tail on a glider in 25 years, folded wings, well that is a little easier.

Edit: Okay, I saw your post above, I did not have any problems with the tail on the Sophisticated Lady except for cutting the pushrod housing back too far from the control horn which caused the cable to flex, and that was 100% my bad.