Evil J,
yesterday afternoon at my strip we had a 7kt crosswind, which is a long way from being a problem, and I had a lovely flight in my Thruster TST - I was surprised to see that only one flexwing seemed to be brave enough to fly in what I thought were not difficult conditions at all.
There is no doubt that wobbly wings do seem to either have lower limits or higher skill requirements in crosswinds than a 3 axis microlight, and it does seem to ground these chaps much more often - turbulence is also an issue - a bumpy flight is apparently very hard work.
Have you considered a 3 axis microlight? If cost is an issue, a 3 axis is in the same range as a flex, and if fun is what you seek, there are loads of fun machines - my Thruster is open at the sides and back, and you really do get a great sense of flying, with a fantastic view out.
Being a taildragger, it keeps you on the ball, and its STOL capability is second to none.
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