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MATERIALS
All Ozone gliders are made from the highest quality materials available. Porcher cloth
has been used for all components of the glider due to its lighter weight and stretch
resistance, which are two important factors in a high performance wing.
Upper-surface
Porcher Skytex 36 Classic
Lower-surface
Porcher Skytex 36 Classic
Internal Ribs
Porcher Skytex 40 Hard
Leading- edge reinforcement
Double Laminated Mylar. Selected for long-term durability.
Line Set
Lower cascades - Edelrid 6843, 200kg (A&B), 340 (C) Sheathed Aramid
Middle cascades - Edelrid 8000 UV 190kg Unsheathed Aramid
Upper cascade - Liros DC 60kg Unsheathed Dyneema
Risers and hardware
Shackles - High quality micro maillons from Maillon Rapide.
Riser webbing - 20mm zero stretch polyester webbing or Liros 7mm Dyneema
Pulleys - Austri Alpin aluminium mini pulleys with brass roller.
CARING FOR YOUR GEO 2
Careless ground handling damages many paragliders. Here are some things to avoid
in order to prolong the life of your aircraft:
• DO NOT drag your wing along the ground to another take-off position - this damages
the sailcloth. Lift it up and carry it.
• DO NOT try to open your wing in strong winds without untangling the lines first - this
puts unnecessary strain on the lines.
• DO NOT walk on the wing or lines.
• DO NOT repeatedly inflate the glider and then allow it to crash back down. Try to
keep this movement as smooth as possible by moving towards the glider as it comes
down.
• DO NOT slam your Geo 2 down on the ground leading edge first! This impact puts
great strain on the wing and stitching and can even explode cells.
• FLYING in salty air, in areas with abrasive surfaces (sand, rocks etc.) and ground
handling in strong winds will accelerate the aging process.
It is recommended that you regularly CHECK your Geo 2, especially after a heavy
period of use, after an incident or after a long period of storage.
Storage
Always store all your flying equipment in a dry room, protected from the direct heat.
Your wing should be dry before being packed away. Heat and humidity are the worst
factors in damaging your glider. (Storing a damp glider in your car under the sun would
be terrible for example).
Dry your wing preferably out of the sun, in the wind. Never use a hair dryer, etc.
If you land in the salt water, you must clean it with fresh water first and then dry it.
Take care that no insects get packed away with the wing. They may eat the cloth and
make holes in a bid to escape. They can also leave acidic deposits if they die and
decompose.
Cleaning
Any kind of wiping/scratching can damage the coating of the cloth. We recommend for
cleaning your Geo 2, you use a soft cloth dampened only with water and to use gentle
movements little by little across the surface.
Never use any detergent or chemical cleaners.
Wing Repairs
Amateur repairs can do more harm than good. Always let a registered dealer or the
manufacturer carry out major glider repairs.
If you damage the sail:
If the rip is small, you can fix it yourself. You'll find all the materials in the repair kit you
need.
The Porcher Marine fabric can be simply mended with the sticky rip stop / spinnaker
tape.
When cutting out the patch remember to allow ample overlap around the tear and
round the corners of the patch.
You can find more information about repairing your wing on the Ozone website,
including step by step instructions with pictures.
If you damage a line:
Any line that is damaged should be replaced. It is important that the replacement line
is from the same material, has got the same strength and the same length. You can
check its length against its counterpart on the other side of the wing, to make sure that
it is symmetrical. Once the line has been replaced, inflate and check the glider before
flying. If you do not have access to an Ozone dealer you can order individual lines at
www.flyozone.com(or www.aerorosport.de if you are from Germany or Austria).
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