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Caring Tips
Careless ground handling damages many paragliders. Here are some
things to avoid in order to prolong the life of your aircraft:
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DO NOT drag your wing along the ground to another take-off
position - this damages the sailcloth. Lift it up and carry it.
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DO NOT try to open your wing in strong winds without untan-
gling the lines first - this puts unnecessary strain on the lines.
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DO NOT walk on the wing or lines.
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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.
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DO NOT slam your glider down on the ground leading edge first!
This impact puts great strain on the wing and stitching and can
even explode cells.
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FL YING in salty air, in areas with abrasive surfaces (sand, rocks
etc.) and ground handling in strong winds will accelerate the ag-
ing process.
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If you fly with a wrap, you should regularly undo the twisting that
appears on the main brake lines. By twisting the line become
shorter and you can end up with a constant tension on the trail-
ing edge (which can lead to problem on launch, stalling, glider not
flying symmetrically, ...)
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Change your main brake lines if they are damaged.
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Be Careful when groundhandling to not saw the brake lines
against the risers or main lines. The abrasion caused by a sawing
motion can damage the main lines and lead to premature ageing
of the risers. If you notice any signs of abrasion, especially to
the lines, make sure you get the wing professionally serviced and
importantly. modify your groundhandling technique to stop any
further damage.
It is recommended that you regularly CHECK your wing, especially
after a heavy period of use, after an incident or after a long period of
storage.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
Always store all your flying equipment in a dry room, protected
from direct heat. Your wing should be dry before being packed away.
Moisture, heat and humidity are the worst elements for damaging
your glider. Storing a damp glider in your car under the sun would be
terrible for example.
If you land in salt water, you must first rinse it thoroughly with clean
fresh water. Dry the wing completely, preferably out of the sun, in
the wind. Never use a hair dryer, etc.
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.
Transport the wing in the supplied bags and keep away from oils,
paints, chemicals, detergents etc.
IMPORTANT: Never pack away or store your glider wet.
Any kind of wiping/scratching can damage the coating of the cloth.
We recommend for cleaning to use a soft cloth dampened only with
water and to use gentle movements little by little across the sur-
face.
IMPORTANT: Never use detergent or chemical cleaners.
Amateur repairs often do more harm than good. Always let a regis-
tered 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 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.
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