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Trimmers
The Slalom is supplied with a trim riser set.
The slow trim setting (with the trimmer fully pulled) is ideal for
thermalling. Brake pressure is lighter and the handling at its best
on the slower trim setting.
The trimmers have 2 white stitch lines; the first (lowest) stitch
line is the setting for the climb out, normal flight and for the best
inflation behaviour during take-off. This is especially useful in light
winds and/or at high altitudes.
To increase cruise speed you can use the speed system, further
release the trimmers, or do both. Using the speed system has
exactly the same effect as releasing the trimmers so it is safe and
possible to fly with the trimmers in the slow position whilst using
the full range of the speed system. The top white line is the limit
for comfortable fast cruising. Only exceed this trim setting when
conditions are safe to do so whilst racing, when absolute top speed
is necessary.
In turbulent air the reflex profile is very stable. It will resist
reasonable levels of turbulence with a high resistance to collapse
without pilot input. The faster the wing is flown the more inherent
stability there is, as the reflex has a greater effect. In mild turbu-
lence it may be best to not attempt to fly the wing actively and let
the profile absorb the turbulence itself, indeed small applications of
the brakes can reduce the inherent stability of the profile. How-
ever in very strong turbulence Ozone recommends to return the
trimmers to the first (lowest) white line position and fly the glider
actively. This way, you will be in the best position to react correctly
should an incident occur.
NOTE: The slow position is when the trimmers are pulled
down to the maximum amount, in this position the maillons
on the risers are NOT level.
Accelerator System
Using the speed system has exactly the same effect as releasing
the trimmers. Either can be used in any combination to accelerate
the wing, but be careful, fully accelerated with trimmers released
is very fast!
To set up the accelerator on the ground, ask a friend to pull your
risers into their in-flight position while you sit in your harness. Now
adjust the length of the line so that the main bar sits just beneath
your seat. You should now be able to hook your heel in to the sec-
ondary (lower) loop of the accelerator.
The accelerator must be slack enough to ensure that the front ris-
ers are not pulled down in normal flight, but not so long that it is
impossible to use the full range of the speed system. Ensure that
the speed bar is secured in place before take off to avoid fouling
the prop.
Once set up, test the full range of the speed system in calm fly-
ing conditions: ensure that both risers are pulled evenly during
operation. Fine-tuning can be completed when you are back on the
ground.
IMPORTANT: Using the accelerator decreases the angle of
attack and can make the gliders recovery from a collapse
more aggressive, therefore using the accelerator near the
ground or in turbulence should be avoided.
IMPORTANT: When fully accelerated directional control
should be maintained with the Multiballs. Do not use the
brakes.
Harness and Motor
It will be in your harness that you will enjoy flying. Therefore,
we recommend you spend the time on the ground to adjust your
harness' different settings. Hang from a solid beam and double
check that you are comfortable and that you can reach the brake
handles, tip steering handles and that you can achieve the full
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