General
The OMEGA XALPS 3 should be packed cell on cell . There are vari-
ous methods . We recommend the following: First gather the cells at
the leading edge, beginning at the wing centre . Collect one side to the
centre, then the other side . Make sure that the Rigid Foils (wires) of the
leading edge lie as flat as possible on each other and (important) at the
same height . This will ensure that all leading edge wires will automati-
cally be at the same level (important for later folding) . Then follow the
same process at the trailing edge – except that the ends of these cells
will not be at the same level because of the elliptical shape of the wing
– the ribs get shorter as the wingtips are approached . Do not disturb
the positions of the leading edge wires – already carefully gathered .
Now turn the collected left and right lanes over into the centre, then
fold one over the other . Regularly change the position of this final cre-
ase to save wear on the same lane .
Now fold the paraglider to the width of the inner bag, then fold the pa-
raglider to the length of the inner bag as usual . Because of the Nithinol-
Rods you can fold the OMEGA XALPS 3 as needed .
Be aware that careless packing will shorten your OMEGA XALPS 3’s
life . Do not leave the wing unnecessarily in the sun, and never subject
it to large temperature changes . Always store your OMEGA XALPS 3
in a dry place . As for all paragliders, avoid excessive compression and
extra-tight packing .
Packing
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