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• Avoid getting the lines wet. If they do get wet, dry them as soon as possible at room
temperature and never store them wet. Never fly with wet lines as their tensile strength
will
be temporarily reduced.
IT IS
STRICTLY RECOMMENDED
TO CHANGE THE BOTTOM LINES ON EVERY
PARAGLIDER ONCE A YEAR OR EVERY 100 HOURS, WHICH EVER COMES FIRST.
THE REST OF THE LINES MUST BE CHECKED YEARLY AND REPLACED IF
NECESSARY. THIS RECOMMENDATION IS IN LINE WITH ISRAELI REGULATIONS,
BINDING IN ISRAEL. AS AN ALTERNATIVE, WE SUGGEST FOR YOU TO FOLLOW THE
REGULATIONS SET BY YOUR NATIONAL AUTHORITIES WITH REGARD TO LINE
MAINTENANCE AND REPLACEMENT.
NEVER REPLACE THE LINES WITH DIFFERENT DIAMETER OR TYPE OF LINES AS
ALL WINGS WERE LOAD TESTED FOR SAFETY IN THEIR ORIGINAL
CONFIGURATION. CHANGING LINE DIAMETER/STRENGTHS CAN HAVE FATAL
CONSEQUENCES.
For replacement lines please refer to our online direct line services
Every six months one A&B and one C&D line must be tested for minimum 45 % of the rated
strength. If the line fails under the load test or does not return to its specified length all the
corresponding lines must be replaced (e.g. if the line is rated 100 kg. it must withhold 45 kg.
or more)
Professional use of wings: Schooling and competition flying requires more frequent line
inspection and replacement of A&B, C&D and brake lines.
8.6.1 LAYOUT
Pre-flight check should be done before every flight.
Spread the wing on the ground. Spread the lines, dividing them into groups A&B, C&D and
brake lines left and right. Make sure the lines are free and not twisted or knotted.
Make sure all the lines are on top of the wing and none are caught on vegetation or rocks
under the wing. Lay out the wing in a horseshoe shape. This method insures that all the
lines are equally tensioned on launch, and results in an even inflation.
The Flexon rib reinforcements will keep the leading edge open for easy inflation.
The most common reason for a bad launch is a bad layout!
8.6.2 ASYMMETRIC COLLAPSE
If one side of the wing partially folds or collapses it is important to keep your flying direction
by applying weight shift and some brake on the opposite side.
The wing should re-inflate on its own without any input from the pilot.
To help re-inflation it is possible to apply some brake on the collapsed side and release
immediately.
In the event of a big deflation, i.e. 70%, it is important to apply brake on the inflated side of
the wing, but care must be taken not to apply too much as you could stall the flying side.
The wing is very solid and has a strong tendency to re-inflate after collapse.
