Dudek VOX-25S, User Manual

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A good progressive run ensures your Dudek VOX will inflate and come up
equally and quickly.
After the initial effort of inflation, keep applying forward pressure on the A
risers (pushing them forward not pulling down) until the pressure on the A
risers eases. The canopy should now be directly over he pilot's head. The
paraglider should be braked gently to stabilise the glider and possibly correct
for drift in order to keep it above the pilot's head.
Moving the pilots body to the centre of the glider is the best method of
correction, if there is sufficient room.
The pilot looks up and checks that the canopy is fully inflated with no line
tangles.
Only then is the final decision to continue the launch taken!
The Dudek VOX is easy to reverse launch. As this launch technique can be
difficult and can result in the pilot taking off with twisted risers, it is
recommended to practice the reverse launch on a training hill first.
When deflating the canopy in strong winds, if aborting a launch, use the C
risers, not the brakes. Using the brakes in strong wind will cause more lift,
lifting the pilot up and dragging him/her much further back.
TURNS
The Dudek VOX is very responsive; it has exceptionally easy handling and
reacts instantly, to any steering input. Weight shift input quickens turns and
also results in wide and flat turns with minimal height loss.
A combined technique: weight shift and pulling on the appropriate brake line
is the most efficient turning method for any situation, whereby the radius of
the turn is determined by the amount of inside brake pulled and weight shift.
Applying a little outside brake in turns, after the initiating the turn with
maximum weight shift, increases efficiency and also the outside wing's
resistance to collapsing in turbulence (edge of thermals).
In case it is necessary to turn the Dudek VOX in a confined area at slow
speed, it is recommended to steer the decelerated canopy by loosening the
brake at the outside of the turn while applying a little more brake on the
inside of the turn.
For the Dudek VOX minimum sink is attained with slight brake pressure
applied (from 10 cm to 15 cm depending on pilot weight).
Note: Apply slight brake pressure if turbulence is encountered. It allows you
to react immediately when the problem encounters.
WARNING: pulling one brake too hard or too fast can result in the canopy
entering a negative spin.
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