moustache
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Recomendation tables
9
17
26
13
22
21
30
8
16
25
12
20
29
7
15
24
11
19
28
6
14
23
10
18
27
KNOTS
WINDSPEED
WEIGHT
KG
55
95
75
115
65
105
85
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
22
22
22
22
22
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
9
17
26
13
22
21
30
8
16
25
12
20
29
7
15
24
11
19
28
6
14
23
10
18
27
KNOTS
WINDSPEED
WEIGHT
KG
55
95
75
115
65
105
85
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
22
22
22
22
22
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
WINDRANGE-SWEETSPOT FINDER
The MOUSTACHE compared to a normal paragliding Miniwing has a way
bigger usable glide ratio- and wind-range, due to its ability to adjust your
full angle of attack.
Flat dunes
Steep dunes
10 MAINTENANCE
With proper care, your FLARE Parakite should remain airworthy for many
years. A well treated glider will be able to fly twice as many hours as a
glider that after each use is stuffed without feeling back into its sack.
Always remember: your life depends on your glider!
STORAGE
Ideal is a dry, dark place with a constant temperature. Moisture is an old
enemy of the durability of all parakites. For this reason, always dry your
equipment before you store it, preferably in a heated and well ventilated
room, so that moisture can evaporate.
CLEANING
Any rubbing or abrasion can cause your glider to deteriorate quickly.
The PU coated canopy materials are dirt-repellent but in case of dirt accu-
mulation can be cleaned easily. If you still think you need to clean your glid-
er (e.g. of cow manure), then use a soft, damp towel or a sponge WITHOUT
soap, solvent or detergent. Let your glider dry thoroughly before storing it.
REPAIR
Repairs should only be carried out by the manufacturer or by an authorized
FLARE service center. Exceptions include the repair of small cuts (up to
about 5cm that don’t affect a seam) that can be patched with FLARE sail
tape, and the swapping out of lines. Replacement lines can be ordered direct-
ly from the FLARE homepage.
LINE REPAIRS
The main lines of the FLARE MOUSTACHE consist of a Dyneema- or Technora
core and a polyester sheath. Avoid heavy loads on individual lines as ex-
cessive stretching may be irreversible. Repeating kinking of lines at the
same spot reduces their strength.
Visible damage to lines, even if it’s only to the sheath, should be checked
and possibly repaired. New lines can be ordered from the manufacturer or
from an authorized FLARE service center. They will help you to replace de-
fective lines. Before a line is replaced, the correct length has to be verified
by comparing it with the corresponding line on the other side of the wing.
After the replacement and before your next flight, perform a line check by
kiting up the glider on the ground.
Maintenance
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