MAX OWNER’S MANUAL VER . 2.0
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ASYMMETRICAL TUCKS
In turbulent air, one side of the paraglider may collapse. Some of the cells deflate and the wing may
collapse or spin.
During test flights the “Powerplay sting 140” wing self- recovered it turned less than 90° and stabilised
itself.
- Recovery
• Counter-brake slightly on the side of the paraglide that is still inflated to stop it turning away
and to stabilise it.
• Counter-brake just enough that the paraglider
continues to fly straight ahead.
• If the wing has not yet self-recovered, pump with the brake on the side that has collapsed in
order to open it, making use of the full brake travel.
WARNING!
Counter-braking too strongly can result in a stall on the inflated side.
5.0
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
Reserve Parachute
A reserve parachute can be fitted to the
MAX
, and is a highly recommended safety item. Many different
mounting locations and methods are possible and acceptable, and the one you choose depends on many
things such as which hand you want to deploy with, what type of reserve you ha ve, where you prefer to
mount it (front, left or right side), etc. For this reason, FLY PRODUCTS cannot make a generalized
statement of what the best mounting configuration is for you. It is highly recommend that you seek
assistance from your PPG instruc tor on the mounting of your reserve parachute. It is also highly
recommended that you receive training (a reserve parachute clinic) covering topics reserve deployment
topics such as reserve re-packing and parachute care, performing a PLF (Parachute Landing Fall), and
when to make the decision to deploy your reserve.
WARNING!
A reserve parachute is a life-saving backup system, to be used in life-threatening
emergencies only. A reserve parachute should never be deployed “for fun” or to “see what it’s like”. A
reserve parachute deployment is an extremely dangerous event. You surrender control over your aircraft,
you have no choice as to your landing location and could land on rocks, roads, Power lines, etc. Even
with a correctly deployed parachute, your impact speed with the ground is significant. Also, reserve
parachutes are not guaranteed to deploy correctly. Remember the expression, “A reserve parachute isn’t
your second chance, it’s your last chance.” Carry a reserve parachute, and deploy it only if it is
absolutely necessary.
Speed Bar
A speed bar can be mounted to the
MAX
harness. Optional pulleys can be added to the harness to
facilitate the application and routing of the speed-bar.
These pulleys can be obtained from your
MAX
dealer
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