APAX evo user manual
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The APAX evo should not be exposed to extreme heat (e.g. in the boot of the car during
summer). The heat may cause any moisture present to be pressed through the fabric, thereby
damaging the coating. High temperatures accelerate the process of hydrolysis, particularly
when combined with moisture, which damages fibres and coating. Do not store your
paraglider near radiators or other heat sources. Always transport your glider in the special
concertina bag and use the backpack provided for the rest of the equipment.
Care
The materials used in the APAX evo have been carefully selected for maximum durability and
performance. Nevertheless, following the guidelines below will keep your paraglider airworthy
and will ensure a long period of continuous safe operation. Excessive wear is caused by
careless ground handling and packing, unnecessary exposure to UV light, chemicals, heat
and moisture.
Ground handling
The following should be avoided:
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Don’t ground handle or take-off on abrasive surfaces.
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To move the paraglider to another spot, don’t drag it across the ground. Pick it up
and carry it.
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Violent shocks to the upper surface (e.g. when the canopy crashes to the ground
leading edge first whilst ground handling). This stresses the seams and can even
cause the cell to explode.
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Don’t repeatedly inflate the glider and allow it to crash back down. Step towards the
wing as it comes down to take the force out of this action.
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Dragging the glider along the ground.
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Stepping on the lines or canopy. The Kevlar line inside the sheath can take lots of
pulling force without stretching, but is sensitive to bending with small radius.
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Opening your wing in strong winds without first untangling the lines.
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Don’t sit on your rucksack when your glider is packed inside.
Fabric
Care is essential to ensure that the fabric and glider remain durable and retain their qualities.
The glider should therefore be protected from unnecessary UV light. Do not unpack your
glider until immediately before flight and pack it up straight after landing. Modern paraglider
fabrics have better protection against the sun, but UV rays in particular are still one of the
decisive factors in how the fabric ages. The colours will fade first and then the coating and
fibres will begin to age.
When choosing a place to launch, try to find somewhere which is smooth and free of
stones and sharp objects. Do not stand on the glider. This weakens the fabric, especially if it
is on a hard or stony surface. Pay attention to the behaviour of spectators at the launch site,
especially children: do not hesitate to draw their attention to the sensitive nature of the fabric.
When you are packing up your glider, make sure that there are no insects trapped inside.
Many insects produce acids when they decompose, which can cause holes in the fabric.
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