Griffin manual: 36
Fig.:
Bowline knot
WARNING: Loose, unsuitable or incorrectly tied brake line knots can cause the main
brake line to loosen and then lead to loss of control of the glider.
Incorrect adjustment
If the brake lines are too long, the paraglider reacts slowly and is difficult to land. The
brake lines can be adjusted during flight by wrapping them around your hands which will
improve the flight characteristics. Adjust the brake lines to the correct length after you
have landed.
If the brakes are shortened, care must be taken that the paraglider is not slowed down
in trim and accelerated flight. If the brake lines are too short, the following risks could
arise:
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there could be an early stall
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the paraglider does not launch well and there is a risk of deep stall
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the paraglider exhibits dangerous behaviour in extreme flying
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the trailing edge of the paraglider is braked in accelerated flight which, in an
extreme case, could cause a frontal collapse
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other safety issues may arise and performance may deteriorate
CAUTION: If you do shorten the brake lines, make sure there is enough free brake travel
that the trailing edge is not braked (deformed) when the glider is fully accelerated.
There should be at least 10cm of free brake travel when the glider is own “hands-off”.
