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bres absorb water. Mould may form if the paraglider is stored wet and the
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bres may rot,
particularly when it is warm. This can make the paraglider unsuitable for
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A brand-new glider will often be compressed when delivered. This is solely for the initial
delivery and the glider should not be compressed in such a way again. Do not pack your glider
too tightly after use and, even though it is very comfortable, never sit on the backpack with the
glider inside.
If salt water gets on the glider, it should be rinsed immediately in fresh water (refer to the
section “Cleaning”).
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The Yeti Tandem 3 has various different high-quality and accurately manufactured lines which
have been selected according to the load and area of use. You should also protect the lines from
unnecessary UV light because, as with the fabric, UV light in particular will weaken the lines.
Dyneema lines are very temperature-sensitive and can be permanently damaged at
temperatures above 75° C. Therefore your glider should never be stored in a hot car especially
during summer.
Be careful that there is no abrasion caused to the coating on the lines by rubbing, particularly
when ground-training with crossed risers.
Do not walk on the lines after the glider has been spread out and watch out for spectators or
skiers who may inadvertently go over the lines.
When you are packing up the glider, be careful to avoid putting any unnecessary kinks in the
lines and use only the overhand knot or bowline knots described for the brake lines.
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Various forms of plastic rods are used in the Yeti Tandem 3 (rigid construction), which help
maintain the shape of the leading edge and the stability of the canopy. To ensure that the plastic
rods keep their shape, it is important that you pack the glider as described in the section
“Packing the paraglider”.
The plastic rods on the Yeti Tandem 3 can all be replaced through small pockets. If you notice
that a plastic rod has been damaged or misshapen because of incorrect use, this can be
replaced by Gin Gliders or a Gin Gliders authorised workshop.
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If you do have to clean the glider, use only lukewarm fresh water and a soft sponge. Use a weak
soap solution for stubborn stains, and then rinse it out carefully and thoroughly. Leave the glider
to dry in a place which is well-ventilated and in the shade.
Do not under any circumstances use chemicals, brushes, rough cloths, high-pressure cleaners
or steamers to clean the glider, as these can damage the fabric coating and weaken it. The glider
becomes porous and loses breaking strength.
Do not under any circumstances put the glider in the washing machine. Even if washing
powder is not used, the glider would be badly damaged by the mechanical action of the
machine. Do not put the canopy into a swimming pool - chlorine will damage the fabric. If you
have no choice but to rinse the glider, e.g. following a landing in the sea, gently wash it down
inside and out with fresh water. Frequent rinsing accelerates the aging process.
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