Gradient s.r.o., Plzenska 221/130, 150 00 Praha 5, tel+fax +420257216319, www.gradient.cx, [email protected].
10.
When repairing your paraglider on your own keep to the following rules:
When repairing the sail use a self-adhesive patch specified for this purpose. Every Aspen5
comes with a small amount of self-adhesive material which is enough for small repairs.
The only admissible repairs done on lines are those where the damaged lines are changed for
new ones. Lines must be exclusively supplied by Gradient, an authorised dealer or authorised
service centre. When ordering new lines use the codes in the attached line diagram. Use the
code ‘A5’ and size of the glider, followed by the line code. E.g. the outside long line in row A
for an Aspen5 28 is: ‘A5 28 A 1.2’.
An exception to this is an emergency repair of brake line while out flying. For this purpose
Gradient encloses a spare line with every Aspen5 with a prepared loop on one end. To get
the right length adjust it according to the same line on the opposite side of the canopy. As
soon as you can, change the line for an original one from your authorised Gradient service
centre.
After changing any lines a thorough pre-flight check must be done. If you’re not sure, entrust
the job to either the manufacturer or an authorised Gradient dealer.
If you have to replace any of the line-tidy rings (a spare ring is supplied with each Aspen5)
check that the lines haven’t been swapped accidentally and that they are returned to the
small karabiner in the correct order.
9. Enjoy your flying
Even though the Aspen5 has outstanding performance and stability it must be understood
that even the safest paraglider is an aircraft and that all air sports can be relatively dangerous.
Remember that your safety lies in your own hands and that “lucky pilots are well prepared
pilots”.
Never underestimate weather conditions. And never forget that you are flying for pleasure
and not to become a ‘fallen hero’. Remember this and the fun that only free-flying can bring
will be yours.
We believe that your sensible attitude and the flight characteristics of your Aspen5 will
combine to ensure you have many hours of fantastic flying.
GRADIENT wishes you many fabulous flights and happy landings.
Václav Sýkora
Cyprián Koreň Ondřej Dupal
Designer Designer Director
