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the ground. Humidity and heating can have an adverse effect on the
equipment.
7.3 CHECKS AND INSPECTIONS
A complete inspection must be scheduled every 100 flying hours or every
24 four months, whichever comes first (EN/LTF norm).
We strongly recommend that any repairs should be done in a specialist
repair shop by qualified personnel. A thorough pre-flight check must be
performed before every flight.
The SKIN 2 is partly constructed with unsheathed lines. Their durability is
within the unsheathed line standards. Their strength is guaranteed and
their resistance to UV is one of the highest in this type of lines.
However, one of the obligations derived from the use of these lines is the
need to maintain the trim of our SKIN 2 within the stipulated ranges. In
other words, if the lines are out of trim, however small the variation it will
affect performance.
We recommend checking the lines after the first +/- 30 flying hours. This
trim check should be performed additionally to the inspection at 100
hours / 2 years (whichever comes first).
Why is this necessary?
With this check we can ensure that the wing performs optimally with its
original performance.
The check results will vary for each wing, depending on the country,
terrain, climate, temperature, humidity, wing-loading, etc. That is why, if
there are any differences in the line lengths, the wing must be returned to
its optimum trim. This check and any adjustment must be performed by a
qualified professional.
It is important not to match your lines to another identical wing. Your
wing may not need any modification.
7.4 REPAIRS
In the case of small tears, you can temporarily repair these by using the
Ripstop tape included in the repair kit, as long as no stitching is required
to mend the fabric. Any other tears or repairs should be done in a
specialist repair shop by qualified personnel.
Damaged lines must be repaired or exchanged immediately. Please refer
to the line plan at the end of this manual. Please refer to the line plan at
the end of this manual.
Any repair should be done in a specialist repair shop by qualified
personnel. Niviuk cannot be held responsible for any damage caused by
incorrect repairs.
8. SAFETY AND RESPONSIBILITY
It is well known that free-flying with a paraglider is considered a high-risk
sport, where safety depends on the person who is practicing it.
Wrong use of this equipment may cause severe, life-changing injuries to
the pilot, or even death.
Manufacturers and dealers cannot be held responsible for your
decisions, actions or accidents that may result from participating in this
sport.
You must not use this equipment if you have not been properly trained
to use it. Do not take advice or accept any informal training from anyone
who is not properly qualified as a flight instructor.