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- An adjustable compression strap to compress the inner bag and reduce
its volume.
- A repair kit with self-adhesive Ripstop tape in the same colour as the
wing and spare parts to protect the maillons.
2. UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY
2.1 CHOOSING THE RIGHT LOCATION
We recommend unpacking and assembling the wing on a training hill or
a flat clear area without too much wind and free of obstacles. It will help
you to carry out all the recommended steps required to check and inflate
the SKIN 2.
We recommend the whole installation procedure is supervised by a
qualified professional instructor or official dealer. Only they can address
any doubts in a safe and professional way.
2.2 PROCEDURE
Take the paraglider out of the rucksack, open and unfold it on the ground
with the lines positioned on the undersurface, oriented in the direction of
inflation. Check the condition of the fabric and the lines for defects. Pay
attention to the maillons connecting the lines to the risers to make sure
they are fully closed and tightened. Identify, and if necessary untangle,
the A, B, C and D-lines, the brake lines and corresponding risers. Make
sure that there are no knots.
2.3 CONNECTING THE HARNESS
The SKIN 2 risers are colour-coded.
- Right: green
- Left: red
This colour-coding makes it easier to connect the wing to the correct
side and helps prevent pre-flight errors.
Correctly connect the risers to the carabiners, ensuring that the lines
are correctly ordered and free of twists. Check that the carabiners are
properly fastened and securely locked.
2.4 HARNESS TYPE
The SKIN 2 can be flown with all current harness types. We recommend
the setting the chest strap to the distance specified in the certification
report - this will vary depending on size.
Care should be taken with the chest strap setting, as the distance of the
chest strap setting will affect the handling of the glider. If the chest strap
is too wide, allows greater feedback but this carries the risk of affecting
the stability of the wing. If the chest strap is set too tightly, the wing feels
more solid, but there is a loss of feedback and a risk of twisting in the
case of a violent asymmetric collapse.
2.5 CONNECTING THE SPEED-BAR
The SKIN 2 speed-system is engaged by pressing the speed-bar
with the pilot’s feet. The system is easy to install and can be adjusted
appropriately.
The majority of harnesses have a speed system pre-installed.
To install the speed-bar, pass the speed system cords through the
harness and connect them to the speed system cords on the A-risers.
The length of the speed-bar travel must be adjusted depending on the
height of the individual pilot!
We recommend testing the complete system when hanging in a frame
first - most schools have such equipment.
The speed-bar is not supplied as standard.