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If you damage a line:
Any line that is visually damaged MUST be replaced. Use a reputable paragliding service
centre to make the replacement lines. Alternatively you can order them from your local Ozone
dealer.
It is important that replacement lines are made from the correct materials and diameters. You
should check lengths against their counterpart on the other side of the wing to make ensure
symmetry. Once the line has been replaced, inflate and check the glider before flying.
Maintenance Checks
Your wing, like a car, should be technically checked to ensure proper airworthiness. Your
wing should be checked by a qualified professional for the first time after 24 months, or
after 100 hours. However, if you are a frequent flyer (more than 100 hrs per year), then we
recommend, that you get your glider checked annually. The checker should inform you about
the condition of your glider and if some parts will need to be checked or changed before the
next normal service check period.
The sail and the lines do not age in the same way or at the same rate; it is possible that you
may have to change part or all of the lines during the wing’s life. For this reason it is important
to do regular inspections so that you know the exact condition of all of the components of your
glider. We recommend that inspections are carried out by a qualified professional.
You alone are responsible for your flying kit and your safety depends on it. Take care of
your equipment and have it regularly inspected. Changes in inflation/groundhandling/flying
behaviour indicates the gliders aging, if you notice any changes you should have the wing
checked before flying again. These are the basic elements of the check up (full details and
permissible figures can be found on our website)
Porosity is measured with a porosity meter, the time taken by a certain volume of air to go
through a certain surface of the cloth. The time in seconds is the result. A measurement is
done in a several places on the top surface along the span of the glider behind the leading
edge.
