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Page 3: ...one range As pilots we fully understand just how big an investment a new paraglider is We know that quality and value for money are essential considerations when choosing a new wing so to keep costs low and quality high we manufacture all of our products in our own production facility During production our wings undergo numerous rigorous quality control checks that are fully traceable this way we ...

Page 4: ...do not fly and always add a large safety margin to all your decisions NEVER fly your glider in rain snow strong wind turbulent weather conditions or clouds If you use good safe judgment you will enjoy many years of paragliding Remember PLEASURE is the reason for our sport Everyone at Ozone continues to be driven by our passion for flying our love of adventure and our quest to see Ozone s paraglide...

Page 5: ...ack Your wing is supplied with a specially designed bag that is light in weight and comfortable It features a padded hip belt adjustable ergonomic shoulder straps and extra pockets to store keys accessories and all those extra bits Its large volume allows you to store all of your equipment whilst distributing the weight for comfortable hiking Brake Lines The brake line lengths have been set carefu...

Page 6: ... equipment and system employed All tow pilots should be qualified to tow use a qualified tow operator with proper certified equipment and make sure all towing regulations are observed When towing you must be certain that the paraglider is completely over your head before you start In each case the maximum tow force needs to correspond to the all up weight of the pilot and passenger Trimmers The Sw...

Page 7: ... inspect the top and bottom surfaces for any rips and tears or any other obvious signs of damage Lay out the lines one side at a time hold up the risers and starting with the brake lines pull all lines clear Repeat with the stabilo D uppers C B and A lines laying the checked lines on top of the previous set and making sure no lines are tangled knotted or snagged Mirror the process on the other sid...

Page 8: ...e its best glide speed for still air You should fly at this speed when gliding or when the air is not excessively sinking For better penetration in headwinds and improved glide performance in sinking air crosswinds or headwinds you should fly faster by releasing the trimmers Releasing up to half of the trim range does not degrade the glide angle or stability significantly and will improve your XC ...

Page 9: ...give yourself plenty of options and a safe margin for error Once below 30 metres avoid turning tightly as the glider will have to dive to accelerate back to normal flight If you are at low altitude or if you hit sink this could mean you hit the ground harder than necessary Lean forward out of your harness before the actual landing especially if it s turbulent with your weight leaning forward again...

Page 10: ...smooth progressive motion The glider will resume normal forward flight without further input Check you have forward flight again before using the brakes If you pull too much B line the glider may horseshoe and move around a lot If this occurs slowly release the B risers until the wing stabilises or simply exit the B line stall by immediately releasing the B risers Do not attempt to maintain a B li...

Page 11: ...rough the pulleys as shown in the riser diagram before attaching the brummel hook The speed system has a range of 8cm and can be used instead of the trimmers it is strongly recommended to not use the accelerator with the trimmers released Always return the trimmers to the slow position before operating the accelerator Deflations Due to the flexible form of a paraglider turbulence may cause a porti...

Page 12: ...Correctly done this action will clear the cravat If it is a very large cravat and the above options have not worked then a full stall is another option This should not be attempted unless you have been taught how to do it and can only be done with a large amount of altitude Remember if the rotation is accelerating and you are unable to control it you should throw your reserve parachute whilst you ...

Page 13: ... close the zip or clips without trapping any material Step 9 Make the first fold just after the LE reinforcements Do not fold the plastic reinforcements use 3 or 4 folds around the LE IMPORTANT Do NOT lay the wing flat on the ground before packing the glider this will cause abrasion damage to the top surface as you pull the glider towards the middle ALWAYS pack from a mushroom or lift the wing off...

Page 14: ...esigned to easily empty all the things which have been accumulating in your wing sand leaves rocks mobile phones etc It is recommended that you regularly CHECK your wing especially after a heavy period of use after an incident or after a long period of storage Storage and Transport Always store all your flying equipment in a dry room protected from direct heat and sunlight Your wing should be dry ...

Page 15: ...ers en shop lines php 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 win...

Page 16: ...inuous interest in the weather If you are lacking in any of these areas you will be exposing yourself to more danger than is necessary Every year many pilots get hurt launching don t be one of them Launching is the time that you are most exposed to danger so practice it lots Some launch sites are small and difficult and conditions aren t always perfect If you re good at ground handling you ll be a...

Page 17: ...C 360mm A 400mm B 434mm C 500mm Individual and linked line lengths can be found online Swift Max Rigging Diagram A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 A9 A10 A11 A12 A13 A14 A15 A16 B16 B15 B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 B8 B9 B10 B11 B12 B13 B14 C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 C8 C9 C10 C11 C12 C13 C14 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 CMU1 CMU2 CMU3 CMU4 CM5 CM6 CM1 CM2 CM3 CM4 DMU1 DMU2 DMU3 DMU4 CMU5 CMU6 CR1 CR2 CR3 CRU4 K1 K2 K3 K4 K5 ...

Page 18: ...nico DOKDO N20D MF Internal Ribs Dominico DOKDO 30D FM Porcher 7000 E29 and E91 Leading Edge Reinforcement 2 5 1 8mm Plastic pipe MainLine Set Riser Lines Edelrid 8000U 360 230 90Kg Middle Lines Edelrid 8000U 230 190 130 90kg Upper Lines Edelrid 8000U 130 90 70kg Risers and hardware Shackles Maillon Rapide Pegeut Riser webbing 20mm zero stretch polyester webbing ...

Page 19: ...1258 Route de Grasse Le Bar sur Loup 06620 France ...

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