23
Caring Tips
Careless handling damages many paragliders. Here are some things to avoid in order to
prolong the life of your aircraft:
• DO NOT drag your wing along the ground or any hard surface as this is guaranteed to
damage to the sailcloth. Lift it up and carry it clear of the ground.
• DO NOT try to open your wing in strong winds without untangling the lines first - this puts
unnecessary strain on the lines.
• DO NOT walk on the wing or lines.
• DO NOT repeatedly inflate the glider and then allow it to crash back down. Try to keep this
movement as smooth as possible by moving towards the glider as it comes down.
• DO NOT slam your glider down on the ground leading edge first. The impact puts great
strain on the wing and stitching and can even explode cells.
• FLYING in salty air, in areas with abrasive surfaces (sand, rocks etc.) and ground handling
in strong winds will accelerate the aging process.
• DO NOT fly in the rain or expose the wing to moisture.
• DO NOT expose the wing to unnecessary UV or high levels of heat. Leaving the wing sitting
in the sun or allowing it to get hot (e.g in the back of a car) will significantly increase the
chances of premature ageing.
• Change your main brake lines if they are damaged.
• When ground handling be careful to not saw the brake lines against the risers or main
lines. The abrasion caused by a sawing motion can damage the main lines and the risers.
If you notice any signs of abrasion, especially to the lines, make sure to replace them. It is
important to modify your ground handling technique to stop any future damage.
• Your wing has an opening on the wing tips called the ‘Butt hole’. The Butt hole makes it
easy to empty any sand, leaves, rocks, mobile phones etc that may have accumulated in
the wing.
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.
Summary of Contents for ZENO 2
Page 1: ...Pilot Manual EN...
Page 34: ......
