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the rotation, loosen the brakes fully again.
If you instead of this let the brakes abruptly go during the rotation, you can
cause strong closing of the canopy from one side and piercing of parts of
the glider by the lines.
13. Folding
1.
Spread the paraglider on the back side, check if the risers are crossed
and fix them on the trailing edge with velcro.
2.
Roll the surface from both sides one cell after another to the middle.
3.
Sleek the air out the canopy from the back, roll it narrowly and fold it.
4.
Put the bundle in the pack.
14. Maintenance
Duration of the fabric can depend on proper care and correct maintenance.
It is in your interest to prevent it from premature aging.
The paraglider should not be exposed to unnecessary UV-radiation because
it weakens the molecular structure of the cloth and lines and leads to fading
and losing of firmness.
Do not pull the paraglider unnecessarily over the ground, especially if it is
rocky or covered with snow, because it damages the coating.
Do not step on the suspension lines because the heart of the rope can be
damaged invisibly.
Storing:
Keep the paraglider, harness and rescue parachute in dry
rooms. Dry moist canopies before storing because otherwise they will be-
come stained. Continuous high temperature (e.g. car trunk) can cause dam-
age.
Cleaning:
Wash dirty canopies with clear water and sponge. Do not use
chemical cleansers under any circumstances! Do not wash in a washing
machine because it damages the coating so that the permeability to the air
increases.
Avoid contact with salty water as much as possible! If it happens anyway,
rinse with fresh water.
Apart from checking the paraglider before starting a flight, you should also
check it in regular periods of time. The checking should include:
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