Risers
Discovery-5 has the risers scheme A2A’1B4C3 (4 risers).
The risers are equipped with accelerator, that increases the speed range of
the glider. Accelerator travel is 16 cm for S, M and L sizes.
Discovery-5 does not have trimmers and any other adjustable or removable
or variable device.
You can find risers drawings at the end of this manual.
Pre-flight check
- Lines are clear and leading edge is open
- Karabiners and maillons are tight
- All harness buckles are closed
- Helmet is on
- Check reserve parachute
- Wind direction is perpendicular to the glider
- Airspace is clear
You are not allowed to change the paraglider construction except adjust-
ing the brake lines, because it might lead to unpredictability in flying and
make the paraglider dangerous in certain flying situations.
Warning!
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