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KUDOS 2
5. MAINTENANCE &
CHECKS
5.1. Advice on Maintenance
The life of your paraglider depends largely on the care with
which you maintain and use it. To maximize the life span of your
wing, respect the following rules:
• Avoid dropping the canoppy on its top surface or on its
leading edge during inflation or landing.
• Do not drag it across the ground when moving it.
• Do not expose it unnecessarily to sunlight.
• Choose a folding technique that doesn‘t damage the
leading edge strips and that doesn‘t crease the internal
structure excessively. To maximize the life of your glider we
do not recommend the use of stuff sacks: the abrasion of
the material will decrease the life expectancy of the fabric –
in particular its internal structure.
• Always use the protective bag to avoid direct contact with
the harnesses and buckles, and unwanted frictions inside
the rucksack.
• Never store your paraglider when it is damp. If immersed in
sea water, rinse it thoroughly in fresh water. Do not use any
detergents.
• Dry your paraglider away from direct light in a dry and well-
aired place.
• Empty any foreign bodies from your paraglider regularly, for
example sand, stones or animal or vegetable matter which
may eventually decay.
• Twigs, sand, pebbles, etc... damage tissue in successive
folds, and organic debris of vegetable or animal origin
(insects) can promote mold growth.
Storage and transport
Store your loosely packed glider in a cool (10-25°C) and dry (<
70% humidity) place. Hot car boots or damp basements lead
to damaging of the cloth.
A paraglider should always be dry when packed, but this is
particularly important after the last flight of the season. But
even a completely dry wing should still be stored open in a dry,
clean and dark place. If you do not have room for such winter
storage we recommend you open all compression straps on the
bag as much as possible and leave the bag open so that air can
circulate around the packed canopy. Make sure no vermin make
their sleeping quarters in your wing, and keep it well distant
from solvents and acids. Petrol and other petrochemicals
are especially abrasive for nylon and will dissolve the cloth if
allowed near.
High temperatures in combination with moisture are a
particularly volatile mix that will accelerate the hydrolysis
process where the fibres and the coating are decomposed.
5.2. Pre-delivery Control
The paraglider has undergone a series of tests during the
production process and consequent flight tests before delivery.
It is delivered with the same brake setting as used during
certification.
Periodic Checks & Repairs:
For safety reasons, it is recommended that the paraglider be
checked at least once in two years, or after 150 flights and
anytime there is a change in its behaviour. The check must
be done by the manufacturer or an authorized representative.
Before sending the paraglider for an inspection, contact your
importer or your dealer. Have your wing additionally checked if
you notice damages or a change in flight behaviour
Fixing small rips
Small rips in the sail up to a length of 4 cm can be repaired with
adhesive sail tape. Keep an excess length of 3 cm on both ends
of the rip and apply the tape to both sides.
Spare parts
Your SKY wing consists of many high quality long-life components.
When replacing parts, (lines, risers, fabric panels, etc.), only original
parts may be used. In addition to the continued airworthiness of
your paraglider this is important for your safety as well.
5.3. Guarantee
KUDOS 2 is guaranteed for two years against any production
fault since the date of purchase.
The guarantee does not cover:
• Damage caused by misuse, by neglecting regular
maintenance, or if the glider is overloaded or misused.
• Damage caused by inappropriate landings.
6. DISPOSAL
Even the best products have a limited service life, and once
your glider reaches this point, it must be disposed of properly.
Please make sure your paraglider is disposed of in the correct
environmental manner or send it back to Sky Paragliders for
correct disposal.
In case of any doubts regarding the information in the manual,
contact your SKY dealer.
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