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Line names:
All lines in Skyman paragliders are named according to the same scheme.
When ordering replacement lines, please always determine the designation according to the following
explanation and order it stating the type and size of glider!
The first digit indicates the line level (A, B, C, D; K = brake). The numbering starts from the centre of the glider at
1 and continues to the stabilizer.
Top lines (upper level) are marked with the level and the number starting from the centre of the glider. Example:
A 5 = the 5th A-line from the middle of the glider (for CrossCountry² 25 - S: 158 cm)
The stabilizer upper line has the additional designation "e". Example: B11E = B-Stabilizer line at the top of the
canopy (CrossCountry² 25 - S: 92 cm).
Middle lines (middle level) get the designation "M". Example: CM4 = 4th middle line from the centre of the glider
on the C-plane (for CrossCountry² 25 - S: 164 cm)
The main lines have the additional wording 'R'. Example: AR2 = 2nd A main line from the centre of the canopy
(CrossCountry² 25 - S: 308 cm)
Factory delivered configuration with triple loop
on C-riser lines for trimming during aging
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16. Line lengths
Ageing of lines and trimming possibility
So far it has always been thought that lines stretch under use. In the case of the middle A and B lines - where the
heaviest load is attached - this is even true.
All lines (Kevlar as well as Dyneema lines) get cracks in their thin threads and then they begin to swell and
shrink. The rear C lines and the outer A, B, C lines are loaded with only a few grams during flying. This leads to a
slow shortening of the lines - because there is not enough load on the lines to stretch them during flying. On the
technical side, almost nothing can be done. The CrossCountry² is equipped with a minimal faster trim (+mm to C)
to avoid this shortening.
Less stressed lines are delivered with a trim knot. This can be used to lengthen the line if necessary.
The service company or the pilot now has the possibility to trim the glider without any problems and without
having to replace the lines. A line measurement should be performed every 20 flying hours and should be
compared with the data sheet. It is completely normal that lines can shrink by up to 30 mm at very intensive use.
All line changes are gradual. So they do not occur suddenly. You also do not crash, but often you only notice this
when you are less able to fly against the wind or when the glider loses some of ist performance.
16.1. Single line length CrossCountry² XS - 23
16.2.
CrossCountry² S - 25
Single line length
* = C-main lines with tripple loop
* = C-main lines with tripple loop
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11e
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Baby A Riser
A Riser
B Riser
C Riser
B Riser
B Riser
C Riser
68
76.5
84.5
94
96.5
99.5
91
97.5
107.5
101
109.5
94
109
186+15
250
112
111
202
164
178
188
221
197
89.5
92
101.5
111.5
107.5
64.5
60
62
61
56
59
64
144
138.5
144
150
144
151
156.5
158
152
162.5
177
170.5
178
184.5
173.5
166
177
175
167
176.5
185
181.5
173.5
186
467
308
164
164
77
274.5
183
183
273.5
183
183
275.5*
183
183
307.5
164
164
310*
164
164
77
77
1
2
3
(Triple
Loop on
CR1,2)
AR2
BR1
BR2
BR3
AR1
CR1
CR2
150
144
154
168
162
169
174.5
164.5
157.5
167.5
166
158.5
168
175.5
172.5
164.5
176.5
448
297*
157
74
157
263
175
175
262
175
264*
157
157
294.5
157
157
295
74
74
175
175
175
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11e
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Baby A Riser
A Riser
B Riser
C Riser
B Riser
B Riser
C Riser
64
72
79.5
89
91
94
85.5
91.5
102
95.5
104
89
104
178+15
240
107
106
194
157
171
180
212
83.5
85.5
95
104.5
100.5
59.5
55.5
58
56
51.5
54.5
59.5
135.5
130.5
136
142
136.5
143
148.5
189
