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With proper maintenance, your skywalk CAYENNE2 will be in an airworthy condition
for several years. A well looked after paraglider lasts at least twice as many flying
hours as one which is packed in its bag without care after being used.
Always remember: Your life depends on your paraglider!
STORAGE
Store your paraglider in a dry location, protected from light and away from chemicals!
Damp is a natural enemy for any paraglider. Therefore always make sure your paragliding
equipment is dry before packing it away. Dry if necessary in a heated room.
CLEANING
Rubbing and cleaning leads to faster deterioration of your paraglider.
The PU-coated canopy fabric of the skywalk CAYENNE2 protects it well from pollution.
If you still think that your paraglider needs to be cleaned, then use a soft and wet towel
or sponge. Don’t use any soap or detergents. Never use inflammable products.
REPAIR
All repairs must be carried out by the manufacturer or by an authorised
skywalk service centre.
WEAR
The skywalk CAYENNE2 mainly consists of Nylon fabric that loses strength
and shows an increase in porosity under the influence of UV-radiation.
Only unfold the paraglider shortly before starting and pack away immediately
after landing to avoid any unnecessary sun exposure.
LINE REPAIRS
The lines of the skywalk CAYENNE2 consist of a Technora- or Dyneema-core and a
Polyester-cover.
Avoid heavy loads on single lines, as excessive stretch may be irreversible.
Repeated folding of lines at the same spot reduces their strength.
Every visual damage of a line even if it is only the line coating requires a replacement.
Only acquire new lines from the manufacturer or from an authorised skywalk service
centre. Your flying school or your dealer will assist you to change a defect line.
Check the correct length of the line before replacing it.
Compare with its counterpart on the opposite side of your glider.
After the exchange a line-check will be necessary.
The best way to this is by unfolding the glider on the ground!
Maintenance
GENERAL INFORMATION:
When unfolding the paraglider ensure that neither the canopy nor the lines
become too dirty as dirt particles in the fibres can damage the material
and shorten lines.
If the lines get tangled on the ground they may be over-stretched or break
during take-off.
Do not step on the lines and/or canopy.
Make sure that no sand, stones or snow get inside the canopy as the extra weight
collected in the trailing edge may slow down or even stall the glider.
Sharp edges damage the canopy.
Uncontrolled inflation attempts in strong winds may result in the glider impacting
into the ground at high speed. This can cause rips, damage on lines and/or fabric.
Make sure not to land your canopy leading edge first as this may cause permanent
damage to this area of your paraglider.
After landings in trees or on water you should check the length of the lines.
After contact with salt water thoroughly rinse the equipment with fresh water!
A line plan is attached to this manual or can be ordered from the manufacturer
or local distributor.
