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DeScent tecHnIQueS
the POISOn 2 Manual is not a textbook for learning how to paraglide.
According to the local rules and regulations, instruction and training must be carried
out in licensed schools. The following information enables you to get the most
out of your skywalk POISON 2 .
Spiral dive:
You can initiate the spiral dive by carefully increasing the pull on one of the brakes
and simultaneously shifting your weight to the inside of the turn. If the glider doesn’t
bank up and the sink rate doesn’t increase, then try again. Don’t just apply more and
more brake without sensitivity.
The skywalk POISON 2 enters the spiral dive with a high bank angle and makes a fast
steep turn. The banking and sinking can be controlled by dosed pulling resp. loosen-
ing the inner brakeline. Smooth braking of the outer wingtip avoids collapsing and also
speed can be controlled better in hard spirals. The spiral is the most effective tool in
loosing height. This is advantage and disadvantage at the same time, the pilot needs to
be able to handle the resulting high sinkrates.
cautIOn:
tHe HIGH SInK rate cauSeS HIGH PHYSIcal StraIn Due tO tHe
IncreaSInG centrIFuGal FOrceS anD MaY cauSe BlacKOutS!
Tensing the stomach muscles during the spiral dive can be helpful. At the first signs
of dizziness or feeling faint exit the spiral dive immediately.
Because of the extreme loss of altitude experienced during a spiral dive always ensure
you have enough height above ground.
To avoid a strong surge when exiting the spiral dive you have to release the inside
brake while applying the outer brake slightly.
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