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IntrODuctIOn

Congratulations and thank you for your decision for a skywalk glider! We can assure 
you that this decision will be honored with plenty of joy in flying.
To ensure that you feel at home on your new glider, we recommend you thoroughly
read the Owners Manual/Operating Instructions. This way you will get to know your
skywalk POISON 2 quickly and easily.

The following instructions will help to maintain your skywalk POISON 2 in excellent
condition, to use it safely and have fun with it for a very long time.
If you have any questions, remarks or suggestions for improvement,
please don’t hesitate to contact us by fax, e-mail or phone.
The skywalk-team will be happy to help anytime.

Your skywalk-team

Summary of Contents for POISON 2 L

Page 1: ...33 Manual Service...

Page 2: ...ration System page 39 Harness page 40 Flight Techniques and Characteristics page 41 Descent Techniques page 45 Extreme Flight Manoeuvres page 47 Materials page 49 Maintenance page 50 2 Year Check Cert...

Page 3: ...he Owners Manual Operating Instructions This way you will get to know your skywalk POISON 2 quickly and easily The following instructions will help to maintain your skywalk POISON 2 in excellent condi...

Page 4: ...package The POISON 2 speaks to the experienced cross country and competition Pilot With our constantly developing software we ve made large gains with the canopy quality direct ly benefiting the glide...

Page 5: ...80 105 95 115 105 130 Pilot 17 kg equipment This paraglider meets the demands of the regulations of german hanggliding associa tion DHV and the CEN at the time of distribution Further details of the c...

Page 6: ...of only 3 line levels 3 A 3 B 3 C as well as 1 Stabilo Line The skywalk POISON 2 has 5 Risers on each side The innermost and second A Lines lead to the A1 Riser The outer A Lines lead to the A2 Riser...

Page 7: ...the Start position all Risers are the same length 50 cm without shackles The P2 has a short and extremely effective speed path By activation of the Speed System the A 1 Riser will be shortened by 14...

Page 8: ...n be used Prior to flying the connection hooks of the foot operated accelerator and the acceleration system have to be connected to each other Brummel hooks Check that the acceleration line runs freel...

Page 9: ...or excessive wear and tear please get in touch with your flying school The POISON is equipped with the trend setting Jet Flap system just like the MESCAL and TEQUILA Air is conducted from the bottom s...

Page 10: ...u can circle the glider more narrowly when banking the glider will continue to stably gain altitude CAUTION PULLING THE BRAKE LINES TOO FAR AND TOO FAST CAN CAUSE A FULL STALL You will recognise a fla...

Page 11: ...lence is still possible In general the reactions are more impulsive and de mand quicker reaction time from the Pilot Therefore always use the acceleration system with adequate height above the ground...

Page 12: ...at the bottom and working your way to the top Fold the whole row once toward the middle Do exactly the same on the other side Then fold one half onto the other half and make sure the leading edge are...

Page 13: ...g 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 s...

Page 14: ...ine System the B Stall demands a higher energy expendi ture as with the 4 Line Systems The glider dives back further and shoots at the wrong time clearly more forward Because the B Stall has a much hi...

Page 15: ...mely turbulent air or during exceptional piloting errors it is pos sible that the folded wing section might get tangled in the lines The pilot may then sta bilise the paraglider by careful counter bra...

Page 16: ...Y THE BRAKES DURING A PARACHUTAL STALL THE PARAGLIDER WILL IMMEDIATELY ENTER A FULL STALL IF STILL IN A PARACHUTAL STALL CLOSE TO THE GROUND DO NOT ATTEMPT TO RECOVER BUT STRAIGHTEN UP YOUR POSITION I...

Page 17: ...on Lines Top and Brake lines Edelrid 8000 80 8000 65 8000 45 particially double spliced Middle lines Edelrid 8000 120 8000 80 particially double spliced Main lines AI AII BI BII Liros PPSL200 Main lin...

Page 18: ...ghly soil resistant 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 repai...

Page 19: ...he continued performance of your Glider and this special high performance cloth it is imperative that you adhere to the following guidelines Therefore the following Instructions for Handling and Care...

Page 20: ...eral informations When unfolding the paraglider insure that neither the canopy nor the lines become too dirty as dirt particles in the fibres can damage the material and lines If the lines get tangled...

Page 21: ...ificate and all warranty and liability claims We recommend not to do this check yourself Without the proper instruments and specific knowledge the check will be insufficient The airworthiness of your...

Page 22: ...r save and successful flying Even the safest paraglider may crash due to a pilot error or meteorological miscalcula tions Remember that aviation sports are potentially hazardous and that you are respo...

Page 23: ...kywalk MAINBRAKE B BI BII BIII C1 CIII S C2 CI CII A2 AIII A1 AI AII BIII BII b11 a4 a5 a6 a7 A1 A2 a3 a2 a1 AI AII AIII A3 A4 a8 a9 a11 a10 BI b10 b9 b8 b7 b6 b5 b4 b3 b2 b1 B2 B1 B3 B4 CIII CII S CI...

Page 24: ...56 Risers POISON 2 Size XS und S Riser POISON 2 Size XS Trimspeed Accelerated 480 mm AII B AI CII CI 390 mm 480 mm A II 372 mm AI 340 mm 435 mm B CII CI...

Page 25: ...57 Risers POISON 2 Size M 500 mm CII AII CI B AI Riser POISON 2 Size M Trimspeed Accelerated 410 mm 500 mm A II 397 mm AI 360 mm 450 mm B CII CI...

Page 26: ...58 RISERs POISON 2 SIze L Riser POISON 2 Size L Trimspeed Accelerated AII B AI CII CI A II AI B CII CI 525 mm 426 mm 525 mm 411 mm 375 mm 475 mm...

Page 27: ...ption of failure Suggested repairs Identification visual check of canopy Upper surface Lower surface Profiles Line flares Leading edge Trailing edge Crossports visual check of lines Seams Abrasion spo...

Page 28: ...ng checkflight necessary G tesiegel plaque Identification plate condition New Very good condition Good condition Well used Heavily used but within g tesiegel standards frequent checks required No long...

Page 29: ...ption of failure Suggested repairs Identification visual check of canopy Upper surface Lower surface Profiles Line flares Leading edge Trailing edge Crossports visual check of lines Seams Abrasion spo...

Page 30: ...ng checkflight necessary G tesiegel plaque Identification plate condition New Very good condition Good condition Well used Heavily used but within g tesiegel standards frequent checks required No long...

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