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Examples:
> If the pilot is surprised near a summit with little ground clearance by strong wind or a
thundercloud, neither a B-stall nor a spiral dive can help.
> If the pilot is stuck in very strong lift, it is advisable to exit the lift band with the use of
big ears and to find sinking air in which to lose altitude.
B-LINE STALL
We don´t recommend this descent technique with the SPICE2. For fast descent use
a spiral dive or big ears.
You can find further information about descent techniques in the enclosed “BASIC GUIDE”.
8 MATERIALS
The skywalk SPICE2 is manufactured from the highest quality materials. skywalk has
selected the best possible combination of materials with regard to resilience, perfor-
mance and longevity. We are aware that the durability of the glider is a deciding factor
in the pilot’s satisfaction. Spare parts can be obtained from skywalk.
WINGS AND RIBS
Upper sail:
Dominico TX-Light / 10D
Lower sail:
Dominico 10D
Ribs:
Porcher Skytex 27g hard
LINES
A, B, C Main lines: Liros PPSLS 180/125, PPSL 200/160
A, B, C Middle lines: Edelrid 8000-U135/90/80/70/50
A, B, C Top lines: Liros DC 60/35
Brake lines:
Liros DFLP 200/32, DC 35; Edelrid 8000-U135/70/50
RISERS
Dyneema-riser:
Liros 6mm Dyneema
Regular-riser:
Güth & Wolf 12mm webbing
SHACKLES
Dyneema-riser:
Jootech oval
Regular-riser:
Jootech triangular
9 HOMOLOGATION
The SPICE2 is certified to LTF 09 and EN926-1, EN926-2 in the category C.
The SPICE2 is defined as a lightweight sport aircraft with an empty weight of less than
120kg in the paraglider category. The many homologation tests are the last hurdle in
the development of a skywalk paraglider. The homologation test flights only take place
when the test team is completely happy with the glider development.
We remark that the certification results will differ during flight in thermals or turbulent air.
The homologation informs solely regarding the paraglider performance during extreme-
flight-maneuvers performed in stable air conditions. These extreme-flight-maneuvers
during the homologation process should thus not be over-valued.
Remember that certification maneuvers were carried out with a harness in the group
GH with a carabiner distance (middle to middle) of 40-48 cm. If another harness is used,
the glider may display flight characteristics that differ from those in the description.
HARNESS MEASUREMENTS DURING THE TEST FLIGHTS
Homologation
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Descent techniques | Materials
PULLEYS
Ronstan ball bearing
Width of harness attachment points
A
Height of harness attachment points
B
Total weight in flight (kg)
<
80
80-100
>
100
Width (cm-measurement ‚A‘)
40
±
2
44
±
2
48
±
2
Height (cm-measurement ‚B‘)
40
±
1
42
±
1
44
±
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