Skywalk TEQUILA4, Manual/Service

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IMpoRTANT SAFETy WARNING
Flying a paraglider requires maximum caution at all times.
We remind you that you fly your paraglider at your own risk!
As the pilot it is your responsibility to ensure the airworthiness
of your glider before every flight. Remember that mental
fitness is also a risk factor.
The skywalk TEQUILA4 may not be flown:
> outside of the minimum and maximum certified takeoff weights
> with a motor
> in rain, snow, or in extremely turbulent weather conditions, or in strong wind
> in clouds or fog (visual flight)
> with insufficient pilot experience
During production, the TEQUILA4 underwent carefully selected quality controls and was
inspected once again before shipping. Keep in mind that a paraglider can only be flown
while observing the laws of the country in which it is flown.
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The layout of the suspension points is designed for optimal load distribution and a long
lifespan. With all considerations and calculations however, our focus is always on safety.
The mix of materials used on the lines of the TEQUILA4 is an ideal combination of durability,
low stretch and low drag.
The main lines of the TEQUILA4 are made of high-strength Technora with polyester
sheathing. In extreme cases, each of the main lines can withstand more than 160kg of load.
New Dyneema is used also for the top lines of the TEQUILA4 due to its exceptionally high
resistance to aging so that even after years of intensive use, the TEQUILA4 still has
reassuring safety reserves.
The skywalk TEQUILA4 has 3 A-, 3 B-, 3 C-, and 1 stabilo line.
The main-stabilo is connected with the B-riser.
The brake lines are not load-bearing and lead from the trailing edge over the main brake
lines through the brake pulleys on the C-risers to the brake handles.
A marking on the main brake line indicates the position of the handle attachment.
This setting should not be lengthened, for example, to provide more brake travel in extreme
flight situations or during landing, nor shortened such that the glider is flown constantly
with some brake on.
To provide a better overview and to make sorting easier,
the lines have different colors:
> A-lines and A-risers are red
> the stabilo is orange
> the B-lines are yellow
> the C-lines are blue
> the brake-lines are orange
The lines are attached with loops to triangular shackles and secured with rubber rings.
The skywalk TEQUILA4 has 4 risers per side. These are depicted in a schematic diagram
at the end of this manual.
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