X-ALPS3
ACCELERATED FLYING
The speed bar should be secured to the harness prior to launch.
To use the acceleration-system you will need to make some effort. This can affect
the sitting position in the harness. Therefore we recommend an upright position in
the harness. Adjust the harness before your first attempt of accelerated flight.
We remind you to only fly in wind conditions that don’t require constant use of the
acceleration-system.
To reach the maximum speed press the acceleration-system firmly until both pulleys
on the A-risers touch each other. As soon as you apply the acceleration-system the
angle of attack will be reduced, the speed increases, but the paraglider becomes less
stable and can collapse more easily. Therefore always use the acceleration-system with
adequate altitude from the ground, obstacles and other aircraft.
Avoid adjusting the speed bar too short. It is important to avoid unintentionally accelerat-
ing the glider due to a setting that is too short. Accelerated collapses are normally more
impulsive and demand fast reactions.
CAUTION
NEVER ACCELERATE IN TURBULENT AIR!
NEVER ACCELERATE NEAR THE GROUND!
NEVER LET GO THE BRAKE HANDLES!
NEVER BRAKE THE GLIDER SYMETRICALLY WHILE FLYING ACCELERATED!
LANDING
The skywalk X-ALPS3 can be landed easily. Make your final approach against the wind
and let the glider slow down at its own rate. Further reduce the speed by applying the
brakes lightly and evenly. At about 3m above the ground you increase the angle of
attack by slowing down more and eventually completely flare out the glider.
When you have reached the minimal speed apply full brake. In strong head winds, slow
down carefully. When you have reached the ground safely, stall the glider warily. Avoid
turning sharply before your final approach. This increases the danger of pendulum effect!
PACKING
Conscientiously packing your glider guarantees a consistently high quality. First, remove
all leaves, grass, sand, etc., then sort the lines and lay them on top of the glider.
Always make sure that the glider is dry and clean before you pack it.
Start with the second cell from the middle and lay them cell for cell on top of each other
so that the reinforcements of the inlets are kept together. Repeat this process on the
trailing edge by starting from the middle and folding together every second panel, drawing
them towards the middle. After that, lay the folded panels on top of each other and press
the air from the trailing to the leading edge. After doing this on both sides, turn one half
onto the other and beginning from the bottom, fold the glider up towards the leading edge.
You can fold the risers in with the glider or leave them sticking out at the bottom or
still attached to your harness. When packing, remember to straighten out the lines and
shackles to keep them from bending. After every fold, let out the remaining air in the
glider through the leading edge. Attach the compression strap around the glider loosely
and place it in the nylon bag. If you prefer to use a tube, the steps are the same up the
point where you turn the folded panels onto each other. Pull the straps tight and make
sure that no material is caught in the zippers.
You can also pack any skywalk glider with elastic nylon wires by any other method with-
out damaging the leading edge. Place the harness with the seat board facing up (to dis-
tribute the load better) on top of your glider and close the zippers. You will find adequate
space rest of your equipment (helmet, overall, instruments, etc.) under the cover of the
rucksack.
A hint to increase the life of your glider even more:
Don’t pack your glider too tightly. Treat the leading edge with care despite its robustnes
and open up your wing a bit if you store it for a longer period of time.
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