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Recommendations for a long life
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fabric is made mainly out of Nylon, which like
any other synthetic material is sensitive to UV light radiation,
causing it to decompose, losing its mechanical resistance, and
thus increasing its porosity. For this reason, the unnecessary
exposure to sun light, which carries a high UV radiation level in
high altitudes must be avoided. It is highly recommended to leave
the paraglider stored away and well protected when it´s not
being used.
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lines are made of a aramide (technora), with a Polyester cover.
Individual line overloads beyond the normal range in flight must be avoided, because
an excessive deformation of the line is irreversible, and becoming permanent. The
same way, folding and creasing the lines must be avoided, specially the main lines.
Never step over the lines or canopy, above all on hard surface.
The canopy must be opened only on a clean surface area, since dirty can penetrate in
the canopy's fiber, shorten the lines or spoiling the fabric. The lines must be kept from
any entanglements on takeoff to prevent excessive deformation. Avoid storing the
paraglider for long periods in areas with high humidity or heat, this causes premature
aging of the materials. Keep away sand, stones or snow from entering the canopy cells
because any weight on the trailing edge slows the canopy down, possibly creating a
stall, furthermore, sharp corners may cut the fabric.
During takeoffs and landings in windy conditions, a run-away canopy may hit the
ground strongly and the shock may rupture the material.
In case of line entanglement the brake lines may peel-off or a main line may get cut by
a brake line, due to friction. On landing, avoid letting the Leading Edge fall forward and
downward towards the ground because this may damage the materials that form the
front of the paraglider and/or rip the sewn areas.
