Swing Astral 6, Manual

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Dear Swing customer,
You have just purchased a sophisticated product. We place great importance on our workmanship and
the high quality of the materials used.
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the Swing Team
Table of Contents:
1 Disclaimer and exclusion of liability ................................................................................................ 1
2 For your safety ................................................................................................................................ 1
3 Respect for nature and the landscape ............................................................................................ 2
4 Features of the Paraglider .............................................................................................................. 3
4.1 What does the ASTRAL 6 look like? .......................................................................................... 3
4.2 Who is the ASTRAL 6 suitable for? ............................................................................................ 3
4.3 Connecting a harness to the ASTRAL 6 .................................................................................... 3
4.4 Winch towing .............................................................................................................................. 4
4.5 Motorised flight ........................................................................................................................... 4
5 Setting up the ASTRAL 6 and test-flying ........................................................................................ 4
5.1 Laying out the paraglider and pre-flight check ........................................................................... 4
5.2 5-point check .............................................................................................................................. 5
5.3 The first flight .............................................................................................................................. 5
5.4 Adjusting the main brake lines .................................................................................................... 6
5.5 Adjusting the speed system ........................................................................................................ 6
6 Flying ............................................................................................................................................... 8
6.1 Normal flight ............................................................................................................................... 8
6.2 Instructions for extreme flying and dangerous situations ........................................................... 8
6.3 Rapid descents ......................................................................................................................... 11
7 Looking after your paraglider ........................................................................................................ 13
7.1 Transporting and storing the paraglider ................................................................................... 13
7.2 Checking the lines .................................................................................................................... 14
7.3 Cleaning and repairing the paraglider ...................................................................................... 14
8 Inspections .................................................................................................................................... 15
9 Warranty ....................................................................................................................................... 16
10 Disposal ........................................................................................................................................ 16
11 Internet – product information and safety notices ......................................................................... 16
12 Notes ............................................................................................................................................. 17