U-Turn infinity, Owner'S Manual

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Line System / illustration see p. 57
We use 1,1 / 1,3 / 1,5 / 1,8 / 2,1 and 2,7mm Technora by TAE-GU
Lines Weaving Inc. with a special weaved aramid core. They have
a high tear strength and are unlikely to bend. This stretch resi-
stance denies changes in flight characteristics caused by diffe-
rent stretching after a short time of usage. An optimum of safety
and strength in relation to drag is achieved by the use of different
line diameters. The whole line system consists of single elements
that are sewed and looped on both ends. All suspension and
brake lines are forked in the upper part. The different colour of
the lines guarantee easy handling and control. All suspension
lines are looped seperately in rapidlinks and conected to the
risers. The rapidlinks have collectorclips built in to prevent slip-
ping of the lines. The main brakeline is looped through a reel at the
D-riser with a colourmarking where a brakegriphas to be tied on.
The manufacturer setting is 0 travel plus 5cm. Shortening more
than 5cm is not allowed and results in a "brake" condition in
flight which is extremely dangerous for takeoff, flight and lan-
ding. The basic setting provides sufficient braking action at lan-
ding and in extreme flight conditions besides a comfortable ar-
mposition in trimmed flight. Never change the basic setting of the
lines before you have operated the paraglider in the originally de-
livered version.
Please note that with the height of the harness mounting also the
relative brakedistance changes. When adjusting the setting, both
sides have to be symmetrically and a permanent knot has to be
used. Optimum solution is the "Spierenstich" knot with its high
slide resistance and its little effect on the lines.
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