11
Pre-flight check
NEMO
Pre-flight check
Having chosen a place to launch
accordingly to the terrain as well as wind
speed and direction clear it of any
obstacles that could damage your canopy
or tangle in the lines.
After laying out your paraglider in a
horseshoe directed against the wind
following checks must be made:
•
canopy, lines and risers condition. Do
not launch if the slightest damage is
noticed,
•
the paraglider should be arranged so
that the centre section A-lines will
strain earlier that the outer ones. This
ensures easy and symmetrical launch,
•
the leading edge should stay taut and
even,
•
all lines and risers should be
separated. Make sure they are not
tangled, and checked against catching
anything. It is equally important to
check the brake lines. They must be
firmly attached to the brake handles
and run freely through the pulleys to
the trailing edge,
•
make sure the risers are not twisted,
•
it is very important to check that no
lines are looped around the canopy.
The so-called ”line-over” may have
disastrous consequences during take
off.
•
always put on and fasten your helmet
before clipping in to the harness,
•
make sure that all quick links
(maillons) of the risers are tight,
•
check main carabiners. They must be
properly mounted, closed and locked.
