Dudek Nemo XX 23, Руководство пользователя

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few steps back and simultaneously lifting the A risers (without pulling them
towards you) will make the canopy rise. When it arrives over your head,
stabilize it with brakes, check again if everything is OK and turn.
Remember to turn always in the same direction. The turn itself should be
quick and smooth. While turning you have to release the brake handles and
grip them again facing forward. Last check of the wing & free space to launch
and off you go.
CAUTION
When deflating the canopy in strong winds (e. g. aborting a launch), use C
risers, not the brakes. Using brakes in strong wind causes more lift, which
eventually can lift the pilot up and drag him/her back.
TURNS
The Nemo XX is a responsive wing; it has easy handling and reacts instantly
to any steering input, with progressive forces on the brakes. Adding some
weight shift will make the paraglider turn faster and tighter.
The combined technique (weight shifting plus brake input) is the most efficient
method. Turn radius is determined then by amount of inside brake used and
weight shift. Additional application of a little outside brake after initiating the
turn with maximum weight shift increases efficiency and the outboard wing's
resistance to collapse (in turbulence, the edge of a thermal etc).
When it is necessary to turn the Dudek Nemo XX in a confined area at slow
speed (e.g. slope soaring), we recommend to steer the decelerated canopy by
loosening the brake at the outside of the turn while applying just a little more
brake on the inside of the turn.
When entering a turbulent area you should brake a bit, just to put up the
tension. It will give you better feel of the wing and allow you to react instantly
in case of a problem.
CAUTION: Too hard or too quick pulling of one brake can cause the wing
to enter a spin.
THERMALLING AND SOARING
When flying Nemo XX minimum sink is attained with slight brake pressure
applied (10 cm to 15 cm depending on pilot's weight). In turbulent conditions
the canopy should be flown with small amount of brake applied. This improves
overall stability by increasing the angle of attack of the canopy. The canopy
should neither rock back nor surge forwards, but always remain above pilot's
head. In order to achieve it, paraglider should be accelerated by letting off the
brakes when entering a thermal (accordingly to its strength) and slowed down
on exiting. This is basic active flying that can spare you many potential
collapses.
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