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Flying the DOUBLESKIN
We recommend completing your first flights with your new wing in
calm conditions. This will give you the opportunity to get to know your
glider. Launches and ground handling on a training hill will also help to
familiarise yourself with the paraglider.
Take off
General
The pilot has the responsibility to check that their entire equipment is
in full working order. In particular, the wing, harness and the parachute.
Immediately before launch we recommend the following pre-flight
check, which should be conscientiously performed before every take
off. Sadly, many launch accidents result from an omitted pre-flight
check.
1. Buckled-up:
leg and chest straps are connected, chin strap on the
helmet is closed
2. Clipped-in:
risers are not twisted, speed system is correctly connec-
ted, carabiners are locked
3. Lines:
A-lines are on top, all lines are sorted and free of knots, brake
lines run cleanly through the low friction rings
4. Canopy:
wing is laid out on launch in an arc with leading edge open
5. Wind and air space:
wind is suitable for take off, air space is clear
The DOUBLESKIN distinguishes itself by its easy inflation behaviour
(both during forward and reverse launch) and without wanting to hang
back. The wing climbs cleanly and directly without a tendency to over-
shoot.
Confident launches can only be learnt by practise – there is only a
limited knowledge to be gained from books and descriptions. So here
is a tip: Use every opportunity on a training hill to perfect your launch
technique. Ideally, have an experienced colleague or instructor with
you to provide feedback.
Overall, the launch
behaviour is very
simple. The wing
forgives errors. No
special skills are
needed to launch
the wing.
Weight range
Your paraglider is certified for a stipulated weight range. If you fly
the glider outside this range, you are outside the operating limits of
the equipment. Therefore the paraglider does not conform to the flying
characteristics determined during the certification process – this
means your certification is no longer valid.
The DOUBLESKIN is certified as EN/LTF A in all sizes. Size 17 is certified
as EN/LTF B, if flown in the extended weight range (75 – 90 kilos).
Neverthe less, speed, sink rate, handling and the flying feeling differ
depending on the wing-loading.
Despite being mainly EN-A rated – depending on the total take-off weight
–
we did not design this wing as a school glider.
The Ultralight Risers
require a certain routine in order to avoid riser twists when clipping in
and the ultra-light fabric may be more prone to getting damaged during
extensive ground-handling sessions.
RELAXED
Low wing-loading: for best sink rate and not too dynamic behaviour.
DYNAMIC
High wing loading: flying in high mountains (when flying down and
»getting off« are priorities), strong-wind soaring (e.g. at the coast)
or generally more dynamic and higher speed. The Dynamic range is
NOT suitable for new pilots.
Ultralight Riser
The DOUBLESKIN comes with a choice of Ultralight or Light riser. The
Ultralight Risers weigh 60 grams less than the Light version. As with all
extreme lightweight risers, when using the Ultralight Risers it is advisable
to carry out a double pre-flight check to avoid twisting.
17
17,1 (55-90kg)
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Size
Taille
Projizierte Fläche
Projected area
Surface projetée
STARTGEWICHT | RECOMMENDED TAKE OFF WEIGHT | P.T.V.*
55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100 105 110 115 120
RELAXED
– für Kurbler und Genussflieger | for recreational pilots | pour les pilotes de loisirs
DYNAMIC
– ideal für jene, die etwas mehr Dynamik und Geschwindigkeit schätzen
ideal for those who want more speed and a more dynamic wing | idéal pour ceux qui veulent
plus de vitesse et une aile plus réactive
20
19,7
(75-105kg)
23
23,5 (90-120kg)
EN A:
RELAXED
EN A:
DYNAMIC
EN B:
DYNAMIC
EN A:
RELAXED
EN A:
RELAXED
EN A:
DYNAMIC
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