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fliGHt tecHniQueS and cHaracteriSticS
PrefliGHt cHeck and Maintenance
It is important to check all paragliding equipment thoroughly before every flight to see if it
has any defects. Also check the paraglider after long flights and after long storage.
cHeck tHorouGHly:
All seams of the harness, of the risers and of the reserve bridle.
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That all connecting parts, maillons and carabiners are closed.
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The brake-line knots on both sides and follow the brake-line to the top.
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All the other lines from riser to canopy.
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All the line attachment points at the canopy.
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If the top or bottom of the wing are damaged or perished.
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The ribs and crossports from inside.
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do not take-off if you detect any defectS, even if tHey are Minor!
If you find any damage or excessive wear and tear please get in touch with your flying school.
layinG out tHe Glider
If you use your paraglider for the first time we recommend that you practise some infla-
tions and try some simple flights at a training site. This way you are able to get used to your
skywalk ARRIBA.
Layout the canopy so that the leading edge is slightly arched. The middle of the canopy should
form the deepest point of the paraglider. This way the A-lines are tensioned first in the middle
whilst inflating. The paraglider inflates evenly which ensures a stable and straight take off.
Separate A, B, C, D-lines and risers and put in order. Make sure that the brake lines run freely
through the pulleys to the trailing edge of the paraglider.
All lines have to run freely without any knots and twists from the risers to the canopy. During
flight, tied or crossed over lines can often not be released or untangled!
The brake-lines are lying directly on the ground, so please pay attention that they do not be-
come entangled during launch. There shouldn’t be any lines beneath the canopy during take-
off. Line-overs can have fatal consequences!
in rare cases, a rigifoil Stick can be bent inwards. this is very easy to recognize
during launch preparations from the conspicuous dent on the opening. Please sim-
ply turn the stick outwards. this can be done quite simply, because the stick practi-
cally turns by itself when touched.
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