CUMEO
LAYING OUT THE GLIDER
If you use your paraglider for the first time we recommend that you practise some
inflations and try some simple flights at a training site. This way you are able to get
used to your skywalk CUMEO. Lay out 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.
The CUMEO is very easy to sort due to the 3 line levels, yet sorting should always
be completed carefully. 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 become entangled during launch. There shouldn’t be any lines beneath the canopy
during take-off. Line-overs can have fatal consequences!
TAKE-OFF
The skywalk CUMEO is easy to launch.
Hold the A-risers and the brake handles in your hands. For a better identification,
the covers at the A-risers are coloured red. The brake lines are coloured
orange and the brake handles are black. Hold your arms slightly sideways and backwards
like an extension of the A-risers. Before launching check the laid out glider.
Further check the wind direction and the airspace! Pull rapidly and the canopy of
the skywalk CUMEO will launch and rise above your head. The canopy will inflate fast
and reliably. Keep the paraglider straight above your head and run forward.
Slow down a little as soon as the upward pull decreases.You can open any collapsed cells
by pumping the affected side. Changes of directions that are necessary can be carried
out now. Look and feel that the wing is properly inflated.
Don’t make your final decision to accelerate or to take-off until you are absolutely sure
that the wing is properly and evenly inflated.
Otherwise, stop the take-off procedure immediately! During reverse launches
and in strong winds, it is possible that the paraglider surges forward and inflates
faster than intended.
You can counteract this by running towards the glider. We recommend practicing
this demanding launch technique on a flat slope! If you reverse launch it is advisable
to only use the inside A-risers. This way the glider opens a bit more slowly and
in strong winds you don´t have to deal with the full pressure at once.
3 ACCELERATION SYSTEM
The skywalk CUMEO can be equipped with a foot-operated acceleration system.
The acceleration system effects the A, A2 and B-risers. Exact lengths and an illustration
of the risers can be found at the end of the instructions.
Both risers are equipped WITHOUT trimmers.
4 HARNESS
The skywalk CUMEO is licensed for all certified harnesses of the GH type
(harnesses without solid cross-bracing).
Be aware that the relative brake travel and the agility of the glider change with
the height of the attachment point.
5 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 thorougly:
> All seams on the harness, the rescue chute attachments and the risers
> That all connecting parts, line shackles and carabiners are closed
> The brake line knots right and left, following the lines all the way up to the canopy
> All other lines from the risers to the canopy
> All line attachment points on the canopy
> The top and bottom of the wing for damage and wear and tear
> The profiles and the crossports on the inside
> If the glider is dry
CAUTION
DO NOT LAUNCH IF YOU FIND ANY DEFECTS, EVEN SMALL ONES!
IF YOU FIND ANY SIGNS OF DAMAGE OR ABNORMAL WEAR AND TEAR,
CONTACT YOUR FLIGHT SCHOOL OR SKYWALK DIRECTLY.
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