X-ALPS 4
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To provide a better overview and to make sorting easier:
> the A-mainlines have a red loop cover.
> the BI, BII-mainlines have a yellow loop cover.
> the C-mainlines and the BIII-mainline have a blue loop cover.
> the stabilo lines have a pink loop cover.
> the mainbrake lines are orange.
> the remaining lines are unsheated.
The lines are attached with loops to oval shackles and secured with rubber rings.
The skywalk X-ALPS4 has 4 risers per side:
> the two inner A-mainlines lead to the inner A-riser, the outer A-line leads to the
outer A-riser.
> the two inner B-mainlines as well as the stabilo lines lead to the B-riser.
> the outer B-mainline as well as the C-mainlines lead to the C-riser.
5 ACCELERATION SYSTEM
The skywalk X-ALPS4 can be equipped with a foot-operated acceleration system.
The acceleration system effects the A1, A2 and B-risers. Both risers are equipped
WITHOUT trimmers.
SPEED CONTROL HANDLE
Handle on rear riser. This handle allows the pilot to even out turbulence, speed and pitch
while flying on speed bar without having to release the speed bar. Pull down the handle,
but only so far that the line shackles on the rear riser don’t drop below the line shackles
on the A-riser.
A schematic drawing of the risers can be found at page 14.
6 FLIGHT TECHNIQUES AND CHARACTERISTICS
WINCHTOWING
The skywalk X-ALPS4 is well suited for winch towing. Make sure that you only use certi-
fied winches and that you climb from the ground at a flat angle.
The pilot must have had proper towing instruction and must ensure that the winch
operator has had proper training that includes paragliders. When launching on a winch,
always fly with a lot of feeling and don’t brake too much as your glider will already have
an increased angle of attack. We recommend the use of a towing adapter.
FLYING WITH A MOTOR
Currently, the X-ALPS4 has no certification for flying with a motor. You can find out the cur-
rent status of motor certification at any dealer or importer, or by asking skywalk directly.
You can find further information on practices and characteristics of flying in the en-
closed “BASIC GUIDE”.
7 DESCENT TECHNIQUES
BIG EARS
In contrast to the spiral dive, with big ears your forward speed is higher than your
sink speed.
This descent method is used to quickly leave dangerous areas in a desired horizontal direc-
tion. The danger of canopy disturbances in turbulent air is greatly reduced with big ears.
Proceed as follows:
> Hold the outer A-lines, which are suspended on separate A-risers, below the line
shackles and pull down on the lines or risers.
> Keep the brake handles and the outer A-lines in your hands during the maneuver.
The glider remains controllable with weight shifting.
> To increase both sink rate and forward speed, you can also optimize this maneuver
with the speed bar.
> To recover from the maneuver, release the A-lines and the glider normally will open
by itself.
> To speed up the opening, pull on the brakes lightly. It is better to first open one side
and then the other to minimize the risk of a possible stall.
CAUTION
WHEN FLYING AT TRIM SPEED, THE HANDLE SHOULD ONLY BE USED FOR
STEERING THE GLIDER IN CASE OF EMERGENCY.
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