7
BAD:
All of these positions are very wrong. Please note how they deform the shape of the leading edge and
twist the zipper into a non-straight line. The leading edge is rolled forward, the sweep of the wing is changed,
and the bottom surface is not clean. All of these positions will result in decreased performance and control.
NOTE:
It is
NOT
necessary to hold the grippers tightly in flight. You can comfortably fly your suit
from exit to landing with a very light touch on the grippers. It is better to
NOT
hold the grippers
than it is to hold them wrong, or to hold them too tightly.
SLEEPING AND BATHING YOUR SQUIRREL
Don’t smother your Squirrel! When it’s hibernating, it likes to breathe and relax in a cool, dry,
comfortable nest. Do not store your suit for long periods of time in a tightly folded or compressed
manner! Doing so will result in the deformation of your inlets. Always fully shade-dry your suit if it
becomes wet or damp. Gently rinse with non-chlorinated fresh water to clean, or if ever exposed to
salt water. Never use chemical detergents – Squirrels like it all natural, all the time!
Your suit can be hand washed in cold water, or machine washed
cold on a gentle cycle. Never tumble dry your suit. Hang dry in
the shade.
