Storing and looking after
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Storing and looking
after
Temperature range
Extreme temperatures can affect the
air density and therefore the flight
behaviour of the Speedwing. Be aware
of this fact especially at very low
temperatures.
Basically, operating temperatures
below -15°C should be avoided.
Advertising and adhesive sails
Before attaching advertising, make
sure that the adhesive sail to be
applied does not alter the flight
characteristics. In case of doubt, you
should refrain from gluing in
advertising.
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PLEASE NOTE
Sticking large, heavy or unsuitable
adhesive sails on the glider may
invalidate the operating permit.
Storing
Storing and Transport
Always transport your SWING MIRAGE
2 RS in the speedbag supplied.
Make sure that you do not store your
SWING MIRAGE 2 RS in a damp place.
Store your speedriding equipment
away from light in a dry room that is
well ventilated and temperature stable.
Take it out of the reversible harness
backpack and open the speedbag to
allow air to reach the cloth.Looking
after your Speedwing
Handle with care
The service life of your Speedwing
depends largely on how you handle the
material.
In order to enjoy your MIRAGE 2 RS for
a long time, please follow the care
instructions and handle your MIRAGE 2
RS with care.
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PLEASE NOTE
Never drag the umbrella across the
ground. Pointed and sharp objects,
such as stones or branches, can
damage the fabric and lines! Keep
this in mind when choosing your
launch site.
Cloth
For the MIRAGE 2 RS, SWING uses a
specially developed polyamide cloth
with a high-quality coating for
improved UV resistance, colour
fastness and air impermeability. This
fabric is subjected to the strictest
laboratory controls and has been
tested over several months under
extreme conditions in hard flight
operations.
Care is essential to ensure the
durability and retention of value of
these fabrics and your sail. Therefore,
protect your sail from unnecessary UV
rays. Unpack your MIRAGE 2 RS just
before take-off and re-pack it
immediately after landing. Even
though modern speedwing fabrics are
increasingly better protected from the
effects of solar radiation, UV radiation
in particular is still one of the decisive
factors in the ageing of the cloth. First
the colours fade, then the coating and
fibres begin to age.
In the production of MIRAGE 2 RS, the
coated side of the fabric is placed on
the inside. The coating, which is crucial
for the fabric's properties, is thus
relatively well protected from
mechanical damage. Nevertheless,
when choosing a launch site you
should, if possible, select a surface that
