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Section 09
Storing and looking after the paraglider
the decisive factors in how the fabric
ages. The colours will fade first and
then the coating and fibres will begin
to age.
When the MIURA RS is manufactured,
the side of the fabric with the coating is
kept to the inside. This provides
relatively good protection from
damage for the coating which is of key
importance to the fabric
’s
features.
When choosing a place to launch, try
to find somewhere which is smooth
and free of stones and sharp objects.
Do not stand on the glider. This
weakens the fabric, especially if it is on
a hard or stony surface. Pay attention
to the behaviour of spectators at the
launch site, especially children: do not
hesitate to draw their attention to the
sensitive nature of the fabric.
When you are packing up your glider,
make sure that there are no insects
trapped inside. Many insects produce
acids when they decompose, which
can cause holes in the fabric.
Grasshoppers make holes by biting
through the fabric and also excrete a
dark liquid which stains. Keep animals
away when you are packing up. Insects
are not attracted by any particular
colours, contrary to what is commonly
believed.
A brand-new glider will often be
compressed when delivered. This is
solely for the initial delivery and the
glider should not be compressed in
such a way again. Do not pack your
glider too tightly after use and, even
though it is very comfortable, never sit
on the backpack with the glider inside.
Lines
The MIURA RS has various different
high-quality and accurately
manufactured lines which have been
selected according to the load and
area of use. You should also protect the
lines from unnecessary UV light
because, as with the fabric, UV light in
particular will weaken the lines.
Be careful that there is no abrasion
caused to the coating on the lines by
rubbing, particularly when ground-
training with crossed risers.
Do not walk on the lines after the glider
has been spread out and watch out for
spectators or skiers who may
inadvertently go over the lines.
When you are packing up the glider, be
careful to avoid putting any
unnecessary kinks in the lines and use
only the overhand knot or bowline
knots described for the brake lines.
PLEASE NOTE
Dyneema lines, which are used in
the area of the main brake lines, for
example, are very temperature-
sensitive and can be permanently
damaged at temperatures above 75°
C. Therefore your glider should never
be stored in a hot car especially
during summer
Dampness / humidity
If the glider gets wet or damp, it should
be dried as soon as possible in a well-
ventilated room (but out of the sun). It
may take several days before the
canopy has dried completely because
the fibres absorb water. Mould may
form if the paraglider is stored wet and
the fibres may rot, particularly when it
is warm. This can make the paraglider
unsuitable for flying within a short
time.
Likewise, if a wet glider freezes, it can
also become unsuitable for flying after
a short time.