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Section 04
Setting up the NYOS RS and first-flying
flight because of the brake lines being
too short. Safety issues may arise and
performance and launch behaviour may
deteriorate if the brake lines are
shortened too much.
WARNING
If the brake lines are too short, the
following risks could arise:
there could be an early stall
the paraglider does not launch
well and there is a risk of deep
stall
the paraglider exhibits
dangerous behaviour in extreme
flying
the trailing edge of the
paraglider is braked in
accelerated flight which, in an
extreme case, could cause a
frontal collapse
TIP
Environmental conditions can also
lead to the brake lines shortening.
You should therefore check brake line
length regularly, particularly if there
is any change in launch or flight
behaviour.
Brake knots
The overhand knot and bowline knot
shown below are the most suitable for
connecting the brake line to the brake
handle.
Fig. 4
Overhand knot
Fig. 5
Bowline knot