
Storing and looking after the paraglider
Section 08
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The NYOS RS should not be exposed to
extreme heat (e.g. in the boot of the
car during summer). The heat may
cause any moisture present to be
pressed through the fabric, thereby
damaging
the
coating.
High
temperatures accelerate the process of
hydrolysis, particularly when combined
with moisture, which damages fibres
and coating. Do not store your
paraglider near radiators or other heat
sources.
Always transport your glider in the
special inner bag and use the backpack
provided for the rest of the equipment.
Looking after the paraglider
The life of any paraglider depends to a
large extent on how you treat it. Follow
the care instructions and handle it
carefully to ensure that you have many
years of enjoyment from your NYOS RS.
Fabric
SWING uses a specially developed
polyamide fabric for the NYOS RS which
has a high-quality coating for improved
UV resistance, colour fastness and air
permeability. This fabric undergoes
rigorous laboratory tests and was
tested for several months under
extreme conditions and heavy use in
flight.
Care is essential to ensure that the
fabric and glider remain durable and
retain their qualities. The glider should
therefore
be
protected
from
unnecessary UV light. Do not unpack
your glider until immediately before flight
and pack it up straight after landing.
Modern paraglider fabrics have better
protection against the sun, but UV rays
in particular are still one of 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 NYOS 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.
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.
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