Storing and looking after the paraglider
Section 8
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08 Storing and looking
after the paraglider
Storing the paraglider
Packing the paraglider
Fold up the Stratus 8 as shown in steps 1-
4. The leading edge reinforcements (Mylar
and Rigid-System) on the front edge are
placed on top of each other to avoid
bending or misshaping them. This method
of packing ensures that the leading edge is
treated carefully, which will increase the
glider’s life, performance and launch
behaviour.
If the reinforcements have been bent or
misshapen, they distort more easily during
flight, creating an altered air inflow which
can lead to a loss in performance and
changes in flight behaviour.
The leading edge reinforcements also
perform an important function on launch.
Therefore, the less they have been bent, the
more easily the glider will inflate and launch.
Fig 6:
Steps 1 - 4 show the correct and careful
way in which to fold up the Stratus 8
Vary slightly the final step of packing up
,
so that it is not always the middle cell which
is bent. Use the neighbouring cells as well
from time to time to increase the life of the
fabric, particularly in the middle part.
When you are completing the final part of
packing, we recommend that you put the
internal protection bag under the glider to
minimise abrasion on the ground.
