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Section 8
Storing and looking after the paraglider
08 Storing and looking
after the paraglider
Storing the paraglider
Packing the paraglider
Pack the TWIN RS as shown in Figs. 1-4.
The leading edge reinforcements 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.
The reinforcements distort more easily during
flight if they have been bent or misshapen,
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.
PLEASE NOTE
Make sure that the profile reinforcement
lies flat and that it is not bent by holding it
too firmly.
Check once again after you have finished
packing the glider that the leading edge
reinforcement is flat and is not bent when
you make the final folds.
Fig. 6:
Steps 1 - 4 show the correct and careful
way in which to fold up the TWIN RS
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.
PLEASE NOTE
Do not drag your glider across rough
surfaces such as stones or asphalt, as this
could damage the seams or surface
coating.