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Base- and Brakeline adjustment
The factory brake-line setting corresponds to 0-free travel plus 5 cm. The trailing edge needs to
be free and without any pull when the brake lines are completely free and you are in maximum
accelerated flight.
If the brake lines need to be adjusted, attention must be paid that enough free run is possible.
In no case the brakes may be adjusted too short, otherwise the glider may fly with a little, but
continuous applied brake pressure. This could be extremely dangerous during takeoff , flight
and landing!
When fixing the brake handles, always be aware that both sides are adjusted symmetrically and
that a permanent knot is used. The bowline works particularly well because of the fact that it
weakens the line the least but provides excellent slip resistance.
Bowline
①
②
③
Factory
default setting
Acro-Handles “HIGH-FIVE”
The BLACKOUT PLUS is equipped with the high-quality Acro-
Handles “High Five” by U-Turn. The ergonomic neoprene
supporting loop is padded with moisture-resistent foam to
ensure its comfort even during long training days. The specifi-
cally produced bar provides a perfect grip and, by means of the
embedded swirl, a low suspension point. The wing comes with
pre-installed brake rollers. The shipment also comprises the
rubber bands for the Freebrakes. Harness as well as handles
come with flaps for switching to Freebrakes.
The brake rollers can easily be removed by unlooping them
from the quick links.