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system, the speed bar (included with the
paraglider) must be attached to the risers and
your harness. Check carefully that the speed
system lines cannot get snagged as they are fed
through any pulleys and that the lines are
symmetrical. 'Full speed ahead' is the point
where the two pulleys attached to the risers
touch each other. Check the length of the lines
allows this when your legs are fully stretched.
IMPORTANT: the speed bar must be able to
return its 'off' position at any time. A snagged
speed bar could have serious consequences! In
the 'off' position the speed system should have at
least 5cm of slack
(check this!)
for safety
reasons. Get a friend to help you by holding the
risers up when you install the speed bar.
With the speed system activated, you can fly
faster out of sink zones or improve your glide
angle when up against headwinds. Keep in mind
that the canopy will react more dynamically
when flying faster and not maintain as much
internal stability. Should you hit turbulence when
flying at speed,
return immediately to normal-
speed flight
to prevent eventual collapses.
Flying at speed calls for careful observation of
the canopy. Pay attention to the leading edge.
Should any deformations occur then ease off the
speed bar. You can also 'feel' the pressure in the
canopy through your legs - by reduced pressure
or slack A- lines
reduce
speed. A slight vibration
or indentation of the leading edge at maximum
speed is possible, and no cause for concern.
Use the speed system carefully and
sparingly; never close to the ground or in
turbulence. It is much safer to land
backwards than to fly at full speed shortly
before landing! Canopy collapses at speed
are serious! Reactions are faster and
bringing the canopy back under control
requires more experience.
Should your paraglider collapse at speed
then release the speed bar immediately and
bring the canopy back under control by
using the brakes.
Technical details about the
speed system
Activating the speed system shortens the risers
in predefined proportions. This causes the
canopy to take on a steeper angle of attack and
a flatter profile. The new profile form has
reduced drag, which together with the new
angle of attack causes the canopy to accelerate
and fly faster. A new stable point of flying is then
reached where the lift and drag forces equal
each other out at a higher speed.
Alterations to the brake line
lengths
Alterations to the length of the brake lines are
(sadly) often undertaken
BUT:
1. Not permitted.
2. Not at all recommended,
as serious
disadvantages can result from this.
When we design and build a new paraglider,
we set the brakes to the optimal length for the
canopy. The canopy then undergoes stringent
airworthiness tests and receives an
appropriate certification. Shortening or
lengthening the brake lines on a canopy
makes a big difference to
1. Recovery in extreme situations.
2. Performance (Particularly when flying at
speed).
Lengthening the brake lines also has a
detrimental effect on the handling character-
We specifically advise you not to change the
length of the brake lines.
Descent methods
For all the following manoeuvres: Never let go
of the brakes. Should problems arise you will
then be able to react immediately!
You are probably already familiar with several
descent methods; here are a few tips about
using them with the FORM 2.
‘Big ears’
Generally folding in the wingtips of your canopy
while flying presents no great problems. The
surface area of the canopy is reduced and the
sink rate increases, while forward motion is
maintained. The canopy is flying at all times and
no stall
occurs. Reduced steering of the canopy
is possible though shifting your weight in the
harness.
The sink rate increase is not as high as with
Before your first launch
All XIX products are subject to stringent
quality control checks during and after
production. In addition to this your canopy will
have been given a test flight from your retailer.
Nevertheless we do recommend you conduct
your first flights from a low grassy (beginners)
slope. Should any difficulties arise we would
be pleased to offer our advice.
Before every launch
Make a careful check of all your equipment
everytime you intend to launch. Check the
canopy for eventual damage, check your
carabiners, check your harness buckles and
speedsystem. Do all these checks in addition
to your standard five-point launch preparation
program.
The launch
The FORM 2 requires no special launching
technique, and is easy to inflate. A couple of
tips from our test pilots:
Preparation at take-off
Layout your canopy with the leading edge in a
gentle crescent. When you tension the A-lines
either all the cells should fill equally, or
progressive fill from the middle of the canopy
should occur. Carefully sort the lines. It is
usually easiest to raise the riser completely
and work from the bottom up, beginning with
the brakes to ensure everything is tanglefree.
Inflation
Take both A risers in your hands, perform your
five-point launch check and begin your start
run with your arms bent slightly behind you.
With a constant pull the canopy will then climb
steadily over your head.
When launching in headwinds it is advisable
to take only the inner two A-risers for a more
progressive inflation and better control.
Starting in tailwinds or strong headwinds can
be dangerous and is not advised.
Use your entire bodyweight to launch your
paraglider and not just the strength in your
arms.
Should you inflate too impulsively, the
canopy will require a little brake to prevent it
overshooting you. Once everything is stable,
make a visual check to ensure no lines are
tangled, and that the canopy does not look
deformed. When you have assured yourself
that everything is OK, then begin your start run
with
long
steps. The time to sit back and relax
is when you are well clear of the ground and
not before!
Normal flight
The FORM 2 is a very comfortable canopy to fly.
It is stable and shows no signs of nervosity in the
air. The pressure required on the brakes is
pleasant for long flights and increases
proportionally as the stall point is approached.
Maximum glide
The FORM 2 is designed to fly at maximum glide
at its trim-speed (no brakes applied) or with slight
use of the speed bar. This is only true for zero
wind conditions; when flying against headwinds,
use of the speed bar will improve your glide
angle relative to the ground.
Minimum sink
The minimum sink rate can be flown with the
brakes pulled to around 20%.
Thermals
When thermalling or flying through turbulence it
is advisable to apply a little brake. Slowing the
speed of the canopy will enable you to core the
thermal better and climb faster. A little brake also
increases the internal pressure in the canopy
and makes it more resistant to eventual tip
collapses.
There are several theories as to the best or most
efficient way to thermal and probably several
thousand types of thermals. We don't wish to
enter into the debate here with our tips, but one
general rule is to always try and visualise the
thermal as you are flying through it and stay in
the strongest part!
Speed system
The FORM 2 is equipped with a speed system
attached to the risers. To assemble the speed
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