Choose a suitable area to launch your glider. Lines caught on roots or
rocks lead to unnecessary strain on the attachment tabs during inflation.
Snagging lines may rip the canopy fabric or damage lines.
When landing, never let the canopy fall on its leading edge. The sudden
pressure increase can severely damage the air-resistant coating of the
canopy as well as weaken the ribs and seams.
Dragging the glider over grass, soil, sand or rocks, will significantly
reduce its lifetime and increase its porosity.
When preparing for launch or when ground-handling, be sure not to step
on any of the lines or the canopy fabric.
Don't tie any knots in the lines.
Avoid packing your glider when it is wet. If there's no other way, then dry
it as soon as possible away from direct sunlight. Be careful to avoid
storing your canopy when damp or wet: this is the most common reason
for canopy degradation.
Don't let your glider come into contact with seawater. If it does, rinse the
lines, canopy and risers with fresh water and dry it away from direct
sunlight before storing.
After flight or when storing, always use the inner protection sack.
When storing or during transport make sure your glider isn't exposed to
temperatures higher than 50°C.
Never let the glider come into contact with chemicals. Clean the glider
with clean lukewarm water only. Never clean using abrasives.
For long-term storage don't pack the glider too tightly. Leave the
rucksack zip open when possible to allow any moisture to evaporate.
4. CARE, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS
The materials used to construct your Venus SC have been carefully chosen
for maximum durability. If you treat your glider carefully and follow these
guidelines it will last you a long time. Excessive wear can occur by bad
ground-handling, careless packing, unnecessary exposure to UV light,
exposure to chemicals, heat and moisture.
Ground-handling
UV damage
Protect your canopy and lines from unnecessary exposure to sunlight.
Storage
greater than 55 cm