Dudek Paragliders Optic 2 Light earth, User Manual

Cleaning and storage

The Optic 2 Light design incorporates newest technologies, 
including stiffening rods in the leading edge. That’s why the canopy 
should be folded carefully, accordingly to its design, so that good 
conditions for transport and storage are observed.

Basic rules to be followed when folding the canopy:

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Fold it accordion-wise rib to rib (cell by cell). Do not fold it by 
halves, placing the stabilizers at the centerline.

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When a compact package is created on the longest chord do 
not roll it, but fold three to four times (depending on the chord 
length) from trailing edge towards the leading one.

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The leading edge remains on top of folded canopy.

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Never pack you paraglider too tightly.

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Optionally pack the wing into a dedicated WingShell.

If you have completely prepared your gear but have to wait for 

launch, a good idea is to use a quickpack, to protect your wing 
against moisture and UV rays. Never pack or store the glider when 
wet, as it significantly shortens life of the fabric. Remember that 

wing gets wet even when laying on a green grass in full sun, as the 
grass transpires.

Caution: Locking a wet paraglider in a car exposed to sun 
is absolutely unacceptable! Hot car interior acts like an 
oven and as tests have shown that color 
bleeding/transfer can happen even at 50 Celsius grade. 
The warranty does not cover such damages!

While drying, never expose your paraglider to direct sunlight 
operation. Store the paraglider in a dry place, away from chemicals 
and UV exposure. Ideal storage temperature for the paragliders is 5 
to 25 Celsius.

Cleaning

Clean the paraglider with water and a soft sponge. Do not use any 
chemicals or alcohol, as these can permanently damage the fabric.

Deterioration - a few tips

The paraglider is made mainly of Nylon - a fabric which, like any 
other synthetic material, deteriorates through excessive exposure to 
UV rays that come with the sunlight.

Hence it is recommended to reduce UV exposure to a minimum by 

cleaning and storage

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