Operation
It’s pilot responsibility to choose a canopy
matching his skills.
Dudek Paragliders cannot take
responsibility for a wrong choice, but we
are always ready to advise you – just
contact us.
Weight range
Each size of the canopy is certified for
specific weight range, meaning total take-
off weight including the pilot, harness,
equipment and the canopy itself.
Exceeding maximum take-off weight
described in technical data of the
paraglider (“Pilot’s weight incl. equipment”)
increases risk of an accident in case of
pilot’s error.The smaller canopy area as
compared to take-off weight, the greater
the risk.
Paragliders considerably change their
character due to increased load and each
experienced pilot should perfectly
understand that. The biggest danger
induced by overloading the canopy is its
hyperreactivity.
Caution:
Check your real take-off weight!
Some pilots calculate their take-off weight
by just summing up catalogue numbers,
e.g.: paramotor 29 kg + canopy 6 kg + pilot
87 kg = ca. 120 kg. In fact your actual take-
off weight can be umpteen kilograms
bigger. Most often we forget the clothing,
electronics, backpacks, sometimes even
such basic things like fuel or rescue chute
weight are omitted!
What harness?
You can use any certified harness which
has its hangpoints at 40-45 centimeters
from the seatplate.The width between
carabiners should be somewhere between
37 cm and 45 cm.
Caution:
Please note that any modification
of seat/hang point distance changes the
position of the brakes as related to pilot's
body. You must remember that in each
harness your steering range will be
different.
Speed system
Nemo 5 is as standard equipped with a
speed system. It consists of a cord sewn
into the A riser, leading through two pulleys
and finished with a loop and a hook. His is
where you attach the speedbar cord.
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Before first use
NEMO
