Gin Nano 4, User Manual

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Nano 4 user manual

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Ground handling

The following should be avoided:

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Don’t ground handle or take-off on abrasive surfaces.

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To move the glider to another spot, don’t drag it across the ground. Pick it up and

carry it.

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Violent shocks to the upper surface (e.g. when the canopy crashes to the ground

leading edge first whilst ground handling). This stresses the seams and can even

cause the cell to explode.

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Don’t repeatedly inflate the glider and allow it to crash back down. Step towards the

wing as it comes down to take the force out of this action.

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Dragging the glider along the ground.

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Stepping on the lines or canopy. The Kevlar line inside the sheath can take lots of

pulling force without stretching, but is sensitive to bending with small radius.

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Opening your wing in strong winds without first untangling the lines.

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Don’t sit on your rucksack when your glider is packed inside.

Fabric

Care is essential to ensure that the fabric and glider remain durable and retain their qualities.

The glider should therefore be protected from unnecessary UV light. Do not unpack your

glider until immediately before flight and pack it up straight after landing. Modern speedrider

fabrics have better protection against the sun, but UV rays in particular are still one of the

decisive factors in how the fabric ages. The colours will fade first and then the coating and

fibres will begin to age.

    When choosing a place to launch, try to find somewhere which is smooth and free of stones

and sharp objects. Do not stand on the glider. This weakens the fabric, especially if it is on a

hard or stony surface. Pay attention to the behaviour of spectators at the launch site,

especially children: do not hesitate to draw their attention to the sensitive nature of the fabric.

    When you are packing up your glider, make sure that there are no insects trapped inside.

Many insects produce acids when they decompose, which can cause holes in the fabric.

Grasshoppers make holes by biting through the fabric and also excrete a dark liquid which

stains. Keep animals away when you are packing up. Insects are not attracted by any

particular colours, contrary to what is commonly believed.

    If the glider gets wet or damp, it should be dried as soon as possible in a well-ventilated

room (but out of the sun). It may take several days before the canopy has dried completely

because the fibres absorb water. Mould may form if the speedrider is stored wet and the

fibres may rot, particularly when it is warm. This can make the speedrider unsuitable for flying

within a short time.

    A brand-new glider will often be compressed when delivered. This is solely for the initial

delivery and the glider should not be compressed in such a way again. Do not pack your

glider too tightly after use and, even though it is very comfortable, never sit on the backpack

with the glider inside.

    If salt water gets on the glider, it should be rinsed immediately in fresh water (refer to the

section “Cleaning”).

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