GRAVITY X maniac, Manual

Page 1: ...ow B paraglider MANUAL EN REV V01 2020 Copyright by GRAVITY airsports more GmbH Hütte 45 6345 Kössen Austria tel 43 0 720 519 402 mail hello gravityparagliders eu web www gravityparagliders eu photos copyright and photo visual credits GRAVITY airsports more GmbH ...

Page 2: ...ETTINGS_ 12 4 SECURITY PRECAUTIONS_ 13 5 EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION_ 14 5 1 Short description 14 5 2 Technical data Xmaniac_ 15 5 3 Innovations on our Product_ 16 5 4 Colours and Design_ 17 5 5 Riser belt 18 5 6 Speed acceleration system 19 5 7 TRANSPORTATION and STORAGE_ 19 6 THE FLIGHT_ 20 6 1 Flying experience 20 6 2 Take off 20 6 3 Turning 21 6 4 Active flying 21 6 5 Landing 21 7 RAPID DECENT_ 22 7...

Page 3: ...ICE and LIABILITY_ 29 14 LIABILITY EXEMPTION and WAIVER_ 30 15 MAINTENANCE MANUAL_ 30 15 1 Subject to inspection and inspection intervals 31 15 2 Who is authorized to check 31 15 3 Rescue inspection equipment 31 15 4 Holes and cracks 31 15 5 Abrasion and expansions 32 15 6 Tear resistance control 32 15 7 Canopy porosity measurements 32 15 8 Connecting parts 33 15 9 Lines 33 15 10 Tensile strength ...

Page 4: ...ng and manufacturing products applying high latest technological standards originality with long lasting quality AMBITIOUS DESTINATION Exceeding what is already great Innovation is a trusted strong driver and successful progress the best vessel With this we are aiming to improve grow and develop personally and our devices every day Evolving and advancing on certain thoughts and ideas about the cur...

Page 5: ...5 USER MANUAL GRAVITY Xmaniac EN REV V01 2020 ...

Page 6: ...rtant part of the aircraft Please study and revise it well and in detail due to the fact that there is a legal OBLIGATION to deal with the air sports device and its special features prior commissioning it The manual is intended to make the use of the GRAVITY Xmaniac as safe and easy as possible ...

Page 7: ...stability This glider will greatly inspire and enthuse every distance hunter from beginner to experienced who wants to go on explorations and adventures gliding for long hours and distances The smooth operating and appealing behaviour is now fortified with more performance and great reserves when it comes to safety and also with a noticeable intensification in speed The lustrous wing glides smooth...

Page 8: ...igh Pressure Crossport Design optimizes the lateral aeration of the cross ports and creates a balanced internal pressure of the wing The line setup is very straight forward with only 3 main lines The line levels are color coded which helps a lot when sorting them and also during the flight Illustration 02_ GRAVITY Xmaniac When choosing the ideal and most suitable mix of materials we put the focus ...

Page 9: ... properties in addition the new concept enabled a significant increase in speed Illustration 03_ GRAVITY Xmaniac 1 3 Nature and environmentally friendly behaviour We ask you to perform our sport in a manner that impacts nature and environment with minimum intensity or as little as possible Please do not walk off track paths don t leave any waste don t make noise uselessly and respect the sensitive...

Page 10: ...Reference No Musterprüf Nr Test Reference No Musterprüf Nr Class Klasse Number of seats Anzahl Sitze 5HFRPPHQGHG 7DNHRʲ HLJKW Empfohlenes Startgewicht Erweitertes Startgewicht Extended Start weight Projected Area Projizierte Fläche Number of risers Anzahl Traggurte FFHOHUDWRU RQO DOSLQH ʴLJKW HVFKOHXQLJHU QXU HUJʴXJ 7ULPPHU RQO PRWRU ʴLJKW 7ULPPHU QXU 0RWRUʴXJ max way of accelaration Beschleuniger...

Page 11: ...nges alters the take off and landing speed considerably Currently GRAVITY Xmaniac is not certified for motorised usage Pay close attention to the fact that the allowed weight ranges must never be exceeded 2 2 E climbing assistance E ascent aid Due to its unproblematic handling and high trim speed the GRAVITY Xmaniac is ideally suited for the e ascent aid 2 3 Towing winches The GRAVITY Xmaniac offe...

Page 12: ...s in extreme flight situations and when landing sufficient braking distance available At the same time it enables a comfortable arm position for the trim flight Under no circumstances should the basic setting of the A B and C lines be changed PAY ATTENTION_ Please note that the relative braking distance changes with the height length of the harness When fixing the setting make sure that both sides...

Page 13: ...ht with a crack or hole in the wing or line can be life threatening 11 Always make sure that the aircraft is in a proper flying condition and that the required inspections have been carried out regularly 12 Be aware that as a pilot you must be physically and mentally able to carry out the flight unimpeded You have to concentrate fully on flying in order to possibly avoid unpleasant flight conditio...

Page 14: ...NUAL GRAVITY Xmaniac EN REV V01 2020 5 EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION_ 5 1 Short description A Top Sail B Risers C Stabilo D Riserbelt Illustration 06_ device description __ A TOPSAIL RISERS B __ __ A TOPSAIL __ C STABILO ...

Page 15: ...15 USER MANUAL GRAVITY Xmaniac EN REV V01 2020 5 2 Technical data Xmaniac_ Illustration 07_ technical table ...

Page 16: ...novations 3D shape providing specific tension control of the wing and therefore optimized ballooning and wrinkle free outline high definition profile plastic rods are working in the upper side of profile and covering 45 to 80 on the cord precision profile nose plastic sticks on the profile nose for stronger profile parts brake gathering system this system allows the trailing edge on a calculated s...

Page 17: ...hat way we can maintain supply capability within the agreed lead times and can guarantee the price stability We are aiming at keeping basic calculations stable for sales and as well as within the production processes with forecasted quantities We have made a big effort at creating each product of the glider product range holistically and to give each product unique features and moreover high recog...

Page 18: ...ve different colours to ensure positive identification at take off and during a B stall decent Other adjustable removable or variable mechanisms are non existent Number of risers 3 1 The risers of the GRAVITY Xmaniac are made out of 10mm dyneme tube webbing Illustration 10_ riserbelt ...

Page 19: ...tretched out and you are also responsible to watch out that the speed system is adjusted symmetrically and not too short so the glider is not pre accelerated in the flight The two stage speed system also enables an exact fine adjusting at your harness foot accelerator By moving the knot that fixes the ball the accelerator distance and pressure can be individually adjusted 1 If the knot is moved do...

Page 20: ...se The 5 point check should include the following a buckled up strapped helmet harness and carabiners closed b suspended the risers are not twisted when hung in the carabiner the accelerator is correctly hooked in the carabiner is locked c lines A lines above all lines sorted brake line runs freely to the brake roll er d canopy cap is arched with an opened leading edge at the start e wind and airs...

Page 21: ... some speed when flying into the upwind area If the surface exceeds you when leaving flying into downwind areas the paraglider must be braked accordingly When flying through downwind zones accelerated flight makes sense The design of the GRAVITY Xmaniac has a very high inherent stability However an active flight style in turbulent air as described above contributes significantly to increasing safe...

Page 22: ...ed bar Big ears in combination with weight shifting in order to get the spiral dive will achieve the highest sink rate This decent method is often taught in SIV training Be mindful that this exposes the glider to extreme loads should one need to use this manoeuvre we recommend an equipment inspection afterwards 7 2 B Stall Another very efficient method is the B stall The B stall is generally known...

Page 23: ...urn initiating the spiral dive is very easy with the GRAVITY Xmaniac The spiral dive leads to very good sink rates up to 15 20 m sec To safely use the spiral dive when necessary it should be practised in calm conditions You move down vertically within the airmass do not underestimate the g forces that act upon the pilot when diving down in an efficient spiral The glider has a strong nose dive when...

Page 24: ...o strongly or by a B Stall stalling too slowly with the brakes or the rear risers released If the glider is in a blind flight due to a special flight situation or flight configuration e g too low take off weight the pilot ends it by symmetrically pushing forward the A riser on both sides or kick the accelerator PAY ATTENTION_ Flight exercises in which one deliberately causes the stall should only ...

Page 25: ...on it is not possible to control the GRAVITY Xmaniac with the brake lines it can also be controlled and landed very well with the back risers Turns can be flown with a weight shift but please pay attention that the glider does not lock in a spiral 8 REPAIRS_ In general repairs to paragliders may only be carried out by authorized service centres Small damages such as cracks or small holes up to a s...

Page 26: ... no circumstances should chemicals be used for cleaning as these damage the coating and the strength of the cloth Always store your paraglider dry and protected from light never near chemicals After 24 months or 150 operating hours at the latest the GRAVITY Xmaniac must be brought to the manufacturer or GRAVITY Competence Centre for inspection On request we would be happy to carry out the required...

Page 27: ...e of the very safe and comfortable all round harness Xgear which is perfectly matched to the Xmaniac Xgear stands for relax to the power of 3 and this applies to the seating comfort as well as to the very high safety standard through the innovative foam protector The light all round harness is offering comfort in highest quality and processing built for athletic adventurers The relative braking di...

Page 28: ...e with a sensational weight of only 0 98 1 2 kg The Xfusion not only impresses with its little pack weight but also with precise and quick responsiveness when it comes to opening and sinking rates Using delicate scaling and research the cross canopy shape as well as the air outlets making its flight behaviour practically free of pendulum movements This series was produced to ensure safety using hi...

Page 29: ...s more GmbH and all other contractual partners from any claims regarding loss damage injury or expenditure that you your closest relatives and relatives or any other user of your GRAVITY Xmaniac can suffer from the use of the GRAVITY Xmaniac result including the liability resulting from law or contract on the part of GRAVITY airsports more GmbH and all other contractual partners in the manufacture...

Page 30: ...e to use your GRAVITY Xmaniac that any other users who will take over the product from you permanently or for a limited period of time have read as well as understood the entire user manual of the GRAVITY Xmaniac including all instructions and the warnings contained in this manual GRAVITY airsports more GmbH accepts no responsibility liability and or guarantee for checks inspections and repairs no...

Page 31: ...urer or the person test centre commissioned by him only the owner of the paraglider may personally carry out the two year test given he meets the requirements 15 3 Rescue inspection equipment Before the rescue system is packed it must be checked by the packer If the parachute has been opened for rescue it must be checked If a rescue parachute is to be repacked a trigger check must be carried out I...

Page 32: ...etts Sails The test sequence can be found in the operating instructions for the bettsometer 1 Punch a needle thick hole in the upper and lower sails of the A line linkage and check the tear resistance 2 The limit value of the measurement is set to 500 g and a crack length of less than 5 mm The specified values changes are to be noted in the inspection report 15 7 Canopy porosity measurements At al...

Page 33: ...fied values changes are to be noted in the inspection report 15 9 Lines Checking the line tear strength Line selection A medium A B and C main line and if available a medium A and B cascade line are selected and checked for their tear strength with a tensile strength tester Pull speed of the pull cylinder v 30 cm min 15 10 Tensile strength values and tear resistance The specified values changes ar...

Page 34: ...entre of the screen to the Stabilo The measurement of the opposing wing side can also be carried out under the same conditions by a symmetry comparison 3 The result is noted again in the test protocol and compared with the nominal line lengths of the DHV data sheet The tolerance deviation should not be more than 1 5 cm 4 If a line is defective it must be replaced immediately Please take the descri...

Page 35: ...ons of a two year examination check manually and carried out by yourself 2 According to the new DHV regulation the customer glider owner can carry out the 2 year inspection of the paraglider with his own responsibility with the help of the inspection instructions and all necessary equipment and documents The paraglider does not have to be sent to the manufacturer for it 3 The 2 year inspection che...

Page 36: ...authorized personnel all warranty and guarantee is void 10 All maintenance work must be carried out in accordance to the maintenance information in the operating instructions manual and the special maintenance instructions of the manufacturer and the publications of the IHB 11 In the event of unusual occurrences and events during the execution of the maintenance work a technical manager from GRAVI...