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USER MANUAL
GRAVITY Xmaniac
EN REV.V01 - 2020
5.6
Speed/ acceleration system
The GRAVITY Xmaniac is equipped with a very effective foot extended acceleration speed
system. It increases the speed when applied up to approx. 15 km/h depending on the wing
size and pilot weight resp. surface loading. Through the level steered speed system, the profile
form is maintained there- fore the outstanding flight features are kept even in high speed.
all extreme flight attitudes (e.g. collapses) happen at accelerated speed more dynamically.
The speed system needs to be adjusted before the first flight. Therefore, the connection lines
of the foot extensor are being connected through the Brummel hooks with the speed system
on the riser. To be able to undertake the right adjustment the harness should be hung up so
you can sit in flying position. The attached risers are best held up by someone else. It should
be adjusted in a way so that the pulleys are on top of each other and you have your legs
stretched 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 down towards the harness suspension, the second stage is
reached sooner thereby the accelerator way is shortened.
2.
If the knot is moved up towards the line shackles, the second stage is reached later
and the accelerator way is getting longer.
NOTE_
Take care that the accelerator is not adjusted too short so the glider is not pre-
accelerated before the flight
5.7
TRANSPORTATION and STORAGE_
When transporting the paraglider, make sure that it is not exposed to any kind of liquid. It
must be packed dry. When storing the Xmaniac, it should be ensured that it is not exposed to
UV rays. In addition, it must not be stored together with acids or the like or anywhere near
them. Dry storage is extremely important.
PAY ATTENTION_
After a long storage period, the glider must be checked thoroughly.
