Ozone Alpina 3, Manual

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Page 3: ...ment of the Ozone range As pilots we fully understand just how big an investment a new paraglider is We know that quality and value for money are essential considerations when choosing a new wing so t...

Page 4: ...not fly and always add a large safety margin to all your decisions NEVER fly your glider in rain snow strong wind turbulent weather conditions or clouds If you use good safe judgment you will enjoy ma...

Page 5: ...ide range of pilots Based on the Delta 3 and replacing the iconic Alpina 2 it is ideal for those stepping up from the EN B category and for more experienced pilots who want a safe and easy to use high...

Page 6: ...robatic manoeuvres such as wingovers are very difficult to perform correctly they put abnormal stresses on the glider reducing the overall lifespan and can lead to a loss of control We recommend to no...

Page 7: ...lding the A risers move forward positively your lines should become tight within one or two steps and the Alpina 3 will immediately start to inflate You should maintain a constant pressure on the rise...

Page 8: ...act We strongly advise you to always keep hold of your brakes Do not fly in turbulent conditions IMPORTANT Always keep hold of your brakes Do not fly in turbulent conditions Landing The Alpina 3 shows...

Page 9: ...this can lead to a major deflation Always pull the Big Ears first and then apply the speed bar DO NOT perform spiral dives with Big Ears engaged B Line Stall B stall is for fast descents in emergency...

Page 10: ...lerator you can also apply pressure to the C s this will help keep the nose open Be careful to use only small inputs with the C risers you risk stalling part or all of the wing if you are over enthusi...

Page 11: ...otherwise you risk spinning or deepening the spiral The aim is to empty the air out of the wing tip but without spinning Correctly done this action will clear the cravat quickly and is the most effici...

Page 12: ...ain your air speed at all times If your wing enters parachutal stall when wet immediately release the trimmers and accelerate the wing to regain airspeed Step 1 Lay mushroomed wing on the ground It is...

Page 13: ...Saucisse Pack carefully zip it up without trapping any material Step 8 Turn the Saucisse on its side lay the foam Folding Pillow in place and make the fold of the LE around it Use 3 folds IMPORTANT D...

Page 14: ...y to empty any sand leaves rocks mobile phones etc that may have accumulated in the wing It is recommended that you regularly CHECK your wing especially after a heavy period of use after an incident o...

Page 15: ...n volume of air to go through a certain surface of the cloth The time in seconds is the result A measurement is done in a several places on the top surface along the span of the glider behind the lead...

Page 16: ...to more danger than is necessary Every year many pilots get hurt launching don t be one of them Launching is the time that you are most exposed to danger so practice it lots Some launch sites are smal...

Page 17: ...es lightweight Amsteel Dyneema Link Lite connectors they replace standard maillons and have a breaking load in excess of 1000kgs To avoid disappointment injury or death when changing lines it is vital...

Page 18: ...at they are mounted with 2 turns and closed correctly Double check the Link Lite is closed correctly it should look exactly as shown Pull tension Ensure the lines are in the correct order and not over...

Page 19: ...Leading Edge Reinforcement 2 5 1 8 1 4mm Plastic Main Line Set Brake Lines Riser Lines Main brake Lines Edelrid 8000U 230 190 130kg Liros 10 200 040 DSL 140 Middle Lines Middle brake lines Edelrid 800...

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