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Any visual damage of a line, even if it is only the line coating, requires a replacement.
Only acquire new lines from the manufacturer or from an authorised
skywalk-Service-Centre. Your flying school or your dealer will assist you to change a de-
fective line. Check the correct length of the line before replacing it. Compare with its
counterpart on the opposite side of your glider. After the exchange a line-check will be
necessary. The best way to this is by unfolding the glider on the ground!
General inforMation:
When unfolding the paraglider insure that neither the canopy nor the lines become
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dirty as dirt particles in the fibres can damage the material and lines.
If the lines get tangled on the ground they may be over-stretched or break during
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take-off.
Do not step on the lines and/or canopy.
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Make sure that no sand, stones or snow get inside the canopy as the extra weight
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collected in the trailing edge may slow down or even stall the glider.
Sharp edges damage the canopy.
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Uncontrolled inflation attempts in strong winds may result in the glider impacting into
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the ground at high speed.
This can cause rips, damage on lines and/or fabric.
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Make sure not to land your canopy leading edge first as this may cause permanent
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damage to this area of your paraglider.
After landings in trees or on water you should check the length of the lines.
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After contact with salt water thoroughly rinse the equipment with fresh water!
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tiPS and trickS for Material HandlinG:
The aerofabríx
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29 is metallised with an extremely thin coating of aluminium, in order
to reflect UV-rays and subsequently slow-down the ageing of the glider.
Careful handling of the glider and the high-performance cloth is essential, in order to
maintain the optimal properties.
for this purpose, please review the following instructions:
1. Avoid unnecessary exposure to the sun or weathering, pack the glider immediately
after use, do not leave it laid out at launch site unnecessarily.
2. Friction can highly damage the thin cloth, so avoid dragging the cloth on the ground.
3. Lay the glider cell upon cell, do not roll it up tightly, and avoid sharp bends. For
this purpose, we offer since 2009 the special Packsack in which the glider can be
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