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PRO GUIDE 

// X-ALPS5

TABLE OF CONTENT 

1

  Introduction  

 

   

3

2

 Description 

 

4

3

  Technical Data 

 

5

4

  Line System  

 

5

5

  Acceleration System 

 

6

6

  Flight Techniques and Characteristics   

6

7

  Descent Techniques  

 

8

  Extreme flight 

 

8

9

  Materials  

 

8

10

  Homologation   

 

9

11

  Packing instructions 

 

10 

12

  Closing Words  

 

12

13

  Line Schematic 

 

13

14

  Line Length 

 

13

15

 Risers 

 

14

16

  Overview Glider 

 

15

17

   Test Protocol  

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1 INTRODUCTION

Welcome to skywalk!

Congratulations on the purchase of your new X-ALPS5 and thank you for your trust in us
and in our products. In this manual you will find product-specific information that will help 
you quickly get to know your new paraglider to ensure your fun for a long time.
General information about the most important safety-relevant points for handling your 
paraglider can be found in the attached „BASIC GUIDE“.

We are always open for questions, comments or critique and are happy to provide you
at any time with further information!

Your skywalk Team

PURE PASSION FOR FLYING

Edition 1.1 / 03_2022

The latest version of the manual can be found on

 www.skywalk.info

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Introduction

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Summary of Contents for X-ALPS5

Page 1: ...X ALPS5 PRO GUIDE...

Page 2: ...e of your new X ALPS5 and thank you for your trust in us and in our products In this manual you will find product specific information that will help you quickly get to know your new paraglider to ens...

Page 3: ...eed bar travel mm Brake line travel max cm Trimmers Number of seats 4 LINE SYSTEM The layout of the suspension points is designed for optimal load distribution and a long lifespan With all considerati...

Page 4: ...LYING WITH A MOTOR Currently the X ALPS5 has no certification for flying with a motor You can find out the cur rent status of motor certification at any dealer or importer or by asking skywalk directl...

Page 5: ...not behave or recover as they did in certification tests The folding lines have a special set ting according to the LTF EN D requirements At the canopy the folding lines are attached to special loops...

Page 6: ...lly packing your paraglider guarantees a consistently high level of quality Stick to the packing instructions described here to protect the Rigid Foils and use the included packing tube to avoid unnec...

Page 7: ...ct laws in the interest of our sport because every pilot always flies at his or her own risk WE WISH YOU A LOT OF FUN WITH YOUR NEW GLIDER AND HAPPY LANDINGS Your skywalk Team 13 LINE SCHEMATIC This l...

Page 8: ...Top lines 3 Bottom sail 4 Cell openings 5 Top sail 6 Trailing edge 7 Nameplate 14 Risers Overview Glider 15 The difference between the measured riser lengths and the original riser lengths should not...

Page 9: ...s Core withdrawals Visual check of connectionparts Suspension line screw locks Risers Length measurement Risers Lines Examinations of the canopy Firmness of canopy Porosity 17 Test Protocol 17 Examina...

Page 10: ...PRO GUIDE X ALPS5 PURE PASSION FOR FLYING Skywalk GmbH Co KG Windeckstr 4 83250 Marquartstein 49 0 8641 69 48 0 info skywalk org www skywalk info...

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