PRO GUIDE
// X-ALPS5
To provide a better overview and to make sorting easier:
> the A-mainlines are magenta.
> the B-mainlines are blue.
> the stabilo lines are orange.
> the mainbrake lines are orange.
> the remaining lines are unsheated.
The lines are attached with loops to oval shackles and secured with rubber rings.
The skywalk X-ALPS5 has 3 risers per side:
> the AI and AII mainlines lead to the A-riser, the AIII mainline as well as the stabilo line
leads to the A2-riser.
> the B-mainlines lead to the B-riser.
5 ACCELERATION SYSTEM
The skywalk X-ALPS5 can be equipped with a foot-operated acceleration system.
The acceleration system effects the A-risers.
B-riser control
A handle on the B-riser allows the pilot to even out turbulence, speed and pitch while flying
on speed bar without having to release the speed bar.
At trim speed, make sure to set only short, corrective impulses, otherwise there is a risk of
stalling the wing due to strong inputs!
Any other adjustable, removable or variable devices are not available.
6 FLIGHT TECHNIQUES AND CHARACTERISTICS
WINCHTOWING
The skywalk X-ALPS5 is well suited for winch towing. Make sure that you only use certi-
fied winches and that you climb from the ground at a flat angle.
The pilot must have had proper towing instruction and must ensure that the winch
operator has had proper training that includes paragliders. When launching on a winch,
always fly with a lot of feeling and don’t brake too much as your glider will already have
an increased angle of attack. We recommend the use of a towing adapter.
FLYING 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 directly.
You can find further information on practices and characteristics of flying in the en-
closed “BASIC GUIDE”.
7 DESCENT TECHNIQUES
BIG EARS
In contrast to the spiral dive, with big ears your forward speed is higher than your
sink speed.
This descent method is used to quickly leave dangerous areas in a desired horizontal direc-
tion. The danger of canopy disturbances in turbulent air is greatly reduced with big ears.
Proceed as follows:
> Activate the speed bar 50%.
> Grab the outer B-lines (BIII) above the line shackles with your palms facing outward
and pull down on the lines.
> Keep the brake handles and the outer B-lines in your hands during the maneuver.
> To recover from the maneuver, release the B-lines and the glider normally will open
by itself.
> As soon as the glider is fully open, release the speed bar.
> To speed up the opening, pull on the brakes lightly. It is better to first open one side
and then the other to minimize the risk of a possible stall.
Examples:
> If the pilot is surprised near a summit with little ground clearance by strong wind or a
thundercloud, neither a B-stall nor a spiral dive can help.
> If the pilot is stuck in very strong lift, it is advisable to exit the lift band with the use of
big ears and to find sinking air in which to lose altitude.
B-LINE STALL
This maneuver is not possible with the X-ALPS5. For fast descent use a spiral dive
or big ears.
You can find further information about descent techniques in the enclosed “BASIC GUIDE”.
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