If a loss of backpressure from the speed bar on your legs is noticed, this
is a warning that the canopy is probably about to collapse. Release the
speed bar and thus the speed system immediately. With this "feeling"
you may actually prevent most tucks from happening while using the
speed system.
If a deflation does still happen, release the speed system immediately
and correct the collapse as described in the section on deflations. Do not
release the control handles.
When flying into a head wind or through sink, for best glide angle, it is
advisable to increase your speed by applying the speed system as long as
conditions are not too turbulent.
Collapses and stalls are more dynamic the faster the canopy is flown.
When using the speed system, the angle of attack is lowered. The
airspeed is increasing and the canopy is becoming unstable. Therefore,
do not use the speed system in turbulent conditions, close to the ground
or near other airspace users.
Warning:
•
Do not use the speed system in any extreme maneuvers.
•
Be careful!
Picture:
1. Speed system
2. Control Handle
3. Brake pulley
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HARNESS
Any harness with a hang point at about chest height may be used with a
SOL PRYMUS 2
.
The harness carabiner’s distances are 40, 42, 44 and 46cm, for S, M, L
and XL sizes respectively.
Chest straps that are too tight can drastically effect the handling and may
not actually contribute to higher safety. Make sure they are set at the
correct distance.
Warning:
•
The hang point position changes the position of the brakes relative to the
pilot's body.
FLIGHT
Preflight Check:
A thorough preflight check is essential for any aircraft and the
SOL
PRYMUS 2
is no exception. Having unpacked and laid out the paraglider in
a horseshoe shape, the following checks must be made before flying:
•
The paraglider should be arranged in such a way that the A-lines in
the center section of the canopy will tension before the ones at the
wing tips;
•
This ensures an easy and balanced launch;
•
All lines and risers should be untangled and arranged in a way that
they do not catch on anything;
•
Special attention should be paid to the A-lines, which should run free
and untangled from the A-risers
(marked with red)
to the canopy.
It is equally important to untangle the control lines so that they are clear
and cannot get caught during launch. The control lines should run freely
through the pulleys to the trailing edge of the canopy. Make sure the
risers are not twisted. It is important that no lines are looped around the
canopy. A
"line-over"
may have disastrous consequences during takeoff.
Before every launch, perform a thorough check of the lines, risers and
canopy for damage. Do not launch in case of even the smallest damage.
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