Storing and looking after the paraglider
Section 8
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08 Storing and looking
after the paraglider
Storing the paraglider
Packing the paraglider
It is very important to pack the glider
carefully in order to ensure the longevity of
the leading edge reinforcements. Fold up
the Core 3 as shown in the diagrams below.
The leading edge reinforcements (Mylar and
Rigid-System) on the front edge are placed
on top of each other to avoid bending or
misshaping them. This method of packing
ensures that the leading edge is treated
carefully, whi
ch will increase the glider’s life,
performance and launch behaviour.
If the reinforcements have been bent or
misshapen, they distort more easily during
flight, creating an altered air inflow which
can lead to a loss in performance and
changes in flight behaviour.
The leading edge reinforcements also
perform an important function on launch.
Therefore, the less they have been bent, the
more easily the glider will inflate and launch.
Fig 6a:
Spread out the paraglider completely
on a smooth surface
IMPORTANT
Do not drag the paraglider across any
rough surfaces such as gravel or
asphalt. This may damage the seams
and surface coating.
Fig 6b:
Next, all the ribs on one side are
placed one on top of one another, so that
the leading edges are not bent.
Fig 6c:
Now place the internal protection bag
provided underneath the section of glider
which has been folded together, and turn it
around 90°, so that the ribs are all lying
along the length of the protection bag. Then
continue as in the second step, placing the
leading edges one on top of the next until
you reach the tip of the glider.
Fig 6d:
The glider is now folded up along its
length, and the leading edges are on top of
each other without having being bent.
