UP Kibo, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...his manual may be changed without prior notice No part of these documents may be copied or transmitted for any purpose in any manner or by any means either electronic or mechanical without explicit wr...

Page 2: ...dealing with disturbances 8 Necessary skills for dealing with rapid descent methods 8 Suitability for training 8 Recommended Takeoff weight 8 TECHNICAL DATA UP KIBO 10 CONSTRUCTION 11 Aerofoil Stabil...

Page 3: ...NORMAL FLIGHT ENVELOPE 26 BEHAVIOUR IN EXTREME SITUATIONS 26 COLLAPSING THE PARAGLIDER 27 Asymmetric collapse 27 Cravatte 27 Full frontal collapse 27 THE STALLS 27 Deep Stall 28 Fullstall 28 Spin 29...

Page 4: ...AL 37 UP HOMEPAGE 37 SOME FINAL WORDS 37 ATTACHMENTS 39 LINE PLAN 39 LINE LENGTH 40 SERVICE BOOKLET 41 GLIDER AND PILOT DATA 41 PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD 45 Important The following symbols are used to...

Page 5: ...roducts and developments at UP as well as any technical information about the UP Kibo We would also be delighted to hear any feedback you have concerning the glider This is only possible once we have...

Page 6: ...manual any changes being made outside the permitted range of adjustment invalidate any and all claims under the warranty using this paraglider is exclusively at the risk of the user the manufacturer o...

Page 7: ...f which looks feel handling and performance are but a few Only when all these come together in the final product can we claim to have built a wing that is homogeneous and pleasurable to fly and only t...

Page 8: ...f automated reactions and be able to react quickly to incidents We recommend making sure that you have the skills to sense disturbances before they happen and to deal with them correctly once they do...

Page 9: ...generally know how they prefer to fly i e if they like to be heavy on their wing or rather would have a little buffer upwards and will choose their size accordingly Pilots with less experience are lik...

Page 10: ...7 10 1 Flat aspect ratio 5 7 5 7 5 7 5 7 Projected aspect ratio 4 1 4 1 4 1 4 1 Number of Chambers 49 49 49 49 Total line length incl Brake m 257 268 279 290 Total of lines incl Brake 138 138 138 138...

Page 11: ...like Smarties and being very relaxed about it all the way The way it flies is reminiscent of the UP Summit XC3 just easier so the novice XC pilot may clock up those important hours and km safe in the...

Page 12: ...es 9017 E29 Skytex 40 Hard Tuchgewicht 40 g m This mix comprises the best compromise between weight bulk and longevity Line material The lines used on the UP Kibo are all sheeted and unsheeted Dyneema...

Page 13: ...Risers Blue C Risers Black no marking In order to accommodate different pilot sizes the Kibo risers are lenght adapted to the canopy size S and SM have shorter risers than M and L This little detail...

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Page 15: ...the shoulders The hip belt is fitted with stabilisation straps which can be tightened to help stability or loosened for extra freedom of movement The hip belt is removable for when packing size is cri...

Page 16: ...aviest items close to the shoulder blades with lighter items over and under this region The lightest items should be placed the furthest from your back Do not fasten any objects to the exterior of the...

Page 17: ...e to be shortened it is extremely important to avoid the adjustment affecting the glider s trim speed There must always be some slack in the brakes when they are fully released This can be checked wit...

Page 18: ...______________________________________________________________________________ 18 Illustration 7 and 8 Fisherman s knot and bowline...

Page 19: ...nsion the pulleys on the risers are just touching each other Any shorter and the stirrup will be difficult to reach longer and the top of the speed range will be unavailable During take off it is advi...

Page 20: ...ny other paraglider can be very dangerous Doing aerobatics can induce flying configurations well beyond the tested flight envelope and can lead to total loss of control Aerobatics can also overload yo...

Page 21: ...so behind you 5 Once again check the wind direction before take off The start phases The take off characteristics of the UP Kibo are extremely straightforward Only a gentle forward pressure on the A r...

Page 22: ...with the use of the speed system is an important skill to have in paragliding The speed system should be used when you are flying through sinking air when trying to achieve best glide in a headwind o...

Page 23: ...central over your head do not continue with the tow Any corrections attempted through the brakes during this critical phase may result in the canopy deflating again or in the tow progressing with a n...

Page 24: ...ent way to get used to your new paraglider is by practising your ground handling skills We suggest finding a suitable area like a playing field and with light to medium wind it is quite easy to practi...

Page 25: ...igh sink rates expose the pilot and material to very high centrifugal forces incidents caused by pilots falling unconscious during spiral dives have been recorded Approach this manoeuvre with caution...

Page 26: ...directional changes and or little pumps through the brake lines Note that we advice against performing extreme manoeuvres while flying in the Big Ears configuration Inducing large Big Ears on the UP K...

Page 27: ...ted wing that is left to its own devices may very quickly enter into a spiral dive of such vehemence that the pilot cannot stop the rotation any more Once the rotation is under control the pilot attem...

Page 28: ...d the wing has gone from being a wing to being just a bunch of material at the end of some lines Once the airspeed has been reduced to below the minimum speed for the canopy the wing will stall To the...

Page 29: ...Emergency Steering If for some reason the UP Kibo cannot be controlled with the brakes for example if the brake handle has come off the main brake line it can be steered and landed with the rear rise...

Page 30: ...nsuitable sticky material for logo work on the canopy may compromise the certification and lead to the aircraft becoming unsafe to fly Overloading The UP Kibo is a very strong paraglider and flying al...

Page 31: ...of the canopy as this area is particularly exposed to mechanical abrasion in the folding process We also recommend to always place the canopy on the compression bag before folding along the chord thi...

Page 32: ...coating against UV radiation and air permeability The fabric may suffer if it is exposed to large amounts of UV radiation i e bright sunlight Do not leave your glider lying in the sun for any longer...

Page 33: ...jected to heat the fabric fibres may begin to decompose A new wing straight off the shelves is often compressed hard The compression serves to reduce shipping costs but should not be repeated once the...

Page 34: ...stains can be cleaned with a weak soap solution and rinsed thoroughly Then leave it to dry in a shady but well ventilated area BEWARE Never use chemical cleaning agents brushes or hard sponges on the...

Page 35: ...and Austria all paragliders must be checked according to the following time schedule 2 years after the first flight Every 2 years after that or sooner if prescribed by the UP checking facility during...

Page 36: ...lider was used under normal circumstances and was maintained according to the instructions given by UP International Note that these include instruction for the correct packing storing and cleaning Th...

Page 37: ...k cheque or Cod Should you require any further information about the services we offer please contact us at the address and phone number below We are also able to give you information about your neare...

Page 38: ...tially dangerous if you overstep the natural and physical laws whether from ignorance or unreasonableness Probably there are only a few sports where success requires besides physical fitness understan...

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Page 46: ...46 UP International GmbH Kreuzeckbahnstrasse 7 82467 Garmisch Partenkirchen GERMANY...