GIN Boomerang 10 - Manual (Page 28)

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6. Do up the zip, making sure that none of the lines or fabric is caught in the zip.
7. Fold up the glider along its length, with the first fold below the leading edge
reinforcements. Pay particular care not to bend any of the rigid reinforcements!
8. Fold the glider again. Then place the compression strap around the glider and fasten it by
pulling gently. Make sure that the glider is only loosely folded and is not bent or
compressed excessively.
Rucksack
All GIN gliders are delivered with a durable
ripstop Codura® rucksack with 160L capacity. The
rucksack should be packed carefully to achieve
maximum comfort. First, place the glider inside
the harness and then put the top of harness in the bottom of the rucksack with the glider side
next to the back of the rucksack. Finally, tighten the internal and external compression straps
and adjust the shoulder and waist straps to ensure the equipment stays firmly in place when
walking. There are also two storage pockets for accessories.
An XXL rucksack is available as an optional extra for pilots that require it.
Fig. 3: Packing the rucksack
Storing and transporting the glider
Even if your paraglider was completely dry when it was packed up after the final flight of the
season, for long-term storage you should if possible take it out of the back pack and spread out
the canopy a little in a clean, dry place away from direct light. If you do not have the space to
do this, then open the backpack, internal bag and belt as much as possible and avoid
compressing it. It must be stored at a temperature between 10° and 25° C and in relative
humidity between 50 and 75%. Make sure too that the paraglider is not stored in a place where
animals such as mice or cats could use it as a place to sleep.
Do not store the paraglider near any chemicals. Petrol, for example, causes the material to
disintegrate and can cause considerable damage to your paraglider. When your equipment is in
the car boot, keep it as far away as possible from any spare petrol cans or oil containers.