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> towing

The BALIis valid for towing. It is under the pilot responsibility to use the proper harness,
quick out system and accessories and they have to get used to the equipment and tow-
ing gear. All towing personal must have the proper qualification to do this activity and
the towing device must be certified according to the norm in your country.

> acro flying

Even when the BALI was tested by expert acro pilots in different situations it was not
designed for this purpose and we don't recommend this type of flying.

> maintenance

When folding the glider, we recommend to put reinforcements one above each other in
order to avoid that they might suffer any kind of deformation.

Store the paraglider in a dry space away from chemical agents, UV light and high tem-
perature. If the canopy has been packed wet it is necessary to reopen it and let it dry
before packing away for a sustained period. Keep the canopy and lines clean, as dirt may
penetrate into the fibers and damage them.

Clean the paraglider only with fresh water and a soft sponge. If you are unfortunate to
land in the sea

& survive! Hose/soak the glider with fresh water & dry completely.

Absolutely avoid contact with chemical agents like oil, petrol, solvent and similar, which
can damage the fabric and its surface covering.

Store the paraglider in a dry space away from chemical agents, UV light and high tem-
perature. If the canopy has been packed wet it is necessary to reopen it and let it dry
before packing away for a sustained period. Keep the canopy and lines clean, as dirt may
penetrate into the fibers and damage them.

We strongly recommend you to have a full inspection of the paraglider by

Windtech

or

the distributor at least once a year. Besides this you should check periodically the lines,
cloth and stitching.

Every 100hrs. or once a year, which ever comes first, change all bottom lines. This is very
important to maintain the flying and safety characteristics of the wing. The rest of the
lines must also be checked and if they have deteriorated then they need to be changed.
Test some of the lines that are not changed for minimum 40% of the rated strength. If
the line fails you should replace them all before using your glider.

Small tears in the sail can be repaired by using adhesive spinnaker cloth, which we sup-
ply with every new glider. If you need more of this material, you can buy it from some
yacht chandlers, sail repair centers, and some other such places.

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