Windtech fenix - Manual (Page 7)

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-- lines
They come in different diameters of kevlar and dynema unsheathed: They have to be
inspected every 100 hours maximum.
-- brakes
Brake lines come a little longer so every pilot can adjust it according to his personal
taste. But you must always leave 10 cm before the brakes line starts acting in order to
avoid trailing edge deformation when the wing is fully accelerated. In case the brake
handle comes loose during flight or any brake lines is cut you can pilot the wing by
pulling softly the C risers
-- risers
3 risers. A riser has a red cover to recognize it at first look. Attached to this riser there is
another line with another maillon This is A' and is the big ears riser. B riser is blue and
also has a rope with a maillon the B', so the wing tips remain at positive angles when
accelerated. C riser comes in grey color.
-- speed system
The accelerator has being limited in travel up to a safety point, however you can gain
20 km of extra speed.
You have to adjust the harness to the speed system so you can use all the speed travel.
To do so you have to be seated in the ground meanwhile you are in your harness and
adjust the lines by pulling up the risers with tension. Another person help to do this is
recommended. Make sure also that the pedal is not pulling down the risers when you are
not using it.
Once all the gear is rigged you have to test the whole speed travel in calm air.
The use of the speed system reduces the angle of attack and the canopy may be more
sensitive to collapses therefore do not use near the ground or in turbulent air and in case
you are hit by turbulence remove your feet off the pedal bar as quickly as possible.
Distance between attachments points (harness carabiners) must be between 42 and 46
cm.
-- all up weight
Each model of paraglider has been certified for its own weight range. It is recommend-
ed to respect those weight ranges.
You have to take under consideration that if you want more speed, or more accurate
handling or you like to fly in high mountains or strong conditions you have to choose to
fly in the top part of the weight range. If you want a better sink rate or you fly in flat-
lands or weak conditions you can choose to fly in the bottom of the range weight (but
you can always carry ballast for stronger conditions)
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