Windtech tonic - Manual (Page 7)

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& 180 gr. Line attachment points are made of polyester.
--lines
The lines are made of Superaramid kevlar covered with a polyester sheath for protection
against wear, UV and abrasion. The lower section of the brake lines is made from
Dyneema. This material is less prone to failure after repeated use through the brake
pulleys.
The riser karabiners, also called "Maillons Rapide "(French for "quick links"), are made
with stainless steel of 800 Dan. Risers are made of pre-stretched polyester of 900 Dan
> certification
The TONIC is an intermediate level paraglider that has passed the DHV level 1 with flying
colours. This glider has successfully passed the DHV shock test with a weight equal to
the maximum total (all up) take-off weight. This means that the paraglider is certified to
resist to a load of 8 (eight) times the gravitational acceleration (8 G´s).
As regards the weight range of the glider, ALWAYS be certain that you are within the
correct weight range of the glider. To fly under-weight or over-weight can adversely
affect the stability of the TONIC & flown as such will no longer be a certified glider.
> best glide
Best glide in nil wind, and still air, is
obtained at “trim” speed- that is
brakes fully released and no accele-
rator (speed bar) applied. It is always
best to fly with a light pressure on
the brakes, keeping a “feel” on the
wing in case of unexpected turbu-
lence.
When flying into (against the) wind
a better glide can be obtained by
using the speed system. The follo-
wing is rough guide line as to how
much speed system to apply-With
around 10 km/h of head wind, best
glide is obtained with 25% accelerator applied.
-With around 15-25 km/h of head wind, best glide is obtained with 50% accelerator
applied.
-With around +25 km/h of head wind, best glide is obtained with 75-100% accelerator
applied.