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If you look at your lines, you may notice a few bits of thread sticking out of the seams. It is tempting to want to “give a lighter…
Eric LaforgeThe paraglider
Eric LaforgeYour paraglider needs maintenance to keep all its qualities.
A pitch measurement should be done after a few dozen hours of flight!
A simple check after one year or 100 hours of flight.
A comfort or complete check after 2 years.
From the third year onwards, a complete check every year.
Depending on the model (light, two-seater, long-stretch…) and the level of use, measurements are recommended at least every 6 months.
If you look at your lines, you may notice a few bits of thread sticking out of the seams. It is tempting to want to “give a lighter…
This involves measuring the ‘total lengths’ of lines, from the base of the risers to the lower surface. This thus takes into account all the manufacturing deviations of…
The first measurement of the trimming is carried out and interventions are planned to correct it. The tolerance given by the certification (+/- 10 mm) dates from the…
When you notice a damaged line on your magnificent paraglider, the first idea is to order one from the manufacturer or from an after-sales service center. This poses…
The adjustment of the main brake lines is determined by the manufacturer and controlled by the dealer during the test flight of a new paraglider. This value is…
For a partial check and even for a small repair, we carry out a safety measure in the centre of the wing, in the area where the porosity…
We take one measurement in the center of the wing and 4 measurements on each side. We’re testing the uppersurface at least 40 cm from the leading edge.…
Definition Trimming is the measurement of the total line lengths (from the base of the risers to the bottom surface fabric). The pitch defines the front view of…
Everything you need to know about paraglider check. Thanks to the director and cameraman Julien Christe from 5 Elements Production for his immense talent and tenacity. Julien, who…
Your paragliding requires maintenance to maintain all its qualities. Of course, we need to replace the damaged lines and repair the tears, but we also need to follow:…
En général, non !
Mais si nous devons remplacer beaucoup de suspentes (accident, résistance trop faible), il peut être…
Considering the huge amount of paraglider models produced since 1985 and all the different types of lines, we do not always have the same equipment despite our large…
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