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Owner's Manual
and Service Booklet
Serial Number: ____________________
The data and statements contained within this manual may be changed without prior notice. No
part of these documents may be copied or transmitted for any purpose in any manner or by any
means, either electronic or mechanical, without explicit written permission from UP International.
© 1995-2016 UP International
Version 1.0
Effective: 02/2016
Updated: 02/2016

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  • Page 1 The data and statements contained within this manual may be changed without prior notice. No part of these documents may be copied or transmitted for any purpose in any manner or by any means, either electronic or mechanical, without explicit written permission from UP International. © 1995-2016 UP International Version 1.0...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Necessary skills for dealing with disturbances..............8 Necessary skills for dealing with rapid descent methods ............ 8 Suitability for training ......................8 Recommended Takeoff weight ..................... 8 TECHNICAL DATA UP KIBO ..................... 10 ........................11 ONSTRUCTION Aerofoil Stabilising System² ....................11 .........................
  • Page 3 ______________________________________________________________________________ ......................... 21 HE START PHASES ........................22 PEED CONTROL Using the brakes ....................... 22 Using the Speed System ..................... 22 ..........................22 URNING ..........................23 ANDING ........................23 INCH TOWING Attaching the towline release system ................. 23 FLIGHT SAFETY ........................24 ....................
  • Page 4 ______________________________________________________________________________ UP Craftsmanship ......................35 UP W ........................35 ARRANTY National warranty conditions ................... 36 International UP warranty ....................36 UP K ......................36 HECKING THE ..............37 ACKING AND CHECKING OF THE RESCUE SYSTEM ............... 37 ENDING THE GLIDER AND OTHER PRODUCTS DISPOSAL ..........................

  • Page 5: Welcome In Our Team

    ______________________________________________________________________________ Welcome in our team Congratulations on the purchase of your new UP Kibo. UP International is renowned across the globe for designing and building the finest paragliders available – paragliders characterised by maximum safety, performance and quality in every aspect.

  • Page 6: Safety Instructions

    UP Kibo so that you are fully acquainted towards both the environment and the with your new glider. This manual gives...

  • Page 7: Development Of Paragliders

    Once we're happy with the new look back on such an expansive history as prototype’s behaviour in the virtual we can. The UP story started back in 1970 environment, the program generates when Pete Brock graduated from the Art the templates after which the glider is Center, a world famous school for design sewn.

  • Page 8: Purpose

    Should you not feel fully up to the task we recommend visiting a Purpose SIV clinic with your new wing. According to LTF 91/09 the Kibo is an air sport vehicle (class paraglider) with an Necessary skills for empty weight of less than 120 kg.
  • Page 9 – this speaks for choosing the larger of the relevant sizes. And finally, pilots preferring more dynamic rides will want to load their wings up well, and will be choosing a smaller size.

  • Page 10: Technical Data Up Kibo

    ______________________________________________________________________________ Technical Data UP Kibo Size Surface area flat [m²] 22,9 24,9 27,0 29,2 Surface area projected [m²] 19,2 20,9 22,7 24,6 Flat span [m] 11,5 12,0 12,5 12,9 Projected span [m] 10,1 Flat aspect ratio Projected aspect ratio Number of Chambers Total line length incl.

  • Page 11: Construction

    It is help the budding XC pilot get the most thus a more communicative wing than, out of every outing both in terms of say, the new UP Makalu 4 – think of it as flying pleasure experience the ideal mix between a Makalu 4 and a accrual.

  • Page 12: Canopy Material

    Line material Mylar® the ASS² comprises a Nylon® batten that defines the leading edge The lines used on the UP Kibo are all curvature and helps keeping the cell sheeted and unsheeted Dyneema®- opening open at all times. This Nylon®...

  • Page 13: Risers

    B Risers: Blue C Risers: Black/no marking In order to accommodate different pilot sizes the Kibo risers are lenght-adapted to the canopy size –S and SM have shorter risers than M and L. This little detail improves the ergonomics of the wing and...
  • Page 14 ______________________________________________________________________________ Illustration 4: UP Kibo riser...

  • Page 15: Up Backpack

    UP Backpack It is important, especially when there is a long trek involved, that the backpack The UP Kibo is delivered with a special is adjusted for maximum comfort. The paraglider backpack, which fulfils the following advice should be considered demands of very high luggage volume and when packing.

  • Page 16: Before The First Flight

    UP rucksack Before the first flight The UP Kibo is delivered with a rucksack, compression bag and -strap, repair materials and this manual. The manual may also be downloaded from the UP website. Every Kibo delivered...

  • Page 17: Adjustments

    Under circumstances should International. lengths of the lines or risers of the UP Kibo be altered in any way. To tie the brake line onto the brake handle use one of the following knots: WARNING! Any change to the...
  • Page 18 ______________________________________________________________________________ Illustration 7 and 8: Fisherman’s knot and bowline...

  • Page 19: Speed System

    Suitable harnesses brummel hooks. The speed stirrup itself is composed of a foot bar and webbing with The Kibo can be flown with any loops sewn on either end to attach the harness with the main suspension cords. These cords should be run up point at around chest height.

  • Page 20: Rescue System

    Note that the height of the hang point also use with any kind of engine. affects the brake line length. If you have a If you wish to fly your UP Kibo with a question about your UP harness, contact motor please get in touch with the your dealer or UP International.

  • Page 21: The Start Phases

    By stronger wind the minimize the risk of omitting something. start can be facilitated if the UP Kibo is inflated solely with both the internal A- 1. Unpack and arrange your glider in a risers (front A-riser). Make sure that semi-circular manner.

  • Page 22: Speed Control

    Brake input and amount of weight shift induced will define the radius and bank The UP Kibo is equipped with a very angle on the UP Kibo, and will allow it efficient speed system, working over a foot to be controlled with ease. Using stirrup as usual.

  • Page 23: Landing

    If needed the UP Kibo will turn very tight. glider is not correctly positioned To do this, apply some brake input on...

  • Page 24: Flight Safety

    Thermals and system. Turbulence Flight safety In turbulent air, the UP Kibo should be flown with a little brake to increase the The development of high performance angle of attack and provide greater paragliders from square parachutes has stability.

  • Page 25: Steep Spiral Dive

    Getting the UP Kibo into a spiral dive is The glider will drop back a little as it very simple...

  • Page 26: Big Ears

    Behaviour in extreme Big Ears situations To pull the ears in, reach up and get hold of the outermost A-line on both front risers The UP Kibo is designed to be very and pull them down, simultaneously, by aerodynamically stable.

  • Page 27: Collapsing The Paraglider

    Our test pilots have found absolutely NO double-sided symmetrical brake input. tendency towards cravatting in all the test flights the Kibo has been subjected to. But under extraordinary circumstances any The stalls paraglider may cravatte, and if this...

  • Page 28: Deep Stall

    In the next phase the canopy stabilises Deep Stall somewhat above the pilot again. The The UP Kibo has no inherent tendency wing tips will often tend to try to towards deep stall. It will recover from a reinflate quite violently, and it requires...

  • Page 29: Spin

    We know from computer simulations Emergency Steering practical tests that this physically possible also If for some reason the UP Kibo cannot be controlled with the brakes, for example if...

  • Page 30: Adhesive Logos

    (see illustrations). Overloading The UP Kibo is a very strong paraglider, and flying all the usual SIV and acro...
  • Page 31 Abbildung 10: Packing the UP Kibo methods a little every time, especially around the middle of the canopy, as this area is particularly exposed to mechanical abrasion in the folding process. We also recommend to always place the canopy on the compression bag before folding along the chord –...

  • Page 32: Paraglider Fabric

    First the colours start to fade, then the coating and the structural integrity of the synthetic fibres begins to deteriorate. … towards the leading edge... On UP gliders the coated side of the cloth is facing inwards. This means...

  • Page 33: Paraglider Lines

    Pay particular attention Paraglider lines to the top surface, where it lies on the The lines used on the UP Kibo are ground. high grade sheeted and unsheeted Never step on your glider – stepping on it ®...

  • Page 34: Cleaning

    Celsius ! Cleaning If you feel it necessary to clean your UP Kibo at any time then use lots of lukewarm water and a soft sponge. More stubborn stains can be cleaned with a weak soap solution, and rinsed thoroughly. Then leave it to dry in a shady but well- ventilated area.

  • Page 35: Checks And Repairs

    UP Service centre. you. We offer a variety of services all centred around safety to our customers. UP Craftsmanship In order to ensure that your UP Kibo Maintenance maintains very high...

  • Page 36: National Warranty Conditions

    National warranty conditions must be presented upon request.  Only original UP spares have In some countries the local laws stipulate been used, and only UP, or a UP different warranty rules than those outlined affiliate service centre, here. Please note that these local rules...

  • Page 37: Packing And Checking Of The Rescue System

    The best way to send your paraglider, technical information and accessories rescue parachute, harness etc. to our for your UP Kibo, as well as many service team is in a stable box via post or useful things that are necessary for UPS.
  • Page 38 - fly for the sheer joy of it. We at UP wish you delightful, beautiful and accident free flying with your UP Kibo! SEE YOU UP IN THE SKY – UPInternational * from Helmut Reichmann from the book...

  • Page 39: Attachments

    Attachments Line plan...

  • Page 40: Line Length

    Line length...

  • Page 41: Service Booklet

    Service booklet Glider- and pilot data Model: Kibo Size: Serial number: ___________________________________________ Colour: _________________________________________________ Date of purchase: _________________________________________ First flight date: __________________________________________ Dealer stamp and signature Pilot (1. owner) Name: _________________________________________________ Family name: ____________________________________________ Street: _________________________________________________ Town: __________________________________________________ Postal code: _____________________________________________...
  • Page 42 Pilot (2. owner) Name: _________________________________________________ Family name: ____________________________________________ Street: _________________________________________________ Town: __________________________________________________ Postal code: _____________________________________________ Country: ________________________________________________ Telephone: ______________________________________________ Fax: ___________________________________________________ Email: __________________________________________________ Pilot (3. owner) Name: _________________________________________________ Family name: ____________________________________________ Street: _________________________________________________ Town: __________________________________________________ Postal code: _____________________________________________ Country: ________________________________________________ Telephone: ______________________________________________ Fax: ___________________________________________________ Email: __________________________________________________...
  • Page 43 Please verify that your UP Service Centre has correctly filled in the form! 1st Service Assignment Nr. Performed date: _______________________________ Stamp Service jobs undertaken: 2nd Service Assignment Nr. Performed date: _______________________________ Stamp Service jobs undertaken: 3rd Service Assignment Nr. Performed date: _______________________________...
  • Page 44 Please verify that your UP Service Centre has correctly filled in the form! 4th Service Assignment Nr. Performed date: _______________________________ Stamp Service jobs undertaken: 5th Service Assignment Nr. Performed date: _______________________________ Stamp Service jobs undertaken: 6th Service Assignment Nr. Performed date: _______________________________...

  • Page 45: Product Registration Card

    Owner Name: __________________________________________ Family name: ____________________________________ Address: ________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Telephone: ______________________________________ Fax: ____________________________________________ Email: __________________________________________ Dealer stamp and signature Cut out this card and mail it to UP within 14 days of purchase, or register your Kibo www.up-paragliders.com>Service>UP>Product Registration...

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