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Page 3: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS THANK YOU hank you for choosing to fly Ozone. As a team of free flying enthusiasts, competitors and adventurers, Ozone’s mission is to build agile paragliders of the highest quality with cutting edge designs, performance and maximum security. Thank You Confidence and belief in your paraglider is a far greater asset than any small gains in performance - ask any of Warning the Ozone pilots on your local hills, or those who have taken our gliders on ground-breaking adventures or stood Team Ozone on podiums around the world. All our research and development is concentrated on creating the best handling/ performance characteristics possible with optimum security. Our development team is based in the south of France. Your XXLite 2 This area - which includes the sites of Gourdon, Monaco and Col de Bleyne - guarantees us more than 300 flyable days Limitations per year, this is a great asset in the development of the Ozone range. Preparation As pilots we fully understand just how big an investment a new paraglider is. We know that quality and value for money Basic Flight Techniques are essential considerations when choosing a new wing, so to keep costs low and quality high we manufacture all of Advanced Flying Techniques our products in our own production facility. During production our wings undergo numerous rigorous quality control Incidents in Flight checks that are fully traceable, this way we can guarantee that all of our paragliders meet the same high standards. Care and Maintenance This manual will help you get the most out of your glider, it is essential that you read it before flying your new wing for Ozone Quality the first time. Its details the procedure for preparing the wing before flight, basic flying techniques and also includes... -
Page 4: Warning
TEAM OZONE WARNING Everyone at Ozone continues to be driven by our passion for flying, our love of adventure and our quest to • Paragliding is a potentially dangerous sport that can cause serious injury including bodily harm, paralysis and death. Flying an Ozone paraglider is undertaken with the full knowledge that paragliding see Ozone’s paraglider development create better, safer and more versatile paragliders. involves such risks. The design team consists of David Dagault, Luc Armant, Fred Pieri, Russell Ogden, Honorin Hamard and • As the owner of an Ozone paraglider you take exclusive responsibility for all risks associated with its Sam Jobard. Dav started flying when he was 12 years old and has accumulated a wealth of experience use. Inappropriate use and or abuse of your equipment will increase these risks. in competition flying, XC and paraglider design. Luc, a dedicated XC and competition addict has • Any liability claims resulting from use of this product towards the manufacturer, distributor or dealers a background in naval architecture. Fred, our resident geek is a mathematician, mechanical engineer are excluded. -
Page 5: Your Xxlite 2
YOUR XXLITE 2 B*Lite Rucksack With weight optimization in mind, the XXLite 2 is a no-compromise single surface lightweight mountain wing Your wing is supplied with the B*Lite rucksack designed specifically for the XXLite 2. It is very light in designed for serious Hike and Fly pilots. The new improved design offers increased glide performance; a higher trim speed - with the ability to accelerate the wing with the speed system; higher levels of in air weight with the perfect volume for your ultra-light weight equipment. It features an adjustable hip belt and shoulder straps, ideal for hike and fly. comfort; better landing characteristics and more cohesive handling compared to the original. Brake Lines Since developing the original single surface concept, the team have been constantly working on The brake line lengths have been set carefully during testing. Do NOT adjust the brake line lengths away... -
Page 6: Limitations
DO NOT use big ears as a descent technique, the increased drag will increase the chance of a parachutal thorough and detailed Take-off checklist: stall occurring. Instead, lose height with gentle 360’s and maintain your air speed at all times. If your wing daily and pre flight 1. Check reserve parachute - pin is in and handle secure enters parachutal stall when wet, immediately accelerate the wing to regain airspeed. check. IMPORTANT 2. Helmet on and fastened SIV / Acro DO NOT perform 3. All harness buckles closed - check leg-loops again aerobatics or SIV with 4. Karabiners and maillons tight The exposed nature of the XXLite 2’s structure makes it more susceptible to damage. Because of this the XXLite 2. we do not recommend you to perform SIV or aerobatic manoeuvres. Doing so will reduce the lifespan of 5. Accelerator system connected 6. Holding the A risers and your brake handles correctly the wing and done incorrectly could result in damage to the wing. 7. Leading edge open 8. Aligned in the middle of the wing and directly into wind 9. Airspace and visibility clear... -
Page 7: Basic Flight Techniques
Always keep hold of to guide if necessary. Once the wing is overhead, release the risers, brake gently if necessary, turn and Do not fly in turbulent reduction or loss of pressure apply the brakes until you feel normal pressure again. Once you have normal launch. your brakes. Do not fly windy conditions with pressure, raise the hands quickly back to the original position. Avoid flying with continuous amounts of in turbulent conditions the XXLite 2. In stronger winds, keep the size of the wall to a minimum, hold the wing back with the brakes or rear risers deep brake in rough air as you could inadvertently stall the wing. Always consider your airspeed. to avoid unwanted inflations. As the wing inflates be prepared to take a few steps towards it. These movements can be symmetric or asymmetric; you may have to apply both brakes or just one. These subtle adjustments will keep the glider flying smoothly and directly above you and dramatically reduce the chances of a collapse. If the glider pitches in front of you, use the brakes to slow it down. Equally, if the glider drops behind you, release the brakes to allow it to speed up. The goal is to always keep the wing directly overhead. - Page 8 • If the glider does begin to climb, ease off the brakes (10-20cm) - do not put your hands up all the way - then flare again, but more gently this time. Keep the brakes at mid speed, stand up, be ready to run and flare. Ozone advise to not use this technique in turbulent or windy conditions due to the reduced ability to make sure you brake fully as you arrive on the ground. fly actively and the risk of an inadvertent stall whilst descending through the wind gradient. • Choose the appropriate approach style in function of the landing area and the conditions. Once the big ears are engaged you can further increase the sink rate by pushing on the accelerator bar, • In strong winds you need to turn towards the glider the second your feet touch the ground. Once facing however NEVER try to pull the Big Ears in if the accelerator is already pushed. The lower angle of attack the wing pull smoothly and symmetrically down on the brakes to stall the wing. If the glider pulls you, and the act of deflating the tips can lead to a major deflation. Always make the Big Ears first and then run toward it. apply the speed bar. DO NOT perform spiral • If the wind is very strong, and you feel you might be dragged, or lifted again, stall the glider with the C dives with Big Ears risers. This stalls the wing in a very quick and controllable way and will drag you less than if you use the Whilst it is possible to enter a spiral dive whilst holding in Big Ears, the high forces applied to the lower engaged. brakes. lines could exceed the breaking strain of the lines leading to equipment failure! • Always land heading into wind! Ozone strongly recommend to NOT perform Spiral Dives with Big Ears engaged.
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Page 9: Incidents In Flight
If you have a deflation which does not spontaneously reinflate, make a long smooth progressive pump The XXLite 2 shows little tendency to remain stable in a spiral dive; however some parameters could on the deflated side. This pumping action should take about 1-2 seconds per pump. Pumping too short DO NOT practice SIV interfere with its behaviour. These might include: wrong chest strap settings, total weight in flight outside and fast will not reinflate the wing and pumping too slow might take the glider close to, or beyond, the with the XXLite 2. of the certified weight range, or being in a very deep spiral at a very high sink rate >14m/s. You should stall point. You will reduce the always be prepared to pilot the wing out of such a spiral dive. To do so, smoothly use opposite weight overall lifespan and shift and apply enough outside brake to stop the wing from spiralling, the glider will then start to resume... -
Page 10: Care And Maintenance
Only a few cms of deflation. The glider often looks as though it has recovered properly but carries on descending vertically flying. Do not leave it sitting in the sun or in the back of a car. input from your without full forward motion. This situation is called ‘deep stall’ or ‘parachutal stall’. brakes can maintain • Change your main brake lines if they are damaged. your wing in the stall. • Be Careful when groundhandling to not saw the brake lines against the risers or main lines. The abrasion It is unlikely to happen on any Ozone glider, but should it do so your first reaction should be to fully raise Always release your caused by a sawing motion can damage the main lines and lead to premature ageing of the risers. If you both hands. This normally allows the glider to return to normal flight but If nothing happens after a few wraps if you have notice any signs of abrasion, especially to the lines, make sure you get the wing professionally serviced seconds, reach up and push the A-risers forwards or apply the speed bar to encourage the wing to regain taken them! and importantly modify your groundhandling technique to stop any further damage. normal flight. Ensure the glider has returned to normal flight (check your airspeed) before you use the brakes again. - Page 11 • Take a wing tip and fold it in to the centre of the wing. Repeat this until the glider is folded up and If you damage the sail: approx. 60 cm’s wide. If the rip is small and in the middle of a panel however you can fix it yourself. You’ll find all the materials in the repair kit you need. The fabric can be simply mended with the sticky rip stop/spinnaker tape. When • Fold the glider so that the bundle is approximately the size and shape of the B*Lite rucksack. Never roll the wing up as this introduces unnecessary stresses into the fabric. cutting out the patches allow ample overlap of the tear and make sure both sides are different sizes. Make sure to round off each corner of the patches. You can find more information about basic repairs on the • Always pack your XXLite 2 as loosely as you can, as every fold weakens the cloth on any paraglider. Ozone website, including step by step instructions with pictures. Storage and Transport If you damage a line: Always store all your flying equipment in a dry room, protected from direct heat. Leave it as loosely packed Any line that is visually damaged MUST be replaced. Use a reputable paragliding service centre to make as practical. IMPORTANT the replacement lines. Alternatively you can order them from your local Ozone dealer or directly from our Never pack away or website http://www.flyozone.com/paragliders/en/shop/lines.php It is important that replacement lines are Your wing should be dry before being packed away. Moisture, heat and humidity are the worst elements store your glider wet.
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Page 12: Ozone Quality
OZONE QUALITY GUARANTEE Porosity is measured with a porosity meter, the time taken by a certain volume of air to go through a At Ozone we take the quality of our products very seriously, all our gliders are made to the highest standards in our own manufacturing facility. Every glider manufactured goes through a stringent series certain surface of the cloth. The time in seconds is the result. A measurement is done in a several places of quality control procedures and all the components used to build your glider are traceable. We always on the top surface along the span of the glider behind the leading edge. welcome customer feedback and are committed to customer service. Ozone guarantees all of its products The tearing resistance of the cloth - A non-destructive test following the TS-108 standard which against manufacturer’s defects or faults. Ozone will repair or replace any defective product free of charge. -
Page 13: Technical Specifications
TECHNICAL DRAWINGS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Ribs Single Surface Riser Riser Trailing Edge No. of Cells Leading Edge Projected Area (m2) 13.9 15.6 Friction Ring Flat Area (m2) 16.0 18.0 Projected Span (m) Flat Span (m) 10.1 Upper Lines Projected Aspect Ratio Flat Aspect Ratio Cell Root Chord (m) -
Page 14: Line Diagram
LINE DIAGRAM MATERIALS XXLite 2 Individual and linked line lengths can be found online. All Ozone gliders are made from the highest quality materials available. Cloth Single Surface A18A Porcher 7000 E71 Ribs A18B Porcher 7000 E91 FM C2B C3B Leading Edge Reinforcement 1.4mm Plastic pipe MainLine Set Brake Lines Riser Lines Main brake Lines A Lines Edelrid 8000U - 90/130/190/230kg Liros - 10-200-040 / Edelrid 8000U 190kg Wing Tip Centre A18A A17A A16A... -
Page 15: Link Lites
LINK LITES Replacement Your wing uses lightweight Amsteel Dyneema Link Lite connectors, they replace standard maillons and have a breaking load in excess of 1000kgs. To avoid disappointment, injury or death, when changing lines it is vitally important to connect the Link Lites correctly. Please follow these instructions carefully, if you have ANY doubts please consult with your Ozone dealer. Removal Pull tension Feed the loop through the riser, Feed the loop through the Ensure the lines are in then through the line loops, passing The loops of the lines must line loops for the second time... - Page 16 1258 Route de Grasse Le Bar sur Loup 06620 France...
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