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Pilots´s Manual
PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY
AND NOTE THE FOLLOWING DETAILS
THIS PARAGLIDER MEETS AT THE TIME OF DELIVERY THE REQUIREMENTS
OF THE LTF (LUFTTÜCHTIGKEITSFORDERUNGEN) CERTIFICATION OR OF
THE EN 926 (EURO NORM).
ANY ALTERATIONS TO THE PARAGLIDER WILL RENDER ITS CERTIFICATION
NULL AND VOID !
THE USE OF THIS PARAGLIDER IS SOLELY AT THE USER'S OWN RISK !
3
KANGAROO
MANUFACTURER AND DISTRIBUTOR DO NOT ACCEPT ANY LIABILITY.
PILOTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR OWN SAFETY AND THEIR
PARAGLIDER'S AIRWORTHINESS.
to live up
THE AUTHOR ASSUMES, THAT THE PILOT IS IN POSSESSION OF A VALID
PARAGLIDING LICENCE !
TANDEM LTF 2 / EN C
V. Jan/2010
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- Page 1 Pilots´s Manual PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY AND NOTE THE FOLLOWING DETAILS THIS PARAGLIDER MEETS AT THE TIME OF DELIVERY THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE LTF (LUFTTÜCHTIGKEITSFORDERUNGEN) CERTIFICATION OR OF THE EN 926 (EURO NORM). ANY ALTERATIONS TO THE PARAGLIDER WILL RENDER ITS CERTIFICATION NULL AND VOID ! THE USE OF THIS PARAGLIDER IS SOLELY AT THE USER'S OWN RISK ! KANGAROO...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
INDEX Welcome to the SOL family............45 About SOL..................46 Philosophy...................47 THE KANGAROO 3................48 Kangaroo 3 - The Design..............49 Technical Data................50 Total take-off weight..............51 Materials..................51 Top/Bottom................51 Profiles..................51 Internal Diagonal Reinforcements..........51 Reinforcements.................51 Lines..................52 Straps..................52 Quick Links................52 Pulleys..................52 Suspension Systems ..............52 Trimmer..................55 Backpack..................55 Harness ..................56... -
Page 3: Welcome To The Sol Family
Maneuvers for Fast Descent............65 worldwide. Spiral..................65 Ears..................66 B-Stall..................67 We trust your Kangaroo 3 will bring you many great life memories you Keep, Maintenance and Repairs..........68 will cherish forever. Storage..................68 Cleaning..................68 We would like you to read this manual carefully and thoroughly. In it, you Folding..................68... -
Page 4: About Sol
SOL was one of the firsts to obtain it. It is part of our history the most important distance world records for paragliding as well as national and worldschampionships won by pilots using equipments developed and produced by SOL Paragliders. -
Page 5: Kangaroo 3 - The Design
KANGAROO 3 shows equilibrium between real A/R and projected A/R and is KANGAROO 3 is the result of a dificult task of offering a sucessor to the a canopy with more curves but not too many, resulting in a canopy that paraglider that made difference in therms of concept of canopy for tandem climbs easily the thermals and stable speed. -
Page 6: Technical Data
TECHNICAL DATA TOTAL WEIGHT ON TAKEOFF The Kangaroo 3 has been certified for a defined weight range. If your Tamanhos weight range falls between two sizes, we recommend the following: 1,22 Zoom Factor -If you desire better speed, accurate commands, and if you usually fly over... -
Page 7: Lines
The Kangaroo 3 lines consist of a beige Technora Core of high resistance to tension and has low distortion rate, covered by a layer of colored polyester. -
Page 8: Trimmer
Illustration: TRIMMER Risers A1 - Ear - Toggle - Trimmer Tandem spreads: 1. Main carabinerl; 2. Rescue system connectio; 3. Pilot. 4. Passanger heavier than pilot 5. Passanger similar lighter than pilot; 6. Passanger light than pilot; Trimmer open (acelerated) Trimmer closed Warning: Illustration:... -
Page 9: Harness
-The paraglider must be laid out in such a way that, when tension is It’s very easy to fly the Kangaroo 3 . When ready to takeoff, the pilot must take applied to risers ‘A’, the canopy center should be extended before the risers ‘A’, ‘A1’... -
Page 10: Performance
In case it becomes necessary to perform turns in a constrained space with the Kangaroo 3 , we recommend you to release the outside brake in the given A decisive run allows for a quick and stable inflation. Canopy overtakes are not common. -
Page 11: Active Flight
-The Kangaroo 3 requires active flying in turbulences! This can avoid canopy closings and deformations. It's very easy to land with the Kangaroo 3. The final approach stage must be done in straight line upwind. During this final glide, the paraglider must be... -
Page 12: Rain And Humidity
Exactly at this stage of pendulum effect under the canopy, it is It is not advisable to fly the Kangaroo 3 in rainy days or with a wet important that the pilot controls carefully the amount of force applied on paraglider, since the in-flight maneuvers become more sensitive and a the brakes, and often it is needed to decrease the force. -
Page 13: Wingover
Illustration The Kangaroo 3, on most instances, recovers on its own from a frontal asymmetric closing. In turbulent conditions, a front dive may occur, which must be overcome by accurate brake control. -
Page 14: Ears
B-Stall: The pilot should never exercise this maneuver in turbulences or with wide lateral angles. In windy conditions, the pilot must be aware of oscillations To induce a 'B-Stall', the pilot must pull the risers 'B' simultaneously, during the maneuver. between 15 and 20cm. -
Page 15: Keep, Maintenance And Repairs
UP KEEP, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS Warning: Steps: -A good maintenance will extend the life of your Kangaroo 3 for many years to come. 1. Open the canopy completely; 2. Packing the glider “accordion Storage: wise” as shown in the figures;... -
Page 16: Pulleys
Attention: -The Kangaroo 3 fabric is made mainly out of Nylon, which like any When buying the lubricant make sure that this product do not attack the other synthetic material is sensitive to UV light radiation, causing it to material properties. -
Page 17: Sol Warranty 3 Years/300 Hours
Never dry the paraglider directly under the sun. This must be done in a shaded area; 1º) A three-copied filled-out form: One copy to be sent to SOL Paragliders -A Line Plan can be found in this manual or can be obtained with the within 30 days after purchase;... - Page 18 1º) Any alterations on original fabric colors, lines and risers; The materials used to manufacture a paraglide need recycling. PLease send to SOL Paragliders or to a offcial workshop the equipment no more in use. 2º) Any damage caused by chemical products, sand, friction, cleaning There they will be recycled.
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Page 19: Final Words
We fly so that we can feel more alive. We wish you good and safe flights with your Kangaroo 3. KANGAROO... - Page 20 Data of the Paraglider Dados do Paraglider Category | Categoria: Paraglider Name of the Paraglider | Nome do Paraglider: SOL KANGAROO 3 Manufacturer | Fábrica: Sol Sports Industria e Comércio Ltda Test nº | Número do Teste: DHV GS-01-1873-10 Type of the applied Test |...
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Page 21: Line Plan
LINE PLAN | PLANO DE LINHAS OVERALL PLAN | VISTA GERAL English Português Français Deutsch Overall Plan Vista Geral Vue d’ensemble Gesamtansicht Suspentes de Brake lines Linhas de freio Bremsleinen frein Top Lines Linhas superiores Suspentes hautes Galerieleinen Stabilo Estabilizador Stabilisateur Stabilo Trailing edge... -
Page 22: Flight Log
FLIGHT LOG | RELAÇÃO DE VOOS INSPECTION | INSPEÇÃO Model | Modelo: Size | Tamanho : ___________________ Model | Modelo: _____________________________________________ Serial Number | Número de Série: _________ Date | Data: ___/___/___ Owner | Proprietário: _________________________________________ Purchased From | Comprado de: ________________________________ Address | Endereço: ______________________________________ ____ Phone | Fone:_______________________ Date | Data:____/____/____...
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