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paraglider near radiators or other heat sources. Always transport your glider in the special
concertina bag and use the backpack provided for the rest of the equipment.
Care
The materials used in the Bolero 6 have been carefully selected for maximum durability and
performance. Nevertheless, following the guidelines below will keep your paraglider airworthy
and will ensure a long period of continuous safe operation. Excessive wear is caused by
careless ground handling and packing, unnecessary exposure to UV light, chemicals, heat
and moisture.
Ground handling
The following should be avoided:
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Don't ground handle or take-oퟍ� on abrasive surfaces.
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To move the paraglider to another spot, don't drag it across the ground. Pick it up and
carry it.
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Violent shocks to the upper surface (e.g. when the canopy crashes to the ground
leading edge �rst whilst ground handling). This stresses the seams and can even
cause the cell to explode.
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Don't repeatedly in�ate the glider and allow it to crash back down. Step towards the
wing as it comes down to take the force out of this action.
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Dragging the glider along the ground.
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Stepping on the lines or canopy. The Kevlar line inside the sheath can take lots of
pulling force without stretching, but is sensitive to bending with small radius.
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Opening your wing in strong winds without �rst untangling the lines.
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Don't sit on your rucksack when your glider is packed inside.
Fabric
Care is essential to ensure that the fabric and glider remain durable and retain their qualities.
The glider should therefore be protected from unnecessary UV light. Do not unpack your
glider until immediately before �ight and pack it up straight after landing. Modern paraglider
fabrics have better protection against the sun, but UV rays in particular are still one of the
decisive factors in how the fabric ages. The colours will fade �rst and then the coating and
�bres will begin to age.
When choosing a place to launch, try to �nd somewhere which is smooth and free of stones
and sharp objects. Do not stand on the glider. This weakens the fabric, especially if it is on a
hard or stony surface. Pay attention to the behaviour of spectators at the launch site,
especially children: do not hesitate to draw their attention to the sensitive nature of the fabric.
When you are packing up your glider, make sure that there are no insects trapped inside.
Many insects produce acids when they decompose, which can cause holes in the fabric.
Grasshoppers make holes by biting through the fabric and also excrete a dark liquid which
stains. Keep animals away when you are packing up. Insects are not attracted by any
particular colours, contrary to what is commonly believed.
If the glider gets wet or damp, it should be dried as soon as possible in a well-ventilated
room (but out of the sun). It may take several days before the canopy has dried completely
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