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- Page 1 Ultralight Performance – LTF09: DE | EN: D...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
INTRODUCTION Disposal Welcome to skywalk! Congratulations on the purchase of your new X-ALPS3 and thank you for your trust in us Maintenance-Check and in our products. In this manual you will find information that will help you quickly get to know your new paraglider to ensure your fun for a long time. - Page 3 X-ALPS3 2 DESCRIPTION 2 TECHNICAL DATA The X-ALPS3 was developed for Hike & Fly pilots who want to achieve the maximum Size X X S in competitions like the Red Bull X-Alps. The optimal synthesis of high performance, Cell number balanced flight characteristics and radically low weight design provides the basis for Area flat (m²)
- Page 4 With all considerations and calculations however, our focus is always on safety. > in rain, snow, or in extremely turbulent weather conditions, or in strong wind The mix of materials used on the lines of the X-ALPS3 is an ideal combination of durability, > in clouds or fog (visual flight) low stretch and low drag.
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Page 5: Acceleration System
The skywalk X-ALPS3 can be equipped with a foot-operated acceleration system. The skywalk X-ALPS3 is licensed for all certified harnesses of the GH type (harnesses The acceleration system effects the A, A2, B and B2 risers. Exact lengths and an illustra- without solid cross-bracing). - Page 6 The paraglider inflates evenly which ensures a stable and straight take off. CAUTION The X-ALPS3 is very easy to sort due to the 3 line levels, yet sorting should always be PULLING THE BRAKE LINES TOO FAR AND TOO FAST CAN CAUSE A STALL! completed carefully.
- Page 7 You can also pack any skywalk glider with elastic nylon wires by any other method with- out damaging the leading edge. Place the harness with the seat board facing up (to dis- tribute the load better) on top of your glider and close the zippers.
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Page 8: Descent Techniques
The glider can still be steered by weight shifting. The danger of canopy disturbances The skywalk X-ALPS3 does not tend to enter a stable spiral dive – rather, it will recover by in turbulent air is greatly reduced with big ears. -
Page 9: Extreme Flight Maneuvers
Gliders with porous material (UV radiation) are especially susceptible, as are those The X-ALPS3 is an EN/LTF D glider and should be flown by seasoned pilots with experi- that are burdened frequently by winch tow launches. A parachutal stall can also occur ence in extreme conditions. -
Page 10: Materials
X-ALPS3 8 MATERIALS If an accidental negative spin is exited immediately, the skywalk X-ALPS3 will normal- ly resume flight without much altitude loss. Just release the brake line that was pulled too far until the airflow is restored to the inside wing. After a long negative spin, the canopy The skywalk X-ALPS3 is manufactured from the highest quality materials. -
Page 11: Disposal
> After landing, don’t let the glider fall to the ground on its nose as this can damage Replacement lines can be ordered directly from the skywalk homepage. -
Page 12: Homologation
The X-ALPS3 is certified to LTF09 and EN926-1, EN926-2 in the category D. The X-ALPS3 will provide you with plenty of joy over many years if you treat it and care Special folding lines were used when X-ALPS3 was going through certification. Without for it properly. -
Page 13: Line Schematic
X-ALPS3 15 LINE SCHEMATIC 16 RISERS Lineplan X-Alps2 This line schematic is only for TRAGEGURT illustration purposes. X-ALPS3 X-ALPS2 br 13 525 mm 460 mm br 12 BR 6 A A2 B 440 mm 525 mm br 11 BR 5... -
Page 14: Overview Glider
X-ALPS3 17 OVERVIEW GLIDER 18 LINE LENGTH Total line length XXS: www.skywalk.info Total line length XS: www.skywalk.info Total line length S: www.skywalk.info Single line length XXS: www.skywalk.info Single line length XS: www.skywalk.info Single line length S: www.skywalk.info 1 Stem lines... -
Page 15: Test Protocol
X-ALPS3 19 TEST PROTOCOL Date: Examinations of the lines: Firmness of mais´n lines: Customer, Name: Results [+/–]: Description of failure: Suggested repairs: Adress: Phone: Visual check of trimming: Checkflight necessary? Gütesiegel patch? Glider: Size: Serial number: Identification plate? Gütesiegelnr.: Date of last check:... - Page 16 X-ALPS3 NOTES NOTES 64 Notes Notes 65...
- Page 17 Guarantee Card within 14 days back to skywalk, or simply complete the on- Im Schadensfall ist der Gleitschirm auf eigene Kosten mit einer Kopie des Kaufver- line formula on the skywalk homepage. In the case of damage the Glider should be sent trages an skywalk zu senden. Garantieentscheidungen und Garantiereparaturen werden to skywalk at the customers expense with a copy of the sales contract.
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