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  • Page 1 Getting started...
  • Page 2 1988 – in both development and the production of paragliders, harnesses and accessories. This guide gives a brief look at using the SIGMA 10, but it does not replace the man­ ual. The latest version can be found on: www.advance.ch/sigma...
  • Page 4 Here you will immediately feel at home mic and distinguished colours. with the SIGMA 10 and revel in the results of increased performance. The best state of If you are an accomplished thermal pilot, affairs for epic cross countries ...
  • Page 5 Delivery and Basic Settings Every ADVANCE paraglider has to be flown The SIGMA 10 package contains: by the dealer to check for correct initial COMFORTPACK § setup. Any personal alteration of the para­ Inner Bag § glider results in the loss of its certification.
  • Page 6 Risers Quicklinks and Clips Speed system pulleys Speed Performance Indicator (SPI) Red cursor for the SPI Brummel hooks C­Handle Magnet clip Swivel Easy­running brake pulleys Easy Connect System...
  • Page 7 2-Phase Speed System with SPI The Speed Performance Indicator (SPI) 80 % SPI. With this configuration you helps you choose your speedbar position. should be able to reach 100% (pulley In accelerated flight it indicates your relati­ to pulley) with toes at full stretch on the onship to the accelerated part of the wing’s second step.
  • Page 8 If you move the knots down the change from 3:1 to 2:1 happens earlier, and at this point foot load goes up, speed increase is more direct and total speedbar travel is reduced. If you move the knots up the opposite occurs; a later change to high gear, and longer overall speedbar travel for long legs.

  • Page 9: Easy Connect

    Easy Connect The SIGMA 10 has an ‘Easy Connect System’, compatible for ADVANCE harnesses and paragliders. It helps to en­ sure that you connect the wing to the harness correctly. The backs of the C­risers have coloured markings: red on the left, blue on the right in the direction of flight.

  • Page 10: Active Flying

    Active Flying You should always use an active flying tech­ If the wing pitches back push the speed bar nique. Under normal conditions this should briefly but strongly – or release the brakes. prevent collapses almost completely. If flying in strong turbulence do not use the Disturbances in angle of attack should be speedbar.

  • Page 11: Fast Descents

    To reopen release both A lines at the the turn. The SIGMA 10 will recover itself same time. Delayed opening can be spee­ from the spiral if neutral weight disposition ded up by a light pull (pump) on the brake, is maintained and brakes are released com­...
  • Page 12 Collapse Precise SIGMA 10 canopy feedback can Caution: If you deliberately shift your usually enable you to recognise an impen­ weight to the inside of a spiral strong ding collapse and react accordingly. If a acceleration will result. This can lead collapse should occur, however, keep di­...
  • Page 13 In fully accelerated flight the wing reacts im­ pulsively to front and side collapses. In par­ ticular, the fully accelerated side collapse can cause the SIGMA 10 to turn quite dy­ namically, but this remains well controllable.
  • Page 14 Wet Paraglider If you fly a wet paraglider the risk of para­ To minimise the risk of parachutal stall a chutal stall is heightened. Parachutal stall is wet glider should be braked as little as often the result of a combination of factors. possible, and big ears never used.
  • Page 15 Rigid Foils. Finally fold the trailing half over the leading edge side. Take note that incorrect care will shorten the life of your SIGMA 10. Do not leave the wing in the sun...

  • Page 16: Technical Data

    80 – 100 92 – 114 105 – 128 Glider weight 4.75 4.85 5.15 5.45 Certification EN / LTF C takeoff weight range in which the SIGMA 10 shows the best relationship between flying speed and climb. pilot, wing, equipment...

  • Page 17: Service And Warranty

    The SIGMA 10 has to have a check every 24 months, or 150 flights or 150 flying hours, to be carried out by a certified ADVANCE check facility. The date starts at...
  • Page 18 advance thun ag +41 33 225 70 10 info@advance.ch uttigenstrasse 87 www.advance.ch support@advance.ch ch 3600 thun...

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