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USER MANUAL
GRAVITY Xmaniac
EN REV.V01 - 2020
MANUAL
EN REV.V01 – 2020
Copyright by:
GRAVITY airsports & more GmbH
Hütte 45
6345 Kössen / Austria
tel. +43 (0)720 519 402
mail. hello@gravityparagliders.eu
web. www.gravityparagliders.eu
photos copyright and photo & visual credits
GRAVITY airsports & more GmbH
EN low B paraglider
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- Page 1 X maniac_ EN low B paraglider MANUAL EN REV.V01 – 2020 Copyright by: GRAVITY airsports & more GmbH Hütte 45 6345 Kössen / Austria tel. +43 (0)720 519 402 mail. hello@gravityparagliders.eu web. www.gravityparagliders.eu photos copyright and photo & visual credits GRAVITY airsports &...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
PRODUCT_ ........................... 7 GRAVITY X maniac _ performance guaranteed ............7 Pilot Profile ..........................9 Nature and environmentally friendly behaviour ............9 Use ............................10 Signboard ..........................10 POSSIBLE USE_ .......................... 11 Motorised Paragliding ......................11 E-climbing assistance/ E-ascent aid ................11 Towing winches ........................ - Page 3 Checking line lengths and fixings ................34 15.12 Line length measurements: ..................34 15.13 Stitch/ Sewing control of trimming and settings ..........34 15.14 Miscellaneous ........................35 IMPORTANT -> carried out inspections ............... 35 USER MANUAL GRAVITY Xmaniac EN REV.V01 - 2020...
- Page 4 There are those very special and rare scenes and encounters in time, when we indulge in the present, feeling the now and simply pure joy. The GRAVITY team has devoted its efforts, work and vision entirely to and around the pleasures and enjoyment to the art of flying. Not only...
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- Page 6 OBLIGATION to deal with the air sports device and its special features prior commissioning it. The manual is intended to make the use of the GRAVITY Xmaniac as safe and easy as possible. USER MANUAL GRAVITY Xmaniac EN REV.V01 - 2020...
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Page 7: Product
PRODUCT_ GRAVITY X maniac _ performance guaranteed Xmaniac is a light version XC wing lifting every pilot to the next level with maximum safety. Our goal during the developing phase was to get a direct, low-end B-glider with the highest and optimal feel-good-factor. - Page 8 3 main lines. The line levels are color-coded, which helps a lot when sorting them and also during the flight. Illustration 02_ GRAVITY Xmaniac When choosing the ideal and most suitable mix of materials, we put the focus on maximum durability and lasting performance.
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Page 9: Pilot Profile
The Xmaniac is known for its excellent climbing properties, in addition the new concept enabled a significant increase in speed. Illustration 03_ GRAVITY Xmaniac Nature and environmentally friendly behaviour We ask you to perform our sport in a manner, that impacts nature and environment with minimum intensity or as little as possible. -
Page 10: Use
The X Maniac was built exclusively for single-seat use and is a light air sports device with an empty space of less than 120 kg in the paraglider division. The X Maniac has been type tested and classified according to LTF / EN - B. Sampling Inspection... -
Page 11: Possible Use
The extremely high area loading through the additional weight of the motor brings even the GRAVITY Xmaniac to its load limits. Pay attention to the extended engine weight range which changes alters take-off landing speed considerably. -
Page 12: The Default Settings
The double fisherman’s knot/ spar or pile stitch has proven particularly effective in that since it weakens the lines the least with excellent slip resistance. Illustration 05_ bowline/ double fisherman’s knot USER MANUAL GRAVITY Xmaniac EN REV.V01 - 2020... -
Page 13: Security Precautions
16. Find out about the prevailing weather conditions in the weather report and on site in advance 17. Only use the GRAVITY Xmaniac at wind speeds where you are able to control the glider 100% 18. Never use the screen during approaching thunderstorms or storms or when there is a high probability of thunderstorms or storms 19. -
Page 14: Equipment Description
= B __ STABILO __ C = TOPSAIL __ A = – A – Top Sail – B – Risers – C – Stabilo – D - Riserbelt Illustration 06_ device description USER MANUAL GRAVITY Xmaniac EN REV.V01 - 2020... -
Page 15: Technical Data Xmaniac
Technical data Xmaniac_ Illustration 07_ technical table USER MANUAL GRAVITY Xmaniac EN REV.V01 - 2020... -
Page 16: Innovations On Our Product
– plastic sticks on the profile nose for stronger profile parts brake gathering system – this system allows the trailing edge on a calculated shorter situation for positive influences the brake characteristic USER MANUAL GRAVITY Xmaniac EN REV.V01 - 2020... -
Page 17: Colours And Design
Colours and Design_ “Never change a winning horse!” One of the unique selling points of the GRAVITY product range is that each glider product is only available in a single lead design and comes without colour variations or special designs. -
Page 18: Riser Belt
The A- and B-risers have different colours to ensure positive identification at take-off and during a B-stall decent. Other adjustable, removable or variable mechanisms are non-existent. Number of risers: 3+1. The risers of the GRAVITY Xmaniac are made out of 10mm dyneme tube webbing Illustration 10_ riserbelt USER MANUAL GRAVITY Xmaniac EN REV.V01 - 2020... -
Page 19: Speed/ Acceleration System
Speed/ acceleration system The GRAVITY Xmaniac is equipped with a very effective foot extended acceleration speed system. It increases the speed when applied up to approx. 15 km/h depending on the wing size and pilot weight resp. surface loading. Through the level steered speed system, the profile form is maintained there- fore the outstanding flight features are kept even in high speed. -
Page 20: The Flight
(wind suitable for take-off, free airspace) The centre of the screen of the GRAVITY Xmaniac is identified by the GRAVITY logo on the leading edge. It is sufficient to only take the A main risers (into your hands). Since the GRAVITY Xmaniac only shows very little tendency to shoot forward/ exceeding the pilot, it only needs to be slowed down a little in the starting phase. -
Page 21: Turning
Prepare yourself for landing already in sufficient height. Thanks to its excellent flare properties, the GRAVITY Xmaniac is easy to land if you brake at the right moment. From a straight final approach to the wind, you let the paraglider slide with normal speed and straighten up in time in the harness. -
Page 22: Rapid Decent
We recommend not to simply let the risers snap shut as this puts an enormous load on fabric, sewing and lines. In the paragraph titled “advanced handling” you can read what to do if unexpectedly caught in a stall. USER MANUAL GRAVITY Xmaniac EN REV.V01 - 2020... -
Page 23: Extreme Flight Manoeuvres
Spiral Dive As with a normal turn, initiating the spiral dive is very easy with the GRAVITY Xmaniac. The spiral dive leads to very good sink rates (up to 15-20 m/sec). To safely use the spiral dive when necessary it should be practised in calm conditions. -
Page 24: Front Collapse
A negative angle of attack caused by turbulences of the simultaneous pull-down of the a- risers by the pilot, results in a frontal collapse of the leading edge. The GRAVITY Xmaniac comes out of a front- stall by itself very quickly. Smooth and symmetric applying of the brake positively influences the re-opening of the canopy. -
Page 25: Negative Turn / Spin
7.11 Emergency piloting/ control If for some reason it is not possible to control the GRAVITY Xmaniac with the brake lines, it can also be controlled and landed very well with the back risers. Turns can be flown with a weight shift, but please pay attention that the glider does not lock in a spiral. -
Page 26: Packing
Recycle GRAVITY uses only safe materials and puts a lot of value into saving resources as well as using non-detrimental materials. Nevertheless, the materials used in a paraglider need proper disposal. Please return worn out gliders to GRAVITY airsports & more GmbH or disassemble the glider into its parts and recycle them accordingly. -
Page 27: 10 Flying Accessories
10.1 Xgear_ COMFORT IN ITS HIGHEST QUALITY The GRAVITY Xmaniac can basically be flown with all approved harnesses without rigid cross bracing, which meet the corresponding minimum distances of the chest strap and suspension height through certification. The lower the harness's suspension point, the more direct the glider’s reactions become when shifting weight. -
Page 28: Xfusion _ Guard, Performance And Quality - In A Petite Pack
10.2 Xfusion _ guard, performance and quality - in a petite pack GRAVITY presents a ground-breaking, innovative series of reserve parachutes in the latest format. The very light cross canopy X was designed and built, combining premium materials and the ultramodern technical enhancements, providing all constructional advantages of the square reserve parachute with a sensational weight of only 0.98 / 1.2 kg. -
Page 29: Presumtion Of Risk
PRESUMTION OF RISK_ The use of the GRAVITY Xmaniac poses certain dangers of physical injury or death to the user of this product or third parties. By using the Xmaniac you agree to accept all known and unknown, probable and unlikely risks of any kind of injury. The dangers associated with... -
Page 30: Liability Exemption And Waiver
In addition, you declare that you ensure that - before you allow someone else to use your GRAVITY Xmaniac – that any other users (who will take over the product from you permanently or for a limited period of time) have read as well as understood the entire user manual of the GRAVITY Xmaniac including all instructions and the warnings contained in this manual. -
Page 31: Subject To Inspection And Inspection Intervals
1.) Check for holes, small or large cracks, strains and chafe marks 2.) Defects on the coating, other abnormalities on the cap such as old repairs 3.) For rescue equipment, a light table must be used to check holes, chafing points and expansions USER MANUAL GRAVITY Xmaniac EN REV.V01 - 2020... -
Page 32: Abrasion And Expansions
2) 3rd cell from the middle left/ right approx. 20 - 30 cm behind the leading edge 3) 10th cell from the middle left/ right about 20 - 30 cm behind the leading edge The specified values/ changes are to be noted in the inspection report! USER MANUAL GRAVITY Xmaniac EN REV.V01 - 2020... -
Page 33: Connecting Parts
At the next check, an original line nearest to the replaced one is used for the line strength test. A minimal sewing length is assigned to the different line diameters! USER MANUAL GRAVITY Xmaniac EN REV.V01 - 2020... -
Page 34: Checking Line Lengths And Fixings
Particular attention should be paid to the length of the control lines (brake lines) when the glider is open. A check flight may only be carried out when all concerns regarding incorrect adjustment of the control lines (brake lines) have been removed. USER MANUAL GRAVITY Xmaniac EN REV.V01 - 2020... -
Page 35: Miscellaneous
5) Packing interval for rescue equipment: Repacking every 12 months. Permissible operating time: 10 years with an annual inspection 6) You should inform your insurer in good time/ advance about the legal effects of your own two-year review and check USER MANUAL GRAVITY Xmaniac EN REV.V01 - 2020... - Page 36 12) When replacing components, spare-parts or units, only original materials or original spare parts are to be used! GRAVITY airsports & more GmbH accepts no responsibility, liability and/ or guarantee for checks, inspections and repairs which are not carried out by the manufacturer or any authorized service dealer/ centre.
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