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When using the product there is always the risk of unpredictable overstress in flight, for example caused by flying
conditions or a surprise bump in the air. In rare cases the product could suffer damage. This is especially
disappointing in that, usually, neither the manufacturer nor the pilot can be held responsible. Light products tend to
be more susceptible to damage due to overstress.
In the event of damage, please contact your dealer and they will contact us. We strive to
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be accommodating in such cases and work together to find the best possible solution. This
is individual and depends on the assessment of each case.
6.3. Paraglider repairs
Repairs in general
A paraglider is a lifting surface of complex construction. Seams and lines have been made with great precision. In
general, therefore, an unauthorised individual should not carry out paraglider repairs. Only the manufacturer or an
authorised Service Organisation should replace components with identical parts, or refit complete cells.
Small repairs become exceptions to this principle. Examples could be repairs to small tears or holes with self-
adhesive Ripstop material, or replacing lines. In every case of repair or line change the paraglider must be pulled
up on the ground before its next flight, and visually checked.
Your paraglider is delivered with a repair kit containing self-adhesive Ripstop. Other parts, such as lines, quicklinks,
softlinks or risers can be obtained from your ADVANCE dealer, an ADVANCE Service Center or direct from
ADVANCE. Addresses are on www.advance.swiss.
Canopy Repairs
Tears up to 3 cm in length, and very small holes that do not meet a seam, can be patched with the self-adhesive
Ripstop from your repair kit. Make sure than the patch is cut out in a round or oval shape, and is big enough to
generously overlap the damage. The similar piece of sticky Ripstop on the inside of the repair should be of a
different size.
Line repairs
A damaged line must be changed, without exception. The easiest option is to go to an ADVANCE Service Centre or
your ADVANCE dealer. Alternatively you can order the specific replacement line direct from ADVANCE or an
ADVANCE dealer and fit it yourself. All the addresses are on: www.advance.swiss. Under "Service" on
www.advance.swiss there are detailed instructions for identifying your line so that you can order it, and then fit it
correctly on the wing.
What to do if the leading edge gets damaged?
If a leading edge wire breaks or its seam rips the glider must be taken to an ADVANCE checking facility where the
wire can be replaced or sewn back in. To guarantee a long lifespan it is important that the wing is not allowed to
fall on its leading edge after landing, otherwise the fabric can be damaged by abrasion. But mainly there is a risk,
as in all paragliders, that the crossports could tear.
6.4. Disposal
Environmental protection plays an important role in the selection of materials and the manufacture of an ADVANCE
product. We use only non-toxic materials that are subjected to continuous quality and environmental impact
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