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EPIC 2-manual-EN-v1.2 April 2022
3. Remember that your glide deteriorates at higher speeds. Best glide is achieved when the risers are level and
the brakes are off, or with a little accelerator applied (up to 25% speed).
The dyneema line that connects the speed system in the risers is designed to have a small amount of slack in it in
order to obtain the correct riser lengths when accelerated. The amount of slack in this line varies with wing size and
determines the B riser length when fully accelerated. The length of this line can be adjusted where it is looped on the
maillon of the B-riser. It can also be replaced if necessary.
The component parts of the speed system should be regularly checked for signs of wear, and to ensure the system
works smoothly.
C-steering
The EPIC 2 has an effective and light C-steering system that allows you to actively pilot the wing without using the
brakes, which is particularly useful when ying accelerated.
The risers are equipped with a ‘speed riser’. This is an extra riser that is attached to the back of the speed system.
This speed riser is also attached to the front of the C steering handle. The idea is to balance the load on the C steering
handle giving you more control over the glider when using the C-steering.
To y with the C-steering system, keep hold of the brakes, and grasp the C-steering handle with your ngers as
shown in FIG. 1.
The C-steering system allows you to make small pitch adjustments when gliding, especially on speed. The C-steering
can also be used to control direction, but you must take care not to accidentally stall the glider as the range is much
less than on the brakes.
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