BGD EPIC 2 - Asymmetric Front Collapse; Releasing a trapped tip (cravat)

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EPIC 2-manual-EN-v1.2 April 2022
(make sure to include the baby-A risers). The glider will automatically recover on its own from this situation in around
three seconds. During this recovery period it is advisable not to apply the brakes as this could stall the wing.
Asymmetric Front Collapse
Your paraglider is very resistant to deations; however if the canopy collapses on one side due to turbulence, you should rst
of all control the direction of ight by countering on the opposite brake. Most normal collapses will immediately reinate on
their own and you will hardly have time to react before the wing reinates automatically. The act of controlling the direction
will tend to reinate the wing. However, with more persistent collapses it may be necessary to pump the brake on the
collapsed side using a long, strong, smooth and rm action. Normally one or two pumps of around 80cm will be sufcient.
Each pump should be applied in about one second and smoothly released. In severe cases it can be more effective to pump
both brakes together to get the canopy to reinate. Be careful not to stall the wing completely if this technique is used.
Releasing a trapped tip (cravat)
Following a severe deation it is possible for a wingtip to become trapped in the glider’s lines (cravat). If this occurs
then rst of all use the standard method of recovery from a tip deation as described in Asymmetric Front Collapse
above. If the canopy still does not recover then pull the rear risers to help the canopy to reinate. Pulling the stabilo line
is also a good way to remove cravats, but remember to control your ight direction as your number-one priority. If you
are very low then it is much more important to steer the canopy into a safe landing place or even throw your reserve.
NOTE: Test pilots have tested the model well beyond the normal ight envelope, but such tests are carried out
in a very precise manner by trained test pilots with a back-up parachute, and over water. Stalls and spins on any
paragliders are dangerous manoeuvres and are not recommended.
Recovery Techniques