Lines
Lower cascades - Edelrid Aramid, 6843 series - 200 kgs and 340 kgs
breaking strength - 1.8 mm
This line is the reference for its high strength and its low stretch in
the time.
Middle cascades - Liros DSL - 140 kg's breaking strength - 1.1 mm
and Liros DSL - 70 kg's breaking strength - 0.95 mm
Special heat treated dyneema in a ultra finely woven sheath creates
a line material that is, not only highly resistant to damage through
wear and tear, but also incredibly light weight too. We use a mix of
these lines optimised for their use on the glider.
Upper cascades - Liros DC60 unsheathed Dyneema.
This line has been used for the reduction in weight and the drag. The
line has been coloured to our specification to make identification
easier.
Risers and hardware
Shackles - High quality micro maillons from Maillon Rapide.
Risers- pre stretched dyneema.
Pulleys - Austri Alpin aluminium light weight mini pulleys with brass
roller.
All these components have been selected for their renowned quality
and durability.
CARINGFORYOURGEO
Many paragliders are damaged by careless ground handling. The
lightweight cloth used in the Geo has the same base as the cloth we
use on our standard paragliders, so in normal use will age in the
same way. However the coating is lighter and therefore at more risk
of damage, you should take care to avoid abrasion and storing the
glider when wet, as these are the main contributing factors to coating
damage. Here are some things to avoid in order to prolong the life
of your aircraft :
• DO NOT drag your wing along the ground to another take-off
position - this damages the sailcloth. Lift it up and carry it.
12
• DO NOT try to open your wing in strong winds without untangling
the lines first - this puts unnecessary strain on the lines.
• DO NOT walk on the wing or lines.
• DO NOT repeatedly inflate the glider and then allow it to crash
back down. Try to keep this movement as smooth as possible by
moving towards the glider as it comes down.
• DO NOT slam your Geo down on the ground leading edge first!
This impact puts great strain on the wing and stitching and can
even explode cells.
• FLYING in salty air, in areas with abrasive surfaces (sand, rocks
etc.) and ground handling in strong winds will accelerate the
aging process.
It is recommended that you regularly CHECK your GEO, especially
after a heavy period of use, after an incident or after a long period of
storage.
Storage
Always store all your flying equipment in a dry room, protected from
the direct heat.
Your wing should be dry before being packed away. Heat and
humidity are the worst factors in damaging your glider. (Storing a
damp glider in your car under the sun would be terrible for example).
Dry your wing preferably out of the sun, in the wind. Never use a hair
dryer, etc.
If you land in the salt water, you must clean it with fresh water first
and then dry it.
Take care that no insects get packed away with the wing they may
eat the cloth and make some holes in a bid to escape, they can also
leave acidic deposits if they die and decompose.
Cleaning
Any kind of wiping/scratching can damage the coating of the cloth.
We recommend for cleaning your GEO, you use a soft cloth
dampened only with water and to use gentle movements little by
little across the surface.
Never use any detergent or chemical cleaners
Wing Repairs
Amateur repairs can do more harm than good. Always let a
registered dealer or the manufacturer carry out major glider repairs.
To Next Page
Loading...
