PRO GUIDE // MINT
Trim Check | Homologation 98 Extreme Flight | Materials
8 EXTREME FLIGHT
COLLAPSES
The skywalk MINT has been certified with special folding lines. The provocation of side
and front collapses by pulling on the A-risers is not possible and can lead to unpredict-
able reactions!
You can find further information about extreme flight behavior in the enclosed
“BASIC GUIDE”.
9 MATERIALS
The skywalk MINT is manufactured from the highest quality materials. skywalk has
selected the best possible combination of materials with regard to resilience, perfor-
mance and longevity. We are aware that the durability of the glider is a deciding factor
in the pilot’s satisfaction. Spare parts can be obtained from skywalk.
WINGS AND RIBS
Upper sail: Dominico TX-Light
Lower sail: Dominico TX-Light
Ribs Dominico TX-Light hard
LINES
A, B Main lines: Edelrid 8001U - 470/340/190/130; Liros PPSLS 125
A, B Middle lines: Edelrid 8001U - 230/190/90/70/50; Liros DC 60
A, B, C Top lines: Liros DC 60, DC 35
Brake lines: Liros DFLP 200/32, PPSLS 65, DC 35; Edelrid 8001U - 50
RISERS
Güth & Wolf webbing
PULLEYS
Ronstan ball bearing
SHACKLES
Jootech oval
10 TRIM CHECK
Since a trim change has a greater effect with two line levels, we recommend checking
the trim after the first 25 flying hours.
To simplify trimming, the B-mainlines have been equipped with an additional loop, which
allow the checkcenter to make a quick correction.
11 HOMOLOGATION
The MINT is certified to EN926-1, EN926-2 in the category C and to LTF II 91/09 category D.
The MINT is defined as a lightweight sport aircraft with an empty weight of less than
120 kg in the paraglider category. The many homologation tests are the last hurdle in the
development of a skywalk paraglider. The homologation test flights only take place
when the test team is completely happy with the glider development.
We remark that the certification results will differ during flight in thermals or turbulent air.
The homologation informs solely regarding the paraglider performance during extreme-
flight-maneuvers performed in stable air conditions. These extreme-flight-maneuvers
during the homologation process should thus not be over-valued.
Remember that certification maneuvers were carried out with a harness in the group GH
with a carabiner distance (middle to middle) of 40-48 cm. If another harness is used, the
glider may display flight characteristics that differ from those in the description.
FOLDING LINES
Special folding lines were used when MINT was going through certification. Without these
folding lines, collapses may not behave or recover as they did in certification tests.
The folding lines have a special setting according to the homologation requirements.
The folding lines are attached to special loops directly in the cell openings at the leading
edge. At the lower end, the riser of the folding lines is hooked into the main carabiner.
During the flight, the folding lines are loose and not under tension.
The folding line set is not part of the scope of delivery and can be ordered incl. assembly
guide from your skywalk dealer.
Please contact your skywalk dealer if you have any further questions regarding use of
the folding lines.
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