Skywalk TONIC User Manual

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HARNESS
All EN- or LTF-certified harnesses from the harness group GH (harnesses without solid
cross-bracing) are authorized for use with the skywalk TONIC.
CAUTION:
FULLY CROSS-BRACED HARNESSES INFLUENCE HANDLING DRASTICALLY
AND DO NOT LEAD TO INCREASED SAFETY PERFORMANCE!
FLIGHT TECHNIQUES AND PERFORMANCE
Preflight check and maintenance:
It is important to check all paragliding equipment thoroughly before every flight to
inspect for defects. Also check the paraglider after long flights and after long periods
of storage.
Check thoroughly:
>All seams of the harness, the seams of the rescue and risers
>All connecting parts, maillons and carabiners
>The brake-line knots on both sides and follow the brake lines to the top
>All the other lines from riser to canopy
>All the line attachment points at the canopy
>If the top or bottom sail has partial damage or wear and tear
>The ribs and crossports from inside
Laying out the glider:
If you use your paraglider for the first time we recommend that you practice some
inflations and try some simple flights at a training site. This way you are able to get
used to the skywalk TONIC. Lay out the canopy so that the leading edge is slightly
bowed and the middle of the canopy represents the highest point.
This way the A-lines are tensioned first in the middle during inflation, the paraglider in-
flates evenly which ensures an easier and direction-stable launch. Carefully
separate the line levels and arrange the risers. If the risers are not twisted, the brake

Skywalk TONIC Specifications

General

Brand	Skywalk
Model	TONIC
Category	Aircrafts
Language	English