Storing and looking after the paraglider
Make sure that the profile reinforcement
lies flat and that it is not bent by holding it
too firmly.
Check once again after you have finished
packing the glider that the leading edge
reinforcement is flat and is not bent when
you make the final folds.
Do not drag your glider across rough
surfaces such as stones or asphalt, as
this could damage the seams or surface
coating.
Storing and transporting the glider
Even if your paraglider was completely dry
when it was packed up after the final flight of
the season, for long-term storage you
should if possible take it out of the back
pack and spread out the canopy a little in a
clean, dry place away from direct light. If you
do not have the space to do this, then open
the backpack, internal bag and belt as much
as possible and avoid compressing it. It
must be stored at a temperature between
10° and 25° C and in relative humidity
between 50 and 75%. Make sure too that
the paraglider is not stored in a place where
animals such as mice or cats could use it as
a place to sleep.
Do not store the paraglider near any
chemicals. Petrol, for example, causes the
material to disintegrate and can cause
considerable damage to your paraglider.
When your equipment is in the car boot,
keep it as far away as possible from any
spare petrol cans or oil containers.
The Sting 2 should not be exposed to
extreme heat (e.g. in the boot of the car
during summer). The heat may cause any
moisture present to be pressed through the
fabric, thereby damaging the coating. High
temperatures accelerate the process of
hydrolysis, particularly when combined with
moisture, which damages fibres and
coating. Do not store your paraglider near
radiators or other heat sources.
Always transport your glider in the special
inner bag and use the backpack provided for
the rest of the equipment.
Looking after the paraglider
Fabric
Swing uses a specially developed
polyamide fabric for the Sting 2 which has a
high-quality coating for improved UV
resistance, colour fastness and air
permeability. This fabric undergoes rigorous
laboratory tests and was tested for several
months under extreme conditions and heavy
use in flight.
Care is essential to ensure that the fabric
and glider remain durable and retain their
qualities. The glider should therefore be
protected from unnecessary UV light. Do not
unpack your glider until immediately before
flight and pack it up straight after landing.
Modern paraglider fabrics have better
protection against the sun, but UV rays in
particular are still one of the decisive factors
in how the fabric ages. The colours will fade
first and then the coating and fibres will
begin to age.
When the Sting 2 is manufactured, the side
of the fabric with the coating is kept to the
inside. This provides relatively good
protection from damage for the coating
features. When choosing a place to launch,
try to find somewhere which is smooth and
free of stones and sharp objects.
Do not stand on the glider. This weakens
the fabric, especially if it is on a hard or
stony surface. Pay attention to the
behaviour of spectators at the launch site,
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