Dudek Hike&Cruise User manual

Hike & Cruise
User manual
V 17.05.2023

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Introduction 3
Ab ut manual 3
Paraglider description and purpose 4
What have you bought 5
Technical data 6
Materials 6
Paraglider design 7
Can py and lines 7
Risers 8
Brake handles 9
Available systems and technologies 10
3-t -1 11
Speed system 12
C-risers steering bar 12
Fixing can py t the gr und 12
NFC chip 12
Other systems 12
Before rst use 13
What harness? 13
Weight range 13
H w t adjust the speed system? 13
Pre-ight check 15
Start 16
Turns 16
Flying with speed-system 17
Speed modes 18
Landing 19
Other ying modes 20
Winching 20
M t paragliding 20
Tandem flights 20
Aer batics 20
Special pr cedures and ther c nfigurati ns 20
Extreme manoeuvres 21
One sided c llapse 21
Fr ntal c llapse 21
Full stall and negative spin 21
Deep stall 21
Line ver and cravatte 21
Emergency steering 21
Rapid descent techniques 22
Big Ears 22
B-Stall 22
Spiral dive 22
Paraglider care 23
Packing and st rage 23
Cleaning 23
Deteri rati n - a few tips 24
Repairs 25
Inspecti ns 25
Warranty and Aerocasco 27
Guarantees 27
Aer Casc 28
Environmental care 30
Envir nment care 30
Recycling f used gear 30
Join our community 31
Manufacturer's data 32
Index

Intr ducti n
We are pleased t welc me y u am ng
the gr wing number f DUDEK
PARAGLIDERS pil ts. Y u’ve bec me
a pr ud wner f a sp rt paraglider,
designed acc rding t recent trends
am ng param t r can pies.
About manual
Please read this manual carefully and
n te f ll wing details:
• The purp se f this manual is t ffer
guidelines t the pil t using the
paraglider. By n means it is
intended t be used as a training
manual f r this r any ther
paraglider.
• Y u may nly fly a paraglider when
qualified t d s r when
underg ing training at an accredited
sch l.
• Pil ts are pers nally resp nsible f r
their wn safety and their
paraglider's airw rthiness.
• The use f this paraglider is s lely at
the user's wn risk! Neither the
manufacturer n r dealer d accept
any liabilities inv lved.
• This paraglider n delivery meets all
the requirements f the EN 926-1
and 926-2 regulati ns r has an
airw rthiness certificate issued by
the manufacturer. Any alterati ns t
the paraglider will render its
certificati n invalid.
• Other d cuments c ncerning this
paraglider can be f und n attached
pendrive r n ur website
www.dudek.eu.
We wish y u many enj yable and safe
flying h urs.
Note: Dudek Paragliders warns that
due to the constant process of
development the actual paraglider
may differ slightly from the one
described in the manual. However
those differences cannot affect the
basic design parameters: technical
data flight characteristics or
strength. In case of any doubts
contact us please.
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Paraglider descripti n and purp se
Hike&Cruise is a very light paraglider
designed f r intermediate pil ts,
intended f r Hike&Fly and biv uac
flights, as well as f r enj ying its
excepti nal flight characteristics during
"everyday" flying.
Our dreams f creating the lightest,
available t m st pil ts, d uble-skin
paraglider in the w rld, resulted in a
wing f excepti nal c nstructi n and
functi nal pr perties.
Thanks t the use f the latest “3-t -1”
techn l gy, an unprecedented
c mpr mise was achieved between the
perf rmance f the paraglider,
necessary pil t skills and the weight
and v lume f the package.
T learn m re ab ut the paraglider, visit
ur website: dudek.eu

• transp rt bag (with y ur can py
inside).
• the paraglider itself (can py, lines
and risers).
• c mpressi n strap t keep the
can py t gether.
• speedbar (Easy Catch – pti nally).
• wingshell ( pti nally).
• f ur Catch Pins, making it easier t
launch in a difficult terrain.
• wind indicat r (winds ck r a strap)
• p cket with paper w rk and repair
wallet including:
▪ piece f self-adhesive fabric
(10 cm x 37.5 cm) f r small
repairs. N te that even small
tears l cated in the vicinity f
stitches are t be repaired by
an auth rised service nly.
▪ l ped and stitched
suspensi n line (the l ngest f
all lines in the paraglider) t be
used as a temp rary
replacement. D n t cut it if
y u have t temp rarily
replace a sh rter ne, just tie it
at the length needed.
▪ paraglider passp rt with
entered date f purchase and
valid technical inspecti n
(please check the serial
number with the sticker n
wing tip).
▪ USB drive with this manual
• small gifts
What have y u b ught
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Hike&Cruise 19 22 25 28
Certyfikat - EN B EN A
- LTF B LTF A
Liczba cel 65 65 65
Powierzchnia w rozłożeniu [m2]19,00 22,00 25,00
Powierzchnia w rzucie [m2]15,87 18,34 20,89
Rozpiętość w rozłożeniu [m] 10,23 11,01 11,73
Rozpiętość w rzucie [m] 8,03 8,64 9,21
Wydłużenie w rozłożeniu 5,60
Wydłużenie w rzucie 4,06
Prędkość postępowa [km/h] Trym = 37; max = 48 + - 2km/h
Najdłuższa cięciwa [mm] 2267,00 2440,00 2601,00
Najkrótsza cięciwa [mm] 555,00 597,00 637,00
Długość linek z taśmami nośnymi [m] 6,19 6,66 7,10
Łączna długość linek [m] 238,22 257,03 274,59
Całkowita masa startowa [kg] 45-70 60-85 75-100 95-120
Maksymalna, symetryczna droga
sterowania w górnej masie startowej [cm] 55,00 60,00 60,00 65,00
Dystans między taśmami [cm] 42,00 43,00 44,00 46,00
Waga [kg] - - 2,57 -
Linki Technora: 050/070/090/130/190/230/280
Tkanina Porcher 27 & 29 g/m2
Pocher Hard 26 & 38 g/m2
Porcher adhesive
Taśmy nośne Technora 7mm
* Detailed list f materials used f r the manufacture can be f und in service d cuments
file n the page f a wing, available n ur website www.dudek.eu
Hike&Cruise 19 22 25
Certification EN B EN A
LTF BLTF B LTF A
Number of cells 65 65 65
19,00 22,00 25,00
15,87 18,34 20,89
Span (at) [m] 10,23 11,01 11,73
Span (projected) [m] 8,03 8,64 9,21
Aspect Ratio (flat) 5,60
Aspect Ratio (projected) 4,06
Speed [km/h] Trim = 37; max = 48 + - 2km/h
Max. chord [mm] 2267,00 2440,00 2601,00
Min. chord [mm] 555,00 597,00 637,00
Distance pilot to wing [m] 6,19 6,66 7,10
Total line lenght [m] 238,22 257,03 274,59
Total take-off weight [kg] 50-75 65-90 85-105
55,00 60,00 60,00
Distance betwen risers [cm] 40,00 44,00 46,00
Weight [kg] 2,37 2,62 2,73
Surface area (flat) [m2]
Surface area (projected) [m2]
Maximum symmetric control travel at maximum
weight in flight [cm]
EN B
Lines Technora: 050/070/090/130/190/230/280
Fabric Porcher 27 & 29 g/m2
Pocher Hard 26 & 40 g/m2
Porcher adhesive
Risers Cousin Technora 7mm
Technical data Materials

Paraglider design
Canopy and lines
The Hike&Criuse paraglider is
pr duced in new techn l gy, utilizing
capabilities f precise laser cutter. All
stages f the pr ducti n pr cess take
place as ur P lish plant under cl ses
upervisi n f the designer himself thus
ensuring highest Eur pean quality.
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1. Inlets
2. Leading edge
3. Trailing edge
4. Cell
5. Ribs
6. Suspensi n lines
7. Cleaning slit
8. Wing sticker with NFC chip
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1. Steering line
2. Pulley
3. Swivel
4. Press stud fastening the steering
handle
5. Brake handle
6. Big Ears line
7. Speed system pulley
8. Speed system h ks
9. C-risers steering bar
10. Carabiner
11. S ftlinks
Risers
F r the Hike&Cruise we have ch sen
three-way risers.
F r quick and easy rec gniti n in
emergency, s me f the risers are
distinguished with c l ured c vers as
f ll ws:
• A - red (used f r launching),
• B - black (used f r B-stall),
• C - blue (needed t keep the glider
d wn in str ng wind – ab rted
launch)).

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Brake handles
Brake handles are attached t the
steering lines at an ptimal p int,
guaranteeing safe and effective
acti n.This p int is marked n the line
with a black d t and this setting sh uld
n t be altered.
Attaching the handles ab ve fact ry
markings will cause c nstant braking f
the paraglider, p ssibly cause f an
accident. Overly l se setting f the
brake lines is n t advised t , since the
much l wer l ad n the trailing edge
lines can s metimes be danger us t .

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Available systems and techn l gies
The latest techn l gies, systems and
wn ideas were used t design
Hike&Cruise.
In this manual, we have nly c vered
the m st imp rtant nes. Y u can learn
m re ab ut the thers in the
Techn l gies secti n f ur website.
3-to-1 technology
3-to-1 Auto Pitch Control
APC
Naps
NP Speed System
SS
Laser Technology
LR
NFC chip on board
NFC
Flexi Edge Technology
FET Mini Ribs
MR
Auto Cleaing Slots
ACS
Catch Pins
CP
Canopy Shape Guard
CSG
Easy Launch Riser
ELR

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3-to-1
This new c ncept intends t impr ve
the airfl w n the can py surface,
especially in areas that are m st crucial
f r generating lift, while maintaining a
l w wing weight. F r this purp se, the
number f cells n the upper surface f
the wing was increased, with
simultane us reducti n n the l wer
surface.
In rder t c nnect the tw surfaces f
the can py with a different number f
cells, a special system f internal
reinf rcements has been designed,
based n diag nal supp rts and a
reduced number f ribs (as c mpared
t the classic d uble-skin paraglider).
During devel pment and testing years,
it was f und that in additi n t achieving
the riginal design g als, the specific
stress distributi n f r a can py built in
the 3-t -1 system has a significant
impact n the creati n f the
paraglider's unique flight characteristics
and its increased safety.

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Speed system
Hike&Cruise is as standard equipped
with a speed system. It c nsists f a
c rd sewn int the A riser, leading
thr ugh tw pulleys and finished with a
l p and a h k. His is where y u
attach the speedbar c rd.
The speed system affects A (including
A’) and B risers. Pressing the speedbar
sh rtens first the A risers, bef re first
use then gradually the A’ i B. C riser
retains its riginal length.
C-risers steering bar
These bars all w f r effective
c rrecti ns f the flight directi n and
easier deflati n f the can py in str ng
winds at take- ff r after landing. They
can als be used as a supp rt f r the
hands during l ng transiti ns.
Fixing canopy to the ground
F ur l ps sewn t the upper surface f
the can py n the leading edge all w it
t be attached t the gr und using the
pins supplied in the kit, in rder t fix the
can py bef re taking ff n steep
sl pes r sn w.
NFC chip
The paraglider has a chip installed
under the data plate, thanks t which
y u will get immediate access t ur
system using an NFC-enabled ph ne.
Y u will find there data f y ur
paraglider m del, warranty c nditi ns,
current d cumentati n and user
manuals, service n tes, and y u will
als be able t use the functi n f
n tifying ab ut the l ss, theft r finding
f equipment f an ther wner.
Other systems
This paraglider has n ther systems
which can be adjusted, exchanged r
rem ved.
3-to-1 technology
3-to-1 Auto Pitch Control
APC
Naps
NP Speed System
SS
Laser Technology
LR
NFC chip on board
NFC
Flexi Edge Technology
FET Mini Ribs
MR
Auto Cleaing Slots
ACS
Catch Pins
CP
Canopy Shape Guard
CSG
Easy Launch Riser
ELR

Bef re first use
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What harness?
Y u can use any certified harness
which has its hangp ints at 40-45
centimeters fr m the seatplate.The
width between carabiners sh uld be
s mewhere between 40 cm and 45 cm.
Weight range
Each size f the can py is certified f r
specific weight range, meaning t tal
take- ff weight including the pil t,
harness, equipment and the can py
itself.
Exceeding maximum take- ff weight
described in technical data f the
paraglider (“Pil t’s weight incl.
equipment”) increases risk f an
accident in case f pil t’s err r.The
smaller can py area as c mpared t
take- ff weight, the greater the risk.
Paragliders c nsiderably change their
character due t increased l ad and
each experienced pil t sh uld perfectly
understand that. The biggest danger
induced by verl ading the can py is its
hyperreactivity.
Cauti n: Check y ur real take- ff
weight! S me pil ts calculate their take-
ff weight by just summing up
catal gue numbers, e.g.: Harness 5kg +
can py 6 kg + pil t 87 kg = ca. 100 kg.
In fact y ur actual take- ff weight can
be umpteen kil grams bigger. M st
ften we f rget the cl thing, electr nics,
backpacks, s metimes even such basic
things like fuel r rescue chute weight
are mitted!
How to adjust the speed system?
M st f m dern harnesses are
equipped with speed system pulleys
and s metimes even its wn integrated
speedbar. The speed bar c rd must be
firmly attached t it.
The ther end f the c rd must be ran
upward thr ugh the harness pulleys
and attached t the h ks.With well
adjusted speed system y u sh uld see
the pulleys n the risers t uch each
ther at max speedbar, meaning y u
are using the full range f speed
system.
Bef re take- ff attach paraglider risers
t the harness with the main carabiners.
Then c nnect the h ks f the speed
system c rds with h ks at the A-risers.
Caution: Before launching make
sure that the speed system is not
tangled and runs freely.

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Caution: Make sure that both cords
on the speed bar are equal as even
slight difference can result in
constant inadvertent turning of the
paraglider.
Caution: Ill-adjusted speed system
renders the certification invalid!

Pre-flight check
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Having ch sen a place t launch
acc rdingly t the terrain as well as
wind speed and directi n clear it f any
bstacles that c uld damage y ur
can py r tangle in the lines.
After laying ut y ur paraglider in a
h rsesh e directed against the wind
f ll wing checks must be made:
• can py, lines and risers c nditi n.
D n t launch if the slightest damage
is n ticed,
• the paraglider sh uld be arranged s
that the centre secti n A-lines will
strain earlier that the uter nes.
This ensures easy and symmetrical
launch,
• the leading edge sh uld stay taut
and even,
• all lines and risers sh uld be
separated. Make sure they are n t
tangled, and checked against
catching anything. It is equally
imp rtant t check the brake lines.
They must be firmly attached t the
brake handles and run freely thr ugh
the pulleys t the trailing edge,
• make sure the risers are n t twisted,
• it is very imp rtant t check that n
lines are l ped ar und the can py.
The s -called ”line- ver” may have
disastr us c nsequences during
take ff.
• always put n and fasten y ur helmet
bef re clipping in t the harness,
• make sure that all quick links
(maill ns) f the risers are tight,
• check main carabiners. They must
be pr perly m unted, cl sed and
l cked.

Start Turns
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Launches n Hike&Cruise are executed
using standard techniques, as with
classic design paragliders.
It is rec mmended t use nly the main
A risers (red) f r the start.
Important! Hike&Cruise due to its
very light construction inflates and
shoots up rather quickly. It is
important to properly adjust pulling
the canopy up to the wind force as
well as the steepness of the slope.
Important! Use C-risers not brakes
to deflate the wing. Do it with the
alternative steering bars attached to
the risers.
Hike&Cruise is an agile wing, with
sm th reacti ns t all pil t’s acti ns.
Handling is actually easy and f rces
gr w pr p rti nally t p siti n f the
brakes. Adding s me weight shift will
make the paraglider turn really quick
and tight.
The c mbined technique (weight
shifting and brake input) is by far the
m st efficient meth d f turning. Turn
radius is then determined by the
am unt f inside brake used and weight
shift. Additi nal applicati n a little
utside brake after initiating the turn
with maximum weight shift increases
turn efficiency and the utb ard wing’s
resistance t c llapse (in turbulence,
the edge f a thermal etc).
C rrecti ns f the flight directi n can be
made by pulling d wn the bars n the C
risers.
Caution: when entering a turbulent
area you should brake a little to put
up the tension. It will allow you to
react instantly in case of a problem.
Too hard or too quick pulling of one
brake can cause the wing to enter a
spin.

Flying with speed-system
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When flying int head wind, thr ugh
sink, r during l ng transiti ns between
thermals it is advisable (f r the sake f
best glide angle) t increase speed, as
l ng as c nditi ns are n t t turbulent.
In rder t accelerate y ur flight y u
have t put y ur feet n the speedbar
and push it f rward. If y u happen t
feel tensi n dr p when pushing the
speedbar, it can be a sign f imminent
fr ntal c llapse. In this case release the
bar immediately.
Caution: Watch out for such things -
fast reaction can spare you most of
the frontstalls always possible when
using the speedsystem.
Remember:
• Speed system perati n diminishes
y ur paraglider's angle f attack, s
that its airspeed is increased, but
simultane usly the can py bec mes
less stable. The airfl w bec mes
m re dynamic, t . Theref re y u
sh uld av id using speedsystem in
turbulent c nditi ns, cl se t the
gr und r near ther airspace users!
• D n t use speed system during
extreme man euvres! If the can py
d es c llapse when accelerated,
release the speed bar immediately
and c rrect the situati n as usual
• When speed system is engaged, d
n t use the brakes as it can make
y ur paraglider m re susceptibleIn
such a situati n, c ntr l the directi n
with the bars n the C-risers (marked
blue).
Caution: Accordingly to increase in
speed the angle of attack
diminishes so the canopy is more
susceptible to front collapses than in
normal flight. The faster is your
flight the more dynamic are possible
collapses and stalls.

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Speed m des
A. Neutral risers position
• Sl west speed,
• Minimum sink.
• Launch c nfigurati n.
Risers length*:
A: 520
A: 400
B: 520
C: 520
* lengths f the risers incl.
maill ns, length t lerance +/-
5mm and s ftlinks
B. Full speed
• Increased speed,
• Increased sink.
Risers length*:
A: 420
A’: 315
B: 455
C: 520
* lengths f the risers incl.
maill ns, length t lerance +/-
5mm and s ftlinks
A B

Landing
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Just make sure that last turn int the
wind is d ne with sufficient altitude. At
ab ut 1 meter ver gr und flare ut by
gently braking b th sides. The glider
may climb again f r a while gaining
s me height, if t much brake is used.
The final glide f the landing appr ach
sh uld be straight and sm th. Steep r
alternating turns can result in a
danger us pendulum effect near the
gr und.
Caution: Strong wind landings
hardly require braking if at all! Use
C-risers to deflate the canopy after
landing. Using the brakes will
probably result in pilot being lifted
again and dragged backwards.

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Other flying m des
Winching
Our paraglider has been successfully
tested f r f t launching by winch.
First phase f the winch take- ff is
anal g us t classic launch.
After rising the can py y u will be taken
ff the gr und, as the winch line gets
l aded. Av id large heading c rrecti ns
in first stage f flight up t altitude f 50
meters.
During this stage d n t sit deep in the
harness in rder t be ready f r
emergency landing in case f e.g.
winch line break.
Make sure that y ur brakes are fully
released, s that angle f attack d es
n t increase ab ve safe level.
During all winch it is rec mmended t
c ntr l the directi n by weightshifting
nly. Steering lines sh uld be used nly
f r c nsiderable heading c rrecti ns,
but even then d n t pull them t much
in rder t av id danger f stalling y ur
wing.
Adjust y ur heading regularly when
winched, s n large c rrecti ns are
necessary. Remember there are
several c nditi ns t be met when
winching:
• pil t sh uld be pr perly trained f r
winching,
• the winch with all gear sh uld be in
g d c nditi n and specialized f r
paraglider winching,
• the winch perat r must be pr perly
trained in winching and servicing the
gear,
• The wing must n t be winched with
f rces exceeding 90 daN, and under
any circumstances must n t be
t wed by any vehicle n t equipped
pr perly r c ntr lled by unskilled
perat r.
Motoparagliding
Hike&Cruise is n t certified f r p wered
flying.
Tandem flights
Hike&Cruise is n t certified f r tandem
flying.
Aerobatics
Hike&Cruise was n t designed t d
any aer batics.
Special procedures and other
configurations
Flying n Hike&Cruise d es n t require
kn wledge f different pr cedures and
c nfigurati ns than th se described in
this manual.