Gradient Golden4 User manual

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User manual
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Contents
1. Introducon......................................................1
2. Your paraglider..................................................1
2.1. Technical descripon.....................................1
2.2. Technical data...............................................2
2.3. Materials........................................................3
3. Cercaon......................................................4
4. Adjusng your glider........................................4
4.1. Brake-line lengths..........................................4
4.2. Addion of speed system............................4
5. Operaon in ight............................................5
5.1. Standard ight regime...................................5
5.1.1. Pre-ight inspecon...................................5
5.1.2. Launch.........................................................5
5.1.3. Flight...........................................................6
5.1.4. Landing........................................................6
5.2. Fast descent...................................................6
5.2.1. Big ears.......................................................6
5.2.2. B-line stall...................................................6
5.2.3. Spiral dive...................................................7
5.3. SIV manoeuvres............................................7
5.3.1. Asymmetric collapse..................................7
5.3.2. Full-frontal collapse..................................8
5.3.3. Deep stall..................................................8
5.3.4. Full stall......................................................8
5.3.5. Negave spin...........................................8
6. Maintaining your glider.................................8
7. Repairing your glider.....................................9
8. Checking your glider.....................................10
9. Enjoy your ying..........................................10
10. Line plan.......................................................11
Please read this manual carefully and keep its instrucon in mind when
using your Golden4 paraglider

1.
1. Introducon
Congratulaons on buying your new GRADIENT Golden4!
The new Golden4 is the latest wing from the Gradient development team. The wing is the
follow-up to the most successful Gradient model ever, the Golden series. The result is pure
style, an aerodynamic design with an incomparable variety of uses and the potenal to meet
the demands of all kinds of pilots.
The agility, li, performance and speed of the Golden4 are backed up by strong
passive safety. Gradient’s typical sensive handling and immediate feedback means
pilots relax and quickly start to y in harmony with the wing. It makes the Golden4
a truly reliable partner. Flying becomes intuive, leaving your mind free to concentrate on
making decisions about your ight.
Flying the Golden4 starts with the typical, easy take-o characteriscs Gradient pilots all over
the world appreciate. In the air, the Golden4 thermals at, even when ying small circles.
The wing reacts immediately to weight shiing and has precise brakes. Well-balanced wing
dynamics and a dened stall point give this intermediate glider typical Gradient handling.
The glider also behaves in a calm and predictable way in extreme situaons, leaving you
condent of your safety while you regain normal ight – no maer if it was you or turbulence
that caused the trouble.
The Golden4 is another high-end product, the result of Gradient’s successful design
philosophy that in the air, progress means simplicity. Finding elegant soluons to creang
that simplicity is the art of building a Gradient wing.
We believe that you will love your new glider’s ight characteriscs and construcon.
This manual provides informaon which will help you y safely and keep your wing in good
condion. If, aer reading this booklet, you have any further quesons or uncertaines,
please do not hesitate to contact Gradient directly or any authorised Gradient dealer and we
will gladly answer all your quesons.
When you have become familiar with your Golden4 we would welcome any feedback that
you might have about your new paraglider.
2. Your paraglider
2.1. Technical descripon
Gradient’s well-proved DDsystem, as used on the Aspen4 and Nevada gliders, have made
it possible to develop an intermediate glider without compromises in stability, behaviour
or performance for its class. The result is a light glider with aerodynamic improvements in
safety and performance too.
The Golden4 has three main line levels, a system Gradient has uses for years.
Careful selecon of lines and materials means the wing-loading is opmised in ight in
any situaon. Progressive line diameters along the span and chord are already standard in
Gradient wings and this combined with a self-trimming system and dierent line materials
mean the glider keeps its long-term geometry.
The main C-lines are connected to the karabiners through loops, allowing for easier
adjustment when your glider is serviced.
The Golden4 is cered to be own with a foot-operated speed system. The standard
speed system comprises two pulleys for each side with a working range of 14 cm
(size 28).
Meanwhile, opmal cell opening sizes and posion ensure ecient air intake at a very wide
angle of aack.

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The Golden4 is the rst Gradient glider where we have used Everlast, a double-coated
Porcher material. Everlast was developed by Gradient in co-operaon with Porcher Sport,
and this exclusive material provides gliders with long-term stability and durability.
Inside, the inner working of the prole is a result of Gradient’s sports class glider development.
Using the latest soware means the tension of the prole could be increased without
compromise. These improvements have allowed the Gradient team to tune the whole wing
without compromising safety.
Small, simple details make this glider complete. Gradient has paid aenon to details too,
including: new low-drag micro aachment points on the wing ps; clearing holes on the wing
ps; split A-risers with special karabiners; and a new rucksack, inner bag and riser bag.
Length of the Golden4 risers (mm):
Size 22 A1,A2 B C
non-accelerated 440 440 440
accelerated 320 340 440
Size 24 A1,A2 B C
non-accelerated 460 460 460
accelerated 330 353 460
Size 26 A1,A2 B C
non-accelerated 480 480 480
accelerated 345 370 480
Size 28 + 30 A1,A2 B C
non-accelerated 500 500 500
accelerated 360 385 500
2.2. Technical data
Golden4 22 24 26 28 30
Flat area m2 22.42 24.40 26.57 28.95 31.30
Projected area m2 19.31 21.02 22.89 24.94 26.98
Span m10.89 11.35 11.86 12.38 12.88
Projected span m8.96 9.35 9.75 10.18 10.59
Aspect rao 5.3 5.3 5.3 5.3 5.3
Projected aspect rao 4.16 4.16 4.16 4.16 4.16
Max. chord m2.58 2.69 2.81 2.93 3.05
Min. chord m 0.62 0.64 0.67 0.70 0.73
Number of cells 51 51 51 51 51
Line consumpon m230.7 240.7 251.2 262.2 272.7
Weight of the glider kg 4.3 4.9 5.2 5.6 5.9
Min. take-o weight kg 62 75 85 95 110
Max. take-o weight kg 77 90 100 115 130
Cercaon EN / LTF BBBBB
* Take-o weight is the weight of the pilot plus equipment and paraglider (18 kg to 25 kg)
2.
A1
A2
B
C

3.
2.3. Materials
Canopy Fabric Finish Weight
Upper sail-leading edge Skytex 40 Everlast 40 g/m2
Upper sail-rear part Skytex 38 Universal 38 g/m2
Boom sail Skytex 38 Universal 38 g/m2
Ribs Skytex 40 Hard 40 g/m2
Non-carrying ribs Skytex 40 / Skytex 32 Hard / Hard 40 g/m2 / 32 g/m2
Diagonals Skytex 40 / Skytex 32 Hard / Hard 40 g/m2 / 32 g/m2
Reinforcements Scrimm F02 420 X15A 180 g/m2
Reinforcements 060981450YET001 Scky laminate 60 g/m2
Reinforcements Hahl Nylon 6, 2/1200 Ø 2 mm
Lines Finish Diameter Strength Material
Liros DC 060 uncovered Ø 0.6 mm 60 daN Dyneema
Liros DC 100 uncovered Ø 0.7 mm 100 daN Dyneema
Liros DC 120 uncovered Ø 0.8 mm 120 daN Dyneema
Cousin Vectran 12100 uncovered Ø 0.6 mm 60 daN Vectran
Edelrid 7850-080 covered Ø 1.0 mm 80 daN Dyneema/PES
Edelrid 7850-100 covered Ø 1.1 mm 100 daN Dyneema/PES
Edelrid 7850-130 covered Ø 1.3 mm 130 daN Dyneema/PES
Edelrid 7343-140 covered Ø 1.3 mm 140 daN Aramid/PES
Edelrid 7343-190 covered Ø 1.5 mm 190 daN Aramid/PES
Edelrid 7343-240 covered Ø 1.8 mm 240 daN Aramid/PES
Edelrid 7343-280 covered Ø 2.0 mm 280 daN Aramid/PES
Risers Fabric code Width Strength Material
Webbing 15 mm 850 daN PAD
Webbing 22 mm 1250 daN PAD
Pulleys Paray Al
Pulleys Rilay PAD
Karabiners Maillon Rapide Ø 3.5 mm 750 daN Steel
3. Cercaon
All sizes of the Golden4 are cered EN B and LTF B.
The cercaon cercate on your Golden4 is found on a rib in the middle of the canopy.
Cercaon is valid for ABS type harnesses. This type of harness allows a certain degree
of adjustment to be made to the length of the chest strap. The recommended distance
between the karabiners is 46 cm to 49 cm.
In common with all other paragliders, when looser cross-bracing is used while ying the
Golden4, the pilot’s weight-shi control is greater. The glider is also more sensive to
movement in the surrounding air. When cross-bracing is ghter, the pilot feels subjecvely
more stable, but turning by weight-shi is praccally ineectual.

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WARNING: The Golden4 paraglider is only built for hill or tow launching. It is not built to
withstand jumping from a plane, balloon, building or for any jumps where there is a belated
opening of the canopy.
4. Adjusng your glider
Before it reaches the customer every Golden4 goes through a nal check and test-ight
to verify that its characteriscs and measurements correspond to the manufacturer’s
specicaons. You may only make adjustments to brake-line lengths or to the speed system
of your Golden4 – and only then in keeping with the recommendaons of this manual.
Other adjustments or changes to your Golden4 lead to a loss of guarantee, airworthiness and
validity of the Cercaon. Amateur modicaon may endanger yourself and other pilots.
If you do have any suggesons for improvements let us know and our test-pilots will try out
your ideas without risk to yourself.
4.1. Brake-line adjustment
When you receive your new Golden4 the brake-line length is adjusted to be the
same as that used during the ight tests. This length should suit most pilots and is
indicated on the main control line. It is of course possible to adjust the brake-line
length to suit each pilot’s physical build, height of harness hang points, or style of ying.
We recommend that you act wisely when adjusng brake-line length and change the length
in small, successive steps.
If you need to adjust brakes back to the basic posion and the marks on the main brake lines
are vague, use the following lengths:
Golden4 22 24 26 28 30
Main brake line 220 cm 230 cm 239 cm 249 cm 259 cm
Brake lines that are too short may:
1) lead to fague from ying with your hands in an unnatural posion
2) impede recovery from certain unstable manoeuvres
3) will certainly reduce your glider’s speed range.
Brakes that are too long will:
a) hamper pilot control during launch
b) reduce control in extreme ying situaons
c) make it dicult to execute a good are when landing.
Each brake line should be ed securely to its control handle. Use knots which will guarantee
this, for example, a Double Dragon.
4.2. Addion of speed system
The Golden4 is equipped with a very eecve foot-operated speed system as standard.
Pressure on the foot srrup shortens the A and B risers and reduces the angle of aack of
the canopy. Thanks to the relave lengths of lines C and D, near the trailing edge, the prole
is inclined in a way that preserves the aerodynamic characteriscs of the wing. The working
range of the speed system pulleys is 14 cm. Make sure you can use the whole of this range
when you aach your speed srrup.
5. Operaon in ight
This manual is intended as a guide to the characterisc features of your new Golden4
paraglider. Under no circumstances should it be used as a “learn-to-y” manual for
paragliding or as a substute for a training course.

5.
5.1 Standard ight
5.1.1 Pre-ight check
A thorough pre-ight check is essenal for safe ying – pay special aenon to it. Above all,
you should check that the canopy, lines and risers are free from damage and tangles. Also
don’t forget to check your harness and your reserve parachute.
Before launch spread the canopy out in a slight arc and check that:
all cell openings are free
no lines are looped around or under the canopy
no lines are tangled or have a knot in them
any twigs, grass or other objects are not tangled in the lines or the canopy
risers are not twisted
control lines run freely through the pulleys
knots on control handles are secure
all karabiners (Maillons) on risers are ghtened
5.1.2 Launch
Launching the Golden4 is straighorward, either by forward (Alpine) launch or by reverse
launch. A dynamic pull on the front risers (A, coloured red) will bring the canopy simply and
easily above the pilot’s head. The canopy inates from the centre equally and smoothly. The
Golden4 has no tendency to outrun the pilot and quickly stabilises above the pilot. Once
there, visually check the canopy and the lines before taking o. Take o can be made easier
by a light pull on the brakes.
5.1.3 Flight
The Golden4 is trimmed to y at best glide when the brakes are fully up. Best sink rate is
achieved when both brakes are drawn down evenly to about 20-25% of their range.
Turbulent condions
When ying through severe turbulence stabilise the canopy by simultaneously applying a lile
brake to both sides. Flying with a lile brake applied will also help to prevent deaons and give
you more feedback about what the air is doing and how the glider is reacng. Responding correctly
to the paraglider’s movement by means of the brakes and weight shi is known as “acve ying”.
A pilot demonstrang good acve-ying skills will signicantly reduce both the number and
severity of collapses he or she experiences.
Turning
The Golden4 is very comfortable and pleasant in turns. Handling characteriscs are responsive
and accurate and demand no special habits or non-standard procedures. When developing
the Golden4 special aenon was devoted to the brake pressure. The result is that brake
travel and pressure have been opmised. Brake pressure is reassuringly progressive. In ight,
brakes are rm but responsive and precise and allow for perfect communicaon with the
canopy. You will nd that a harness with fairly loose cross-bracing will help the glider turn.
In an emergency (eg a broken brake line) the glider can be steered with the rear risers or by
weight shi.
Using the speed system
Maximum speed is one of the strong points of Gradient paragliders and the Golden4 is no
excepon. Not only has the glider got a very high maximum speed, but unlike some other
paragliders the full speed range is useable. In spite of this exceponal stability at high
speed don’t forget that any collapse at full speed will be more severe than the same event
experienced at normal trim speed. Always keep both hands on the controls when ying fast
in turbulence and be ready to release the speed system immediately at the rst sign of a
collapse. Use the speed system very carefully or not at all at low altude.

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5.1.4 Landing
Landing the Golden4 is very simple and should oer no diculty. On your rst ights you may
be surprised at how well it glides. Take account of this when making your landing approach!
Into wind, at about one metre above the ground pull the brakes down all the way. In nil-wind
condions, or if forced to make an emergency landing downwind, you may prefer to take a
wrap of each control line to enable a more dynamic are.
5.2. Rapid descent
Sooner or later every pilot will need to descend quickly. It might be because of a sudden and
unexpected change in the weather, reaching cloud base and not wishing to enter cloud, or
simply because you need to nish your ight quickly. Addionally, if where you are landing
is thermic, it is oen very dicult to land without using a rapid descent method. There are
three main methods for achieving a rapid descent and they are: Big Ears, B-Line Stall and
Spiral Dive.
Pracse these manoeuvres under the supervision of an instructor and with a reserve
parachute. Never compromise your safety.
5.2.1 Big Ears
This is the easiest technique for a rapid descent. Depending on how much of the wing p you
deate, 3 m/s to 6 m/s sink rate can be achieved. While in Big Ears your sink rate and forward
speed can be further increased by using the speed system. The Golden4 can be steered while
Big Ears are in by means of weight shi.
Iniaon: Take hold of the outer A-lines on both sides as high as possible and pull them down
smoothly. Hold them rmly. The eecve area of the glider is reduced equally on both sides
of the wing. The size of the deated area depends on how deeply the lines are pulled down
(or on the number of lines pulled – one or two outer lines on both sides). Be sure to pull both
sides equally.
Recovery: Under normal circumstances the Golden4 will open automacally when the
A-lines are released. Opening may be accelerated by gently pumping the brakes (repeated
symmetrical braking on both sides).
5.2.2 B-Line Stall
This is a very eecve rapid descent technique. Depending on how far the B-risers are pulled
down, the sink rate is between 5 m/s and 8 m/s.
Iniaon: Take hold of the B-risers at the top and smoothly pull them down unl the canopy
shows a span-wise crease where the B-lines aach to the canopy. Your sink rate will increase
considerably while your forward speed will decrease to praccally zero. Don’t be startled
when the airow over the top surface is disrupted and the paraglider enters a parachutal
stall without moving forward. It will soon stabilise above your head.
Recovery: On releasing the B-risers the Golden4 automacally returns to normal ight
without staying in deep stall or surging in front of the pilot. Let go of the risers smoothly and
symmetrically.
CAUTION: Do everything symmetrically and at the same me. If the B-risers are released
unevenly the canopy can enter a turn. If the risers are released slowly and very unevenly you
could enter a spin.
5.2.3 Spiral Dive
The Spiral Dive is the most eecve way of making a fast descent. Every pilot should be able
to perform a spiral dive and one day you may need to. When in a Spiral Dive always stay
aware of your altude, which decreases very rapidly. The sink rate reached in a Spiral Dive
can be more than 15 m/s. During the manoeuvre the pilot and glider will experience strong

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centrifugal forces. Forces of greater than 3G are possible – a great strain on the pilot as well
as the glider.
Iniaon: Smoothly pull on one brake so that the glider goes from a normal 360-degree turn
into a steep turn and from there into a spiral dive. The transion into a spiral dive can be
made easier by weight shiing to the inner side of the turn. Keep an eye on the tension of
the brakes all the me: reduced tension signals an overload of the glider and danger of falling
into a negave spin.
Recovery: The Golden4 recovers from a Spiral Dive automacally as soon as the brakes are
released. Release them smoothly and always nish a Spiral Dive with safe altude!
CAUTION: When exing the Spiral Dive make sure your posion in the harness is neutral.
Recovery from a Spiral Dive can be delayed if you are weight shiing to the inner side of the
turn.
5.3 SIV manoeuvres
No maer what category of canopy you y or what level of cercaon it has, in
turbulence or in strong thermals you may experience all kinds of collapses. The
Golden4 behaves comfortably in these situaons. Indeed, not only does the glider
deal with extreme ight situaons automacally, but it also oers an above-average
degree of safety. Even so, you must follow all safety rules when pracsing SIV.
Always pay aenon to your altude.
Before performing any SIV manoeuvre remember:
Pracse throwing your reserve on the ground, in a simulator, so that reserve deployment is
ecient and automac.
Rapid altude loss and considerable rotaonal forces may develop during unstable
manoeuvres. Take account of these factors when throwing your reserve.
5.3.1. Asymmetric Collapse – one side of the canopy collapses
Iniaon: Take hold of the outer A-lines (outer A-riser) on one side and pull them down
smoothly. The wing p will collapse to form a characterisc Big Ear. The size of the ear
depends on the depth to which the lines are pulled as well as the number of lines pulled
down. You can stop any turn tendency by applying the opposite brake and by weight shiing
onto the inated side of the canopy.
Recovery: Under normal condions the Golden4 will re-inate spontaneously when the
pulled lines are released. Inaon me and loss of altude can be reduced by suitable pilong.
To stop any tendency to turn o course pull the brake on the inated side (be careful not to
overreact and stall the inated side) and weight shi to that side. If the collapse remains then
re-inate the collapsed side by “pumping” the brake on the collapsed side.
5.3.2. Full Frontal Collapse
Iniaon: Take hold of both A-risers at the top and pull them down unl the leading edge
collapses.
Recovery: In normal condions the Golden4 will recover normal ight automacally as soon
as the front risers are released. Applying the brakes on both sides simultaneously can help
re-open the paraglider
5.3.3. Deep Stall
Iniaon: Pull both brakes smoothly unl the sink rate increases markedly and the forward
speed reaches almost zero. The pull on the brakes should be controlled so that the canopy
stays inated and doesn’t fall back into a full stall.

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Recovery: The Golden4 cannot stay in deep stall ight, so aer the brakes are released the
glider automacally returns to normal ight. If you need to, you can accelerate recovery by
pulling hard on both brakes, followed by a fast release. Or you can pull lightly on the A-risers.
CAUTION: If you pull too hard on the A-risers you may experience a full frontal collapse.
5.3.4 Full Stall
Iniaon: Wind the control lines once or twice around your hands and pull both of them
down smoothly. Hold them down unl the canopy falls behind the pilot and deforms into a
characterisc crescent shape. Hold your hands rmly (press them underneath the seat) and
be careful that you do not release the brakes prematurely or asymmetrically.
Recovery: The Golden4 recovers from a full stall automacally aer the brakes are smoothly
released. During correct recovery from a full stall the Golden4 shows no extreme tendencies
such as a diving in front of the pilot. If the brakes are released prematurely or too quickly
there is a possible tendency for the glider to dive ahead of the pilot. This can be corrected by
adequate simultaneous braking on both-sides.
CAUTION: When exing a Full Stall if the brakes are released asymmetrically the glider may
suer a massive asymmetrical collapse followed by a tendency to enter a spin.
5.3.5 Negave Spin
Iniaon: Slow down by braking to nearly minimum speed. Then pull a brake on one side
all the way down while simultaneously releasing the brake on the other side. Because the
stalled side falls back, the canopy suers airow disrupon over one half of the wing which
results in a spin and a rapid loss of altude.
Recovery: Under normal circumstances the Golden4 is capable of recovering from
a Negave Spin automacally when the brakes are released.
CAUTION: In general when there is a very fast or a long-lasng rotaon and when the brakes
are released too quickly, the canopy may shoot in front of the pilot followed by a massive
asymmetrical collapse.
WARNING: Whenever a paraglider is not in normal ight and airow is disrupted there is
always a rapid increase in sink rate and therefore a substanal loss of altude.
REMEMBER: When pracsing SIV the wrong manoeuvre at the wrong me may change a
fairly easy situaon into a dangerous problem. You are also exposing your glider to forces
that may damage it. Pracse SIV manoeuvres only under the supervision of an instructor and
with a reserve parachute.
6. Maintaining your glider
If you handle your glider with care and store it in a suitable place it can last you a very long
me. On the other hand, neglecng maintenance, bad storage and the use of unsuitable
cleaning products can reduce the lifespan of your glider signicantly or may even make it
dangerous.
You must keep to these rules:
Choose a suitable area for your launches. Lines caught on roots or rocks lead to unnecessary
strain on the aachment tabs during inaon. Snagging lines may rip the canopy ssue or
damage lines.
When landing, never let the canopy fall on its leading edge in front of the pilot. The eect
of these forceful collisions and the sudden pressure increase can severely damage the air-
resistant coang of the canopy as well as weaken the ribs and seams.

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Protect the canopy from unnecessary strain. Inconsiderate handling of your glider – pulling
it over grass, soil, sand or rocks – will signicantly reduce its lifeme and increase its air-
porosity.
When preparing the paraglider for a launch or when ground handling, be sure not to step on
any of the lines or the canopy.
Don’t e any unnecessary knots in the lines. Packing methods where special knots are made
in the lines as used on parachutes and reserve parachutes are not suitable for packing the
lines used on paragliders.
Protect your canopy and lines from unnecessary exposure to sunlight. UV-rays can damage
many parts of a paraglider.
Try not to pack your glider when wet. If it’s unavoidable then dry it as soon as possible but
away from direct sunlight. Be careful to avoid storing your canopy wet – this is the most
common reason for cloth degradaon, and is easily preventable.
Don’t let your glider come into contact with seawater. If it does, rinse the lines, canopy and
risers with fresh water and dry before storing.
Aer ight or when storing always use the inner protecon sack.
When storing or during transport make sure your glider isn’t exposed to temperatures higher
than 50 degrees Celsius.
Never let the paraglider come into contact with chemicals. Clean the glider with clean
lukewarm water only.
For long-term storage don’t pack the glider too ghtly. Store it in a cold, dry and well-
venlated room.
Aer tree- or water-landings always examine the glider carefully. If you suspect that the
ight features of your paraglider have changed, contact an authorised Gradient supplier as
soon as possible.
7. Checking your glider
Aer 200 ying hours or aer latest two years your Golden4 must be thoroughly checked
and tested by the manufacturer or by Gradient authorised service centre.
This check is primarily focused on:
- measuring of porosity
- measuring of tear strength of fabric
- sewing of panels, aachment points, cell openings, etc.
- condion of lines and risers
- strength of lines
- geometry of the suspension system
All data are recorded in the test report. On the basis of the real wing’s condion, the check
expert can dene the next check interval; under normal circumstances is it two years.
8. Repairing your glider
Only small repairs – ie repairs that don’t change the airworthiness of the paraglider – may
be done by the user. These include: xing small tears (but not seams) up to 10 cm; changing
damaged lines; and changing rubber line-xaon rings on the small karabiners.
When repairing your paraglider on your own follow these rules:
When repairing the sail use a self-adhesive patch specied for this purpose. Every Golden4
comes with a small amount of self-adhesive material which is enough for small repairs.

Gradient s.r.o., Plzenska 221/130, 150 00 Praha 5, tel+fax [phone], www.gradient.cx, [e-mail].
The only admissible repairs done on lines are those where the damaged lines are changed for
new ones. Lines must be exclusively supplied by Gradient, an authorised dealer or authorised
service centre. When ordering new lines use the codes in the aached line diagram. Use the
code “G4” (Golden4) and tell us the size your glider followed by the line code. For example,
the outside long line in row A for a Golden4 28 is: ‘G4 28 A 1.3.’
An excepon to this is an emergency repair while out ying. For this purpose Gradient
encloses a spare line with every Golden4 with a prepared loop on one end. To get the right
length adjust it according to the same line on the opposite side of the canopy and then, if
necessary, aach your brake handle. As soon as you can, change the line for an original one
from your authorised Gradient service centre.
Aer changing any lines a thorough pre-ight check must be done. Don’t hesitate to ask your
instructor or an experienced colleague for help. If you’re not sure, entrust the job to either
the manufacturer or an authorised Gradient dealer.
9. Enjoy your ying
Even though the Golden4 has outstanding performance and stability it must be understood
that even the safest paraglider is an aircra and that all air sports can be relavely dangerous.
Remember that your safety lies in your own hands and that “lucky pilots are well prepared
pilots”.
Never underesmate weather condions. And never forget that you are ying for pleasure
and not to become a ‘fallen hero’. Remember this and the fun that only free-ying can bring
will be yours.
We believe that your sensible atude and the ight characteriscs of your Golden4 will
combine to ensure you have many hours of fantasc ying.
GRADIENT wishes you many fabulous ights and happy landings.
Ondřej Dupal Václav Sýkora
Director Designer
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Gradient s.r.o.
Plzenska 221/130
Tel.+Fax [phone]
[email protected]x
www.gradient.cx