Skywalk TONIC User manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION 31
DESCRIPTION 32
TECHNICAL DATA 33
LINE SYSTEM 34
ACCELERATION SYSTEM 36
HARNESS 37
FLIGHT TECHNIQUES AND PERFORMANCE 38
DESCENT TECHNIQUES 42
EXTREME FLIGHT MANEUVERS 46
MATERIALS 46
MAINTENANCE 48
DISPOSAL 48
NATURE AND ECOLOGICAL COMPATIBILITY 48
2-YEAR-CHECK 50
CERTIFICATION 51
CLOSING WORDS 52
LINE SCHEMATIC 53
RISER PLAN 54

INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on the purchase of your new skywalk TONIC! Thank you for your trust
in skywalk paragliders. We are certain that you will enjoy every minute with your sky-
walk TONIC. We recommend that you read this handbook attentively so that you can
feel comfortable with your new paraglider. The handbook will comprehensively inform
you on the skywalk TONIC. This handbook also gives you tips for flying safely and with
confidence, so that you can enjoy many hours in the sky with your TONIC. For helpful
suggestions, questions or critic, please call or send us an e-mail. The skywalk Team is
gladly at your disposal.
THE SKYWALK TEAM
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DESCRIPTION
The TONIC is a completely new development combining simple, safe but also dynamic
flight performance with low weight, small packing dimensions and a pleasing glide ratio.
The TONIC can be used for many purposes- hike & fly, dune soaring, freestyle- and ther-
mal flying is possible as well. Yet you can continue to trust in the safety of certification.
In order to realize the compromise between low weight and durability, a new cloth from
DOMINICO 20 DMF was implemented in combination with a simple construction.
Of course the TONIC is also equipped with the groundbreaking JET FLAP technology. JET
FLAPs have consistently prevailed in the past few years and make it possible to land at
low speeds with high safety potential, along with providing top climb performance.
PILOT SPECIFICATIONS
Due to the high wing load, the TONIC demands a pilot with a high level of flying experience
and solid active flying skills with other paragliders. In extreme flying situations, the TON-
IC has a high safety potential, also confirmed by the EN/LTF C certification. Still, you must
be able to control the agility. If this is the case, the glider will provide a wide range of use
and extremely high fun potential!

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TECHNICAL DATA
Tonic EN/LTF : B 56-80kg B 65-100kg
C C 81-105kg C 105-114kg
Size 14 16 18
Cells 26 26 26
Surface Area (flat) 16,79 19,00 21,35
Flat Span: 8,37 8,91 9,44
Flat Aspect Ratio 4,18 4,18 4,18
Projected Area 14,24 16,12 18,11
Projected Span 6,64 7,07 7,49
Projected Aspect Ratio 3,10 3,10 3,10
max. profil depth in cm 2,36 2,51 2,66
min. profil depth in cm 0,84 0,90 0,95
Average line length without risers in cm 4,80 5,10 5,41
Leinenverbrauch in m 190 202 214
Canopy weight kg 2,8 3,1 3,4
Launch weight from – to in kg. 56-91 56-105 65-114
Trimmer yes yes yes
Towing yes yes yes
Jet Flap Technologie yes yes yes
Motor certification with special risers no no no
CAUTION:
THE IDENTIFICATION PLATE IS PRINTED ON THE INSIDE OF THE STABILO. THE
NAME OF THE PILOT AND THE DATE OF FIRST FLIGHT MUST BE ENTERED
HERE. THE TYPE INSPECTION TAG IS PRESSED INTO THE MIDDLE CELL ABOVE
THE CHECKAIR STAMP. THE DATE OF THE INSPECTION MUST ALSO BE EN-
TERED.IF THIS LABEL IS MISSING, IT SHOULD BE ASSUMED THAT THE GLID-
ER IS AN UNINSPECTED PROTOTYPE.

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LINE SYSTEM
Thanks to extensive testing, the lines of the TONIC have a very high level of strength
with a very small diameter. Safety always remains a priority throughout our design and
construction process. For this reason, we have implemented an elaborate combination of
different Liros lines in the TONIC.
The skywalk TONIC is equipped with 3 A-, 3 B- as well as 3 C and 1 stabilo line.
The top lines of the last cell together with the stabilo top lines attach to the main stabilo
line, which lead directly to the B-riser.
The brake lines are not load bearing and lead from the trailing edge of the wing over
the main brake line throught the brake pulley on the C-riser to the brake handle. There
is a mark on the main brake line where the brake handle is knotted. The brake line set-
tings should not be changed, on the one hand to assure adequate brake travel in extreme
flight situations and while landing and on the other hand to avoid constant braking. For
better recognition, the A-lines and the A-riser are red and the stabilo line is red/yellow.
The B-lines are yellow, the main brake line and the brake spider are orange and all oth-
er lines are blue. The line locks are triangular, a plastic insert prevents the looped-in lines
from slipping as well as preventing accidental opening of the line locks.
The skywalk TONIC has 3 risers on each side.
>The A-lines lead directly to the A-riser.
> The B-lines and the Stabilo-Line lead to the B-riser.
> The C-lines lead to the C-riser.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNING:
FLYING A PARAGLIDER GENERALLY REQUIRES MAXIMUM CAUTION AT ALL
TIMES. BE AWARE THAT AS A PARAGLIDING PILOT, YOU FLY AT YOUR OWN
RISK. AS A PILOT YOU MUST GUARANTEE THE AIRWORTHINESS OF YOUR
PARAGLIDER BEFORE EVERY SINGLE FLIGHT.
The skywalk TONIC may not be flown:
> outside of the minimum and maximum certified launch weight.
> with a motor, except if there is DULV- or motorglider association certification.
> in rainy, snowy and extremely turbulent weather conditions or high winds
> in fog or clouds (visual flight)
> with insufficient experience or training
Each pilot is responsible for their own safety and must ensure that their aircraft
(paraglider) has been checked and serviced for its airworthiness before launching.
You can only fly your skywalk TONIC with a valid flying license and in accordance
with local rules and regulations.
The skywalk TONIC passed multiple quality control checks during production.
More spot checks were performed before delivery to the dealer.

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ACCELERATION SYSTEM
The skywalk TONIC can be equipped with a foot-operated speed system. The Speed Sys-
tem works on the A- and B-riser. Exact specifications can be found on the riser illustra-
tion.
Installing the accelerator equipment:
Most standard harnesses have pulleys attached
for the speed system. The Speed system lines run
from the front through the pulleys on the harness
upwards and are knotted to the brummel hooks
at the appropriate length.
A correct adjustment of the acceleration lines
will assure that the foot bar can be reached easi-
ly with angled legs during flight. The entire speed
range can be accessed by stretching out the legs.
Prior to launch, the brummel hooks of the foot-
operated accelerator and the speed system have
to be connected to the riser. Check that the speed system line runs freely.
Function: The pilot pushes on the speed system, thereby shortening the A- and
B- risers. Illustration of accelerated risers - page 54.
The TONIC-Riser comes with a safety stitch on the trimmer loop.
To activate the trimmer, this seam must be removed including the additional black band.
It is important to make sure that the red trimmer loop or other parts of the
harness are not damaged.
With unremoved safety stitch the LTF / EN certification is also given in not hung
condition of the trimmer loop.
The trimmer loop can be hung in the main carabiners, so the pilot is within the DHV weight
limits in the LTF / EN approved area.
If the trimmer loop is “not” hung in the main carabiners with removed safety stitching,
the TONIC is not authorized by LTF / EN.

Trimmer band with main suspension in the main
carabiner. Once the trimmer loop is hung in the main
carabiner, the license within the DHV weight limits in
LTF / EN approval reappears.
Proper removal of the trimmer loop at the seam
above the safety material.
Wrong removal of the safety seam. Risk of damage
to the trimmer loop.
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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