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LINE SYSTEM
Thanks to extensive testing, the lines of the TONKA have a very high level of strength
with a very small diameter. Line testing, as well as the effectivity of the
speed system, are important matters for us. Safety always remains a priority throughout
all of our design concept and calculation processes. For this reason, we have implemented
an elaborate combination of Liros Dyneema and Tecnora lines in the TONKA.
The skywalk TONKA is equipped with 3 A-, 3 B- as well as 3 C and 1 stabilo line.
The top lines of the last cells attach to the stabilo – main line, together with the stabilo
toplines, 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. This adjustment
should not be altered, on one hand to assure adequate brake travel when 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 pink.
The B-lines are yellow, the main brake line and the brake spider are orange and all other
lines are blue.
The line locks are triangular, a plastic insert prevents the lines from slipping as well as
accidental opening of the line locks.
The skywalk TONKA has 4 risers on each side.
> The A-lines lead directly to the A-risers.
> The B-lines and the tip line lead to the B-riser.
> The outermost C-main line leads to the front C-riser.
> Both inner C-main lines lead to the rear C-riser.
An illustration of the risers can be found at the back of the handbook.
