PRO GUIDE // SLEEVE
38 Maintenance, Care Maintenance, Care | Repairs 39
11 MAINTENANCE, CARE
The selected materials used in the SLEEVE make it necessary to treat them carefully and
in a professional manner. Make an effort to take care of your harness and keep it clean
to preserve its airworthiness over the longest possible time.
> Avoid dragging your harness over stony ground and always try to land in an upright
positon.
> Don’t leave your harness lying in the sun unnecessarily long. UV radiation is very
damaging to the material.
> Store it in the bag when you don´t use it.
> Store your paragliding equipment loosely packed in a cool and dry place. If it gets wet,
always dry out your equipment before packing it.
> To clean it, just use a brush or a damp cloth. Use mild soap to clean it only when
absolutely necessary. If you do, first remove other parts like the reserve parachute.
The coating of the material can be damaged by brushing or rubbing.
> Let the harness dry in a well-ventilated, shady place if it was wet. If the reserve para-
chute gets wet, (e.g. during a water landing), then it is necessary to open it up, let it
dry, and pack it again.
> Zippers should be treated with silicon spray once a year.
MATERIALS
The skywalk SLEEVE is very durable and made exclusively from high-quality materials.
skywalk has selected the best possible combination of materials in terms of resilience,
weight and durability.
We are aware that the durability of the equipment is one of the decisive factors for the
satisfaction of the pilot, but due to the choice of material and construction of the har-
ness we would like to point out that the harness is more prone to wear and damage if
used improperly.
The lifespan of this product is highly dependent on your mindfulness.
The following activities can significantly reduce the lifespan of your harness:
> Acrobatic flight maneuvers
> (Coastal) soaring with permanent touch & go
> Extensive ground handling
> Improper handling of the equipment
MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST
In addition to your normal preflight procedure, you should also take a close look at your
SLEEVE after the reserve parachute has been packed and re-installed – normally every
six months but no later than every twelve months. Naturally, it’s important to also check
your harness closely after unusual circumstances, for example after a hard landing or a
tree landing, or if the harness shows above-average wear and tear.
When in doubt, always consult an expert.
Here is what to check:
> Check all straps and buckles for wear and tear and damage.
> The stitching of all seams should be checked and, if in doubt, should be repaired to
keep problems from propagating.
> Both carabiners should be renewed after no more than 5 years or maximum 1500
flight hours. Impact to the carabiners can result in invisible damage that could lead
to failure during use.
The documentation for service work should be entered with the name of the repair per-
son, stamp and signature.
STORAGE
Ideal is a dry, dark place with a constant temperature. Moisture is an old enemy of
the durability of all paragliding equipment. For this reason, always dry your equipment
before you store it, preferably in a heated and well ventilated room, so that moisture
can evaporate.
12 REPAIRS
Repairs should only be carried out by the manufacturer or by an authorized skywalk
service center. Exceptions include the repair of small cuts (up to about 3cm that don’t
affect a seam).
CHANGES TO THE HARNESS
Your skywalk SLEEVE is manufactured within the regulated parameters of tolerance.
These parameters are very narrow and must not be altered under any circumstance.
UNAUTHORIZED CHANGES INVALIDATE THE TYPE APPROVAL AND ALL
LIABILITY CLAIMS AGAINST THE MANUFACTURER AND ITS DISTRIBUTORS
ARE INVALIDATED.
