SOL paragliders SPEEDUP User manual

Manual
DGAC
Version 2 5 / 2023

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Summary
WELCOME TO THE SOL TEAM .................................................................... 4
Symbols.......................................................................................... 4
IMPORTANT NOTES..................................................................................... 5
............................................................................. 6
 .......................................................................... 6
 ................................................................................... 6
.................................................................... 6
Tecnologias .................................................................................... 8
Overview paraglider..................................................................... 10
Overview risers ............................................................................ 11
Line plan ...................................................................................... 12
 .......................................................... 14
............................................................................. 14
 ..................................................................... 14
 ............................................................................... 14
 ........................................................................... 15
Laying out the paramotor wing ................................................... 15
Harness ........................................................................................ 15
.................................... 16
Accelerator................................................................................... 16
Brake Toggles ............................................................................... 17
 ....................................................... 20
With open trimmer...................................................................... 20
With closed trimmer.................................................................... 20
With Acelerator ........................................................................... 20
Start ............................................................................................. 21
Using the brakes .......................................................................... 21
Double command 2D ................................................................... 21
........................................................................................................ 23
 ....................................................................... 23
 .......................................................................... 24
 ........................................................................... 25
 .................................................................. 25
Climbing....................................................................................... 26
Turns ............................................................................................ 26
 .......................................................... 27
......................................................................... 27
 ................................................................................. 27
Landing with paramotor .............................................................. 28
Landing with paratrike ................................................................. 28
 .................................................................... 29
B-Stall........................................................................................... 29
Big ears ........................................................................................ 29
 ............................................................................... 30
................................................................. 31
..................................................................................... 31
Lateral closing .............................................................................. 32
Parachutal .................................................................................... 33
........................................................................................ 33
 ............................................................................. 34
Line Over...................................................................................... 35
.......................................................................... 35
PACKING YOUR PARAMOTOR WING........................................................ 36
Storing.......................................................................................... 36
........................................................................................... 38
INSPECTION............................................................................................... 39
REPAIRS...................................................................................................... 39
............................................................................... 39
LINE CRACK .................................................................................. 39
QUICK LINK SEALING.................................................................... 39
WARRANTY ................................................................................................ 40
Warranty Terms ........................................................................... 40
 .................................................................... 40
............................................................. 40
OPERATION LIMITS ................................................................................... 41
............................................................................................ 41
TECHNICAL DATA....................................................................................... 42
Weight, measure and data........................................................... 42
Parts and materials ...................................................................... 44
Lines............................................................................................. 44
Line lengths.................................................................................. 46
Line lengths individually .............................................................. 50

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You have just acquired a high-quality product, manufactured under one of the most
demanding industry standards worldwide. We are certain that this equipment will allow
you to learn, increase and amplify your knowledge and technique during your ights.
We hope your paraglider SPEEDUP will provide you with many nice ights and that you’re
experiencing moments that will last forever in your memory. This way our philosophy
will proof right: security, performance, easy handling and innovation.
Please, read this manual carefully. All necessary information you’ll need for your new
equipment is right here.
In case of questions or doubts regarding your paraglider or in case you simply are
interested in our new products - we are at your dispose.
Thank you very much for choosing SOL PARAGLIDERS.
Warnings and important notes - pay attention and read carefully
Notes regarding environment protection
Additional information
WELCOME TO THE SOL TEAM IMPORTANT NOTES
- The use of this equipment assumes that the pilot respects the legislation in force, has
the appropriate qualications, precise knowledge and a perfect understanding of its
operating limits and the risks involved.
- When practicing the sport of paragliding, the pilot of this equipment assumes sole
responsibility for all risks related to its use, as well as civil and criminal liability. Improper
and/or abusive use increases these risks.
- It is a basic requirement that the pilot has the necessary license and insurance according
to the legislation of the country. His/her skills must match the requirements of the chosen
equipment.
- Any liability claims against the manufacturer, distributor or dealer resulting from the
use of this equipment are excluded.
- For safety reasons we recommend ying certied equipments, harnesses and reserve
parachutes and only within the certied weight ranges. Flying equipments outside of its
certied and/or tested conguration may jeopardize insurance coverage.
- Each pilot is solely responsible for the condition of his/her entire equipment.
- Before leaving the factory, every SOL equipment has been subjected to a thorough
check for its certied conguration and airworthiness. Upon receipt, whether new or
returned from regular maintenance, the pilot must ground test all items of the equipment
and complete a ight on the training hill.
- A regular training, whenever possible, especially the ground handling is indispensable
and necessary. Insucient control of the equipment is one of the most common causes of
accidents.
- Willingness to participate in specialized courses and workshops enhances skills and
knowledge and helps keep up to date with constantly evolving techniques and materials.
- It is essential to carry a reserve parachute and safety items such as helmet, appropriate
footwear and clothing.
- Always carry out a complete pre-ight check of your whole equipment. Never attempt
to y with an inadequate or damaged equipment.
- Before taking off, choose well the environment and check the weather condition.
- For your own safety don’t y your equipment in the rain or in turbulent weather or
any other adverse condition.
Symbols

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The new 2-liner PPG wing designed for pilots who want high speed, low consumption
and stability with the 2-line technology. An innovative high performance wing for big XC
challenges and classic FAI competitions.
SOL has been developing 2-line paragliders since 2010 and stands for projects that y
world records and championships and is now the rst manufacturer on the world market
to offer this technology in a PPG wing.
- The SPEEDUP has an impressive lift.
- Taking-off is a pleasure and with just a few moves the wing lifts the pilot from the
ground.
- The landing is safe and accurate thanks to a long ground effect, good speed and a
precise braking course.
- 6 sizes are offering the best performance for every pilot.
- Trim speed at maximum weight 43-45km/h and maximum speed over 70km/h.
- A fast but solid wing with an impressive stability that doesn’t tend to pendulum and
behaves very well in turbulence, transmitting condence to the pilot.
- The glide is exceptional, even with open trimmer and little acceleration the wing
stabilizes with low rpm variation.
Comfort - Security - Performance - Easy handling - Long life
The SPEEDUP has a DGAC certication. The certication details are available on: www.
solparagliders.com.br
The SPEEDUP is a paramotor wing designed for experienced or intermediate level pilots
who want an excellent performance, safety, durability and ease of use.
SPEEDUP - THE PROJECT
Special characteristics
Certication
Recommendation
- A pilot who practices paragliding safely and with responsibility for people and nature
will enjoy ying for many years.

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Tecnologias

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1. Trailing edge
2. Top
3. Leading edge
4. Bottom
5. Stabilo
6. Lines
7. Risers
Overview paraglider Overview risers
1. Riser A.
2. Riser A'.
3. Riser B.
4. Brake lines.
5. Auxiliary brake lines.
6. Brakehandle connection.
7. Brakehandle.
8. Brakehandle adjustiment.
9. Magnetic button.
10. Trimmer.
11. Connection to harness.
12. Accelerator.
13. Accelerator connection.
14. Trimmer system.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
1
2
345
6
7
8
8
9
9
9
14
13
11
12
12
10

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The suspension point design was developed for an ideal weight distribution and long
life. During all consideration and calculation, security always is our rst goal.. The used
material mix for the lines of the SPEEDUP forms an ideal combination: long life with little
deformation and aerodynamic drag.
Line plan
A1
2
A
3A
4A
5
A
6A
7A 8A 9
A10
A11A 12A 13A 14
A
B1 2B
7B 8B 9B 10B 11B 12B 13B 14B
B3
4B
5B
6B
C7
8
C
9
C
10
C
11
C
12
C
13
C14
C
D7
8D9D
10
D
11D12
D
13D14D
AM1
2AM
3
AM
4AM 5AM
6AM 7AM 8
AM 9AM 10
AM 11AM
BM1
2
BM
3BM
4
BM
5BM
6BM
7BM
8
BM
9BM
10BM
11BM
AML1
3
AML
4AML
5AML 6
AML
AML3
4AML
5
AML
6AML
F1 2
F3
F
4
F
5F 6F
7F 8F 9
F10F 11
F12F 13
F
FM2 FM2
FM2 FM2
FM2
FM2
FM1
FM1
FM1
FR
F2D
RISER A'
AML2
AR1 AR2
RISER A
AR3
RISER A
BR3
RISER B
BR2
RISER B
BR1
RISER B
BRAKEHANDLE
Never and under no circumstances the line length can be altered!

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THE PARAGLIDER - INFORMATION
Take off weight
Tow release take off
Tandem ight
If your take off weight is between two weight ranges we suggest the following procedure:
- For a more accurate and dynamic handling or if you usually y in the mountains and/or
turbulent conditions, you should choose to y in the upper weight range.
- If you want more economy and more lift you can choose to y closer to the middle part
of the weight range.
The SPEEDUP can be used for towed ight. The used equipment must be certied, the
team handling the equipment must be licensed and you must have done a workshop
learning this take off. Always use the special tow connection. The take off only should be
done if the canopy is lled completely and steady above the pilots head.
SPEEDUP is not recommended for free y.
The SPEEDUP was not designed and is not certied for tandem ight. SOL Paragliders
doesn’t recommend this type of ight.
It’s not recommended to y outside the weight range.
Each paraglider seize is dedicated to a certain weight range, from a minimum take off
weight to a maximum. The take off weight is the sum of the weight of:
1. The pilot.
2. Paramotor wing.
3. The paramotor with reserve.
4. All ight accessories.
PREPARING FOR FLIGHT
Laying out the paramotor wing
Harness
- Choose an easy training elevation with less inclination for the rst ight, without
obstacles and a day with easy weather conditions.
- Open your canopy and lay him down in shape of a horseshoe.
- Check fabric and lines, if there is any damage or fatigue caused by wear.
- Check if all quick links are closed.
- Identify, separate and organize all risers A, A', B and the brake lines.
The regulated distance between the large clips (adjustable at the chest) is 45 cm for the
SPEEDUP. Variations of more than 5 cm above these ones will alter the fundamental
characteristics of the canopy and are potentially dangerous.
If the distance is not within the range, the glider could have extreme,
dangerous or abnormal reaction in ight.
It is extremely important that there are no entanglements and/or bunched
lines present.

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Connecting paramotor wing and harness
Without twisting the risers connect them with the carabiners of the harness. Check if
they are connected and positioned in the right way without any twist. The A riser must
be in front in ight direction.
Check if the carabiners are really looked and closed!
Accelerator
The SPEEDUP risers are equiped with trimme and speed system. It can be used in
different congurations. It’s very important pay attention for the best performance and
safety that you wish.
Most of modern harness have pulleys for assembling the Foot Speed System. The
line must be rmly attached to the stirrup. The other end of the line is fed through
the harness’ pulleys and comes out vertically, and must be rmly attached to the clip
of the quick look.
In order to adjust the Speed System, we suggest that you connect the harness and
the risers, suspended from the ground. Ask a friend to pull the risers (A) upwards. At
this time, adjust the length right to the bar in such way to be easily reachable with
your feet in ight and by stretching the legs, make sure to allow for a clear path to
maximize the accelerator usage.
Brake Toggles
In case you switch do another power unit it might be that you have to readjust the
lengths of the brake lines. This adjustment can easy be made on the riser, the original
adjustment which works with most of the power units on the market.the toggles by
10 cm.
Step 1. Open the toggle
knot.
Step 2. Remove the
toggle.
Step 3. Remove the line.
Step 5. Set to setting
option.
Step 4. Undo the loop. Step 6. Open the loop.

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Step 7. Closed the loop. Step 8. Pass the main line
inside the pulley
Step 9. Close the node
with the main and
auxiliary line.
Conrm that both sides are symmetric.
Make the necessary readjustments and ll the glider on the ground to make
sure that the brakes are working ne before ying with your power glider.

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With open trimmer
With closed trimmer
More speed, brakes are heavier, less passive security in case of collapse.
Less speed, brakes are easier, more passive security in case of collapse.
Paramotor wings are generally made with reex prole (auto stable), the degree of
stability is determined by each paramotor wing model.
This stability helps to get through small turbulences, so you can take better advantage
of wing speed without having to act on the controls.
By following the prole commands and their tightness, without rst time, the paramotor
wing has a tendency to advance, then slowing down with the trimmer open, is practically
unnoticeable with the trimmer closed.
In stronger and turbulent ight conditions, closed trimmer ight is recommended to
ensure better control of the paramotor wing.
COMMANDS WITH REFLEX PROFILE Start
Using the brakes
Double command 2D
Have the trimmer 2 (cm) open to improve the ination, the start speed depends on brake
use.
Without using the brakes:
More stability because of the reex prole, more speed.
With 10 20 % brakes:
More sustention, less stability, less speed. “CG backs off a little”, prole more unstable
cause the use of the brakes are causing deformation of the canopy.
With 50% brakes:
Used in heavy turbulence for reducing speed, increasing the attack angle to avoid an
eventual collapse. Used during start to decrease speed and to start within reduced
space.
The SPEEDUP has an auxiliary command, this double command is used to make curves
more open or closed in all conditions of use, regardless of the position of the trimmer.
For more open bends, pull the bungs with your arm stretched
out.
For more closed bends, pull the bung close to the body.
1. Brake lines.
2. Auxiliary brake lines.
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With Acelerator
Use only the 2D command to change the trajectory and use body play.

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Closed turn – Pull one commands
downwards close to your body.
Normal speed reduction - Pull the two
commands vertically downwards.
Normal turn - Pull one commands
vertically downwards.
Intense speed reduction - Recommended
for landings and starts. Pull one
commands horizontally downwards to
the side.
- Helmet closed?
- Carabiners looked and closed?
- Harness all looks closed?
- Carabiner distance OK.?
- Risers A in hands?
- Brake lines free, toggles in hand?
- Pilot stays in the midst of the canopy?
- Take off area free?
- Paramotor wing and pilot lined up against the wind?
- Air space in take off direction free?
FLIGHT
Take Off Check List

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Forward Take off
The pilot, ready to take off, must hold the black lines (AR3) of the red riser (A), together
with the toggles. The arms must be held at the side, as if they were an extension of the
rods (A).
A decisive run allows a quick and stable ination. After the initial ination momentum,
the pilot must keep the tension forward on lines (AR3), not pulling them downwards,
until the canopy is above his head. At this point, the brakes must be carefully activated
and the pilot must be prepared for possible directional changes.
A move to underneath the center of the paraglider is the best method for corrections,
provided there is room for it. The pilot glances at last upwards to ensure the canopy
is properly located above, completely unobstructed and inated. Only at this point,
the pilot decides whether or not to takeoff.
When the paramotor wing is beginning to sustain the engine, apply carefully power.
Reverse Take off
The preparation is the same as to forward take off. But this time you have to turn
towards the canopy. During the turn lift the hand which is turning away from the
paramotor wing with the risers above your head. Now you can inate the glider with
the red (A) risers. Push the risers up and let them go when the canopy is over your
head. If necessary use the brakes gently. Turn out and begin the start run.
Attention: check to turn out to the right side. Example you turned with your left
side to the glider you have to turn out with your left side to the paramotor wing.
Otherwise you will have made a 360 degree turn and all your risers are twisted.
In stronger winds we recommend opening the trimmer, a little it could be necessary to
make some steps towards the canopy during ination. This take off method can be used
even with little wind.
Takeoff with paratrike
The pilot, ready to take off, must hold the black lines (AR3) of the red riser (A), together
with the toggles. The arms must be held at the side, as if they were an extension of the
rods (A).
Sol Paragliders does not recommend using the engine force to inate the
paramotor wing.

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Climbing
Avoid a take-off with full throttle, the canopy is in a position a little behind the
paramotor, the overdue on the commands during take-off could eventually cause a
stall or worse an accident.
Avoid unnecessary risks and always y with a speed reserve.
Depending on the power unit geometry, it is possible that during the ight you will
notice a propeller torque (known as P-factor). It will try to turn you around, so counter-
steer with a brake and trimmer set. Open the trimmer of the right side if the canopy
is turning right and open the trimmer of the left side if the canopy is turning left.
Turns
The SPEEDUP is very sensitive, responding instantly to turn commands. Leveled turns
can be achieved with the shifting of weight on the risers with minimum altitude loss.
A combination of weight shifting and breaking technique is the most efcient way
of executing turns in any situation. The given brake utilized determines the radius of
turns. By activating the brakes on the outside edge of the turns, as well as applying
maximum weight shifting on the risers, the efciency and resistance to collapse in
turbulences (at the edge of thermals) is increased.
In case it becomes necessary to perform turns in a constrained space we recommend
to release the outside brake in the given turn and pull a little more the brake on the
inside of the turn. The paramotor wing glides best when no brakes are applied.
The pilot can use the double command to make more closed turns.
By pulling either brake too strongly or suddenly, there is a danger of creating a
negative spiral!
Accelerated ight
Power induced oscillations
It is recommended to use the accelerator when ying against the wind or in zones with
descending air. Due to a decreased angle of attack, the canopy may collapse easier than
when set at the normal position. The pilot must remember that the higher the speed, the
more dynamic the collapse response or symmetric closing will be.
It is recommended to use the accelerator when ying against the wind or in zones
with descending air. Due to a decreased angle of attack, the canopy may collapse
easier than when set at the normal position. The pilot must remember that the higher
the speed, the more dynamic the collapse response or symmetric closing will be.
- Exercise the use of the accelerator during calm conditions.
- Be cautious ying accelerated in difcult and turbulent conditions.
- Remember: The higher the speed the higher the descent rate.
- Check always on all accelerator parts for good function and signs of wear.
Active ying
In turbulent conditions it is not recommended to y the power glider with full speed, cause
the SPEEDUP is than more sensitive to deformation and closing. The pilot must remember
that the higher the speed, the more dynamic the collapse response or symmetric closing
will be.
Check the performance table of the 2D double command.

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Landing with paratrike
The points earlier mentioned are valid, in principle.
Landing with paramotor
Always choose a secure and clean landing side with lots of space, great distance to
natural obstacles and is not under the inuence of turbulent air.
- The nal approach stage must be done in straight line upwind.
- Switch off the engine.
- With less than 30m above ground avoid steer turns, they may result in dangerous
pendulous movements and the pilot could crash to the ground with high velocity.
- Before landing get up in your harness with the weight against the chest strap, especially
in turbulent conditions.
- Fly with hands up, without brakes, until more or less 1m over ground. In turbulent
conditions y active until the end. Than apply slowly and progressively the brakes to
reduce velocity until you can almost without speed land on the ground.
- Always adapt your landing on space, circumstances and wind.
- If the wind is strong and you feel it might be possible been dragged or uplifted after
landing, pull symmetrically the B risers. This movement kills the glider fast and controlled
and avoids a re-ination or that the glider turns into a great sail. After killing the glider
pull him back to you using the B risers.
For takeoff and landing with a trike you need a larger airstrip.
The following maneuvers should be used only in emergency situations and need a
special training fore safety use. If possible attend a workshop to learn and practice
this maneuvers.
This maneuvers are used by cloud entrance and in case of approaching thunderstorms.
Remember: a good weather analysis before ight helps to avoid this maneuvers
during ight.
FAST DESCENT MANEUVERS
All fast descent maneuvers are to be executed with the engine switched off
or with motor idling.
All fast descent maneuvers must be executed in light conditions and at
sufcient altitude, so that they can be performed as necessary under
extreme ying conditions.
B-Stall
Big ears
Sol Paragliders does not recommend doing ears with the XC Runner.
SPEEDUP is not designed to perform B-Stoll. In case of a B-Stoll attempt, the
paramotor wing may go into Full Stall.

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Positive spiral
A positive spiral has a high sink rate. But the high acceleration, G-Force, impedes
to y this maneuver for a long time. The G-Force may cause that the pilot looses
his consciousness and spirals until he crashes the ground. The same high energy is
acting on the equipment and will shorten his endurance.
A positive spiral never should be exercised in turbulent conditions or strong lateral
wind. Under strong wind conditions the pilot has to remember that the lateral drift
could be enormous.
When the pilot activates just one brake, slowly and progressively, the paramotor
wing inclines sideways in a sharp angle and enters in a steep and quick turn, which
may become a positive spiral. During a spiral the rotation radius can be controlled
by the force applied to the inside brake.
In order to come out of the spiral, the pilot must release the brake slowly and shift his
weight lightly to the outside of the turn. A sudden exit may result in an exaggerated
forward movement of the canopy, and cause a collapse. For this reason, on the last
turn, the inside brake of a given turn must be softly applied again.
In case the canopy collapses during this process, the spiral must be counter-acted,
as the active canopy area will be reduced.
- All fast descent maneuvers are to be executed with the engine switched
off or with motor idling.
- Never combine big ears with spirals. The canopy active area reduction
plus the ‘G’ force may result in line and/or canopy damage.
- Leaving a fast spiral must be executed slowly and progressively.
- The maneuver requires high altitudes (at least 600 meter over ground)
and is dangerous, due high descent ratio the pilot can lose the altitude
reference.
EXTREME FLIGHT SITUATIONS
Front-stall
Normally the paramotor wing opens on his own after a front-stall. In turbulent
conditions it may happen that the canopy make a fast movement forward, in order
to avoid another front-stall it is necessary to apply the brakes precisely.
Caution: If the brake lines are applied too much the glider could get into a full-stall.
In all extreme collapses remember: switch off the engine or with motor idling
and don´t apply power.

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Active ying almost ever avoids lateral closing. If lateral closing happens, the canopy
folds predictable and progressively from the tip to the center. This corresponds a
collapse of 50% or more and results in a slight tendency for a turn. The paramotor
wing can be held on course using the brake on the open side.
Normally the paraglider opens on his own. If the collapse happens during accelerated
ight the canopy has a more dynamic reaction, but even than the turn can be controlled
without problems.
To facilitate the closed side to ll the pilot has to pull down slowly (ca. 2 seconds) the
brake on the closed side and let go again (pump). Shifting the weight to the open side
helps to re-inate the sail and increases security, cause the brake has to be used less
and this avoids a full-stall.
Without action, the paramotor wing will begin a positive spiral. The pilot must lightly
apply the brake on the external side to stop a spiral and at the same time shift
his weight on the same side until the canopy is stabilized. Exactly at this stage of
pendulum effect under the canopy, it is important that the pilot controls carefully the
amount of force applied on the brakes, and often it is needed to decrease the force.
Once a straight ight is achieved, the closed side can be re-inated by the pumping
action.
Lateral closing
In all extreme collapses remember: switch off the engine or with motor idling
and don´t apply power.
Parachutal
Full-stall
If the paramotor wing is wet or the regular inspections weren’t made, the
risk of a parachutal ight exists.
In all extreme collapses remember: switch off the engine or with motor idling
and don´t apply power.
This paramotor wing does not have parachutal ight tendencies and recovers on
its own from an intentional parachutal ight induced by braking commands. In
case of a parachutal ight after an extreme situation loose the brakes and use the
accelerator. Before using the brakes again make sure that the glider ies normally.
The SPEEDUP has a long way on the brakes before he enters a full-stall. A full-stall
happens if the brakes are pulled symmetrically and excessively downwards. Normally
the paramotor wing starts to y backwards and deforms to a horseshoe, the opening on
the front.
Before terminating the canopy must be stabilized. Afterwards both brake lines have to
be loosened symmetrically and slowly, to avoid that the canopy kicks forward.
In all extreme collapses remember: switch off the engine or with motor idling
and don´t apply power.

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Negative spiral
The SPEEDUP has a long way on the brakes and difculties to enter in a negative spiral.
But if one of the brakes is extremely pulled downwards it can happen.
The side with the brake pulled down enters in a stall, while the other side maintains
open. In this case the brake must be loosened at once, before the paramotor wing
turns 180º, in order to get the paramotor wing back to normal ight. Depending on
the situation in which the brake is loosened, the canopy can react quite dynamic and
kick forward provoking a collapse.
In all extreme collapses remember: switch off the engine or with motor idling
and don´t apply power.
Line Over
Emergency ying
If the tip of the wing is trapped in lines it could cause a positive spiral, which is difcult
to control. To get out of this situation, rst stabilize your wing and get him into normal
ight. In other words control direction. Than pump on the side of the Line Over. During
this procedure lean on the opposite side, otherwise there is a risk to turn or increase the
spiral.
You also may try to pull the stabilo lines (AR1), the outer lines on the red riser (A), to free
the canopy. Watch out for the brake to avoid a stall on the clean side.
If the Line Over is big and all the counter action does not help and the paramotor
wing is not to manage, release the reserve, whilst you are having height enough.
In case of a brake line crack or the brake line is trapped or anything else happened
and doesn’t allow to use the brakes, use the (B) risers and weight shifting to steer the
glider. Land on the nearest possible side. This situation could happen in case of poor
maintenance of the equipment or an extreme ight situation.
- Attention: the steering commands on C risers are much shorter than on
the brake lines.
- In all extreme collapses remember: switch off the engine or with motor
idling and don´t apply power.
In all extreme collapses remember: switch off the engine or with motor idling
and don´t apply power.

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There are different ways who can help to extend the life of your paramotor wing.
One way is to fold the paramotor wing right. It’s most important to watch out for the
reinforcements to maintain the take off characteristics and the performance. We are
recommending the (Origami Method) and the use of a folding cover (see below).
Link: how to pack your SPEEDUP
PACKING YOUR PARAMOTOR WING
Storing
Most part of the paramotor wing fabric is Nylon. As all other synthetic materials it suffers
and deteriorates under the inuence of ultraviolet radiation (UV). It looses his stiffness
and gets more porous. Whenever it is possible avoid to submit your paramotor wing to
the sun light, it has a high (UV) rate, especially in heights.
It is recommended to store your paramotor wing very well whilst it not in use. It should
be stored dry in a dry place, protected from (UV) rays, distant from chemical products.
Avoid to store the paramotor wing in hot places like the trunk of a car.

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TIPS FOR CARE
- Over-stressing of individual lines, more than normal load in ight, should be avoided.
An excessive deformation is irreversible and can’t be undone. For the same reason avoid
stepping on the lines, bending or folding them, especially the main lines.
- Always open the paramotor wing on clean ground, otherwise dirt could penetrate the
fabric, shorten the lines or damage the canopy. Lines should not be entangled to objects
during the phase of ination, otherwise they could be deformed or damaged. Never step
on the canopy, especially not on hard ground.
- Take offs and landings under strong wind conditions could force the paramotor wing
to crash uncontrolled with high velocity on the ground, the crash could damage fabric
and sewings.
- In case of a Line Over the brake lines could wear of or a main line could be cut by a
brake line or crack by friction.
- Handling the paramotor wing on a earthy ground under strong wind conditions
accelerates the aging process of your equipment.
- After a water or tree landing the paramotor wing must be sent for inspection to an
authorized dealer’s workshop.
- It must be avoided that sand, stones or snow enter in the cells, otherwise the weight
on the trailing edge could brake the paramotor wing and cause a full-stall. Besides, the
sharped edges could damage the sail’s fabric.
- After the landing be careful, avoid crashing the leading edge on the ground. Otherwise
the material and sewings of the cell openings could be damaged.
- In case the paramotor wing gets in contact with salty water, he must be washed with
sweet water and dry in the shadow. Never use tools to accelerate the drying process.
Salty water could reduce the line resistance and increase the porosity of the fabric, even
washed out with sweet water.
- After any kind of accident: the equipment must be sent for inspection to an authorized
dealer’s workshop or to the manufacturer.
- Keep up to the required inspection data, to assure that your equipment is always save
for use and within the certication requirements.
INSPECTION
REPAIRS
Your paramotor wing has strictly to follow the required inspection intervals. The rst
inspection check is mandatory completing 24 months or 100 hours ights, whichever
comes rst.
After the rst inspection any paramotor wing must be checked yearly or at each 100
hours ights, whichever comes rst. In any of these inspections may occur that a shorter
period for the next inspection will be dened (f. ex. 6 months or 50 hours ights).
Without performing the mandatory inspections, the paramotor wing loses its certication
and the warranty becomes null and void.
After any kind of accident or a long period without use: sent the paramotor wing for
inspection to an authorized dealer’s workshop or to the manufacturer. It’s for your own
good.
Minor repairs (see below) you could do by yourself, but all other repairs must only be
made by an authorized dealer’s workshop or the manufacturer.
Repairs must only be made by an authorized dealer’s workshop or to the manufacturer.
In case of minor repairs you are receiving with your paramotor wing a basic repair kit. It
contains adhesive labels in case of minor tears and quick link sealing.
Small tears up to 10 cm away from the line suspension points may be xed by yourself.
Beyond that the maintenance must be made by an authorized dealer’s workshop or the
manufacturer.
- Clean the spot where the adhesive label will be applied with a humid cloth.
- The adhesive label has to be at least 2,5 cm larger than the tear.
- Round the edges, otherwise the adhesive label could loosen after the aplication.
- Apply on both sides of the tear.
In case of a line crack we recommend to contact your dealer, an authorized dealer’s
workshop or the manufacturer. After the repair test the paramotor wing on the ground
and check if everything is alright.
Along with your kit you’re get sealing for the quick links. Don’t leave your risers without
them, because they avoid the movement of the screw nut, making it impossible to open.
FABRIC TEARS
LINE CRACK
QUICK LINK SEALING