Triple Seven ROOK 2 User manual

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USER MANUAL
Version 1.1, Date: 16.6.2015

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Summary
1. ROOK2 3
II.Introduction 4
II.i. Welcome 4
II.ii.Triple Seven Mission 4
III. Manual 4
4. ROOK2 7
4.1. Designer’s thoughts 8
4.2. Who is this glider for? 9
4.3. Certication 9
5. Before ight 10
5.1. Elements, components 10
5.2. Assembly 10
5.3. Harness 11
5.4. Accelerator settings 11
5.5. Brakes’ adjustments 11
5.6. Weight range 12
5.7. Wing ination 12
5.8. Modications on the glider 12
5.9. Preight safety 12
6. Flying ROOK2 13
6.1. First Flight 13
6.2. Preight check equipment 13
6.3. Final preight check 14
6.4. Ination, control, take-off 14
6.5. Line knots or tangles 14
6.6. Normal ight, best glide 15
6.7. Minimum sink 15
6.8. Accelerated ight 15
6.9. Active ying 15
6.10. Flying in turbulence 16
6.11. Fast decent techniques 18
6.12. Winch launch 19
6.13. Aerobatics 19
6.14. Primary controls failure 19
6.15. Landing 19
7. Maintenance 20
7.1. General advice 20
7.2. Packing instructions 20
7.3. Storage 21
7.4. Cleaning 21
7.5. Repair 21
7.6. Checks and control 21
VIII. Packing ROOK2 22
9. Technical data 24
9.1. Technical data 26
9.2. Materials description 26
9.3. ROOK2 risers arrangement 27
9.4. Line plan ROOK2 28
9.5. Line lengths ROOK2 S 29
9.6. Line lenghts ROOK2 MS
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9.7. Line lengths ROOK2 ML 31
9.8. Line lengths ROOK2 L 32
9.9. Certication specimens 33
X. Safety and responsibility 39
XI. Guarantee 40
XII. Registration information 41
XIII. Get involved 42
XIV. Contact 43
XV. Top 5 XC tips 44
Introduction
Welcome
Welcome to the Triple Seven Team! We are excited that you
have chosen to y the ROOK2, as we are condent that this
glider will be the next step in your piloting career. We wish you
exciting ying adventures!
Triple Seven Mission
Our company’s goal is to produce high quality products and
technologically innovative gliders of all types and classes.
We are striving to develop state of the art paragliders, with
the optimum compromise between safety and performance,
produced in Europe.
Your success is our inspiration; our goal is your success.
Manual
This document contains complete product information and
instructions to familiarize you with the main characteristics
of your new glider. It contains instructions on how to use
and maintain the wing, however, its purpose is not to serve
as learning material to pilot this kind of wing. As such, this is
not a ying manual. Flying instructions can only be taught by
ying schools and specially certied instructors.
It is important that you take time to read this manual carefully
before the rst ight, as thorough knowledge of your
equipment enables you to y safely and to maximize your full
potential. If you borrow or give your glider to another pilot,
please pass this manual on with it.
If any use of Triple Seven equipment remains unclear after
having read this manual, please contact: your local paraglid-
ing instructor, your Triple Seven importer or Triple Seven. This
product manual is subject to changes without prior notice.
Please check www.777gliders.com for the latest information
regarding our products. Introduction
Welcome

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»Progressive handling, offering easy and precise
control characteristics
»Profile and trim speed optimized for good climbing
»Balanced wing tension, together with leading and
trailing edge reinforcements for greater stability and
good gliding performance throughout a wide speed
range
»Optimized geometry of the suspension lines and
materials for reduced drag and better gliding
performance
»Good pitch stability and easy to pilot
»Light weight and easy launch control
»EN-B, LTF-B certification
ROOK2 is a glider designed by the Valic Brothers, made for local soaring
and cross country ying. The glider’s technical design is based on
experience and technology of competition wings, with great emphasis
on ease of ying and safety.
Who is this glider for?
This wing is a high performance EN-B, LTF-B certied glider intended for
intermediate to advanced pilots that want safety and high performance in

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Designer’s thoughts
Our design goal from the beginning was to upgrade the overall
good feeling of ROOK2 predecessor. We have managed to
gain big leap in performance which will remain manageable
for wide range of pilots in class B. Designing this wing was
great joy as we knew we are building something that will
feel safe and yet very performative in hands of many pilots.
Urban Valič
Who is this glider for?
This wing is a high performance EN-B, LTF-B certied glider
intended for intermediate to advanced pilots that want safety
and high performance in this class. Intermediate pilots may
nd this glider great for the progression of their piloting
XC skills for years, whilst experienced pilots will enjoy the
comfort of safety and performance on long cross country
ights; even in stronger air.
The pilot of this wing should be comfortable with the basic
active ying techniques of controlling a glider in active air,
naturally preventing pitch or roll movements. As with any
glider, we recommend constantly improving your basic and
advanced ying skills.
Certication
The ROOK2 has passed the European EN-B certication for all
commercially available sizes. The homologation results are
enclosed at the end of this manual.

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Before ight
Elements, components
The ROOK2 is delivered together with a rucksack, inner bag,
compression strap, Triple Seven T-shirt and USB key with this manual.
Assembly
Before you rush to the rst take-o we recommend you take your
time to unpack and test your equipment on a training slope. In this
way you will have time and will not be distracted or rushed to prepare
your equipment, and you will be able to do your rst pre-ight check
properly.
The place should be at, free of obstacles, and with light wind.
This will enable you to nicely inate the wing and also familiarize
yourself with it while ground handling. Every glider has to be
checked by a Triple Seven dealer, however, as a pilot you want
to do a proper pre-ight check yourself.
Firstly, prepare and spread out the glider like you would normally
do. While you are spreading out and walking along the glider,
observe the fabric material for any abnormalities. When you
are done with the inspection of the canopy, grab the risers and
spread the lines, check if the risers and maillons (carabiners) are
properly closed. Identify and disentangle the A1, A2, B, C risers
and the lines including the brake lines. Connect the risers’ main
attachment points correctly to the harness, watch for any twists
and make sure that the main carabiners are properly closed.
Harness
The ROOK2 has passed EN-B certication testing using a GH - ABS type
harness. This certication allows the ROOK2 to be own with most
of the harnesses on the market, but keep in mind that the change of
a harness greatly inuences the feeling of the glider, depending on
the eectiveness of the harness weight shift. Check with the harness
manufacturer or with your instructor whether your harness is of the
proper type.
The length of the harness chest strap aects the distance between
the main carabiners and the wing’s handling as well as your stability
in the harness. Tightening the chest strap increases your stability,
but greatly increases the risk of twisting after a collapse. A tight
setting also increases the tendency to maintain a deep spiral. As a
rule of thumb, a more opened chest strap gives you more feedback
from the glider, which is good for your climbing eciency and
increases safety in a ying incident. But we strongly recommend
adjusting the length of the harness chest strap according to the
lengths used during certication. This setting varies according to
the harness size from 42cm to 50cm. Check the settings used
during testing under the certication specimen section.
We recommend that your rst ight with the ROOK2 is not also with a
new harness. Another rule of thumb is if you want to experience the
feeling of new equipment, change only one part of equipment at a time.
Accelerator settings
The ROOK2 speed system increases the speed of the glider by 14km/h
with the accelerator at full travel, from trim speed at 38km/h to full
speed at 52km/h.
Before attaching the accelerator system to the ROOK2 risers, check that
the speed system inside your harness is correctly routed and that all
pulleys are set correctly. Make sure there are no knots or other obstacles
that might make the accelerator get stuck during usage.
The length of the speed bar lines should be adjusted on the ground
so that your legs are fully extended at the point of full accelerator
travel. While setting the speed line lengths make sure they are long
enough, so that the speed system does not accelerate the glider
by itself. If in doubt how to properly set the accelerator system,
please consult your instructor or Triple Seven dealer.
Brakes adjustments
The length of the brake lines has already been adjusted by the
manufacturer and is the same as used during the certication test
ights. The length is set and ne-tuned during the development of
the glider, therefore generally there should be no need to adjust
them. We recommend ying this setting for a while, and you can
still change it afterwards if you wish to do so. If you change the
length of the brakes, do it in a step by step process of 2 cm at
a time. Bear in mind that if you make the brake lines too short,
they might be applied unintentionally while the speed system is
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Weight range
Each size of the ROOK2 is certied for its own weight range. The above
mentioned weight includes the weight of the pilot and complete
paragliding equipment, together with the glider, harness, all accessories
and optional ballast. Every glider changes its characteristics by changing
the take-o weight. We recommend that you always y your glider in
the specied weight range. To measure your take-o weight, step on
a scale with all your equipment packed in the rucksack.
Lower half of the weight range
Flying the ROOK2, as any other glider, in the lower part of the weight
range, causes the agility of the glider to decrease, and when ying
through turbulence its tendency for collapses relatively increases
as compared to ying it in the upper wing loading range. However,
reactions after a collapse are less dynamic and sink rate improves.
Therefore, if you mainly y in weak conditions, you might prefer this
weight range.
Upper half of the weight range
Again, as with any other glider, ying the ROOK2 in the upper part
of the weight range increases the stability and agility of the glider.
Consequently, there is a slight increase in the glider’s speed and also
gliding performance, especially when ying against the wind. If you
normally y in stronger conditions and you prefer relatively more
dynamic ying characteristics, you should set the take-o weight in the
higher weight range. Reactions after a collapse may be more dynamic
in the upper half of the weight range.
Wing ination
Still being on the training slope and having prepared and checked
everything, inate your wing and play with it to get a feel of your
new glider while ground handling. By doing this you are making a
nal check of the canopy and lines, and that everything is in order.
You will nd that the ROOK2 inates very easily and smoothly without
excessive energy and with minimum pressure while moving forwards.
For ination and lifting the glider you may use only the A1 risers. Do
not pull on the risers just with your hands, instead use your whole
harness. Your hands should only accompany the rising movement of
the wing. When the wing is above you, apply correct pressure on the
brake lines and the glider will stay above you.
Modications on the glider
Any modications of the lines or risers’ speed system cause the
loss of the certication, similarly to ying the wing outside the
weight range.
Preight safety
Before ying the ROOK2, you should obtain all practical and
theoretical training and the certication for ying this kind of
wing. Pilots should be physically and mentally t, using complete
paragliding equipment and ying only in conditions suitable for
their level of ying expertise.
Flying ROOK2
First Flight
Now that you have already familiarized yourself with your new glider
while ground handling on a training slope, you are ready for your rst
ight. For the rst ight it is recommend that you choose a familiar
ying area and to y your new glider in calm conditions.
Preight check equipment
Before every ight you need to do a pre-ight check and the inspection
of other equipment. Learn to do this, as it takes no extra time. This
procedure may vary, depending on the instructor, pilot or equipment
settings. Some pilots have their wing always connected to the harness.
However you should have a consistent method of checking and
preparing your equipment and doing the nal pre-ight check.
1. After the arrival on take-o, assess the suitability of ying conditions.
2. While walking around the canopy preparing and spreading out the
wing, you should at the same time inspect the canopy.
3. After you check the lines and connect the risers to the harness, grab
the lines and slide them through your ngers as you walk towards
the canopy. In this way you double check that the lines are not
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Final preight check
1. Strap into the harness. The leg straps should be the rst to
be connected on the take-o and the last ones to be released
after the ight. Make sure you are strapped in correctly and
wearing a helmet.
2. Check the risers for a twist and that the carabiners are properly
closed. Check if the speed system is not aecting your risers
– accelerating unintentionally.
3. Check the lines. The A riser lines should be on top, and all
lines untangled. Check if none of the lines are lying over or
below the canopy.
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Check the canopy. The glider should be spread out in the
shape of an arch and all cells open.
5. Check the wind, take-off and airspace. The wind should
be favourable for take-o and the pilot’s level of expertise.
Airspace should be cleared, together with the take-o area.
Ination, control, take-o
The ROOK2 has easy take-o behaviour and does not require any
additional advice regarding the forward or reverse launch. Try to divide
and practice the take-o procedure in three steps.
1. Inating and raising the glider
2. Controlling the wing and wing check
3. Accelerating and take-o
It is always advisable to practice and improve proper launching
techniques as this reduces unnecessary additional stress before
the take-o.
Wind speeds up to 25 to 30km/h are considered strong and extra
care is required for the ight. If you are launching in strong winds
we recommend the reverse launch technique, with your brakes
in the right hands at all times. Launch the glider with a gentle pull
and then walk towards it if necessary to reduce the relative wind
force. When the glider is above you, gently control the wing and
take o.
Line knots or tangles
If you fail to observe a line knot or you nd yourself ying with a
knot before being able to prevent the unintentional, uncontrolled
take-o, try to stay away from the ground or other pilots by ying
away from the mountain, before taking any corrective action on
the wing. This means that you weight shift and/or counter brake
the opposite side of the wing and control the ying direction with
the least amount of force needed for the wing to y straight away
from the mountain.
Be careful not to apply too much brake or to y too slowly to
avoid a stall or spin. When you are at a safe distance away from
the mountain and you have gained relative height by ying away,
you may want to gently and briey pull the lines that are tangled
with the knot. If the knot is on the brake lines you might want to
gently and briey “pump” the appropriate brake line.
Please note that by pulling the lines, the knot may get stuck in
a worse position and the situation may escalate also to a stall
or spin. Therefore, if you estimate that you can control the wing
relatively safely and that the knot is not released by gently and
briey pulling the tangled lines, immediately y to the landing
zone and land safely.
Normal ight, best glide
Without any brakes applied and without using the accelerator,
the wing flies at the so called “trim speed“. In calm air this is
theoretically the best glide speed. The best speed glide depends
on the glider’s polar and air mass, vertical and horizontal speed.
We recommend reading more about the theory of the best glide
and McCready theory.
Minimum sink
If you apply brakes on both sides for about 15 to 20cm you will
slow the glider to the theoretical minimum sink speed. But we
do not recommend using this speed even for thermalling, as you
achieve much better climbing and control by letting the glider y
with its “trim speed” and natural energy. With a proper take-o
weight you will nd that the glider has great climb, reactions and
agility.
Accelerated ight
After you get comfortable ying the ROOK2, you can start practicing
using the speed system, which will provide better performance while
gliding against the wind and through a sinking air mass. The ROOK2 was
designed to be stable through its entire speed range, but this requires
the use of active ying techniques. Note that any glider becomes less
stable while ying accelerated and that the risk of a collapse is higher in
accelerated ight. Additionally, the reaction of the glider to a collapse
in accelerated ight is more radical in comparison to the one which
occurs at trim speed.
We recommend that you avoid accelerated ight near the ground
and to be very careful using the accelerator in turbulent conditions.
Use a soft speed bar, which enables you to accelerate the glider
by using only one leg. To control the direction use weight shift.
To control the pitch change the amount of the speed bar. Do not
use or pull the brakes while using the speed bar. Use the speed
bar progressively when accelerating and instantly release when
you feel a slight loss of tension, pressure or even a collapse. If you
encounter a collapse while using the accelerator, release the speed
bar immediately before taking any other corrective action. Always
keep more distance from the ground when using the speed bar.
Active ying
This is a basic ying technique for any intermediate and advanced
pilot. It implies permanent control and the correction of pitch and
roll movements together with the prevention of any deations or
collapses. In a nutshell this means ying straight through active
or turbulent air, so that the pilot keeps the glider above his or
her head at all times, compensating and correcting any unwanted
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Few examples:
• While entering a strong thermal, the wing will stay a little bit
behind relative to the pilot. The pilot should let the brake up
allowing the wing to y faster and to catch up.
• If the wing surges in front of the pilot, the pilot should counter
brake until the surge is controlled and then release the glider
to let it y normally.
• If the pilot feels a loss of tension on the wing or a loss of
pressure on the brakes on one side of the wing, he should
smoothly apply the brake on the side with loss of pressure and/
or weight shift to the opposite side until the pressure returns.
After that, again release the brake and/or weight shift to the
neutral position and let the glider y normally.
The key in all cases is to avoid an over-correction and not to
maintain any correction longer than necessary. After each action
let the glider y normally again. To re-establish its required ying
speed. You can train or get a feeling for most of these movements
safely on the ground while ground handling your glider. Good
coordination of your movements and coordination with the wing
on the ground will enable you a quick progression when actively
ying in the air. The next step is to attend SIV courses where you
should also get a better understanding of the full brake range and
the glider’s speeds.
Flying in turbulence
Wing deations can occur in a strong turbulence. The ROOK2 is designed
and tested to recover without pilot’s input in almost all situations
by simply releasing the brakes and letting the glider y. To train and
understand all the manoeuvres described, attend SIV courses.
Cascade of events
Many reserve deployments are the result of a cascade of over-corrections
by the pilot. Over-corrections are usually not problematic because of
the input itself or its intensity; but due to the length of time the pilot
continues to over-handle. After every input you have to allow the wing
to re-establish its normal ying speed. Note that over-corrections are
often worse than no input at all.
Asymmetric deflations
Strong turbulence may cause the wing to collapse asymmetrically.
Before this occurs the brake lines and the feeling of the harness will
transmit a loss of pressure to the pilot. This feedback is used in active
piloting to prevent a collapse. If the collapse does occur, the ROOK2
will easily re-inate without the pilot’s reaction, but the wing will turn
towards the collapsed side.
To prevent this from happening turn and actively recover the
asymmetric collapse by weight shifting and applying appropriate
brake input on the side that is still ying. Be careful not to over-
brake your wing’s flying side. This is enough to maintain your
course and give the glider enough time to recover the collapsed
side by itself. To actively reopen the collapsed side after course
stabilization, pull the brake line on the collapsed side firmly
and release it. You can do this several times with a smooth
pumping motion. After the recovery, release the brake lines for
your glider to regain its trim speed. You must be aware of the fact
that asymmetric collapses are much more radical when flying
accelerated. This is due to the dierence in weight and the inertia
of the canopy and the pilot hanging below.
Symmetric deflations
Symmetric or frontal deations normally reopen immediately by
themselves without pilot’s input. The glider will then regain its
airspeed accompanied by a small surge forwards. To actively
control this event, apply both brakes slightly when the collapse
occurs and then instantly release the brakes to let the glider y.
Be prepared to compensate for the glider’s slight surge forward
while returning to normal ying.
Wing tangle, cravat
A cravat is very unlikely to happen with the ROOK2, but it may occur
after a severe deation or in a cascading situation, when the wing tip
gets caught in the glider’s lines. A pilot should be familiar with the
procedure of handling this situation with any glider. Familiarize yourself
with the stabilizer’s main line (“stabilo”line) already on the ground. If
a cravat occurs, the rst thing to do is to try to keep the glider ying
on a straight course. Do this by weight shifting and counter braking
the untangled side. After that, grab the stabilizer’s main line on the
tangled side and pull it down until it becomes tight again. At this point
the cravat normally releases itself.
Possible solutions of the cravat situations (consult your SIV
instructor):
• Pulling the wing tip“stabilo” line
• Using a full stall, but it is essential to be very familiar with this
manoeuvre. You also want to have a lot of relative height.
• If you are in a situation where you have a cravat and you are
low in rotation or even with twisted risers, then the only solution
is the reserve parachute.
Negative spin
In normal flight you are far from negative spin. But, certain
circumstances may lead to it. Should this occur, just release the
brake lines progressively and let the wing regain its ying speed.
Be prepared for the glider to surge forward, compensating the
surge with brake input if necessary.
Full stall
A full stall does not occur unintentionally on its own – it happens
if you pull both brakes for 100% and hold them. The wing then
performs a so called full stall. Releasing the brakes improperly
may lead to massive surge of the glider with danger of falling into
the canopy. This is a complex manoeuvre and as such outside
the scope of this manual. You should practice and learn this
manoeuvre only on a SIV course under professional supervision.
Deep stall
Generally when in deep stall, the wing has no forward motion and at
the same time high sink speed. When in deep stall the wing is almost
fully inated. With the ROOK2 it is very unlikely to get into this situation
unintentionally. This could possibly happen if you are ying at a very
low speed in turbulent conditions. Also the porosity of the material
and line stretch on a very old glider can increase the possibility of the
deep stall tendency. If you trained this manoeuvre on a SIV course you
would realize that it is very hard to keep the ROOK2 in deep stall. If
you apply the brakes a little bit too much you enter the full stall. If you
release the brakes just a little bit too much the wing returns to normal
ight. If you want to practice the deep stall on SIV courses, you need
to master the full stall rst.
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Fast descent techniques should be well familiar to any pilot as they
are important resources to be used in certain situations. These
manoeuvres should be learned at your ying school as a part of
paragliding pilot training. Nevertheless, we recommend practicing
these manoeuvres on SIV courses under professional supervision.
Big ears
This is a safe method to moderately loose altitude while still
maintaining forward speed. To do big ears, release any brake line
loops around your wrist, set your leg on the speed bar, but do not
push it. Now pull the outer A lines (the A2 risers in the drawing)
on both sides. As long as you keep the A2 risers pulled, the wing
tips stay folded and the sink speed increases. To regain normal
ight, release the A2 risers, and if necessary apply the brakes with
short impulse movements. Release big ears at least 100 meters
above the ground. While using big ears, the wing speed decreases,
which is why we also recommend using the accelerator half way
in combination with big ears to maintain enough horizontal speed
and to also additionally increase vertical speed. Be careful not to
pull the brakes while making the ears! Steering is done by weight
shift only. Always do the big ears rst and then accelerate; not
the other way around as you will risk getting a frontal collapse.
B line stall
While in the B-stall the glider has no horizontal speed and the sink
rate increases to about -8m/s. To enter the B-stall reach for the B risers
just below the maillons and pull both B line risers symmetrically for
about 20 cm. To exit the manoeuvre, simultaneously release both risers
quickly. On exit the ROOK2 2gently dives without deep stall tendencies.
Spiral dive
The spiral dive is the most demanding of all three manoeuvres
(Big ears, B-stall, Spiral) and should only be trained gradually and
always at high altitude. The spiral dive should be practiced and
learned on a SIV course under professional supervision.
To enter the spiral, weight shift to the desired side and gradually
apply the brake on the same side. Then let the wing accelerate
for two turns and you will enter the spiral dive. While in the spiral,
you can control your descent rate and bank angle by applying
more or less inner brake. Depending on how steep the spiral is
you may need to use also outer brake.
To exit the spiral dive we recommend that the pilot is in the neutral
weight shift position. If you release the inner brake, the wing exits the
spiral dive by itself. The ROOK2 has no tendency of a stable spiral but
you should be aware of the procedure for exiting a stable spiral.
To exit a stable spiral dive, weight shift to the opposite side of
the turn and apply the outer brake until feeling the deceleration of
the wing rotation. Then release the outer brake and let the glider
decelerate for the next couple of turns. To avoid a big pendulum
movement after exiting the spiral, apply a short brake input on
the inner side before the glider exits the spiral.
Warnings (Spiral dive):
•
There is a possibility of losing consciousness while in the
spiral dive. Never make a spiral with more than 16-18m/s
sinking speed.
• In fast spirals it may be necessary to apply the outer brake to
begin exiting the spiral dive.
•
If practicing the spiral dive low, a pilot may not have enough
altitude or time to safely exit this manoeuvre.
Winch launch
The ROOK2 is easy to launch using a winch and has no special
characteristics considering this kind of launching. To practice this
launching technique special training is needed and you have to
be aware of the procedures and dangers, which are specic for
winching. We do not recommend using any special towing device
which accelerates the glider during the winch launch.
Aerobatics
The ROOK2 was not designed for aerobatics, therefore, these may not be
performed on this glider. In addition to this, any extreme manoeuvres
place unnecessary stress on the glider and shorten its lifespan.
Primary controls failure
If for any reason you cannot use the brake lines, you have to pilot
the wing to the landing place by using weight shift. Weight shift
should be enough to safely land the glider. You can also use the C
risers to control and steer the wing. Be careful not to over-handle
the glider by using the C riser technique when steering. By pulling
the C risers too strong you can cause a stall or a negative spin.
Land your glider at trim speed without using the C risers, to avoid
over-handling the glider low above ground. We recommend using
weight shift.
Landing
Similarly to the take-o, the ROOK2’s landing characteristics are easy.
In turbulent conditions it is advisable to apply about 15% of the brakes,
to increase stability and the feeling of the glider. Before landing, adopt
the standing position as this is the most eective and the safest way
to compensate the touch down with your legs. Again we recommend
training the landing manoeuvre, as it might be useful to be able to
land in small places, especially in an unknown cross country terrain.
Learn to evaluate the wind direction by observing the signs on the
ground and also your drift while making turns. This proves to be useful
for cross country, when landing outside of your usual landing eld.
Another advice we suggest taking into account in stronger winds is
to go higher for the landing elds and thus assuring you reach them.
Likewise, always look for possible alternatives downwind.

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Maintenance
General advice
Careful maintenance of your glider and the following simple
guidelines will ensure a much longer airworthiness and performance
of your wing:
• Pack your glider after you land and do not unnecessarily
expose it to UV radiation by leaving it on the landing site
unpacked. The sun UV radiation degrades the cloth and lines
material.
• Fold your glider like recommended under the section of
packing instructions.
• If the glider is damp or wet when you pack it, partially unfold
it at home to allow it to dry. Do not dry it in direct sunlight.
• Avoid exposing the glider to violent shocks, such as the leading
edge hitting the ground.
• Avoid dragging the glider on the ground or through rocky
terrain as you might damage the lines or canopy.
• Avoid stepping on the lines or canopy, especially when they
are lying on a hard surface.
• Avoid exposing the glider to salt water, as it damages the lines
and the canopy material (wash with fresh water).
• Avoid bending your lines, especially in a small radius.
• Avoid opening your glider in strong winds without first
untangling the lines.
• In general, avoid exposing your glider to very hot or humid
environments, UV radiation or chemicals.
Packing instructions
It is important to correctly pack your glider as this prolongs its
lifespan. We recommend that you fold the glider like a harmonica,
neatly aligning the proles with the leading edge reinforcements
side by side. The wing should then be folded in three parts or two
folds. The wing should be packed as loosely as possible. While
packing be careful not to trap any grasshoppers inside your canopy
as they will tear the canopy cloth. This technique will make your
glider last longer and ensure its best performance.
Storage
Correctly packed, store your glider in a dry place at room
temperature. The glider should not be stored damp, wet, sandy,
salty or with objects inside the cells of the glider. Keep your
equipment away from any chemicals.
Cleaning
If necessary always clean your glider with fresh water and a cloth
only, without using any cleaning chemicals. This includes also the
lines and canopy. More importantly, always remove any stones or
sand from the canopy as they will gradually damage the material
and reduce the glider’s lifespan.
Repair
To repair small damages (less than 5cm) on the canopy cloth, you can
use the rip stop tape. Greater damages, including stitches and lines
must be repaired by a specialized repair shop. Damaged lines should
be replaced by a Triple Seven dealer. When replacing a line it should
always be compared with the counterpart for adjusting the appropriate
length. After the line was repaired, the wing should be inated before
ying, to ensure that everything was done correctly. Major repairs,
such as replacing panels, should only be carried out by a Triple Seven
distributor or Triple Seven. If you are unsure about the damage or in
any doubt please contact Triple Seven.
Checks and control
To ensure the wing’s airworthiness the ROOK2 has to be periodically
serviced and checked to guarantee that the glider continues to full
the EN certication results and to extend your glider’s lifespan. We
recommend a line check and trim inspection every 100 hours or 12
months depending what happens rst. After that, the glider needs to be
fully checked after 150 hours or 24 months of usage, whichever comes
earlier. This inspection includes checking the suspension lines, line
geometry, riser geometry and the permeability of the canopy material.
A certied inspector can then dene the check interval depending on
the glider’s condition. Please note that the condition of the glider can
vary considerably depending on the type of usage and environment.
Salty coastal air or dunes will considerably aect your wing’s material.
For more information please visit our website.

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Packing ROOK2
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1. FOLD THE GLIDER LIKE HARMONICA
2. ALIGN THE CELLS
3. FOLD LEADING EDGE BACK TOWARD TRAILING EDGE AND ALIGN THE CELS
4. FOLD THE GLIDER IN THREE PARTS
5. FINISHED

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Technical data
1. Suspension lines
2. Risers
3. Main lines
4. Middle cascades
5. Upper cascades
6. Brake lines
1. Canopy
2. Bottom surface
3. Top surface
4. Leading edge
5. Trailing edge
6. Intake cell openings
1.
2.
3.
6.
4.
5.
3.
2.
6.
5.
4.
1.

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Technical data Materials description ROOK2 risers arrangement
SIZE ROOK2 S ROOK2 MS ROOK2 ML ROOK2 L
CELLS NUMBER 57 57 57 57
FLAT AREA m223.7 26 28.3 30.6
SPAN m 11.6 12.0 12.6 13.1
ASPECT RATIO 5.6 5.6 5.6 5.6
PROJECTED AREA m220 21.9 23.8 25.8
SPAN 9.1 9.4 9.9 10.3
ASPECT RATIO 4.1 4.1 4.1 4.1
RISERS A B C
ROOK2 S LENGTHS (mm) xxx xxx xxx STANDARD
ROOK2 S LENGTHS (mm) xxx xxx xxx ACCELERATED
S-Distance between pulleys: xxx
ROOK2 MS LENGTHS (mm) 575 575 575 STANDARD
ROOK2 MS LENGTHS (mm) 380 455 575 ACCELERATED
MS-Distance between pulleys: 180
ROOK2 ML LENGTHS (mm) xxx xxx xxx STANDARD
ROOK2 ML LENGTHS (mm) xxx xxx xxx ACCELERATED
ML-Distance between pulleys: xxx
ROOK2 L LENGHTS (mm) xxx xxx xxx STANDARD
ROOK2 L LENGHTS (mm) xxx xxx xxx ACCELER-
ATED
L-Distance between pulleys: xxx
TRIMS ROOK2 S ROOK2 MS ROOK2 ML ROOK2 L
NO NO NO NO
IN FLIGHT WEIGHT MINIMUM kg 65 80 95 110
MAXIMUM kg 85 100 115 130
GLIDER WEIGHT kg 5.2 5.6 6.1 6.6
CERTIFICATION EN/LTF B B B
CANOPY FABRIC CODE
Upper surface Dominico N30 DMF
Bottom surface Dominico N20 DMF
Proles Dominico N30 DMF
Nose reinforcement Plastic wire 2.4mm 2.7mm 2.5mm
SUSPENSION LINES FABRIC CODE
Upper cascades Edelrid A-8000-U-070-000
Upper cascades Edelrid A-8000-U-090-000
Upper cascades Edelrid A-8000-U-050-000
Middle1 cascades Edelrid A-8000-U-090-000
Middle1 cascades Edelrid A-8000-U-070-000
Middle1 cascades Elderid A-8000-U-050-000
Middle1 cascades Liros PPSL 191
Middle 2 cascades Elderid A-8000-U-090-000
Main Liros PPSL 191
Main stabilo A-8000-U-070-000
Brake upper Liros DC-40
Brake middle 1 Elderid A-8000-U-050-000
Brake middle 2 Edelrid A-8000-U-070-000
Brake main
Liros PPSL 160 connected A8000-U-120
RISERS FABRIC CODE
Material Liros 13 mm black nylon webbing
Pulleys 4x Harken PA18
1. A1 riser
2. A2 riser, (Ears)
3. B riser, (B-Stall)
4. C riser
5. Maillons
6. Main attachment point
7. Speed bar attachment point
8. Speed bar pulleys (200mm)
9. Brake handle
10. Brake line pulley
11. Main brake line
12. Clip for brake handle
13. ROOK2 has no trimmers or any
other adjustable or removable
device
4.
3.
2.
10.
6.
7.
12.
1.
5.
9.
11.
8.

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Line lengths ROOK2 LLine plan ROOK2

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Line lengths ROOK2 ML Line lengths ROOK2 MS
Name
Length
a1 1505
a2 1480
a3 443
a4 396
a5 394
a6 411
a7 743
a8 669
a9 356
a10 353
a11 315
a12 246
a13 594
A1 4984
1a1 1629
1a2 1613
1a3 1328
1a4 1548
s1 1140
1s2 639
A2 4398
A3 4278
Smain 4480
Name Length
b1 1496
b2 1468
b3 440
b4 393
b5 402
b6 417
b7 749
b8 674
b9 368
b10 371
b11 293
b12 233
b13 610
B1 4937
1b1 1615
1b2 1582
1b3 1272
1b4 1500
s2 1123
B2 4357
B3 4266
Name Length
c1 413
c2 329
c3 325
c4 342
c5 395
c6 333
c7 338
c8 363
c9 354
c10 224
c11 318
c12 325
c13 266
c14 229
2c1 342
2c2 350
2c3 256
2c4 217
2c5 403
2c6 435
1C6 1413
1s3 1119
1C1 761
1C2 710
1C3 1202
1C4 1200
1C5 1152
C1 5153
C2 4702
C3 4477
Name Length
d1 786
d2 795
d3 678
d4 634
d5 415
d6 261
Name Length
br1 936
br2 626
br3 781
br4 746
br5 688
br6 578
br7 551
br8 605
br9 566
br10 486
br11 516
br12 546
1BR1 1232
1BR2 857
1BR3 884
1BR4 839
1BR5 709
1BR6 631
BRI 2479
BRII 2339
BRIII 2399
brmain1 1405
brmain 1488
Line check
a1 6490
a2 6465
a3 6470
a4 6423
a5 6405
a6 6422
a7 6349
a8 6275
a9 6184
a10 6181
a11 5932
a12 5863
a13 5709
b1 6443
b2 6414
b3 6418
b4 6371
b5 6348
b6 6363
b7 6294
b8 6219
b9 6141
b10 6152
b11 5894
b12 5832
b13 5725
Line check
c1 6650
c2 6571
c3 6523
c4 6540
c5 6541
c6 6478
c7 6443
c8 6468
c9 6372
c10 6275
c11 6191
c12 6199
c13 5861
c14 5824
d1 6642
d2 6566
d3 6518
d4 6431
d5 6310
b1 7572
b2 7270
b3 7050
b4 7001
b5 6844
b6 6734
b7 6662
b8 6716
b9 6607
b10 6539
b11 6475
b12 6509

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Line lengths ROOK2 S

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Certication specimens
Class: B
In accordance with EN standards 926-2:2013 & 926-1:2006: PG_0916.2015
Date of issue (DMY): 16. 06. 2015
Manufacturer: 777 jadralna padala d.o.o.
Model: Rook 2 MS
Serial number: R02-MS-A-0011-27015
Configuration during flight tests
Paraglider Accessories
Maximum weight in flight (kg) 100 Range of speed system (cm) 18
Minimum weight in flight (kg) 80 Speed range using brakes (km/h) 29
Glider's weight (kg) 5.6 Range of trimmers (cm) 0
Number of risers 3Total speed range with accessories (km/h) 15
Projected area (m2) 21.9
Harness used for testing (max weight) Inspections (whichever happens first)
Harness type ABS evey 12 months or every 100 flying hours
Harness brand Supair Warning! Before use refer to user's manual
Harness model Altiplume L Person or company having presented the
glider for testing: Valic brothers
Harness to risers distance (cm) 44
Distance between risers (cm) 44
1
A
2
A
3
A
4
A
5
A
6
A
7
A
8
A
9
A
10
B
11
A
12
A
13
B
14
B
15
A
16
A
17
A
18
A
19
A
20
A
21
A
22
A
23
0
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Safety and responsibility
Paragliding is a dangerous and high risk activity, where safety depends on the person practicing it. By
purchasing this equipment you are responsible to be a certied paragliding pilot, and you accept all
risks involved in paragliding activities, including serious injury and death. Improper use or misuse of
paragliding equipment considerably increases these risks.
The designer, manufacturer, distributor, wholesaler and retailer cannot and will not guarantee
your safety when using this equipment or accept responsibility for any damage, injury or death
as a result of the use of this equipment. This equipment should only be used by qualied and
competent pilots or by pilots under supervision of qualied paragliding instructors. You must
not use this equipment if you are not trained.
You alone as a qualied and competent pilot must take full responsibility to ensure that you
understand the correct and safe use and maintenance of this paragliding equipment and to
use it only for the purpose that it was designed for and to practice all proper safety procedures
before and during its use. Guarantee
Triple Seven WARRANTY:
All Triple Seven products are fully warranted for 24 months, against material defects that are not the
result of normal wear or accidental damage.