UP K2 User manual

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Owner´s Manual
and Service Booklet
Serial Number: __________________________
Version 1.4
Gültig ab Baujahr 2011
Stand: August 2011

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Table of contents
WELCOME TO OUR TEAM..........................................................................................6
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS............................................................................................. 7
CORRECT BEHAVIOUR IN RELATION TO THE ENVIRONMENT.............................7
DEVELOPMENT OF PARAGLIDERS .......................................................................... 8
TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION ........................................................................................ 8
LTF AND ENCLASSIFICATION ........................................................................................9
Target group and recommended flying experience................................................9
Necessary skills for normal flights..........................................................................9
Necessary skills for dealing with disturbances.......................................................9
Necessary skills for dealing with rapid descent methods.......................................9
Suitability for training .............................................................................................9
RECOMMENDED WEIGHT RANGE .....................................................................................9
TECHNICAL DATA UP K2² ........................................................................................ 11
CONSTRUCTION.......................................................................................................... 12
A new profile........................................................................................................ 12
Airfoil Stabilizing System ..................................................................................... 13
CANOPY MATERIAL...................................................................................................... 13
LINE MATERIAL ...........................................................................................................13
LINE SYSTEM..............................................................................................................14
RISERS......................................................................................................................14
THE T-BAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM ................................................................................. 16
BEFORE THE FIRST FLIGHT .................................................................................... 17
ADJUSTMENTS ...........................................................................................................17
Position of the brakes..........................................................................................17
SUITABLE HARNESSES.................................................................................................19
RESCUE SYSTEM ........................................................................................................19
USE OF THE UP K2² ...................................................................................................19
AEROBATICS ..............................................................................................................19
MOTORISED PARAGLIDING...........................................................................................19
FLYING WITH PASSENGER ............................................................................................ 19
FLIGHT PRACTICE AND SAFETY............................................................................. 21
FLIGHT PRACTICE .................................................................................................... 21
PRE-FLIGHT CHECK.....................................................................................................21
CLICKING INTO THE T-BAR SYSTEM ...............................................................................21
The T-bar/spreader bar suspension system........................................................ 22

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MOUNTING THE TANDEM RESERVE................................................................................22
LAUNCHING................................................................................................................23
SPEED CONTROL ........................................................................................................23
Using the brakes..................................................................................................23
Using the trimmers...............................................................................................23
TURNING ................................................................................................................... 24
LANDING....................................................................................................................24
WINCH TOWING ..........................................................................................................24
Attaching the towline release system...................................................................25
FLIGHT SAFETY ........................................................................................................ 26
THERMALS AND TURBULENCE ......................................................................................26
GETTING DOWN FAST ..................................................................................................26
STEEP SPIRAL DIVE....................................................................................................27
B-LINE STALLS........................................................................................................... 27
BIG EARS .................................................................................................................. 28
FLYING OUTSIDE THE NORMAL FLIGHT ENVELOPE ........................................... 29
BEHAVIOUR IN EXTREME SITUATIONS ............................................................................29
COLLAPSING THE PARAGLIDER ..................................................................................... 29
Asymmetric collapse............................................................................................29
Cravatte...............................................................................................................29
Full frontal collapse..............................................................................................30
THE STALLS ............................................................................................................... 30
Deep Stall............................................................................................................30
Full Stall...............................................................................................................30
Spin ..................................................................................................................... 31
WINGOVERS ..............................................................................................................31
EMERGENCY STEERING............................................................................................... 32
FURTHER REFERENCES............................................................................................... 32
Rain-induced deep stall.......................................................................................32
Adhesive logos .................................................................................................... 32
Overloading.........................................................................................................33
Salt water............................................................................................................. 33
MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING.............................................................................. 34
TAKING CARE OF YOUR PARAGLIDER ............................................................................. 34
Packing your wing................................................................................................ 34
Paraglider fabric...................................................................................................36
Paraglider lines.................................................................................................... 36
Storage and transport.......................................................................................... 37
CLEANING..................................................................................................................37
CHANGING ASS BATTENS...........................................................................................37
CHECKS AND REPAIRS............................................................................................ 39
MAINTENANCE............................................................................................................ 39

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Airworthiness Check............................................................................................ 39
UP Craftsmanship................................................................................................ 39
UPWARRANTY ..........................................................................................................39
National warranty conditions................................................................................39
International UP warranty.................................................................................... 40
CHECKING THE UP K2²............................................................................................... 40
PACKING AND CHECKING OF THE RESCUE SYSTEM..........................................................40
SENDING THE UP GLIDER AND OTHER UP PRODUCTS..................................................... 41
DISPOSAL ..................................................................................................................41
UP HOMEPAGE.......................................................................................................... 41
SOME FINAL WORDS................................................................................................ 42
Attachments
Line Layout Plan.......................................................................................................... 44
Luftsportgeräte-Kennblatt UP K2²................................................................................ 45
Service Booklet
Glider- and pilot data ................................................................................................... 50
Used by the UP Service centre in connection with periodic service ............................ 51
Product registration card.............................................................................................. 54
Important
The following symbols are used to draw attention to particular sections:
WARNING!
Failing to comply with instructions given here may
lead to injury or death!
BEWARE!
Failing to comply with instructions given here may
cause undue wear to, or even damage, your new
wing.
NOTICE
This pictogram indicates a tip or some helpful extra
knowledge.

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Welcome to our team
Congratulations on the purchase of your new UP K2². UP International is renowned
across the globe for designing and building the finest paragliders available 
paragliders characterised by maximum safety, performance and quality in every
aspect.
Please take a little time to complete and send the reply card found in the back of this
manual. This way we can keep you informed of all new products and developments at
UP, as well as any technical information about the UP K2².
We would also be delighted to hear any feedback you have concerning the glider. This
is only possible once we have received your product registration, either through
completing and sending the attached product registration card, or by doing the same
Online via www.up-paragliders.com>service>product registration. Your completed
product registration is also needed should any warranty issues arise.
If you have any questions regarding your paraglider or auxiliary equipment please ask
your local dealer or feel free to contact us here at UP directly.
Have fun with your new UP K2²!
Sincerely, UP International Team

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Safety instructions
BEWARE! Paragliding is an
extremely demanding sport
requiring the highest levels of
attention, judgment, maturity, and
self-discipline. Due to the inherent
risks in flying this or any paraglider, no
warranty of any kind can be made against
accidents, injury, equipment failure, and/or
death. This glider is not covered by
product liability insurance. Do not fly it
unless you are personally willing to
assume all risks inherent in the sport of
paragliding and all responsibility for any
property damage, injury, or death, which
may result from use of this paraglider.
Please read this owner's manual
thoroughly before your first flight with the
UP K2² so that you are fully acquainted
with your new glider. This manual gives
you information on the entire specific and
general flying characteristics of the UP
K2², but it does not replace attending a
paragliding school. It is important to note
the following points:
At the time of delivery, this paraglider
conforms to all requirements set by
the LTF (LTF Luftfahrt-
Tauglichkeits-Forderungen, or
"Flying craft Airworthiness
Standard") and/or the testing criteria
for the EN 926-2. Read more about
the testing regime in the technical
data.
This paraglider has been tested
according to the German Air Sport
rules. It is identical to the tested
reference sample stored at the
testing facility.
Any changes being made outside the
permitted range of adjustment
invalidate any and all claims under
the warranty
Using this paraglider is
exclusively at the risk of the user;
the manufacturer or distributor
assumes no responsibility for
accidents occurring while using it.
It is assumed that the pilot is in
possession of the necessary
qualifications and provisions and
that any relevant laws are
observed.
When reselling the wing please
make sure you also give this
manual to the new owner. The
manual is an integrated part of
the paraglider and is required for
the wing to keep its certification.
Correct behaviour
in relation to the
environment
Paragliding is a particularly nature-
friendly sport. This makes it all the
more important that we as paraglider
pilots behave in a responsible way
towards both the environment and the
people sharing it with us. We
encourage you to treat nature with
respect, to stay on marked hiking trails
when walking to takeoff or hiking out
from an XC landing, to avoid
unnecessary noise, to never litter and
to observe all local regulations.
Please also make sure to comply with
legislation regarding protected areas,
privately owned property or hunting
arenas this ensures the least
possible friction in relation to other
users of the great outdoors, to the
benefit of both yourself and the sport
as a whole.

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Development of
paragliders
Admitted; we're proud of our heritage. No
other company in the free flying world can
look back on such an expansive history as
we can. The UP story started back in 1970
when Pete Brock graduated from the Art
Center, a world famous school for design
and engineering in Pasadena, California,
and promptly created some of the most
legendary race cars ever the Daytona
Coupe from General Motors was one 
and then went on to become fascinated by
the emerging sport of hanggliding at that
time probably the maddest pastime of
them all. After founding Ultralite Products
he introduces his first wing, the Dragonfly,
and soon the new company becomes
known under the UP acronym.
Pete Brocks spirit survives to this day in
everything we do at UP International we
still have our very own way of seeing
things and designing things. This entails
building paragliders that are not only as
safe as they come, they must also meet
the very high standards we set ourselves.
Among these are the continued use of the
most advanced technology available both
in the designing and manufacturing
process, but also the feel, the handling
and the performance of the finished
product. All this because we're addicted to
building wings that will fascinate you. A
good paraglider is comprised of a number
of interacting factors of which looks, feel,
handling and performance are but a few.
Only when all these come together in the
final product can we claim to have built a
wing that is homogenous and pleasurable
to fly; and only then we're happy, and
ready to introduce our new UP baby to the
free flying world.
Our gliders are developed using state-
of-the-art CAD software. Our programs
allow us to do the initial flight testing in
a virtual environment where we can
simulate a great many things before
even assembling the first prototypes.
Once we're happy with the new
prototypes' behaviour in the virtual
environment the program generates
the templates after which the glider is
sewn. When a new prototype arrives
from our proto-building experts
everyone at UP is excited about the
prospects of trying it out in real life.
The practical tests may show that
further modifications are needed 
these may be carried out on the
existing wing, or a new prototype is
built with the mods already
incorporated. In exceptional cases this
may continue through several
prototypes, for only when we're 100%
satisfied do we submit our new wing to
testing by the DHV. We owe it to our
customers, and to our own heritage, to
be particular about which products
earn the UP badge.
Technical
description
The UP K2² was developed by UP to
satisfy the demand of tandem pilots for
a fast and secure tandem paraglider
with outstanding take-off attributes and
easy handling.
As with all UP products, the materials
used have been carefully chosen for
their outstanding quality and strength,
to guarantee a long and trouble-free
service life.

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Further construction details, including line
lengths, are included in the certification
specification sheets, which form part of
this manual. Any technical changes will
appear in the appendix.
LTF and EN classification
The UP K2² is certified to the following
classification(s): LTF09/EN B
Target group and
recommended flying
experience
Thermal and XC pilots flying regularly and
possessing advanced flying skills. We
think a minimum of 20-30 hours of
airtime/year is a sensible limit to set.
Necessary skills for normal
flights
Due to the somewhat shorter brake line
travel, the reduced roll dampening and the
dynamic handling, the flying and handling
behaviour of paragliders in this class
requires advanced, precise skills along
with the ability to fly instinctively and
intuitively.
Necessary skills for dealing
with disturbances
The glider behaviour in connection with
disturbances requires somewhat higher
skills than what is the case on LTF/EN A
wings. The pilot must possess a certain
amount of automated reactions and be
able to react quickly to incidents. We
recommend making sure that you have
the skills to sense disturbances before
they happen, and to deal with them
correctly once they do. Of particular
importance here are adequate skills for
dealing with asymmetrical or frontal
collapses. Should you not feel fully up
to the task we recommend visiting a
safety clinic with your new wing.
Necessary skills for
dealing with rapid descent
methods
Flight manoeuvres like spiral dives and
B-line stalls pose higher demands on
the pilot than on lower rated wings.
Good practical familiarity with these
manoeuvres is a must. Should you not
possess these skills we recommend
visiting a safety clinic with your new
wing.
Suitability for training
The UP K2² is suited for training.
Recommended weight
range
The UP K2² should be flown within the
stipulated takeoff weight limits, found
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manual. The weights mentioned are
total launch values, including glider,
pilot, passenger, harness, all clothing
etc. The easiest way to find your own
total launch weight is to jump onto your
scales with the complete backpack
containing all your kit on your back,
then weighing the passenger and
adding the two numbers.
As with all paragliders, when flown
heavy the UP K2² will be somewhat
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The UP K2² responds to load changes by
flying either marginally faster or slower,
depending on whether you in- or decrease
the load. The glide ratio in still air is not
affected, and the minimum sink rate only
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Technical Data UP K2²
Size
SM
ML
Surface area flat [m²]
37
41
Surface area flat projected [m²]
31,1
34,5
Flat span [m]
14,1
14,9
Projected span [m]
10,9
11,5
Flat aspect ratio
5,4
5,4
Projected aspect ratio
3,8
3,8
Chambers/cells
52
52
Total line length incl. brake [m]
405
426
Total # of lines incl. brake
216
216
Line dimensions [mm]
1,1/1,3/1,5/1,8/2,1/2,5
Glider weight [kg]
N/A
8,8
Trimspeed [km/h]
40
40
Top speed [km/h]
48
48
Glider weight [kg]
110-195
140-230
LTF/EN Category
B
B
Description
Tandem/Solo
Tandem
As of May 1st 2011

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Construction
Just hook in your passenger and prepare
to enjoy the exquisite UP handling while
your K2² takes you to even the most far-
flung goals. Whether on short commercial
flights or long personal XC adventures,
this wing simply excels, thanks to the
refined design and the many innovative
solutions the best companion for you
and your passenger.
Illustration 1:CAD-Model of the
UP K2²
One of the most critical aspects of tandem
design is getting the launch behaviour
right. Consequently, whilst working on this
wing we paid special attention to all
launch-related design parameters; the
inflation, the rising phase all was refined,
then refined again during the period the
K2² was under development. In our work
we continually relied on the feedback we
got from our in-house tandem
professionals. Listening to these pilots
allowed us to build a new tandem glider
that will satisfy even the most discerning
tandem pro. Light A-riser pressure,
high direction stability, and surprisingly
low lift-off speed make each and every
launch a total breeze.
Even less-than-perfect launches will
usually go well with the K2² a light
pull on the A's and the canopy rises to
its overhead position. From then on it
will feel as if the wing wants to go up
on its own. This combination of very
simple inflation and very low takeoff
speed also makes it easy to evaluate
early if a launch is going according to
plan or not no more "I hope"
launches, just safe, secure takeoffs
every time.
A new profile
In order to further accentuate certain
desirable design characteristics, UP
designer  built a
whole new profile for the K2². The new
profile made it possible to attain the
positive characteristics mentioned
above; very simple inflation, low lift-off
speed. In spite of this, the K2² is no
lame mule once in the air, with a trim
speed of +40km/h and the option to
significantly increase this using the
trimmers.
Another thing that received special,
and ample, attention during the design
phase was the optimisation of the
canopy tension. Due to this work the
K2² is practically wrinkle-free and very
solid when flying. Turbulence is
swallowed up by the canopy, which in
our view has the perfect balance of roll
dampening and dynamic handling.
And the landing? This was another
field where our tandem professionals
were enthusiastic; "The K2² flares
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ASS
airfoil stabilizing system
²
possible to bleed off all excess speed
even in zero wind conditions."
Airfoil Stabilizing System
We originally designed the ASS system for
our competition gliders where it is used to
stabilise and support the leading edge
especially at high speeds. On the K2² we
use the ASS leading edge reinforcement
to replace the traditional nose Mylars. The
ASS is basically a thin nylon batten sewn
into the leading edge, following the
curvature of the important nose region.
These nylon battens are strong and sturdy
and preserve their shape far longer than
any nose Mylar reinforcement ever will.
This means that the K2² will retain its
perfect launching characteristics far longer
than conventional designs an important
factor with commercial tandems that are
often packed very fast and not necessarily
in the best way to preserve the nose
Mylars.
Should a nose batten against all odds
break it is easy to exchange. And in
case anyone is wondering; the
collapse behaviour is in no way
negatively influenced by the nose
battens, something that the DHV test
reports will confirm.
Canopy material
The UP K2² is constructed from
polyamide cloth, which is particularly
stretch-resistant and durable, and is
specially treated for maximum UV
resistance.
At UP we are always testing new
materials to see if our wings can
benefit from new developments in the
textile industry. After comprehensive
tests we have settled on the following
Porcher Marine material mix for the
K2²:
Leading edge top: 9092 E17
"Evolution Plus" (45 g/m²)
Bottom sail and trailing edge:
9017 E38 (40 g/m²)
Cell walls and V-Tapes: 9017
E29 (40 g/m²)
This mix comprises the best
compromise between weight/bulk and
longevity.
Line material
The UP K2² uses a mix of sheathed
Dyneema and Technora lines from
Cousin Trestec in the diameters: 1.1,
1.3, 1.5, 1.8, 1.9, 2.1 and 2.5
millimetres.
This new combination of line diameters
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performance data of the wing through the
reduced drag.
Line system
The entire line system is formed from
individual lines, which are sewn and
looped at both ends. The single line levels
are connected over a special hoop
technology ("handshake") to prevent a
weakening of the core and a loss of
strength. The lines and stitching are
subject to rigorous production controls, to
ensure high and consistent manufacturing
quality.
The lines of each wing section consist of
four groups and the brake lines:
A-Level: AI-AIII
B-Level: BI-BIII / STI
C-Level: CI-CIII
D-Level: DI-DIII
Brake Lines: BRI
The brake lines are collected at one main
control line per side. This control line runs
through a pulley attached to the D-Riser
and is marked with a black dot at the point
where it should loop around the swivel.
The brake is pre-set so that the glider is at
0 degree brake when the toggle is free.
the main brake lines
without checking the new length carefully
at a suitable training hill before flying!
The line bundles (A, B, C and D) are
colour coded for easy identification and
handling. All main lines of each level are
looped together and attached to delta
quick links, which are connected to the
risers. The quick links have special line
collectors to prevent lines slipping, and are
secured using a strong thread-locking
compound (Loctite©), to prevent
unintentional opening. After maintenance
work the delta quick links should be re-
glued with thread locking Loctite©!
Risers
The split A risers and B risers are
colour marked to improve ground
handling and B-lining/Big Ears.
A Risers: Red
A3 Risers (for BigEars): Green
B Risers: Blue
C/D Risers: Black/no marking
We have completely re-engineered the
whole riser system and added a set of
positive- and negative-trimmers on the
rear risers. Through the trimmers the
angle of attack can be adjusted,
allowing better penetration in a
headwind, better launching and
climbing when towing, higher sinking
when flying with Big Ears and higher
speed when flying with a light
passenger.
The most important changes in the
riser department are:
Separate AIII riser for easy
application of big ears
Positive and negative-
trimmers
Double purchase trimmers for
very light and comfortable
speed adjustments
Optimised layout for improved
glide at all speeds
Clear design for safe handling
Improved ergonomics

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Illustration 2a: UP K2² riser
D1,2,3
C1,2,3
B1,2,3,STI
A3
A1,2

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The T-bar suspension
system
This A-shaped suspension system allows
pilot and passenger to be suspended with
a little distance between them. An
approximately 32 cm long aluminium rod
sewn into the webbing ensures a
comfortable and tire-free position for both,
even for longer flights.
In order to fulfil as many different
demands to the overall operation of the
tandem we also redesigned the spreader
bars. Thanks to a Velcro closure the
actual aluminium rods may be extracted
so that the pilot has a multitude of different
options when hooking in.
When the aluminium rod is removed the
pilot and passenger hang closer together.
This gives the pilot more control during
launch, flight and landing.
An example of a scenario where removing
the aluminium rods would make sense is
when flying with passengers of a very
different weight class than the pilot 
children for example. In this case,
simply changing the upper hang point
is insufficient to avoid the passenger
being lifted up where she may obstruct
the pilots' visibility something that is
completely avoided when the
aluminium rods are removed.
By correctly combining all the different
suspension points it is possible to
adapt the system to all pilot-
/passenger configurations. A thorough
description of the use of the system
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into the tandem 
A Velcro guide along the tandem
suspension webbing prevents the
twisting of the reserve bridle. This
bridle must always be connected to the
main carbines in the central
suspension point.
Illustration 2b:
The new UP K2 spreader bar

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Before the first flight
The UP K2² is delivered with a stuff bag,
compression bag and strap, repair
materials and this manual. The manual
may also be downloaded from the UP
website. Every K2² delivered has been
minutely checked at the factory, and
corresponds exactly to the certified wing.
BEWARE! Before the first flight the
UP K2² must be inflated in the
wind on a flat surface. An
approved UP dealer should carry
out the first flight before the wing is
handed over to the end customer.
Adjustments
The UP K2² has undergone an extensive
development program and series of flight
tests to ensure that the production model
exhibits the optimum characteristics with
regard to safety, handling and flight
performance.
As with all products from UP International,
the UP K2² is manufactured to the highest
quality and precision. The line lengths of
each glider are individually checked and
recorded before dispatch.
Under no circumstances should the
lengths of the lines or risers of the UP K2²
be altered in any way.
WARNING! Any changes to line
lengths or riser configuration will
invalidate certification!
The only change allowed is to the
length of the lower brake line. This
should only be done by an
experienced person.
Position of the brakes
The UP K2² is delivered from the factory
with what we feel is the best brake
position for most tandem pilots. But tall
or short pilots, or those with a harness
with non-standard attachment points,
different t-bar or pilots flying solo (SM
size) might feel it necessary to change
the position of the brake handles.
If the brakes are to be shortened, it is
extremely important to avoid the
adjustment affecting the glider's trim
speed. There must always be some
slack in the brakes when they are fully
released. This can be checked with the
glider inflated above the pilot's head.
There should be a noticeable bow in
the brake lines, and the brakes should
be having no effect on the shape of the
trailing edge.
If the brake lines are to be lengthened,
it is important to ensure that the pilot
can still stall the canopy (i.e. during
extreme manoeuvres or landing)
without the need to take wraps.
If you do feel the need to change the
brake line lengths, do so a little (3-
4cm) at a time, and preferably whilst at
an easy training slope. Check
especially that both lines are the same
length, as any asymmetry will lead to
tiring and possible dangerous flying
characteristics.
If you have any questions or concerns
with reference to the brake line lengths
then seek advice from either your UP
dealer or directly from UP
International.
To tie the brake line onto the brake
handle use one of the following knots:
The simple fisherman's knot or the
Bowline as shown in illustration 5 and
6. These knots guarantee the least
amount of line weakening.
BEWARE! Loose or incorrect
brake knots can cause
serious accidents through
loss of the steering of the
glider!

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Illustration 5 and 6:
Fishermans- and
bowline-knots

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Suitable harnesses
Any certified harness with hang points
near chest height is suitable for use with
the UP K2². The lower the hang point of
the harness, the better the pilot can steer
by weight shift. A LTF / EN certified
harness is recommended.
Note that the height of the hang point also
affects the brake line length. If you have a
question about your UP harness, contact
your dealer or UP International.
Rescue system
Carrying a rescue system is not only
mandatory; it is also extremely dangerous
to fly without one. Make sure you choose
the right rescue system; it is very
important to use only a special Tandem
Rescue System with a maximum load of
180-200 daN that has been designed and
certified for Tandem Paragliding. Using a
normal rescue system with only 100-120
daN maximum load capacity is illegal,
extremely hazardous and should be
avoided totally. Neither is the use of two
single reserves an alternative to a proper
tandem reserve, for example the UP
Profile Bi, developed especially for tandem
use.
The connecting bridle from the reserve
must be attached between the risers and
the T-Bars to allow a controlled
emergency landing with the passenger.
WARNING! Never attach the
reserve only to the pilot's harness;
once deployed the passenger will
swing below the pilot and both
could suffer serious injury during
landing.
Use of the UP K2²
The UP K2² has been developed and
tested solely for foot launched and
winch launched paragliding flights. It is
not allowed and potentially dangerous
to use the glider for any other purpose.
Aerobatics
The UP K2² has not been
developed, constructed and/or
tested for aerobatics use.
WARNING! The glider has not
been certified for aerobatics.
Performing aerobatics with the UP K2²
or any other paraglider can be very
dangerous. Doing aerobatics can
induce flying configurations well
beyond the tested flight envelope, and
can lead to total loss of control.
Aerobatics can also overload your
glider and break it in flight.
Motorised Paragliding
The UP K2² is in the certification
process for motorised Paragliding.
If you wish to fly your UP K2² with a
motor please get in touch with the
manufacturer of the engine unit, with
UP International GmbH and with the
governing body for ultralight flying in
your area, to check on certification of
this configuration.
Flying with passenger
The UP K2² was designed and
certified for Tandem Paragliding with
two people (pilot and passenger). K2²
SM size is additionally certified for
Solo Paragliding. Flying the UP K2²
with more than one passenger is not
allowed.

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All participating persons and every piece
of equipment has to have the necessary
and proper licenses, certifications and
ratings appropriate for the country where
the flights are to be made.
Taking passengers on board has to be
one of the most demanding challenges in
the sport of paragliding. It is an
outstanding opportunity for the pilot to
convey the fascination of paragliding to
another person, but requires the utmost in
skill and responsibility on the part of the
pilot. It is their responsibility to ensure that
the flight is a safe and a good one and
that the passenger carries with them the
memory of a remarkable and enjoyable
experience.