UP Summit X User manual

Operating manual
and service booklet
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Version 1.0
Valid from 03/2023
Status: 04/2023

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Table of contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS............................................................................................. 1
WELCOME TO UP..................................................................................................... 4
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.......................................................................................... 4
BEHAVIOR COMPATIBLE WITH NATURE AND THE LANDSCAPE...................... 5
TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION ..................................................................................... 5
INTENDED USE........................................................................................................... 5
LTF AND EN CLASSIFICATION ..................................................................................... 5
TARGET GROUP AND RECOMMENDED FLIGHT EXPERIENCE.............................................. 5
REQUIREMENTS IN NORMAL FLIGHT.............................................................................. 6
REQUIREMENTS IN CASE OF MALFUNCTIONS ................................................................. 6
FAST DESCENT REQUIREMENTS................................................................................... 6
SUITABILITY FOR THE TRAINING ................................................................................... 6
TANDEM AND PARAMOTOR CERTIFICATION.................................................................... 6
RECOMMENDED WEIGHT RANGE .................................................................................. 6
OPERATING LIMITS..................................................................................................... 7
TECHNICAL DATA OF THE UP SUMMIT X....................................................................... 8
CONSTRUCTION......................................................................................................... 9
Front Section Support / Rear Section Support.................................................... 9
Sail material........................................................................................................ 9
Line material..................................................................................................... 10
Line system ...................................................................................................... 10
Carrying straps ................................................................................................. 10
ACCESSORIES ....................................................................................................... 12
BEFORE THE FIRST FLIGHT ................................................................................. 12
SETTINGS ............................................................................................................... 12
POSITIONING OF THE BRAKE HANDLES........................................................................ 12
ACCELERATION SYSTEM ........................................................................................... 13
SUITABLE HARNESSES.............................................................................................. 13
Harness dimensions at certification.................................................................. 14
RESCUE PARACHUTE ............................................................................................... 14
APPLICATION AREA .................................................................................................. 14
AEROBATICS ........................................................................................................... 14
FLIGHT PRACTICE AND FLIGHT SAFETY............................................................ 14
FLIGHT PRACTICE ................................................................................................. 15
PREFLIGHT CHECK................................................................................................... 15
THE TAKE OFF PHASES ............................................................................................. 15
SPEED CONTROL ..................................................................................................... 16
By means of brake lines ................................................................................... 16
By means of acceleration system..................................................................... 16

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TURNING ................................................................................................................ 17
C-RISER CONTROL................................................................................................... 17
LANDING................................................................................................................. 17
WINCH TOWING ....................................................................................................... 17
Latch attachment for paraglider towing............................................................. 18
FLIGHT SAFETY ..................................................................................................... 18
FLYING IN THERMALS AND TURBULENT CONDITIONS ..................................................... 19
DESCENT AIDS ........................................................................................................ 19
Steep spiral....................................................................................................... 19
B-Stall............................................................................................................... 20
Putting on ears ................................................................................................. 20
EXTREME FLIGHT MANEUVRES........................................................................... 21
BEHAVIOR IN EXTREME FLIGHT SITUATIONS................................................................. 21
COLLAPSE .............................................................................................................. 21
Asymmetric collapse......................................................................................... 21
Cravatte............................................................................................................ 21
Front stable....................................................................................................... 22
TYPES OF STALLS .................................................................................................... 22
Stalled flight...................................................................................................... 22
Fullstall ............................................................................................................. 22
Spin .................................................................................................................. 23
WINGOVER ............................................................................................................. 23
FURTHER REFERENCES............................................................................................ 23
Rain-induced deep stall.................................................................................... 23
Advertising and adhesive sail........................................................................... 24
Overload........................................................................................................... 24
Flying by the sea............................................................................................... 24
CARE OF THE PARAGLIDER................................................................................. 25
PACKING WING ........................................................................................................ 25
PARAGLIDER CLOTH................................................................................................. 25
PARAGLIDER LINES .................................................................................................. 26
STORAGE AND TRANSPORT....................................................................................... 26
Cleaning ........................................................................................................... 27
INSPECTION AND REPAIRS.................................................................................. 27
MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIRS........................................................................... 27
Adhesive sail .................................................................................................... 27
Airworthiness review......................................................................................... 28
Expertise........................................................................................................... 28
Airworthiness check.......................................................................................... 28
Original parts .................................................................................................... 29
Delivery service ................................................................................................ 29
WARRANTY CONDITIONS........................................................................................... 29
National warranty provisions............................................................................. 29

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Warranty in D-A-CH.......................................................................................... 30
International UP Guarantee.............................................................................. 30
RE-TESTING OF NEW DEVICES ................................................................................... 30
SENDING IN THE UP GLIDER AND OTHER UP PRODUCTS .............................................. 31
DISPOSAL ............................................................................................................... 31
CLOSING WORDS ..................................................................................................... 31
APPENDIX ............................................................................................................... 32
LINE MAP ................................................................................................................ 32
TOTAL LINE LENGTHS............................................................................................... 33
SINGLE LINE LENGTHS SUMMIT XL............................................................................ 35
SINGLE LINE LENGTHS SUMMIT XM........................................................................... 38
SINGLE LINE LENGTHS SUMMIT XSM ........................................................................ 41
SERVICE BOOKLET................................................................................................... 44
GLIDER AND PILOT DATA........................................................................................... 44
Important
Where necessary, we point out important facts with the following words and symbols:
WARNING!
These notices draw attention to hazards that can result in injury or death
if ignored.
CAUTION!
These notes draw attention to hazards that may cause damage to the
paraglider or premature wear.
NOTE
This is a hint or additional information that is considered helpful.

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Welcome to UP
Congratulations on the purchase of your new UP Summit X. UP International is known
for designing and manufacturing world-class paragliders - paragliders that focus on
maximum safety, optimal performance and top quality. UP gliders are designed and
developed based on the demands our customers place on UP products. We are
therefore open to all suggestions and ideas for improvement from you. Through your
suggestions and constructive criticism, you can actively contribute to the continuous
development process of our products. We want to be able to provide you with the latest
technical innovations for your UP paraglider and information about the latest
developments at UP at any time. However, we can only do this if your glider is
registered with us after purchase. The product registration also ensures that you will
receive preferential treatment in all service matters if, contrary to expectations, any
irregularities should occur. You can register your UP Summit X online at:
http://www.up-paragliders.com/de/service/product-registration
If you have any questions, please contact your UP dealer or UP International directly:
UP International GmbH.
Kreuzeckbahnstraße 7
D-8267 Garmisch-Partenkirchen
[email protected]
[phone]
Have fun and enjoy your UP Summit X - Your UP International Team
Safety instructions
Please read this manual before your first flight with the UP Summit X. It will help you
to become familiar with your new glider. This will help you to become familiar with your
new glider. The manual gives you information about all important features and
characteristics of the UP Summit X but does not replace a visit to a flight school. Please
pay special attention to the following points:
•At the time of delivery this paraglider corresponds to the type tested according to
EN 926-1: 2015, EN 926-2:2013+A1:2021 and LTF NFL HG/GS 2-565-20. Any
unauthorized modification beyond the permissible adjustment possibilities will
result in the invalidation of the operating permit!
•The use of this paraglider is exclusively at your own risk. Any liability of
manufacturer and distributor is excluded.