Windtech syncro - Manual (Page 8)

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you, and remember that if your flying weight is below the stated minimum, the speed
range will diminish and inflation problems may appear. Also the handling will degrade in
turbulent conditions, and it will be easier to sustain collapses. If your flying weight is
above the stipulated weight range, this will result in a higher minimum speed and faster
landing speed and the stall speed of the glider will also be higher.
The SYNCRO has a brake of medium weight resistance (from 1.5 to 3 kg of force) for the
majority of manoeuvres. To reach the stall (never recommended on any type of paragli-
der), requires more than 9kg.
> flight
Each and every glider has a checklist note passed though our strict quality control in the
factory. This included line measurement, ground inflation and flight testing. Contact your
distributor for more information about this, and if your glider has not been pre-inflated
ask him to do so for you. Every glider should be test flow before it is sold.
Note that each glider has a unique sticker attached to the centre airfoil with the serial
number, type of glider, size and weight range.
We recommend that your first flight on your new glider be on a gentle slope in calm con-
ditions before making your any
further higher flights, just to
check the glider and for you to
get used to flying it. We also
recommended that you use a
harness that has an ABS cross
strap system and the maximum
width possible for the chest strap
is 38 cm between karabiners.
For you own safety, we strongly
recommend the use of back pro-
tection, helmet and Wind-SOS
reserve.
>launch
Choose an open space free of any
obstacles, especially trees and
power lines.
Open your glider in a slight horseshoe arc (semi-circle) & thoroughly check that you have
no knots or line twists. Make sure your helmet is securely fastened & clip into your har-
ness making sure all straps are securely fastened.
Connect risers to your harness making certain that your karabiners are fully closed & you