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PRO-DESIGN VERSION 1.0 02.03
- BIG EARING
Without or with the use of the Speed-System.
Sinking 3-7 m/sec - recommended and best option!
You can fully steer with only weight shifting in your harness (with loose cross braces)! There are
additional lines mounted to the A-risers to easily exercise this maneuver (see chapter Big Earing
before).
CAUTION! - By pulling in the ears too much (without using the Speed-System) there is danger of Deep
Stall! Incase you want to use the Speed-System in addition, please pull in the ears first and then push
the Speed bar. Never opposite!
- SPIRAL DIVE
Allows fast descent without stalling or collapsing the wing.
Sinking from 5 to more than 15 m/sec.
Disadvantages: The pilot may suffer high G-loads and become dizzy. The maneuver only allows the
pilot to descend vertically, with no horizontal movement. Altitude is required to enter and exit the
maneuver.
Enter the spiral dive by pulling down one brake line slowly. The glider is capable of entering a tight turn
without the tendency of stalling the inside wing. When doing fast spirals, release the inside brake
because very little is necessary to maintain the turn. It is also recommended to keep the opposite
brake pulled slightly to control speed and allow quicker recovery from the spiral. Recovery is usually
made by slowly releasing the inside brake.
CAUTION! - The JAZZ is a dynamic paraglider and it is very easy to reach high speeds, lose altitude
quickly and put high physical strains on the pilot. Exit the spiral dive with sufficient altitude! Attempting
fast recovery could cause the pilot to a forward pendulum, resulting in a quick climb and stall, which
could lead to a forward surge of the canopy and a big collapse! When descending in a spiral faster
than 14 m/sec a stable rotation may occur. This means that with no brake input the glider will continue
to spiral. This tendency is strongly dependent on the harness settings (tight or loose chest strap and
cross brace settings) and on the weight shifting. If you shift your weight into the turn, the glider
continues to spiral. To stop rotation, pull the opposite brake, but be careful not to exit too quickly.
BASIC ADVICE! - Never exercise the Spiral Dive in low altitudes. High sink rate can easily be
underestimated!
- CENTRAL TUCK
Sinking about 3-7 m/sec and a slight forward speed.
- B-LINE STALL
Sinking 5-10 m/sec.
IMPORTANT! - Stop in time and at appropriate altitude for a total recovery from stall, if necessary with
active pilot input! Not as uncritical as often described! (See chapter B-Riser Stall before).
(5) MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS
Repairs are best made by PRO-DESIGN or an appropriate agent. Tears have to be stitched with
expertise. Sticky back cloth can only fix small tears.
Keep your paraglider dry and store indoors. Protect your paraglider from humidity and sun. UV-rays
lead to loss of strength and damage the fabric. Dry a humid or wet paraglider on a shady place in fresh
air.
CAUTION! - Above all, the worst you can harm your glider is to store it humid or wet. Humidity
(especially when packed airtight) starts a chemical reaction which weakens the connection between
the Nylon fabric and the coating. In consequence the cloth gets soft and delamination of the coating
occurs, i.e. the fabrics gets to much porous in a very short time! If you take care of this matter, your
glider will have a considerable higher lifespan.
Do not expose your paraglider to a temperature of more than 50 degrees Celsius (car!). Such high
temperatures could soften the lines and as a consequence they could shrink and/or lose their strength.
This can be checked by remeasuring and load test only!
It is important to protect your paraglider at all times, particularly during ground handling when most
damage could occur. Never allow the paraglider, particularly in high winds, to bang down onto the
leading edge.
We recommend that you have your JAZZ checked every year, at least after every 100 flights (no
matter how long you have had your wing) and sent to PRO-DESIGN or to an appropriate agent. The
