Tech. Spec; Riser Lengths; Flight And Fl Ying Techniques; Pre-Flight Checks - SKY PARAGLIDERS KUDOS XS Mode D'emploi

3.3. Tech. Spec.

KUDOS
Layout surface (m )
2
Layout span
Layout aspect ratio
Projected surface (m )
2
Projected span (m)
Projected aspect ratio
Number of cells
Take-off weight range (kg)
Maximum symmetric control travel at
maximum weight in flight (cm)

3.4. Riser lengths

8
XS S
23.27 23.27
10.48 10.84
5.05 5.05
19.36 20.68
9.08 9.08
3.99 3.99
45 45
55-70 64-81
62 63
A2 B
A1
C
Basic setting
A1
A2
B
C
Accelerated
A
B
C
D
Length of the
speed system
User manual / Handbuch / Manuel / Návod k obsluze
M L XL
24.86 26.55 28.36
11.20 11.57 11.96
5.05 5.05 5.05
22.09 23.59 25.20
9.39 9.70 10.03
3.99 3.99 3.99
45 45 45
74-94 85-108 99-125
70 74 tba.
XS, S M,L, XL
470 mm 500 mm
470 mm 500 mm
470 mm 500 mm
470 mm 500 mm
XS, S M,L, XL
370 mm 390 mm
393 mm 415 mm
406 mm 430 mm
470 mm 500 mm
100 mm 110 mm
KUDOS
4. T AKE-OFF ,
FLIGHT AND FL YING
TECHNIQUES
In general, the KUDOS will behave conventionally to most
paragliders. However, listed below are several points which
will enable you to familiarise yourself with your new glider more
rapidly.
4.1. Pre-flight Checks
• Check the sail for damage to both surfaces, the internal
structure (ribs, diagonals) and seams.
• Check that the lines are not damaged or tangled.
• Check that the quick-links which connect the lines to the
risers are undamaged and correctly tightened.
• Check that the risers are not damaged or twisted.
• Lastly, check that the brake handles are correctly attached
and that each line runs freely through its pulley.

4.2. Take-off

Lay out the paraglider with the leading edge in a horseshoe
shape. Holding the A risers close to the quick links move
forward until the lines are tight. You should now be correctly
centred in your wing. In nil wind or a light headwind, with lines
tight take several positive strides. The KUDOS will rapidly inflate
and rise over your head. Do not pull the risers too hard, either
forward or down as this could cause a collapse of the leading
edge. Just follow them with your arms until the glider reaches
its angle of flight. It is essential that the center-of-gravity of your
body remains in front of your feet during inflation of the glider
so that the load through the risers remains constant. Controlled
inflation avoids the excessive need for the brakes and allows
you to visually check the wing and lines during the last phase
of the launch, before acceleration to take-off speed. Depending