Specifications

SONIC OWNERS MANUAL
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GLIDER CARE
The modern hang glider requires very little in the way of maintenance, especially if you
take a little extra care with your day to day use and treatment.
Storage
Keep the glider in its bag and store in a cool, dry place. It is best if the glider is stored on
some suitably padded racks where the air can circulate. Avoid leaving the glider on the
floor or ground for any length of time as this allows ground moisture and small creatures
to work their way into the sail.
If you live and fly on the coast it is advisable to regularly flush your glider with fresh
water (always do this before any lengthy storage). Leave the glider open in the sun to
dry COMPLETELY, including the inside of the bars, before packing away.
If the glider is wet or damp after a days flying, dry it in the sun the next day. If this is not
possible, place the glider bag zipper down on your storage rack, open the zipper full
length and release all the glider ties. Loosen up the sail so that air can circulate as
much as possible. Set-up the glider and dry properly on the first sunny day.
Sail Care
Avoid contact with any oils, solvents, caustic or acidic substances. This includes salt
water, salty sand, animal dungs, and preservative treatments such as Armour All.
As synthetic cloths such as Dacron are deteriorated by ultra violet light, always keep the
glider in its bag when not being flown.
If the sail must be washed, use fresh water. For stubborn stains a weak detergent may
be used provided it is THOROUGHLY rinsed from the sail cloth. If the sail comes in
contact with any of the substances listed above, it is recommended that you remove the
sail and have a professional sail maker attempt to save it.
For small rips and tears on non-stressed areas, sticky-back sail repair tape can be used
to prevent fraying. A sail maker should make any repairs to larger tears or damage on
high-stress areas, such as along the trailing edge and at sail mounting grommets.
Always use the protective padding supplied when packing up your glider and take that
little extra time to ensure you have no sail caught between metal fittings. Abrasion
caused during transportation is most commonly the result of a lack of care in this area.
(It also greatly reduces the life and resale value of your glider.)
Battens
When inserting battens, always take care to push them smoothly, and never force them.
Pushing them rapidly or at an angle may damage the pockets or sail. Sand in the batten
pockets will help abrade the pocket ends eventually resulting in a hole and requiring an
expensive sail repair.