Packing The Glider; Storage; Cleaning; Repair - Nova BANTAM Manual

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Packing the glider

Keep it simple! NOVA paragliders can be stored in a concertina bag,
but it is not essential (we haven't found that concertina bags prolong
the life of the wing). If in a hurry, they can be stuffed into the inner bag
(but please don't store them like this in the long-term!).
We use the conventional packing method for our own wings: lay the
To us, paragliding
wing flat with lines on top and then fold towards the middle. The cell
means freedom.
And freedom means
openings should be in line and can then be used as a reference. Then
not having to deal
fold, rather than roll, the glider as this improves the comfort when
with complicated
carrying it in the glider bag. When folding the wing, please ensure that
equipment.
the rods in the leading edge are not bent. This simple and comfortable
packing method is made possible by our conservative use of rods –
they are only used in the profile nose.

Storage

It is best to store paragliders in a dry place, away from direct sunlight.
Permanently storing the wing at high temperatures (for example, in a
car during summer) should be avoided. The wing should not be tightly
packed when stored for long periods. It is preferable to leave it more
loosely packed in the inner bag.

Cleaning

To clean the canopy, use only water and a soft cloth/sponge (no deter-
gents!).
Remove sand, dirt or little stones from the inside of the canopy. Sand
is abrasive and this accelerates the aging of the wing. To remove dirt
from the trailing edge, we have fitted Velcro to the ends of the wing
tips. Open this to shake out unwanted dust/dirt.

Repair

Repairs should only be performed by the manufacturer or authorised
service centres. A list of authorised service centres can be found at
our web site at:
nova.eu/en/try-buy/
Exceptions are replacing lines, the repair of small tears (up to 5 centi-
metres which do not require stitching) or holes in the sail cloth which
can be fixed with original NOVA repair tape (supplied with the glider).
Spare parts, like additional repair tape or replacement lines, are
available from authorised service centres or directly from NOVA.

Disposal

The synthetic materials used in the construction of a paraglider should
be responsibly disposed of. When you wish to dispose of your glider,
please return it to NOVA or to your local NOVA partner, where it will
be dismantled into its individual components and properly disposed of.

Ultralight Compression Bag

Every BANTAM is delivered with an Ultralight Compression
Bag (22 L, 34 g). The NOVA Compression Bag reduces the
volume of the wing, protects it from sweat and helps to pack
it flatter, which makes carrying it in your rucksack more com-
fortable.
1. Fold the glider in a way that the two halves of the wing
make narrow strips, which are placed on top of each other.
2. Then fold the narrow folded glider, rather than rolling it up.
The result is an approximately 25 x 40cm cuboid.
3. Slide the wing into the Ultralight Compression Bag.
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