Advance ALPHA 4 HIKE Handbuch Seite 8

Caution: When you fl y the HIKE in its increased weight range
the trim speed will be distinctly higher, as will lift-off and lan-
ding speeds.
The ALPHA 4 HIKE is not suitable for paramotoring or winching!
Maintenance/Lifespan
Checks
Normally, the ALPHA 4 HIKE should have a check every two years.
If used intensively (more than 100 fl ying hours/year or more than 100
fl ights/year) an inspection should be made every year, after the fi rst
two year check.
Lifespan
Even though we choose all our materials carefully the lifespan of a
HIKE will be defi nitely shorter than a standard ALPHA 4, because of
the lighter material.
The lifespan of the product isn't just a function of the total of fl ights
and fl ying hours – it also, to a signifi cant extent, depends on how the
glider is looked after. This is an especially decisive factor for light-
weight fabric (see advice about Care and Maintenance in the hand-
book or on the ADVANCE website). Similarly, the uncovered lines
need more inspection and care, even though their compact braid and
the additional coating of the yarns gives them better resistance to UV
light and abrasion than normal unsheathed lines.
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