Skywalk X-ALPS2 User Manual

ultralight performance– CCC

MANUAL/SERVICE 10/2015 ENGLISH

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction 35

Introduction 3

Description, Technical Data, Line System 4
Description, Technical Data, Line System 36

Acceleration System 8
Acceleration System 40

Harness 8

Harness 40

Flight Techniques and Characteristics 9

Descent Techniques 15
Flight Techniques and Characteristics 41

Extreme Flight Maneuvers 18
Descent Techniques 47
Materials 21

Extreme Flight Maneuvers 50
Maintenance 22

Disposal 23

Materials 53

Maintenance-Check 24
Maintenance 54

Homologation 25
Disposal 55

Nature and Environmentally Compatible Behavior 25

INTRODUCTION

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Welcome to skywalk!

Congratulations on the purchase of your new X-ALPS2 and thank you for your trust in us
and in our products. In this manual you will find information that will help you quickly get to
know your new paraglider to ensure your fun for a long time.

At skywalk we are enthusiastic about wind sports and innovative technologies. When we
founded skywalk in 2001, our goal was to make paragliders and kites that offer new solu­tions to set new impulses, and to provide customers with a maximum of user friendliness.
Today we are one of the most successful paraglider manufacturers in the world. For this
we are thankful for our curiosity about everything that flies, sails and surfs, as well as our
interest in a variety of outdoor sports. It’s this “big picture” view that allows us to continu­ously set new accents in paragliding.

We are always open for questions, comments or critique and are happy to provide you at
any time with further information!

Your skywalk Team
Pure Passion for Flying

Maintenance-Check 56

Closing Words 26

Line Schematic 27
Homologation 57

Risers 28
Nature and Environmentally Compatible Behavior 57

Overview Glider 29

Closing Words 58

Line Length 30

Canopy Dimension 32

Line Schematic 59

Test Protocol 34
Risers 60

Overview Glider 61

Line Length 62

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DESCRIPTION

The X-ALPS2 is a completely new paraglider design, developed in order to optimally fulfill
the Red Bull X-Alps pilot requirements. The primary objectives of the wing design were to
achieve the lowest possible weight in combination with very good glide performance. Its
short, crisp brake line travel turns every impulse into immediate altitude gain and will
remind you of a comp wing. The X-ALPS2 has plenty of energy in reserve to let you adjust
your turning radius and bank angle without losing speed. Nothing can knock this homogenous
wing off course – whether you’re hunting pulsating thermals close to the slope or opening up
your radius in a tight, turbulent core. The glide performance of the X-ALPS2 is world class.
In cruise flight, it flies like on rails and its whole performance range is available to you with
the smooth speed system.
Like all our gliders, the new X-ALPS2 follows the skywalk philosophy: pure passion for flying.

PILOT REQUIREMENTS

The X-ALPS2 is designed for pilots well practised in recovery techniques, who fly very actively,
have significant experience of flying in turbulent conditions, and who accept the implications of
flying such a wing.

TECHNICAL DATA

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Size S

Cell number 80
Area flat (m²) 22,00
Wingspan flat (m) 12,41
Aspect ratio flat 7,00
Area projected (m²) 18,97
Wingspan projected (m) 10,12
Aspect ratio projected 5,40
Weight (kg) 3,7
Take-off weight from - to (kg) 75-95
Winch certified yes
JET FL AP technology yes
Paramotor homologation no
Accelerator yes
Maximum speed bar travel (mm) 160
Trimmers no

SCOPE OF DELIVERY

The X-ALPS2 comes standard with inner bag, compression strap, 2 sticker sheets,
glider backpack and riser bag.

JET FLAPS

Each of our gliders is equipped with skywalk’s patented JET FLAP technology. Air is conducted
from the bottom of the wing (pressure area) to the top of the wing (vacuum area) and is blown
out there with a higher speed. The connection is established through jet shaped channels
located toward the back of the wing. The addition air mass on the top of the wing delays
the flow separation. The stall occurs later, the minimum flyable speed is lower, and the
pilot has more reserve in the angle of attack. This is especially important in phases such
as takeoff and landing. The JET FLAPS also help to improve climb performance since they
allow you to circle very slowly in thermals with little danger. The glider can be flown normally
as the JET FLAPS don’t require any special control technique.

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CAUTION

THE FIRST FLIGHT MUST BE CARRIED OUT BY A QUALIFIED EXPERT.
THE TYPE CERTIFICATE AND THE DATE OF THE FACTORY INSPECTION CAN
BE FOUND IN THE MIDDLE CELL OF THE GLIDER. THE DATE OF THE FIRST
FLIGHT AND NAME OF THE PILOT SHOULD BE ENTERED HERE. SHOULD THIS
BE MISSING, ASSUME THAT THIS GLIDER IS A PROTOTYPE THAT HAS NOT
BEEN TESTED.

LINE SYSTEM

The layout of the suspension points is designed for optimal load distribution and a long
lifespan. With all considerations and calculations however, our focus is always on safety.
The mix of materials used on the lines of the X-ALPS2 is an ideal combination of
durability, low stretch and low drag.

The skywalk X-ALPS2 has 3 A-, 3 B-, 3 C-, and 1 stabilo line.
The main-stabilo is connected with the B2-riser.
The brake lines are not load-bearing and lead from the trailing edge over the main brake
lines through the brake pulleys on the C-risers to the brake handles.

A marking on the main brake line indicates the position of the handle attachment.
This setting should not be lengthened, for example, to provide more brake travel in extreme
flight situations or during landing, nor shortened such that the glider is flown constantly
with some brake on.

To provide a better overview and to make sorting easier,
the lines have different colors:

> the Stabilo lines have a pink loop cover
> the main brake-lines are orange
The remaining lines are unsheathed.

IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNING

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FLYING A PARAGLIDER REQUIRES MAXIMUM CAUTION AT ALL TIMES.
WE REMIND YOU THAT YOU FLY YOUR PARAGLIDER AT YOUR OWN RISK!
AS THE PILOT IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE THE AIRWORTHI­NESS OF YOUR GLIDER BEFORE EVERY FLIGHT. REMEMBER THAT MENTAL
FITNESS IS ALSO A RISK FACTOR.

The skywalk X-ALPS2 may not be flown:

> outside of the minimum and maximum certified takeoff weights
> with a motor
> in rain, snow, or in extremely turbulent weather conditions, or in strong wind
> in clouds or fog (visual flight)
> with insufficient pilot experience
> if flown with more than one person
> if the canopy is wet
> at temperatures under -30°C or over 50°C
> for acrobatic flight (flight maneuvers at an angle of more than 90 degrees)

During production, the X-ALPS2 underwent carefully selected quality controls and was
inspected once again before shipping. Keep in mind that a paraglider can only be flown
while observing the laws of the country in which it is flown.

The lines are attached with loops to triangular shackles and secured with rubber rings.

The skywalk X-ALPS2 has 5 risers per side. These are depicted in a schematic diagram
at the end of this manual.

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ACCELERATION SYSTEM

The skywalk X-ALPS2 can be equipped with a foot-operated Acceleration-System.
The acceleration system effects the A, A2, B and B2 risers. Exact lengths and an illustration
of the risers can be found at the end of the instructions.
Both risers are equipped WITHOUT trimmers.

HARNESS

The skywalk X-A LPS2 is licensed for all certified harnesses of the GH type
(harnesses without solid cross-bracing).
Be aware that the relative brake travel and the agility of the glider change with the height
of the attachment point.

Harness chest strap dimensions used during flight tests: 42cm

FLIGHT TECHNIQUES AND CHARACTERISTICS

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PREFLIGHT CHECK AND MAINTENANCE

It is important to check all paragliding equipment thoroughly before every flight to see
if it has any defects. Also check the paraglider after long flights and after long storage.

Check thorougly:

> All seams on the harness, the rescue chute attachments and the risers
> That all connecting parts, line shackles and carabiners are closed
> The brake line knots right and left, following the lines all the way up to the canopy
> All other lines from the risers to the canopy
> All line attachment points on the canopy
> The top and bottom of the wing for damage and wear and tear
> The profiles and the crossports on the inside
> If the glider is dry

CAUTION

DO NOT LAUNCH IF YOU FIND ANY DEFECTS,
EVEN SMALL ONES! IF YOU FIND ANY SIGNS
OF DAMAGE OR ABNORMAL WEAR AND
TEAR, CONTACT YOUR FLIGHT SCHOOL OR
SKYWALK DIRECTLY.

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LAYING OUT THE GLIDER

If you use your paraglider for the first time we recommend that you practise some
inflations and try some simple flights at a training site. This way you are able to
get used to your skywalk X-ALPS2. Lay out the canopy so that the leading edge
is slightly arched.

The middle of the canopy should form the deepest point of the paraglider.
This way the A-lines are tensioned first in the middle whilst inflating.
The paraglider inflates evenly which ensures a stable and straight take off.

Otherwise, stop the take-off procedure immediately! During reverse launches
and in strong winds, it is possible that the paraglider surges forward and inflates
faster than intended.

You can counteract this by running towards the glider. We recommend practicing
this demanding launch technique on a flat slope! If you reverse launch it is advisable
to only use the inside A-risers. This way the glider opens a bit more slowly and
in strong winds you don´t have to deal with the full pressure at once.

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The X-ALPS2 is very easy to sort due to the 3 line levels, yet sorting should always be
completed carefully. All lines have to run freely without any knots and twists from the
risers to the canopy.

During flight, tied or crossed over lines can often not be released or untangled!
The brake-lines are lying directly on the ground, so please pay attention that they do
not become entangled during launch. There shouldn’t be any lines beneath the canopy
during take-off. Line-overs can have fatal consequences!

TAKE-OFF

The skywalk X-ALPS2 is easy to launch.
Hold the A-risers and the brake handles in your hands. The brake lines are coloured orange
and the brake handles are black. Hold your arms slightly sideways and backwards like an
extension of the A-risers. Before launching check the laid out glider.

Further check the wind direction and the airspace! Pull rapidly and the canopy of the
skywalk X-ALPS2 will launch and rise above your head. The canopy will inflate fast
and reliably. Keep the paraglider straight above your head and run forward.

Slow down a little as soon as the upward pull decreases.
You can open any collapsed cells by pumping the affected side. Changes of directions that
are necessary can be carried out now. Look and feel that the wing is properly inflated.
Don’t make your final decision to accelerate or to take-off until you are absolutely sure
that the wing is properly and evenly inflated.

TURNING

The skywalk X-ALPS2 is very manoeuvrable and reacts to steering inputs directly
and without delay. Simple weight shift enables you to fly very flat turns with minimal
altitude loss. Combined steering technique: Weight shifting and pulling of the
inside brake line allow extra tight turns. During turning you can control the speed,
the curve radius and banking by additional use of the outer brake. Counter braking
or releasing the brake lines can change these parameters most effectively.

CAUTION

PULLING THE BRAKE LINES TOO FAR AND TOO FAST CAN CAUSE A STALL!
YOU CAN RECOGNIZE AN IMPENDING NEGATIVE SPIN BY THE HIGH CONTROL
LINE PRESSURE AND SLIGHT BACKWARDS FOLDING OF THE WING TIP.
IF THIS HAPPENS, RELEASE THE INSIDE BRAKE IMMEDIATELY.

EMERGENCY STEERING

Should a brake line break or a brake handle become detached, you can still steer and land
the glider with limited control using the C-risers.

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AC T I VE FLY ING

Active flying means flying in harmony with your paraglider. That means that instead
of flying with the brakes always in the same position, you are aware of the slightest
disturbances in the air and react accordingly, especially in turbulent thermals.
Never let go of the brake handles, especially in turbulent conditions!

Despite your glider’s high stability, you should constantly use brakes and weight shift
to correct the position of the canopy in turbulence. With a light tug on the brakes you
can constantly keep in contact with the canopy and feel its internal pressure.
That way you can recognize and react early to a pressure drop and impending collapse.
Accelerated collapses in general tend to be more impulsive and require increased
attention on the part of the pilot. As you gain experience, these reactions will become
instinctive.

The skywalk X-ALPS2 rarely collapses even without a pilot reaction. However, maintaining
an active flying style will greatly increase your margin of safety.

Examples:

> To avoid large changes in the angle of attack, release the brakes when flying into
strong updrafts and pull them when flying into downdrafts.
> When flying in turbulent air, if you feel a drop in pressure in parts of your glider,
pull the brake briefly and progressively until the pressure becomes normal again.
If you brake the wing too quickly and too far, you risk stalling it!

Avoid adjusting the speed bar too short. It is important to avoid unintentionally accelerat­ing the glider due to a setting that is too short. Accelerated collapses are normally more
impulsive and demand fast reactions.

CAUTION

NEVER ACCELERATE IN TURBULENT AIR!
NEVER ACCELERATE NEAR THE GROUND!
NEVER LET GO THE BRAKE HANDLES!
NEVER BRAKE THE GLIDER SYMETRICALLY WHILE FLYING ACCELERATED!

LANDING

The skywalk X-ALPS2 can be landed easily. Make your final approach against the wind and
let the glider slow down at its own rate. Further reduce the speed by applying the brakes
lightly and evenly. At about 1m above the ground you increase the angle of attack by
slowing down more and eventually completely flare out the glider.

When you have reached the minimal speed apply full brake. In strong head winds, slow
down carefully. When you have reached the ground safely, stall the glider warily. Avoid
turning sharply before your final approach. This increases the danger of pendulum effect!

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ACCELERATED FLYING

The speed bar should be secured to the harness prior to launch.
To use the acceleration-system you will need to make some effort. This can affect
the sitting position in the harness. Therefore we recommend an upright position in
the harness. Adjust the harness before your first attempt of accelerated flight.
We remind you to only fly in wind conditions that don’t require constant use of the
acceleration-system.
To reach the maximum speed press the acceleration-system firmly until both pulleys
on the A-risers touch each other. As soon as you apply the acceleration-system the
angle of attack will be reduced, the speed increases, but the paraglider becomes less
stable and can collapse more easily. Therefore always use the acceleration-system with
adequate altitude from the ground, obstacles and other aircraft.

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PACKING

Conscientiously packing your glider guarantees a consistently high quality.
First, remove all leaves, grass, sand, etc., then sort the lines and lay them on top of the glider.
Always make sure that the glider is dry and clean before you pack it.

WINCHTOWING

The skywalk X-ALPS2 is well suited for winch towing.
Make sure that you only use certified winches and that you climb from the ground
at a flat angle.

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Start with the second cell from the middle and lay them cell for cell on top of each other
so that the reinforcements of the inlets are kept together. Repeat this process on the
trailing edge by starting from the middle and folding together every second panel, drawing
them towards the middle. After that, lay the folded panels on top of each other and press
the air from the trailing to the leading edge. After doing this on both sides, turn one half
onto the other and beginning from the bottom, fold the glider up towards the leading edge.

You can fold the risers in with the glider or leave them sticking out at the bottom or still
attached to your harness. When packing, remember to straighten out the lines and shackles
to keep them from bending. After every fold, let out the remaining air in the glider through
the leading edge. Attach the compression strap around the glider loosely and place it in the
nylon bag. If you prefer to use a tube, the steps are the same up the point where you turn
the folded panels onto each other. Pull the straps tight and make sure that no material is
caught in the zippers.

You can also pack any skywalk glider with elastic nylon wires by any other method without
damaging the leading edge. Place the harness with the seat board facing up (to distribute
the load better) on top of your glider and close the zippers. You will find adequate space rest
of your equipment (helmet, overall, instruments, etc.) under the cover of the rucksack.

A hint to increase the life of your glider even more:
Don’t pack your glider too tightly. Treat the leading edge with care despite its robustness
and open up your wing a bit if you store it for a longer period of time.

The pilot must have had proper towing instruction and must ensure that the winch
operator has had proper training that includes paragliders. When launching on a winch,
always fly with a lot of feeling and don’t brake too much as your glider will already have
an increased angle of attack. We recommend the use of a towing adapter.

FLYING WITH A MOTOR

Currently, the X-ALPS2 has no certification for flying with a motor.
You can find out the current status of motor certification at any dealer or importer, or by
asking skywalk directly.

DESCENT TECHNIQUES

This manual is not intended to be an instruction manual and skywalk highly recommends
taking part in a safety training course over water.
The following hints will help you to get the most out of your glider.

For all extreme maneuvers it is important:

> First to practice them under the tutelage of a certified flight instructor as part
of a safety training course.
> To ensure that the airspace below you is clear before entering each maneuver.
> To maintain eye contact with your glider throughout each maneuver.

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SPIRAL DIVE

The skywalk X-ALPS2 does not tend to enter a stabile spiral dive – rather, it will recover by
itself if the brakes are released. You can enter a spiral dive by carefully increasing the brake
pressure on the inside of a turn while shifting your weight in the same direction.
If the glider doesn’t bank enough and the sink rate doesn’t increase, it’s better to start
over again rather than to keep applying brake without sensitivity. The spiral begins when
the glider banks sharply to the side and enters a sharp, steep turn. You can control the
bank angle and descent rate by applying or releasing the inside brake.

The spiral dive can be used to lose altitude quickly, so please
consider the following:

> High sink rates and the related high G-forces lead to a high physical strain on the body
that may be too much for inexperienced pilots! Approach spiral dives slowly!
> Tensing your stomach muscles during a spiral dive can be very helpful!
> If you feel dizzy or faint, exit the spiral dive immediately!
> Due to the extreme altitude loss in a spiral dive, make sure you always have
enough safe reserve.
> To avoid strong surging when exiting the spiral dive, release the inside brake slowly
while continuing to apply the outside brake.
> The brake line pressure in a spiral dive is substantially higher than in normal flight!

BIG EARS

In contrast to the spiral dive, with big ears your forward speed is higher than your sink speed.
This descent method is used to quickly leave dangerous areas in a esired horizontal
direction. To collapse the wing tips, pull down both outside A-lines, which are connected to
separate A-risers. The resulting collapsed wing tips will put the glider in a stable sink flight.
The brake handles remain in your hands together with the outer A-risers. The glider
can still be steered by braking on one side or by weight shifting. The danger of canopy
disturbances in turbulent air is greatly reduced with big ears.

To exit, release the A-lines. The canopy will normally reopen by itself. You can brake a little
to Speed-up the opening. It is better if you reopen one side at a time to reduce the
danger of a stall.

Examples:

> If the pilot is surprised near a summit with little ground clearance by strong wind
or a thundercloud, neither a B-stall nor a spiral dive can help.
> If the pilot is stuck in very strong lift, it is advisable to exit the lift band with the use
of big ears and to find sinking air in which to lose altitude.

B-LINE STA LL

This manoeuvre is not possible with the X-ALPS2. For fast descent use a spiral dive.

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CAUTION

TO EXIT A SPIRAL WITH A HIGH SINK RATE (> 14M/S), IT MAY BE NEC­ESSARY TO BRAKE THE OUTSIDE HALF OF THE GLIDER AND/OR TO SHIFT
YOUR WEIGHT TO THE OUTSIDE OF THE TURN. THE EXIT MAY REQUIRE SEV­ERAL COMPLETE ROTATIONS AND MAY CAUSE A HIGH LOSS OF
ALTITUDE. FOR THIS REASON, DON’T PERFORM THIS MANEUVER AT AN
ALTITUDE OF LESS THAN 200 METERS! BY THE TIME YOU REACH THIS
ALTITUDE, THE MANEUVER SHOULD HAVE ALREADY BEEN COMPLETED!

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EXTREME FLIGHT MANEUVERS

ASYMMETRIC COLLAPSE

The X-ALPS2 is an CCC glider and should be flown by seasoned pilots with experience in
extreme conditions. Your skywalk X-ALPS2 is a very stable glider, but collapses can still
happen in strong turbulence.
The inherent turn toward the collapsed side of the glider can be minimized by braking the
open side. With large collapses, brake the open side carefully to avoid stalling the wing.
If the collapse doesn’t open despite braking and weight shifting on the open side, you can
speed up the opening process by repeatedly pumping the brake on the collapsed side.

CRAVAT/ LI NE OV ER

This type of disturbance has never occurred during test flights with the skywalk
X-ALPS2. However, it is possible in extremely turbulent air or due to a pilot error that
part of the wing could get tangled in the lines. The pilot should first stabilize the glider
by carefully braking the open side. Without pilot reaction, a cravat can cause a glider
to enter a stable spiral dive!

To clear the cravat, there are several possibilities:

> Pumping the open side
> Pulling on the stabilo-line
> Perform a manual collapse of the affected side
> Fullstall

Should these maneuvers not succeed or if the pilot fells overwhelmed
by the situation, the rescue parachute should be deployed immediately!

FRONTSTALL

The glider can be front-stalled with a strong pull on the A-risers or when encountering
sudden down drafts. The leading edge collapses impulsively along its entire length.
Light brake pressure can reduce oscillations around the longitudinal axis and will help to
speed up the opening of the canopy.
The skywalk X-ALPS2 will recover from a front stall by itself. Should the recovery be
delayed by turbulence, you can support it with light braking on both sides. Make sure that
you don’t over brake your glider!

PARACHUTAL STALL

The X-ALPS2 never showed a tendency to parachutal stall in the entire development
phase. Despite this, it is possible to perform a parachutal stall. Gliders with porous
material (UV radiation) are especially susceptible, as are those that are burdened
frequently by winch tow launches. A parachutal stall can also occur when the glider is
flown in rain (soaks up moisture). The glider has no forward speed and a high sink rate.

The skywalk X-ALPS2 will normally recover from a parachutal stall by itself. If this doesn’t
happen, the pilot can end the stable parachutal stall by pushing forward on the A-risers at
the level of the line shackles or by activating the speed bar with your feet.

CAUTION

IF YOU APPLY THE BRAKES DURING A PARACHUTAL STALL, THE GLIDER
WILL IMMEDIATELY ENTER A FULL STALL. NEAR THE GROUND, A STABLE
PARACHUTAL STALL SHOULD NOT BE EXITED DUE TO THE RESULTING
OSCILLATIONS. INSTEAD, THE PILOT SHOULD SIT UP IN HIS HARNESS
AND PREPARE FOR A PARACHUTE LANDING FALL.

NEGATIVE SPIN

A paraglider enters a negative spin when one side of the wing is stalled. The canopy
rotates around the vertical axis with the center of rotation located within the wingspan.
The inside wing flies backwards.

There are two causes for the negative spin:

> One brake is pulled too far and too hard (e.g. when entering a spiral dive)
> One brake is pulled too hard when flying slowly (e.g. while thermal flying).

If an accidental negative spin is exited immediately, the skywalk X-ALPS2 will normally
resume flight without much altitude loss. Just release the brake line that was pulled too
far until the airflow is restored to the inside wing.
After a long negative spin, the canopy may surge forward on one side.
This could result in an impulsive collapse.

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WINGOVERS

Alternating left and right turns as the bank angle is gradually increased. If wingover are
flown high with a large bank angle, the outside wing tip may loose pressure and start to
feel light. In this case, don’t increase the bank angle any more as the tip could collapse
impulsively.

MATERIALS

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The skywalk X-ALPS2 is manufactured from the highest quality materials.
skywalk has selected the best possible combination of materials with regard to resilience,
performance and longevity. We are aware that the durability of the glider is a deciding factor
in the pilot’s satisfaction.

CAUTION

NEGATIVE SPINS AND WINGOVERS OVER 90° ARE FORBIDDEN ACROBATIC
MANEUVERS AND ARE NOT ALLOWED TO BE FLOWN UNDER NORMAL
CONDITIONS. THE WRONG EXIT TECHNIQUE OR PILOT OVERREACTION CAN
HAVE DANGEROUS CONSEQUENCES REGARDLESS OF THE TYPE OF GLIDER!

FULLSTALL

A glider enters a full stall when both brakes are pulled down too far. The glider loses
forward speed and eventually collapses back behind the pilot.

CAUTION

AT THIS MOMENT IT IS IMPORTANT TO NOT LET UP ON THE BRAKES, OTH­ERWISE THERE IS THE DANGER THAT THE GLIDER MAY SURGE FORWARD IN
FRONT OF THE PILOT AND MAY EVEN FALL BELOW THE PILOT.

The available brake line travel is about 55cm for the X-ALPS2 glider.
However, these values are only reference points to give an idea of the useable brake travel.
In turbulent air, a stall can occur much earlier or later with the application of a higher or lower
amount of brake line travel.

WING AND RIBS

Upper sail: Porcher Skytex 27g, Skytex 32g
Lower sail: Porcher Skytex 27g
Ribs: Porcher Skytex 27g hard

LINES

A, B, C Main lines: Edelrid 8000U-230,/U-190/U-90
A, B , C Middle lines: Edelrid 8000U-90/U-50, 9200-30
A, B, C Top lines: Edelrid 8000U-50, 9200-30, Liros DC60
Brake lines: Liros DFLP200/32, Edelrid 9200-30

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MAINTENANCE

With proper care, your skywalk glider should remain airworthy for many years.
A well treated glider will be able to fly twice as many hours as a glider that after each
use is stuffed without feeling back into its sack.

Always remember: your life depends on your glider!

STORAGE

Ideal is a dry, dark place with a constant temperature. Moisture is an old enemy of the
durability of all paragliders. For this reason, always dry your equipment before you store it,
preferably in a heated and well ventilated room, so that moisture can evaporate.

CLEANING

Any rubbing or abrasion can cause your glider to deteriorate quickly. The PU coated
canopy material is dirt-repellent and in emergencies, can be cleaned easily. If you still think
you need to clean your glider (e.g. of cow manure), then use a soft, damp towel or a sponge
WITHOUT soap, solvent or detergent. Let your glider dry thoroughly before storing it.

REPAIR

Repairs should only be carried out by the manufacturer or by an authorized skywalk
service center. Exceptions include the repair of small cuts (up to about 5 cm that don’t
affect a seam) that can be patched with skywalk sail tape, and the swapping out of
lines. Replacement lines can be ordered directly from the skywalk homepage.

LINE REPAIRS

The main lines of the skywalk X-ALPS2 consist of a Dyneema- or Technora core.
Avoid heavy loads on individual lines as excessive stretching may be irreversible. Repeating
kinking of lines at the same spot reduces their strength. Visible damage to lines, even if it’s
only to the sheath, should be checked and possibly repaired.
New lines can be ordered from the manufacturer or from an authorized skywalk service
center. They will help you to replace defective lines. Before a line is replaced, the correct
length has to be verified by comparing it with the corresponding line on the other side
of the wing. After the replacement and before your next flight, perform a line check
by kiting up the glider on the ground.

HINTS FOR MATERIAL CARE

> Avoid leaving your glider unused in the sun or lying outside in bad weather.
> Avoid exposing your glider to abrasion by dragging it over sticks and stones.
> Always fold your glider carefully and loosely and avoid sharp creases and extreme
compression of the material.
> Always store the risers in the riser bag provided.
> Should the material come in contact with salt water, rinse it immediately and carefully
with fresh water and make sure that it has enough time to dry in a shady location.
> If you land in a tree, never pull hard on the lines or material to free your glider. Rather,
do so carefully and with patience. Once you have removed all leaves and branches from
your glider, inspect the line lengths and symmetry before your next flight.
> When laying out your glider, make sure that neither material nor lines are dirty as
particles caught in the fibers can shorten the lines and damage the material.
> If lines get caught on the ground, they can get stretched or torn during launching.
For this reason, make sure that all lines are free and avoid stepping on them.
> Make sure that no snow, sand or stones find their way into the canopy because weight
on the trailing edge of the glider can brake or even stall it. Should this happen anyway,
lift up the glider by C-lines so that the air inlets are pointing down and the canopy
can empty itself.
> When launching in a strong wind, part of the glider may hit the ground hard. This can
lead to tears in the ribs or damage to the seams. For this reason, inspect your glider on
a regular basis for this type of damage.
> After landing, don’t let the glider fall to the ground on its nose as this can damage
the material in the leading edge.

DISPOSAL

When choosing materials, skywalk places high value on environmental compatibility and
the highest quality control. Should your glider someday no longer be flyable, remove all
metal parts such as shackles, pulleys, etc.
All remaining parts such as lines, material and risers can be turned in at a recycling
center. The metallic parts can be turned in at a metals recycling center. The best solution
is to send your retired skywalk glider directly to us. We will then take care of recycling it.

EN

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MAINTENANCE CHECK

According to LTF regulations your glider will have to undergo a maintenance check after
12 months or after 100 flight hours (according to which occurs first). According to these
regulations the One-Year-Check has to be carried out by the manufacturer, its representative
or by the owner himself. The check will have to be confirmed by a official stamp (ex. Check­air label). Missing this deadline or if the check is carried out by an unauthorised company
will lead the skywalk X-ALPS2 to lose any guarantee claim.
We recommend not doing this check yourself. Without the proper instruments and
specific knowledge the check will be insufficient. Airworthiness is therefore not guaranteed.

HOMOLOGATION

EN

The X-ALPS2 is certified to CIVL CCC 2015 Rev.3.5

Special folding lines were used when X-ALPS2 was going through certification. Without
these folding lines, asymmetric and symmetric collapses (tucks and frontals) may not
behave or recover as they did in the CCC tests.
The folding lines have a special setting according to the CCC requirements. At the canopy,
the folding lines are attached to special loops at the test model. At the lower end, their
three main lines are attached to a special riser. Please contact skywalk if you have any
questions regarding use of the folding lines and riser.

CAUTION

IF THE GLIDER IS SUBJECTED TO ABOVE AVERAGE WEAR AND TEAR (EX­TREME FLIGHT MANEUVERS, FORBIDDEN ACROBAT FLIGHT MANEUVERS) OR
IS USED FREQUENTLY IN SAND OR SALTY AIR, IT SHOULD BE INSPECTED
EARLIER OR SHOULD UNDERGO AN ADDITIONAL INSPECTION!

Changes to the paraglider:

Your skywalk X-ALPS2 is manufactured within the regulated parameters of tolerance.
These parameters are very narrow and must not be altered under any circumstance.
Only this way the optimum balance between performance, handling and safety can be
guaranteed!

CAUTION

UNAUTHORIZED CHANGES INVALIDATE THE TYPE APPROVAL AND ALL
LIABILITY CLAIMS AGAINST THE MANUFACTURER ARE INVALIDATED.

The X-ALPS2 is defined as a lightweight sport aircraft with an empty weight of less than
120kg in the paraglider category. The many homologation tests are the last hurdle in the
development of a skywalk paraglider. The homologation test flights only take place
when the test team is completely happy with the glider development. We remark that
the cer-tification results will differ during flight in thermals or turbulent air.
The homologation in-forms solely regarding the paraglider performance during extreme­flight-manoeuvres per-formed in stable air conditions. These extreme-flight-manoeuvres
during the homologa-tion process should thus not be over-valued.
Remember that certification maneuvers were carried out with a harness in the group GH
with a carabiner distance (middle to middle) of 42-46 cm. If another harness is used, the
glider may display flight characteristics that dif-fer from those in the description.

NATURE AND ENVIRONMENTALLY COMPATIBLE BEHAVIOR

We have taken the first step towards ecological awareness with our nature-friendly sport.
Especially with our mountain climbers who prefer to climb to the launch site.
Nevertheless, we plan on continuing in the same vein. This means specifically: clean up
your trash, stay on marked trails and don’t cause unnecessary noise. Please help to
maintain the balance of nature and to respect animals in their territory.

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CLOSING WORDS

A1

B1

C1

A2

B2

C2

A3

B3

C3

A4

B4

C4

A5

B5

C5

A6

B6

C6

A7

a1

b1

c1

a2

b2

c2

a3

b3

c3

a4

b4

c4

a5

b5

c5

a6

b6

c6

a7

b7

c7

a8

b8

c8

a9

b9

c9

a10

b10

c10

a11

b11

c11

a12

b12

c12

a13

b13

c13

a14

b14

c14

s1

s3

S1

S2

s2

s4

S

AI

BI

CI

AII BII CII

AIII BIII

CIII

AM1

BM1

CM1

brmain

A (AI, AII, AIII) B (BI, BII, BIII,S) C (CI, CII, CIII)

BR I

BR II

BR III

BR 1

BR 2

BR 3

BR 4

BR 5

BR 6

br 1

br 2

br 3

br 4

br 5

br 6

br 7

br 8

br 9

br 10

br 11

br 12

br 13

Lineplan X-Alps2

brmain2

The skywalk X-ALPS2 is at the pinnacle of paraglider development in the market
for high performance wings and shows what is possible regarding performance, safety and
innovation. It cost us a lot of time to develop this glider, but it was also a lot of fun.
In this development we recognize the challenge of making the right product for every
area and individual taste. We are pleased if you notice this during your first flight and if
you feel a certain unity with your glider from the very beginning.

The X-ALPS2 will provide you with plenty of joy over many years if you treat it and
care for it properly. Respect for the demands and dangers of our sport are essential for
successful and beautiful flights. Even the safest paraglider can be dangerous due to mis­judgments of meteorological conditions or pilot error.

Always remember that flying sports are potentially risky and that you are responsible
for your own safety. We advise you to fly carefully and to respect laws in the interest of
our sport, because every pilot always flies at his or her own risk!

WE WISH YOU A LOT OF FUN WITH YOUR NEW GLIDER
AND ALWAYS HAPPY LANDINGS!!

Your skywalk Team

LINE SCHEMATIC

EN

This line schematic is only for
illustration purposes.

GmbH &Co. KG

WINDECKSTR. 4

83250 MARQUARTSTEIN

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GERMANY

Fon: [phone]
Fax: [phone] - 69 48 11

www.skywalk.info
[e-mail]

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TRAGEGURT

X-ALPS2

525 mm

440 mm

400 mm

360 mm

A A2 B B2 C

A:

A2:

B:

460 mm

B2:

525 mm

C:

Trimspeed Accelerated

RISERS

X-ALPS2

OVERVIEW GLIDER

EN

1 Stem lines
2 Top lines
3 Bottom sail
4 Cell openings
5 Top sail
6 Trailing edge
7 Nameplate

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LINE LENGTH

EN

Pos Length Material Comment

a1 1261 Edelrid 8000U-50 double spliced both sides
a2 1183 Edelrid 80 00U-50 double spliced both sides
a3 1188 Edelrid 8000U-50 double spliced both sides
a4 1210 Edelrid 8000U-50 double spliced both sides
a5 1150 Edelrid 800 0U-50 double spliced both sides
a6 1063 Edelrid 8000U-50 double spliced both sides
a7 1014 Edelrid 8000U-50 double spliced b oth sides
a8 1012 Edelrid 8000U-50 double spliced both sides
a9 248 Edelrid 9200-30 double spliced both sides
a10 207 Edelrid 9200 -30 double splice d both sides
a11 2 24 Edelrid 920 0-30 double spliced both sides
a12 211 Edelrid 9200-30 double spliced both sides
a13 204 Edelrid 9200-30 double spliced both sides
a14 195 Edelrid 9200-30 double spliced both sides
A1 1799 Edelr id 8000U-90 double spliced both sides
A2 1764 Edelrid 8000U-90 double spliced both sides
A3 1555 Edelrid 8000U-90 double spliced both sides
A4 1555 Edelrid 8000U-90 double spliced both sides
A5 856 Edelrid 800 0U-50 double spliced both sides
A6 764 Edelrid 8 000U-5 0 double spliced bot h sides
A7 1338 Edelrid 8000U-50 double spliced both sides
AM1 623 DC60 double spliced both sides
AI 4129 Edelrid 8000U-230 double spliced both sides
AII 4318 Edelrid 8000 U-190 double spliced both sides
AIII 4996 Edelrid 8000U-9 0 double spliced both sides
b1 12 50 Edelrid 8000U-50 double spliced b oth sides
b2 1172 Edelrid 8000U-50 double spliced both sides
b3 1177 Edelrid 8000U-50 double spliced both sides
b4 1200 Edelrid 8000U-50 double spliced both sides
b5 1137 Edelrid 8000U-50 double spliced both sides
b6 1055 Edelrid 8000U-50 double spliced both sides
b7 1005 Edelrid 8000U-50 double spliced both sides
b8 1008 Edelrid 8000U-50 double spliced both sides
b9 245 Edelrid 9200-30 double spliced both sides
b10 206 Edelrid 9200-30 double spliced both sides
b11 223 Edelrid 920 0-30 double spliced both sides
b12 210 Edelrid 9200-30 double spliced both sides
b13 202 Edelrid 9200-30 double spliced both sides
b14 193 Edelrid 9200-30 double spliced both sides
B1 1782 Edelrid 8000U-90 double spliced both sides
B2 1747 Edelrid 8000U-90 double spliced both sides
B3 1540 Edelrid 8000U-90 double spliced both sides
B4 1545 Edelrid 8000U-90 double spliced both sides
B5 847 Edelrid 8 000U-50 double spliced both sides
B6 761 Edelrid 8000U-50 double spliced both sides
B7 1332 Edelrid 8000U-50 double spliced both sides
BM1 618 DC60 double spliced both sides
BI 4089 Edelrid 8000U-230 double spliced both sides
BII 4282 Edelrid 8000U-190 double spliced both sides
BIII 4957 Edelrid 8000U-90 double spliced both sides
c1 1261 Edelrid 8000 U-50 double spliced both side s
c2 1182 Edelrid 8000U-50 double spliced both sides

c3 1189 Edelrid 8000U-50 double spliced both sides
c4 1212 Edelrid 8000U-50 double spliced both sides
c5 1149 Edelrid 80 00U-50 double spliced both sides
c6 1065 Edelrid 8000U-50 double spliced both sides
c7 1019 Edelrid 8000 U-50 double spliced both sides
c8 1020 Edelrid 8000U-50 double spliced both sides
c9 248 Edelr id 9200-30 double spliced both sides
c10 208 Edelrid 9200-30 double spliced both sides
c11 226 Edelrid 9200-30 double spliced both sides
c12 212 Edelrid 920 0-30 double spliced both sides
c13 206 Edelr id 9200-30 double spliced both side s
c14 192 Edelrid 92 00-30 double spliced both sides
C1 1801 Edelrid 8000U-90 double spliced both sides
C2 1763 Edelrid 8000U-90 double spliced both sides
C3 1559 Edelrid 800 0U-90 double spliced both sides
C4 1557 Edelrid 80 00U-90 double spliced both sides
C5 858 Edelrid 8000U-50 double spliced both sides
C6 767 Edelrid 800 0U-50 double spliced both sides
C7 1342 Edelrid 80 00U-50 double spliced both sides
CM1 627 DC 60 double spliced both sides
CI 4121 Edelrid 8000U-230 double spliced both sides
CII 4310 Edelrid 800 0U-190 double spliced both sides
CIII 4978 Edelrid 8000U-90 double spliced both sides
s1 516 Edelrid 9200-30 double spliced both sides
s2 504 Edelr id 9200-30 double spliced both side s
s3 46 3 Edelrid 9200-30 double spliced both sides
s4 491 Edelrid 9200-30 double spliced both side s
S1 339 Edelrid 920 0-30 double spliced both sides
S2 331 Edelrid 9200 -30 double spliced both sides
S 548 4 Edelrid 8000U-90 double spliced both sides
br1 923 Edelrid 9200-30
br2 731 Edelrid 9200-30
br3 721 Edelrid 92 00-30
br4 691 Edelrid 9200 -30
br5 749 Edelrid 9200-30
br6 8 88 Edelrid 920 0-30
br7 714 Edelrid 9200-30
br8 751 Edelrid 9200-30
br9 798 Edelri d 9200-30
br10 726 Edelrid 9200-30
br11 607 Edelrid 9200-30
br12 633 Edelrid 9200-30
br13 632 Edelrid 9200-30
BR1 1166 Edelri d 9200-30

BR2 1057 Edelrid 9200-30
BR3 904 Edelr id 9200-30
BR4 786 Edelrid 9200-30
BR5 6 45 Edelrid 9200-30
BR6 588 Edelrid 9200-30
BRI 40 72 Edelrid 9200-30
BRII 2757 Edelr id 9200-30
BRIII 2861 Edelri d 9200-30
Brmain 1600 DFLP200/32 orange please add 15cm extra
Brmain2 1195 Edelrid 9200-30

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CANOPY DIMENSIONS

EN

Canopy dimensions

Rib n° from
center Distance Tension Manual tolerances

Full Span X 12250 3KG 2%

1/2 Trailing Edge X 6312 3KG 1%

Chord A 1 2194 3KG 1%

Chord B 18 1935 3KG 1%

Chord lenght, inlet position, tabs position measured from trailing edge.

(The tab A & B & C can bee on different rib, take care to specify it)

On first lined rib of
Group 2 with all line
(A,B,C,D) if not all
tab on rib specify
rib number

Chord 3 2200 3KG +/-10mm

Top of inlet 3 2132 3KG +/-10mm

Bottom of inlet 3 2095 3KG +/-10mm

Tab A 3 1925 3KG +/-10mm

Tab B 3 1362 3KG +/-10mm

Tab C 3 685 3KG +/-10mm

On first lined rib of
Group 2 with all line
(A,B,C,D) if not all
tab on rib specify
rib number

Chord 25 1670 3KG +/-10mm

Top of inlet 25 1627 3KG +/-10mm

Bottom of inlet 25 1598 3KG +/-10mm

Tab A 25 1468 3KG +/-10mm

Tab B 25 1040 3KG +/-10mm

Tab C 25 524 3KG +/-10mm

Rib n° from
center Distance Tension Manual tolerances

3KG +/-10mm

Rib n° from
center Distance Tension Manual tolerances

3KG +/-10mm

On last lined rib

(stabilo)
(from center)

Chord 41 540 3KG +/-10mm

Tab A 41 446 3KG +/-10mm

Tab B 41 254 3KG +/-10mm

Tab C 3KG +/-10mm

OTHER PICTURES & DRAWINGS REQUESTED FROM TEST LABORATORIES

Rib n° from
center Distance Tension Manual tolerances

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Test Protocol

Customer, Name:

Adress: Phone:

Glider: Size: Serial number:

Gütesiegelnr.: Date of last check:

Date of first flight: Year of construction:

Accomplished checking: Results [+/–]: Description of failure: Suggested repairs:

Identification:

Visual check of canopy:

Upper surface:

Lower surface:

Profiles:

Line flares:

Leading edge:

Trailing edge:

Crossports:

+

+

+

+

+

+

+

+

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Date:

Examinations of the lines:

Firmness of mais´n lines: daN

Visual check of trimming:

Checkflight necessary?

Gütesiegel patch?

Identification plate?

Condition: New

Very good condition

Good condition

Well used

Heavily used, but within gütesiegel standards, frequent checks required

no longer airworthy, outside of the limit values.

Repairs made?:

EN

Visual check of lines:

Seams:

Abrasion spots:

Core withdrawals:

Vis. check of connection
parts:

Suspension line screw locks:

Risers:

Length measurement:

Risers:

Lines:

Examinations of the
canopy:

Firmness of canopy:

Porosity:

+

+

+

-

+

+

+

+

+

+

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Signature of tester: Date:

Name of tester: Firm stamp:

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NOTES

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NOTES

skywalk is offering its customers a brand new Guarantee. This Guarantee applies to all customers who
have purchased a Glider after 01.07.2007, and further extends the current sky walk Guarantee. We are
calling it the sky walk 2+2 Guarantee. The skywalk 2+2 Guarantee covers material or workmanship de­fects and applies to all authorized, (DHV seal of approval or CEN) privately used equipment. Profes­sionally used gliders (for instance Flight Instruction School Gliders and commercially utilized Tandem
gliders) are not included in the guarantee. No warranty claim is available for: Normal wear and tear in­sufficient maintenance, improper storage, treatment or handling with chemicals of any kind acci­dents or purposefully crashing into obstacles any behaviour which is purposefully damaging to the
glider In order to activate the guarantee, the customer must send the completed skywalk Guarantee
Card within 14 days back to sky walk, or simply complete the on-line formula on the skywalk homep­age. In the case of damage the Glider should be sent to skywalk at the customers expense with a copy
of the sales contract. Guarantee decisions and Guarantee repair will be carried out exclusively by sky­walk. If a Guarantee is warranted, sky walk will carry out all decisions regarding repair, parts exchange
or product replacement (possibly with discount- new for your old glider) The Guarantee is valid until
2 years after the date of purchase. If a complete Glider check is performed by skywalk or by a skywalk
authorized check center (current listing under (www.sk ywalk.org/dealer) according to rigorous sky­walk guidelines within two years of purchase, then skywalk will extend the 2+2 Guarantee for two more
years, so to speak, to a 4 year Guarantee. skywalk strives to find the optimal solution for each indi­vidual customer, and where applicable is prepared to undertake further actions as a gesture of good­will to our customers.

To take advantage of all the

skywalk 2+2 Guarantee please

register on www.skywalk.org

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Skywalk GmbH & Co KG

Windeckstr. 4 | 83250 Marquartstein | +49 (0) 8641/69 48 40 | [e-mail] | www.skywalk.info