Visual control

The paraglider is hung up and filled with air. We also use additional lighting behind the wing, which is substantial to find all tears and holes.
Both top and under-surface are carefully checked in respect of damage, including:

• scars, tears, holes and any other damage,
• suspension points condition,
• random stitching check on top and under surface,
• condition of the ribs,
• seams on all air-intake reinforcements (Mylar); in case of any doubts they must be replaced.

Tears on both surfaces can be repaired with self-adhesive tape by the user, provided that they are max. 5 cm long and no closer to the ribs than 5 cm. To fix it you have to choose a shape that will cover the damage with 5 cm to spare and place the tape firmly on both sides of the cloth.
Major damage has to be repaired by the manufacturer, as it often requires replacement of whole panels. Similar action must be taken when the ribs are damaged.