Paraglider Laser Trim & Line Maintenance

Paraglider Laser Trim & Line Maintenance

Contact us to schedule your Paraglider trim service.

We are an APPI trained service center. We will laser measure on our rail system your paraglider. After measuring all of the lines, the results are analyzed in the APPI ACT spreadsheet. Any necessary adjustments are then made using the maillons on the risers or in some cases, by sewing new lines. We can also provide Replacement paraglider lines.

Paragliders are trimmed to within 10 mm of factory specifications with a +/- 50 mm offset considered acceptable.

Description

Our Basic Paraglider Trim & Line Maintenance includes,

  • Hang paraglider and inspect fabric for damages, interior cleanout of loose debris from paraglider.
  • Tactile and visual Inspection of lines
  • Fabric strength test with bettsometer
  • Porosity test
  • Laser measure lines
  • Adjust riser loops to correct trim
  • Adjust main brake lines
  • Does not include strength testing or replacement of any lines
  • $200.00 (Hard Links)
  • $250.00 (Soft Links)
laser

Laser Measuring a paraglider

XTRAS

We use the APPI (Association of Paraglider Pilots & Instructors) method of non-destructive line testing. Always seeking to improve testing procedures, APPI has developed and validated a non-destructive line strength testing protocol.

We subject the line to a calculated load based on the manufacturers specified strength and the percentage of wing loading. Using this method a good line won’t need to be replaced, we don’t need to load the line till it breaks, only a bad line will break. We use a digital force meter coupled to an actuator and a load cell to accurately record line strengths.

Not all lines need to be tested, Dyneema holds its strength but shrinks more than Aramid and unless the line shows signs of damage may not need to be tested.

Aramid lines don’t shrink as much as Dyneema but lose strength much faster than Dyneema and need to be strength tested more often.

force meter

force meter

Paraglider line strength testing. $100.00

  • Includes up to 4 lines
  • (does not include cost of replacing any bad lines)
Replacement paraglider lines

Replacement paraglider lines

Replacement paraglider lines 

  • $40 ea.  New lower line & installed
  • $45 ea.  New middle line & installed
  • $50 ea.  New upper line & installed

Individual Inspections

  • $65.00 Fabric inspection
  • $65.00 Line/Riser visual tactile inspection
  • $50.00 Interior cleanout
  • $50.00 Porosity testing 
  • $100.00 Line strength tests

 

 

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