Find out about fitting a replacement line and how to ensure it matches your existing lineset by fitting different loops at the maillon if necessary. Fitting a replacement line is something that can be done by most pilots given enough time, space and patience. But since linesets are prone [...]
Since we started using laser equipment to measure glider linesets at Aerofix, we’ve measured over a thousand gliders. Measuring the distance from the risers to every attachment point on a canopy reveals exactly where line lengths deviate from specification, and the program we wrote enables us to determine exactly what [...]
How do the different types of line material perform, both when new and over time?
One of our least favourite tasks at Aerofix is to ring up a pilot and let them know that their glider has reached the end of its life. It’s a call that is often half expected by the glider’s owner, but that doesn’t make the news any less unwelcome. But [...]
The lines of our paragliders have loops at each end to connect the maillon, to other lines or to the line tab on the canopy. But how are the loops made, and is there anything we should look out for? In the early days of paragliding all lines used were [...]
Know your lines Last month we looked at how your glider’s safety and performance depend on making sure that the length of your lines remain within specification. But it’s also of vital concern that they remain strong enough to do their job. How strong do they have to be, and [...]
