Folding & Packing

Packing basics

Careful folding and packing is crucial for the life of your ALPHA DLS and ensures that structural reinforcements are kept in the best possible condition.. 

WarningWhile folding, the glider fabric should not be dragged across the ground unnecessarily, or subjected to other mechanical stresses.
WarningThe Nylon or Nitinol leading edge profile rods must always lie flat on top of each other and not be kinked when packing.
InfoFor folding assistance, the centre of an ADVANCE wing is also marked with a logo label at the trailing edge.

The following is a list of common packing systems and their comparisons in speed, handling and care quality. 

Using a inner bag (e.g. COMPRESSBAG)

ADVANCE paragliders are supplied with a COMPRESSBAG (inner bag) as standard. 

HintFirst fold your glider to the width of the inner bag. Fold the result to match the length of the COMPRESSBAG.
HintRegularly change your choice of centreline for the initial folding stage, so that the same areas are not always stressed.
HintWhen at home, open the side zipper of the COMPRESSBAG so that the wing can relax and breathe while resting.




Using a cellular bag

Packing with a cellular bag is both gentle on the glider and easy to do. It avoids dragging the canopy over the ground. A tube bag retains the glider shape and improves its lifespan.

The corresponding product in the ADVANCE range is the TUBEBAG: www.advance.swiss/en/products/bags/100955

HintWhile at home, release the compression strap and store your glider in its unfolded TUBEBAG.


Using a compression cellular bag

In addition to the advantages of a classic cell packing bag, the FLATBAG DLS can be compressed to the maximum and goes perfectly with the LIGHTPACK DLS.

The corresponding product in the ADVANCE range is the FLATBAG: www.advance.swiss/en/products/bags/100994

HintWhen you get home, open the FLATBAG zipper and store your glider in the unfolded FLATBAG.