{"id":4450,"date":"2025-12-09T15:20:58","date_gmt":"2025-12-09T15:20:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/parapentepuravida.com\/?p=4450"},"modified":"2025-12-09T16:54:05","modified_gmt":"2025-12-09T16:54:05","slug":"premature-conclusion-by-the-dominican-30-studies-by-dhv-and-bhpa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/parapentepuravida.com\/en\/fallo-prematuro-del-dominico-30-estudios-de-dhv-y-bhpa\/","title":{"rendered":"Dominico 30 Premature Landing: Studies by DHV and BHPA"},"content":{"rendered":"

Urgent Recall of Paragliders Manufactured with Dominico 30 (2019\u20132022) Due to Accelerated Deterioration of the Leading Edge<\/h3>\n<\/div>

In light of the issues with the durability of the DOMINICO 30 fabric in all paragliders manufactured between 2019 and 2022, and due to the accelerated degradation of the leading edge\u2019s porosity, extreme caution is advised. Recent analyses of local pilots\u2019 gliders show that in all cases, the failure is critical.
\nThe Dutch were the first to detect problems with the porosity of that fabric in relatively new gliders, and a more in-depth investigation was launched, leading to a detailed analysis by the DHV and the BHPA.
\nhttps:\/\/paragliding-shop.nl\/veiligheid-mededeling\/?<\/a><\/p>\n

Attached are the analyses conducted by the DHV and the BHPA on this matter, as well as the SAFETY NOTES published regarding the rapid degradation and low porosity of the leading edge of paragliders made with DOMINICO 30 fabric.
\nhttps:\/\/www.bhpa.co.uk\/safety\/advisory\/index.php?doc=sc015.pdf<\/a>
\nhttps:\/\/service.dhv.de\/db1\/technicdatareportnotes.php?lang=en&item=316<\/a><\/p>\n

Dominico continues to insist that his guarantee is clear, and the reality is that, for all practical purposes, the opposite cannot be proven.
\nManufacturers review each case individually and offer solutions within their means, but no claims can be made, since Dominico provides evidence that its fabrics passed quality control checks.<\/p>\n

In the case of Costa Rica, with extreme UV and heat conditions, Dominico\u2019s polyurethane coating is not capable of withstanding these \u201cextreme\u201d conditions of use, whereas a silicone coating\u2014as found on other fabrics, Porscher in particular\u2014it is more resistant to the harsh effects of sun exposure. An analysis of 12 domestic paragliders has confirmed that this is indeed the case.
\nhttps:\/\/jehbco.com.au\/silicone-polyurethane\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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\u26a0\ufe0fDominico 30D \/ 30DMF (Dominico 320): What is it?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

It is a fabric made of 30 grams\/m\u00b2<\/strong>, widely used for years by paragliding brands for the leading edge<\/strong> and the upper\/lower surfaces<\/strong>. It is known for being lightweight and durable, but certain batches manufactured between 2019 and 2022<\/strong> had problems with premature porosity<\/strong>, especially for school paragliders and those in heavy use.<\/p>\n

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Paragliders that Dominico commonly used: 30D \/ 320<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Many brands used it, especially on EN-A, EN-B, and some EN-C models. Exact models may vary by size and year<\/em>, but here are some of the best-known ones:<\/p>\n

Gin Gliders<\/strong><\/h3>\n