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Gin Gliders Gingo Airlite 4 User Manual

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  • Page 1 User manual v1.0 - 12/2018...
  • Page 2 Gingo Airlite Air-Bag Harness...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Thank you ........Warning ......... Specifications ....... Features ........Before You Fly ......Flying with the Gingo Airlite 4 ... Maintenance and Repairs ..Final Words ......... Harness Diagram .......

  • Page 4: Thank You

    Thank you..for choosing Gin Gliders. We are confident you’ll enjoy many rewarding experiences in the air with your new GIN harness. This manual contains important safety, performance and maintenance information. Read it before your first flight, keep it for reference, and please pass it on to the new owner if you ever re-sell your rescue.

  • Page 5: Warning

    Neither Gin Gliders nor the seller of GIN equipment can guarantee, or be held responsible for, the safety of yourself or anyone else.

  • Page 6: Specifications

    1 Main rescue handle and inner container (100g) 1 Main rescue bridle (75g) 2 Carabiner (130g) 1 Speedbar (2 step) (100g) Sizing Compared to the Gingo Airlite 3, the Gingo Airlite 4 has been designed to fit the same size pilots as the Gingo Airlite 3.

  • Page 7: Features

    SAFETY As usual safety is a priority for Gin Gliders. For the Gingo Airlite 4 the design team developed a sewing technique which is found to be stronger than the traditional ‘bar-tack’ sewing method, this will prolong the life of the harness for longer than ever before. The Gingo Airlite 4 has achieved a very good drop test result of 20g, with less airbag volume than the Gingo Airlite 3.

  • Page 8: Before You Fly

    Your harness must be assembled by a suitably qualified paragliding professional, for example, your instructor. Gin Gliders recommends that assembly be carried out in the following order. If you are in any doubt whatsoever about this procedure, please seek professional advice from your instructor, GIN dealer or importer.
  • Page 9 The RIGHT side of harness has BLUE webbing connection, the LEFT side of the harness has a RED webbing connection to match GIN Glider risers for a safe and easy connection. QUICK-OUT Carabiners are not compatible with the Gingo Airlite 4. BLUE webbing indicates the RIGHT side of the harness.
  • Page 10 WARNING: The back protection does not Airbag bag protection eliminate the chance of injury as a result of a The advantage of the airbag back protection is the increased safety rating compared crash. to other technologies. Also the packing volume is reduced and the harness is lighter compared to a conventional foam protector.
  • Page 11 Rescue Installation and compatibility check any aspect of rescue installation, seek Gin Gliders recommend that rescue installation is performed properly by a competent professional advice! person. The rescue parachute is a pilots last resort and failure to pack or connect the reserve parachute in the correct way may cause death or severe injury.
  • Page 12 Be sure to contact your parachute dealer or a qualified professional to check the connection, position and secure deployment, and refer to the rescue manual for details. The rescue handle and inner container supplied with the Gingo Airlite 4 should already be connected.
  • Page 13 Rescue Inner Bag packing Your rescue should be repacked into the supplied inner containers as follows. F o l d t h e p a r a - c o r d i n t o Close the bottom flap in the or- Place the folded rescue into the Fold 60cm of line under the s y m m e t r i c a l b u n d l e s t h e...
  • Page 14 Maillon rapid cover to prevent excess friction. Rubber-bands should also be used to secure the attachment and prevent excess friction. Recommended by GIN: 7mm stainless steel screw-gate maillon 7mm square maillon Breaking load: 28kN Maillon connection (Recommended by Gin Gliders)
  • Page 15 WARNING: When installing the reserve Rescue installation guide make sure the reserve handle is up and It is very important to properly install the rescue parachute. If the parachute is not the reserve lines are facing down. folded correctly or the lines are not placed properly then a serious if not fatal accident could result.
  • Page 16 After connecting the rescue to Make sure all lines are neatly on Do up the zipper to the maximum Use paracord to pull the closure rescue bridle, insert rescue with the bottom of the container, move closed position (behind the loops through the secondary handle facing UP zipper to the shown position and...
  • Page 17 The Gingo Airlite 4 uses zipper bridle tunnels for the rescue bridles. The zipper bridle tunnel offers superior opening and reduced drag in flight. When using a zipper bridle tunnel it is very important to run the zipper closure ALL the way from END-to-END to prevent damage to the harness or opening failure during rescue deployment.
  • Page 18 Storage Back pocket The back pocket is designed to store the pilots rucksack and other light accessories during flight. Side pockets Located on both sides of the harness, just under the carabiners, are two pockets that can be used to store small items such as a snack or small digital camera during your flight.
  • Page 19 Adjustments After choosing a harness that is close to your body size, adjust your harness to suit your physique and flying style. It is important to adjust it correctly to ensure you can easily slide into the sitting position after take off. A poorly adjusted harness can adversely affect the flying characteristics of your paraglider.
  • Page 20 Lateral Straps (1) The lateral straps adjust the angle between the thighs and the back. Lengthening the straps increases the angle and vice-versa. The easiest way to adjust them correctly is during a flight in calm air. Remember that flying in the supine position (i.e. leaning back), reduces the stability of the harness and increases the risk of riser twists after a deflation.

  • Page 21: Flying With The Gingo Airlite 4

    Are you briefed thoroughly about the site, airspace and expected weather IMPORTANT: The maximum clip in conditions of the day? weight of the Gingo Airlite 4 is 120kg, Is your equipment and choice of site suitable for your level of experience? we do not recommend you fly with more Do you have a suitable helmet, gloves, boots, eye-wear and adequate clothing?
  • Page 22 secured by their locking mechanisms? IMPORTANT: In normal flight, periodically Is the speed bar attached correctly to the glider? feel the position of the rescue handle so Are all pockets closed properly and any loose items tied down safely? that the action of reaching for the rescue Is the air chamber intake open and clear? handle is instinctive in an emergency.
  • Page 23 Miscellaneous Towing The Gingo Airlite 4 can be used for towed launches. The GIN Towing Bridle can be hooked directly to the main carabiners. For further details, refer to the documentation provided with your tow release, or ask a qualified towing instructor at your flying site.

  • Page 24: Maintenance And Repairs

    Maintenance and repairs IMPORTANT: Any repairs should only be carried out by the manufacturer or by an approved agent. This will ensure The materials used in this harness have been carefully selected for maximum that the correct materials and repair durability.
  • Page 25 exacerbation of the problem. Special attention should be paid to the rescue installation, particularly the elastic and Velcro parts. The main carabiners must be replaced at least every 5 years or after 500 hours, whatever comes first. Impacts may create undetectable cracks that could result in structural failure under continuous load.
  • Page 26 Your GIN dealer is your first point of contact if you have any problems with your equipment. If you are unable to contact your dealer or GIN importer, contact Gin Gliders directly via our website. GIN lifetime guarantee Gin Gliders are proud to guarantee the quality, craftsmanship and performance of all our products.

  • Page 27: Final Words

    Final words... Most of us today live in a dependent society where we are regulated and protected. There are few opportunities for individuals to develop the self-responsibility that is the foundation of safety in extreme sports such as paragliding. Most accidents are caused by getting into situations that are too demanding for your level of experience.

  • Page 28: Harness Diagram

    Harness diagram 1. Back pocket 2. Rescue container 3. Rescue handle 4. Side pocket 5. Speed bar 6. Air Bag 7. Riser connection point 8. Seat depth adjustment 9. Back incline adjustment...
  • Page 29 Gin Gliders INC. 2318-32, Baegok-daero, Moyheon-myeon, Cheoin-gu, Yongin, Gyeonggi-do, Korea 17063 tel. +82 (0)31 333 1241 fax. +82 (0)31 334 6788 gin@gingliders.com www.gingliders.com...

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