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  • Page 2 pilot manual v2.0, 03/2014...
  • Page 3 Reversible airbag harness...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Thank you... Warning About Gin Gliders Introducing the Verso Before you fly Flying with the Verso Maintenance and repairs Final words... Technical data Materials...

  • Page 5: Thank You

    Thank you..for choosing Gin Gliders. We are confident you’ll enjoy many rewarding experiences in the air with your GIN Verso. 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 harness.

  • Page 6: 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 7: About Gin Gliders

    About Gin Gliders Dream In forming Gin Gliders, designer and competition pilot Gin Seok Song had one simple dream: to make the best possible paragliding equipment that pilots all over the world would love to fly— whatever their ambitions. At Gin Gliders, we bring together consultant aerodynamists, world cup pilots, engineers and paragliding school instructors, all dedicated to fulfilling this dream.

  • Page 8: Introducing The Verso

    ‘n fly pilots and travellers, yet is comfortable enough to be used on long cross-country flights. The Verso is a sleek and easy harness, designed for maximum comfort and ease of use. The elegant design focuses on simplicity, eliminating the need for complicated adjustments.
  • Page 9 1 Rucksack top cover for helmet or extra loose item storage. Airbag back protection The Verso is a harness with a built-in airbag. The airbag helps to absorb the force of an impact by allowing air to dissipate progressively. This protects the pilot as much as possible in the event of an incident, but it cannot completely eliminate the risk of injury.
  • Page 10 Please see the “Before you fly” section of this manual for details of installation and adjustment of the optional footbar. We recommend that you do not use other types of footbar with the Verso.
  • Page 11 Rescue parachute The Verso is designed for use with a GIN rescue parachute, such as the One G or Yeti Rescue. Every first installation of a rescue system into the harness (that means every new combination of harness and rescue system) must be checked by a qualified paragliding professional. This is called a “compatibility check”.

  • Page 12: Before You Fly

    Gin Gliders recommend that assembly be carried out in the following order. If you are in any pulled down in normal (unaccelerated) doubt whatsoever about this procedure, please seek professional advice from your instructor, GIN flight.
  • Page 13 Installing the speed system (continued) Installing the optional quick release footstrap...
  • Page 14 To install the optional quick release footstrap, wrap the webbing of the footstrap around the D-ring. Ensure that the 2 rings line up with each other and that the cord loop is pushed through the rings. Route the long yellow plastic line through the neoprene tunnel, velcro strap at the end of the seat, and the cord loop that is protruding through the footstrap rings.
  • Page 15 Adjusting the optional footstrap There are 4 red adjustment strips embroidered onto the footstrap. To ensure that the footstrap is adjusted symmetrically, position the appropriate red strip over the bar of the plastic buckle, and then on the opposite side of the harness, adjust the length of the footstap to the same red strip.
  • Page 16 Left side -5 -10 -15 -20 (cm) Right side -20 -15 -10 -5 (cm)
  • Page 17 Gin Gliders recommend that rescue installation is performed properly by a competent person. any aspect of rescue installation, seek The Verso is compatible with GIN One G or Yeti rescue parachutes. Other manufacturers’ rescues professional advice. may also be used but we cannot guarantee their efficacy—check your rescue manual for details.
  • Page 18 Connecting the rescue bridles to the harness webbing When you attach the rescue bridles to the harness webbing, a Maillon Rapid type 7mm Stainless Steel carre (square) is recommended. But in any case, the connector should be rated at least 9 times the maximum weight. Our recommended 7mm connector for example has a minimum breaking load of 3125kg and an EN certificate of conformity.
  • Page 19 Adjustment of rescue container volume The Verso has a Velcro system to adjust the volume of container according to the size and shape of your rescue. This is to ensure that your rescue is held firmly in place in the rescue container.
  • Page 20 Installing the rescue in the harness rescue compartment NOTE: If using the optional footbar, the Using the line, pull the elastic loops through the ring of each rescue container flap. Close the dedicated rescue handle with longer rescue container flaps in the order shown in the photos below. Secure the rescue container flaps plastic wire has to be used.
  • Page 22 Adjustments NOTE: Make sure that the rescue system Adjust the Verso to suit your physique and flying style. It is important to adjust it correctly to has been installed before making ensure you can easily slide into the sitting position after take off. A poorly adjusted harness can adjustments.
  • Page 23 it symmetrically. If you need to lengthen the leg straps, first check that the shoulder straps are WARNING: Always maintain chest strap not too tight. It is not normally necessary to make large adjustments from the default leg strap adjustments within the paraglider setting.
  • Page 24 Storage One of the special features of Verso is that it is designed to function as an airbag. Air is scooped into the airbag chambers through a channel on the side of the harness. Pilots should make sure that this channel and the airways are open in harness mode and that air is free to flow through and into the air chambers in the back of Verso.
  • Page 25 Rucksack You can adjust the size and function of the Verso rucksack to meet your individual requirements. Packing the paraglider into the rucksack Place all the harness webbing straps between the seat and back support when you turn the harness into the rucksack. Ensure that the lateral flaps supporting the seat are folded inwards, to maintain the shape and ergonomics of the rucksack.
  • Page 26 Rucksack adjustment To maximize your comfort and efficiency while walking, adjust the rucksack of the Verso as follows: Shoulder straps With the rucksack on and the shoulder straps correctly fitted, adjust the length of the shoulder straps so that the middle hole of the waist belt fits comfortably over your hipbone.

  • Page 27: Flying With The Verso

    When you go for your first flight on your new Verso, be sure to pick a day and site that does not present you with any unfamiliar challenges. During your first flight, familiarize yourself with the in-flight characteristics of your new harness.
  • Page 28 Is the deployment handle correctly inserted or attached? IMPORTANT: In normal flight, periodically Are all buckles, belts, zips securely fastened? Buckles should click into place as you close feel the position of the rescue handle them, and a gentle pull on the fastened buckle verifies this. Secure any zips after fastening the so that the action of reaching for buckles.
  • Page 29 Miscellaneous Towing The Verso isn’t equipped with extra system for towing. The tow release can be connected to the main carabiners. The best way to attach a tow release is to use a towing adapter, which slides over the lower ends of the risers of the paraglider before attaching the main carabiners. For further details refer to the documentation provided with your tow release or towing adaptor or ask a qualified towing instructor at your tow site.

  • Page 30: Maintenance And Repairs

    Maintenance and repairs The materials used in the Verso have been carefully selected for maximum durability. Nevertheless, keep your harness clean and airworthy to ensure the longest possible period of safe operation. Care and maintenance Don’t drag your harness over rough or rocky ground. Avoid unnecessary exposure to UV rays, heat and humidity.
  • Page 31 Inspection checklist In addition to regular pre-flight checks, the Verso should be inspected thoroughly on every rescue repack of 150 days. Additional inspections should be performed after any crash, bad landing or take off, or if there are any signs of damage or undue wear. Always seek professional advice whenever in doubt.
  • Page 32 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.

  • Page 33: Final Words

    There is no substitute for self-responsibility and good judgement. In the end, paragliding offers a unique opportunity to learn to take control of your own destiny. Memento mori, carpe diem! Fly safely, and...E N J O Y! GIN team...

  • Page 34: Technical Data

    33-47 33-51 33-53 33-55 Weight (kg)* Certification The Verso has EN and LTF certification, max load 120kg Verso harness: [EN] PH 062.2013, [LTF] GZ 062.2013 Parachute container Integrated container underneath seat plate Back protection Airbag back protector * - weight does not include rescue handle, top cover, optional footbar, carabiners...

  • Page 35: Materials

    Materials Harness fabric Outer 420D Oxford, Oxford 210D Ripstop PU Inner Oxford 210D (HD), D Webbing DYNEEMA 25mm / 30mm Buckles Safe-t-bar And Ventral Buckles Thread P/F 210 D/9 Bonded, P/F 210 D/4 & 210 D/6 Bonded POLYESTER...
  • Page 36 Dream. Touch. Believe. www.gingliders.com...

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