Brake Lines - Ozone GeoIII Bedienungsanleitung

YOUR GEO 3
Ozone's research into light-wing construction began in 2001 with the
introduction of the Peak, continued during the first ever X-Alps race in
2003, then the Geo in 2005 and more recently the Ultralite and Swift.
The Geo 3 is the latest evolution of the well respected Geo range.
With passive safety and comfort suitable for newer pilots and handling
and glide performance for the more experienced, the Geo 3 is a highly
capable wing. It achieves the perfect balance for a wide range of pilots.
Talented beginners will find a wing with which they can progress for
several years and higher airtime pilots will be able to exploit the wing
to the full, especially in turbulent, thermic air for long ascents and epic
XC flights.
The Geo 3 has a highly compact and coordinated feel, making it a playful
and agile wing without being overly dynamic. Feedback to the pilot is
moderated through progressive brake pressure, and feedback from
the harness providing information that you will use to climb easily in
thermals. The pitch stability of the new profile means that the Geo 3
enters cores without being pushed backwards and the handling allows
you to place the wing exactly how you want within the thermal without
sliding or straightening out.
A carefully refined profile and perfectly balanced sail tension are the
key ingredients for performance in active air. The Geo 3 is extremely
solid with excellent stability in turbulence and accelerated flight. The
new line plan has reduced the overall line drag by 12% over its prede-
cessor the Geo 2. Our latest research in lightweight wings has helped
us to reduce the weight even further. The Geo 3 is 1kg lighter than
the Geo 2, this reduction in weight has many benefits; better infla-
tion characteristics; better flying behaviour, and better handling and
safety. It is also lighter to carry! In every aspect, lighter is better.
The Geo 3 is an ideal choice for pilots who require a lightweight wing
and fly approximately 30-50 hours per year and for more experienced
pilots who fly more often yet want a wing with the passive safety, com-
fort and fun handling of the A/B class.
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Bag
The bag has been especially designed for the Geo 3. It is light in
weight, comfortable and useful (padded hip belt, ergonomic and ad-
justable shoulder straps). It has a large volume that will allow you to
store all your kit, whilst still being comfortable for hiking. We've also
added some pockets on the side and on the top, handy for all those
easily lost accessories.

Brake Lines

The brake line lengths have been set carefully during testing. We
feel it is better to have slightly longer brake lines and to fly with a
wrap (one turn of line around the hand). However, if you do choose to
adjust them, please bear in mind the following:
• Ensure both main brake lines are of equal length.
• If a brake handle has been removed, check that its line is still
routed through the pulley when it is replaced.
• When the brake handles are released in flight, the brake lines
should be slack. There must be a substantial "bow" in them to
guarantee no deformation of the trailing edge.
• There must be a minimum of 10cm of free play before the brakes
begin to deform the trailing edge. This prevents the trailing edge
from being deformed when using the speed system.
IMPORTANT: In the unlikely event of a brake line snapping
in flight, or a handle becoming detached, the glider can be
flown by gently pulling the rear risers (C-risers) for direc-
tional control.
Risers
There are 2 different riser options available for the Geo 3; standard
and lightweight. Standard risers are made from 12mm black webbing
and have Maillon Rapides metal maillons to connect to the lines.
Lightweight risers are made from 7mm Dyneema (white) and have
specially designed 'Link Lite' connectors to hold the riser lines. These
are tested to over 500kg and save weight compared to standard
maillons. (See page 51 for instructions).
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