Adjusting The Harness - SKY PARAGLIDERS SKYLIGHTER 4 M Bedienungsanleitung

Reserve Deployment WARNING!
After installation of a reserve parachute in the harness, it is ab-
solutely essential to do a simulated deployment under a static
swing, ensuring that the parachute release system operates
correctly and the parachute comes out easily. The loops which
close the reserve pocket must be checked regularly. If the cord
is worn, it must be replaced. Each time a reserve parachute is
installed, check that the cord is in good order by applying a load
of 10 kg. Before each flight, check that the pins and handle are
located correctly.
Please note, the parachute can only be deployed with the
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right hand.
2.2. Adjusting the harness
1) Side Adjustment
An excessively reclined position reduces stability and increases
the risk of risers twisting in the event of a spin.
2) Shoulder Strap Adjustment
For optimum comfort during take-off and ease of achieving
your preferred flying position the shoulder straps should not
be excessively tight. The straps may appear loose while in the
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seated position but some play is required to avoid excessive
strap pressure in the standing position.
3) Main Chest Strap Adjustment
Tightening the chest strap increases the efficiency of the Auto
Balance System (ABS, i.e. stabilising system) but decreases the
roll response of the wing. With increased tightening, the pilot
may feel more stable in turbulent conditions and the wing will be
more stable in the event of an asymmetric collapse. However,
the wing may be less inclined to bank when turning. The design
of the integrated ABS allows for good stabalization throughout
the adjustment range.
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SKYLIGHTER 4
User manual / Handbuch
Warning: The chest strap adjustment can be quite sensitive
and it is best to test first under a static swing, and only then in
still air flight, before trying to adjust it during a turbulent flight.
Before taking off, do not forget to pre-adjust your chest strap.
This will result in a more comfortable flight.
4) Speedbag adjustments
The length of the speedbag is possible to adjust simply by two
straps. Install yourself into a harness and start tightening or
releasing these straps. Whole pressure of your feet has to be
evenly distributed into carbon foot plate. Once your length is set
up you will need to tighten your speedbag on the upper side.
Start on your right side close to the hang point where is white
line ended up with a black button. Fasten that black button to
the white loop on the opposite side of the speedbag. The white
line is connected to the strap adjusting the lengthening strap.
That connection has two functions. First is tightening and clo-
sing the upper side of speedbag. The second provides better
exiting out of the speedbeg just prior to landing. Tight the len-
gthening strap connected to the white line till your upper part
of speedbag is nicely under tension.
To keep your speedbag completely tensioned up, close the buc-
kle on the outer left outside.
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