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- Page 2 The incorrect or inappropriate use of Woody Valley equipment greatly increases this risk. In no case can Woody Valley and the Woody Valley retailer be held responsible for personal injury caused to yourself or to third parties, or for whatever type of damage.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
3.2- h ............................................14 arness adjustments 3.2.1- Shoulder-pad adjustment ........................................14 3.2.2- Leg-strap adjustment ..........................................14 3.2.3- Hooking up to the hang glider ......................................14 4- FLYING WITH COSMIC ...................................... 15 4.1- p .............................................15 flight heCks 4.2- h ............................................16 ow to put osmiC on 4.3- t... - Page 4 6- CHARACTERISTICS AND ASSEMBLY OF THE REPLACEABLE PARTS ......................20 6.1- f ............................................20 oot rest proteCtion 6.2- m ..............................................20 ain zip sliders 7- MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR ................................... 21...
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Page 5: 1- General Information
1.1- Concept COSMIC is a product which was entirely developed by Woody Valley, intended for leisure and long distance flying. The reduced aerodynamic resistance and geometry maximise the possibilities and flight performance of the hang glider. COSMIC was designed for maximum comfort and... -
Page 6: 2- Before Using
2- BEFORE USING COSMIC is provided by the manufacturer already completely assembled except for the reserve parachute. Nevertheless it will be necessary to illustrate how to assemble and disassemble some important parts of the harness which require constant monitoring of wear. We recommend that you ask a qualified professional hang glider operator for help, for example your instructor. - Page 7 To install the back board again, pre-tighten the knot, arrange the board in its position, pass the rope through the desired hole, pass it through the hook and then through the front hole. At this point you will need to put as much tension as possible on the rope before making the front knot. In order to definitively tighten the front knot the harness must be loaded.
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Page 8: Reserve Parachute
2.2.1- Connecting the deployment handle to the float bag COSMIC is supplied with a special parachute deployment handle. Remember that this handle must be used exclusively. The black handle connection loop should be inserted in the float bag loop and then the entire handle should be passed through the same loop in order to obtain a tight connection. -
Page 9: 2- Connecting And Inserting The Reserve Parachute
2.2.2- Connecting and inserting the reserve parachute Insert the parachute in the harness container with the handle visible toward the outside and with the handle coupling loop to the float bag facing upward. Allow about a metre of cable to exit the retainer which will be arranged later. Introduce a thin rope (1 or 2 mm diameter) into each elastic loop which you will use to help close the container. -
Page 10: Braking Parachute
ATTENTION: - Each new combination of reserve parachute and harness or external container that is assembled for the first time must be inspected by an official reseller of the harness or the reserve chute or a flight instructor to verify that it can be effectively deployed. Deployment of the emergency chute must be perfectly possible from the normal flying position. - Page 11 Controlled deployment system: Fasten the included handle to the apex of the cap using a cat’s paw knot. Carefully bend the cables and the parachute cap back, observing the dimensions of the internal pocket. Insert the braking chute into the pocket and secure everything with the handle Velcro. This system will allow you to deploy your braking parachute holding it firmly in your hand while approaching landing and then to release it precisely at the most opportune moment.
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Page 12: Rear Pocket And Foot Rest Cone
2.4- Rear pocket and foot rest cone Arrange all the hang glider protection devices inside the removable plastic foot rest cone. Position the hang glider bag and the harness backpack inside the large rear pocket, located behind the pilot’s back where a flexible drinking pouch and any personal effects can be stored in its special compartment. -
Page 13: 3- Adjustments
The friction created by the nylon bush that runs along the 10 mm static rope allows you to stay stable in the position reached without using other blocking mechanisms. Before increasing the speed of your hang glider, adjust your COSMIC’s angle of incidence based on the speed that you would like to reach. -
Page 14: Harness Adjustments
3.2- Harness adjustments 3.2.1- Shoulder-pad adjustment Adjustment of the shoulder pads compensates for the variation in pilot height and the adjustment buckle is located at the apex of the same and under a neoprene cover. Once the adjustment has been completed restore the position of the neoprene cover using the Velcro fasteners, taking care that it is tightly fastened but not under excessive tension. -
Page 15: 4- Flying With Cosmic
4- FLYING WITH COSMIC 4.1- Pre-flight Checks For maximum safety use a valid and complete preflight inspection method and repeat the same sequences mentally for each flight. Check that: All the buckles are closed. Take particular care in the event of ice or snow. Always clean the snow or ice off before closing the buckles;... -
Page 16: How To Put Cosmic On
COSMIC should be put on in a way that is very snug in order to become your second skin in flight. We recommend using adequate clothing, avoiding bulky footwear, jackets and pants. The parts of the body subject to the cold are the ones that come out of the harness and, as such, should be adequately covered in order to prevent unwanted losses of body heat. -
Page 17: Take-Off
4.3- Take-off After take-off you will immediately be in the natural flight position. Enter with your legs, keeping your attention on flight control. Then close the main zip, first placing the body in tension inside the harness. Lift your pelvis slightly and then close the zip with a single pull on the string on the right side as illustrated in the photo. -
Page 18: 1- Assisted Take-Off
Open the main zip before approach. In the final phase raise up decisively on the speed-bar and move your hands to the stanchions always maintaining control of the hang glider’s balance. In your first flights with COSMIC we recommend trying the landing procedure while you are still flying at a height. -
Page 19: 5- Stowing The Harness
5- PACKING THE HARNESS To stow the harness correctly in a way that takes up the least amount of possible volume, we recommend following the photos below. Remove the rigid foot rest cone to use it as a carrier for tools or objects that require a rigid container. Fold the harness in half and stow everything in the backpack where enough space is left to place your helmet and clothing. -
Page 20: Characteristics And Assembly Of The Replaceable Parts
6- CHARACTERISTICS AND ASSEMBLY OF THE REPLACEABLE PARTS 6.1- Foot rest protection The foot rest protection is made in Cordura 1500 and can be easily replaced using Velcro strips. 6.2- Main zip sliders The main zip sliders can be easily replaced without unstitching since the end part of them is secured using sturdy Velcro strips. -
Page 21: Maintenance And Repair
Zip fasteners should be kept clean and lubricated with silicone spray. In the case of making any request to an official retailer or Woody Valley for maintenance operations, please quote the complete identification number shown on the silver label in the rear pocket.
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Is the woody valley cosmic harness suitable for beginners starting h2 ?
The Woody Valley Cosmic harness is designed for hang-gliding, not paragliding. It is intended for leisure and long-distance flying, with a focus on aerodynamic performance and comfort. The manual also states that users should have a hang-gliding pilot’s license and be aware of the risks involved. Therefore, it is not specifically mentioned as suitable for beginners in paragliding.
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