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- Page 1 Gingo Owner’s Manual Please read this manual before flying with the Gingo for the first time.
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Page 2: Thank You
Thank You… Thank you for choosing the Gingo harness. We are confident that this harness will provide you with enhanced comfort, control, performance and fun in flight. This manual contains all the information you need to set up, trim, fly and maintain your harness. A thorough knowledge of your equipment will keep you safe and enable you to maximize your full potential. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Lateral straps ..........................13 Leg straps ............................13 Side straps to seat plate........................13 Chest strap............................13 Speed bar ............................14 4. Flying with the Gingo ...................... 15 Pre-flight checks............................ 15 Rescue Deployment..........................15 Storage/Pockets............................. 16 Landing with the Gingo .......................... 16 5. -
Page 4: Gin Gliders
Gin’s philosophy is simple: to design paragliding equipment that he and any other pilot love to fly. This philosophy applies equally for a harness such as the Gingo, as for the world-beating competition glider, the Boomerang. No product is released to the market without Gin’s complete satisfaction. -
Page 5: Introducing The Gingo
Please refer to the manual of your paraglider to find out if this might be the case. The Gingo 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 6: Features Of Gingo
The following items are available as optional extras. Back protection The Gingo is equipped with an optional GINSOFT II soft back protector with 17 cm thickness. A hard foam layer to protect the GINSOFT II against punctures is integrated into the Gingo harness. -
Page 7: Lateral Protection
The GINSOFT II protector is the lightest soft foam protector with DHV certification. Lateral protection You can add lateral protection to the Gingo, as well as back protection, by fitting a pair of Gin side impact plates. Rescue parachute The Gingo is designed for use with GIN rescue parachutes, like the ONE G. -
Page 8: Speed Bar
Speed bar The Gingo is compatible with all common types of speed systems. We recommend the GIN aluminium speed bar. Flight Deck The Gingo may be fitted with a flight deck, allowing easier viewing of instruments and/or carrying of ballast. -
Page 9: Before You Fly
You can add lateral protection to the Gingo, by fitting a pair of Gin side impact plates into the harness either side of the back protector and securing them with the Velcro straps. -
Page 10: Rescue Installation
Attaching rescue deployment bag to the harness deployment handle The rescue container of the Gingo comes with its own deployment handle. This handle and its strap must be connected to the deployment bag of the parachute. Connect it with the loop at the side of the deployment bag when installing it into the Gingo. - Page 11 In any case a qualified professional must check the compatibility of the system; harness and rescue parachute, when a rescue parachute is installed for the first time. After every repack of the rescue parachute you can do this compatibility check yourself. Please observe carefully how the professional installs the rescue system, so that you can remember the procedure when you have to do it yourself the next time.
- Page 12 Rescue Installation guide Take special care: The deployment handle must be attached to the side loop on the deployment bag, not to the centre loop.
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Page 13: Adjustments
Adjustments The Gingo should be adjusted 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. Adjustments should ideally be tested by hanging in a simulator prior to the first flight. -
Page 14: Speed Bar
Speed bar Hanging in the simulator, adjust the length of the speed bar cord so that the bar hangs at least 15cm below the front of the harness. Making the cord too short could result in the speed system being constantly and unintentionally engaged during flight. It is safer to start with the speed bar a little long and shorten it following your first flights. -
Page 15: Flying With The Gingo
4. Flying with the Gingo Pre-flight checks For maximum safety, use a complete and consistent system of pre-flight checks and repeat the every same mental sequence flight. Check that: There is no visible damage to the harness or carabiners that could affect its airworthiness. -
Page 16: Storage/Pockets
Storage/Pockets The Gingo contains a large back pocket and smaller side pockets. They are positioned to prevent contents from falling out during flight if the pocket is opened. There is also a radio compartment inside the back pocket and a hole to pass the cable through for a handheld speaker-microphone or a Camel Bak. -
Page 17: Miscellaneous
5. Miscellaneous Towing The Gingo is also excellent for towing. The tow release can be connected to the main carabiners or to the towing loops. The best position to attach a tow release is to use a towing adapter, which slides over the lower ends of the risers of the paraglider. 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 18: Inspection Checklist
Inspection checklist In addition to regular pre-flight checks, the Gingo should be inspected thoroughly on every rescue repack, normally every 6 months. 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 19: Technical Data
Weight (without parachute) 4.4 Kg (for size M) Parachute Container Integrated container underneath the seat plate Options Back protection GINSOFT II, side protection, flight deck ... Certification Gingo harness DHV-Gütesiegel Nr. GS ... GINSOFT II back protection DHV-Gütesiegel Nr. GSP-0022-95 certified 17,5G... -
Page 20: Description
DESCRIPTION FABRIC OF HARNESS 1-1). OUTSIDE FABRIC CODE 600D KODRA PU 60” NAME Dong Jin international Corp. SUPPLIER 950-11 Daechi-Dong, Kangnam-Gu, ADDRESS Seoul-City, Korea 100% NYLON F.YARN WOVEN FABRIC MATERIAL (OXFORD SHUTTLELESS LOOM) FINISHED P/D & W/R & W/P YARN W’T 320GR/YD FINISHING MATERIAL W’T 30GR/YD... - Page 21 WEBBING 2-1). HARNESS WEBBING MATERIAL POLYESTER NAME SIN KWANG CO SUPPLIER 752-1 Dogok-Ri, Wabu-Ub, Namyangju-City, ADDRESS Kyunggi-Do, Korea WIDTH(mm) BREAKING STRENGTH 1613 KG 1409.6 KG (KS K 0411) ELONGATION 23.3 % 22.4 % (KS K 0411) BUCKLES/RING Name T-LOOK SAFETY BUCKLE NAME SUP’AIR SUPPLIER...
- Page 22 Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual is correct, but please remember that it has been produced for guidance only. This owner's manual is subject to changes without prior notice. Please check with www.gingliders.com for the latest information regarding the Gingo and other GIN products.