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By the purchase of Woody Valley equipment, you are responsible for being a certified paraglider pilot and you accept all risks inherent with paragliding activities including injury and death. Improper use or misuse of equipment greatly increases these risks. In no case shall Woody Valley or Woody Valley equipment resellers be held liable for personal or third party injuries or damages under any circumstances.
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3.8- F ..................................................27 LYING OVER WATER 3.9- A ................................................28 SSISTED TAKE OFF HOOK 3.10- L GTO LIGHT ................................................ 28 ANDING WITH 3.11- D ................................................. 28 ISPOSING OF THE HARNESS 3.12- R ....................................... 28 EGULATIONS FOR BEHAVIOUR IN NATURAL ENVIRONMENTS 3.13- T...
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1- GENERAL INFORMATION This equipment must contain: Harness Footrest board in carbon Snap-hook Handle with built-in deployment bag for reserve parachute deployment 2 reserve elastic loops for closing the reserve parachute Three-step light speed-bar Lightshield protection ...
GTO Light is equipped with a pocket for an optional “Anti-G” drag parachute and a safety system to help prevent you from forgetting to fasten the leg straps.
1.3- Safety Lock System To address the issue of forgetting to fasten the chest and leg straps on the harness, the Woody Valley team has developed a leg-cover closure system, through which the pilot is required to grasp the leg strap and is thus reminded to close it. This system cannot replace a failure to hook the leg straps.
2- BEFORE USING GTO Light is supplied with dorsal protection and also with a lightshield that has already been pre-assembled by the manufacturer. Reserve parachute installation must be carried out with the utmost care and attention by a qualified professional operator, for example your instructor. Only then should the pilot adjust the harness for comfort.
2.2.1- Handle with deployment bag GTO Light is supplied complete with a handle built into the deployment bag. Do not use other deployment bags or handles adapted for this purpose. The connection triangle between the handle and the deployment bag (with respect to the parachute pocket) must be positioned upward and outward.
2.2.2- Connecting the reserve parachute to the harness There are three different methods of attaching the reserve parachute bridle to the harness bridle. First system (for non-pilot-controlled parachutes): Use a screw-lock karabiner with a breaking strength of at least 2,400 kg. In this case, the bridles should be held in position within the karabiner using elastic bands, to prevent the karabiner from rotating and taking the strain laterally instead of vertically.
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Third system (for pilot-controlled or non-pilot-controlled parachutes with double bridle): If you are using a reserve parachute with a dual bridle, it can be connected to the harness using the two loops positioned at the base of the harness bridle, near the padded shoulder straps.
2.2.3- Inserting the reserve parachute Bring the bridle passage zipper slider to its Lycra pocket, which is located at the top of the harness behind the neck. Open the zipper starting from the closing flap so as to achieve free passage of the bridle between the loop and the parachute. After having connected the reserve to the harness with one of the previously described systems.
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Move the zipper slider (on the part covering the bridle) to the limit near the handle. Then close the zipper about 10 cm and, using the second thin cord inserted in the other white elastic strap, close the smaller flap, inserting the shorter pin. Then insert the remaining part of the short pin in the nearby hole. Then remove the thin cord.
The cord must be removed at the end of this phase and must be extracted slowly in order to avoid damaging the elastic loops due to excessive friction between the parts. CAUTION: - 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.
2.2.5- Back pocket To access the back pocket, you must first fully open the zipper on the rear aerodynamic side of the harness and turn it for easier access to the pocket. This compartment has been carefully designed and sized to hold the transport and clothing rucksack or a sleeping bag. Inside are two pockets, one to hold a camel-bak and one to hold trekking poles.
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2.3.4 GTO Light is supplied already adjusted to a standard ergonomic setting, apart from adjustments required for pilot height. Therefore, for the first flight we recommend adjusting the harness for height alone, leaving the other settings unchanged, because they have proved to be satisfactory for the vast majority of pilots.
Please remember that the size of your GTO Light must be chosen according to your height and not according to the width of the seat. Unlike a "sitting" harness, where the height of the back support is not essential for comfort, the height of the back support is decisive in a harness that requires "lying"...
In detail, adjustment No. 1 varies the angle between the legs and the back (seating depth), distributing the loads between the seat and the lumbar area, thereby providing the pilot with greater comfort. The main adjustment that allows you to select the inclination of the torso with respect to the vertical flight axis is n°2 for back adjustment.
2.3.3- Chest-strap adjustment The chest strap which controls the distance between the two karabiners has a maximum opening of 50 centimetres. For the first flight with GTO Light, we suggest setting the chest strap to the halfway point and then locating the preferred length in flight by means of gradual adjustment. When the chest strap is shorter and tighter, stability is greater.
2.3.5– Speed-bar adjustment GTO Light is already equipped with a 3-step speed-bar: After having adjusted the sitting position to the optimum configuration, the length must be adjusted. To adjust the system correctly, the pilot has to adopt a flying position in the harness, suspended from a flight simulator, and hook into the risers of the paraglider or have another person then help by supporting the risers, so the pilot can adjust the length of the speed-system cords.
3.2- Pockets In addition to the back pocket seen in section 2.2.5, GTO Light features a spacious back pocket and various side pockets. One of these is located comfortably near the right main karabiner and is equipped with a safety slot for radio or mobile phone housing. The harness is also equipped with other two very spacious side pockets.
3.3- Camel-bag GTO Light is set up for a camel-bak. Position the camel-bak in its special compartment inside the back pocket. Pass the hose through the special hole set indicated with a “H2O” logo, through which you can reach the red strap fixed inside the Lycra on the left side near the karabiner (as shown in the photos),...
The “Anti-G” drag parachute is a safety device that allows safer spiral descents by reducing the G force in a spiral dive. This system is very simple to use and works with any type of glider. Stowage is provided in the front pocket just below the flight instruments for anti-G installation on the GTO Light. Attach the anti-G bridle to the right karabiner of the harness.
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To correctly use the braking parachute, simply open the zip, pull it out, release it, and start the spiral to the right. The advantages of using it are a higher sink rate and up to a 40% reduction in G-Force. You can descend in spiral and then disable the drag chute using the handle and land as normal with the Anti-G parachute deployed (but disabled).
3.7 – Dorsal protection GTO Light is equipped with a TüV and CE (level 2) approved dorsal protection which is found inside the back of the harness. This protection increases back comfort but can be removed by accessing the zipper on the back of the backrest.
2 (PSA). They also meet standard TÜV/GS on product safety. 3.8- Flying over water GTO Light poses no specific problems connected to flying above water but, in any case, landing in water is always dangerous. Woody Valley recommends using a suitable life jacket when flying above water.
3.9- Assisted take-off hook GTO Light harnesses can be used for towed launches. The tow bridle release should be hooked directly to the main karabiners, ensuring that the karabiners are positioned with the opening bar facing the rear. For further details see your tow hook instructions or ask a qualified towing instructor at your air field.
Once the harness is inserted, turn over the entire package and close the zipper. Fold the tail inside. The materials used allow any extent of folding without affecting how it functions in flight. Enough space will be available in the top part for the instruments and helmet. 5- CHARACTERISTICS AND INSTALLATION OF OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT 5.1- Ballast bag Our ballast bag is equipped with transport handles, a tube and drainage tap.
5.2- Concertina light A convenient “concertina light” for folding your paraglider is available as an optional extra. It weighs approximately 275 grams and is equipped with two side zippers to reduce the volume of the paraglider and facilitate its insertion into the rucksack.
5.3- Rucksack As an optional, we also offer a rucksack, sized to hold the harness, the paraglider and the rest of your equipment. Equipped with various pockets, pole holder, camel bak holder and a convenient external elastic cord jacket holder. An emergency whistle is located on the chest strap closure. Very comfortable and enveloping, it will accompany you on your walks to reach take-off.
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.
Correct use will extend harness life. In the event of damage to the harness, repairs can only be performed by the manufacturer or by workshops certified by the manufacturer. The only exceptions are small cuts or holes in the covering material (with a length of less than 20 cm), which can be covered and glued with appropriate materials. 6.1- Replacing side slats The fibreglass side slats of the seat can be replaced in the event of breakage by pulling them from the back of the bags in which they are inserted.
6.2- Replacing air inlet reinforcements Remove the damaged Mylar and replace it with the spare that you will find in the nylon bag by rewinding it in the two pockets that are just inside the air inlet. 6.2- Periodic dorsal protection checks It is advisable after a crash to check the condition of the seams of the parts that make up the dorsal protection.
Every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this manual is correct, but please remember that it has been produced for guidance only. This owner’s manual is subject to change without prior notice. Please check www.woodyvalley.com for Non è stata trovata alcuna voce d'indice. the latest information regarding the GTO Light harness. Latest update: JULY 2018...
L= 115 litres XL= 120 litres Rucksack weight (optional) S = 610 g M= 648 g L= 660 g XL= 667 g Easy Bag weight (optional) 275 g VWe hope that you enjoy great flights and happy landings with GTO Light!
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