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Gin Gliders Gingo Airlite XS Manual

Intermediate lite airbag harness
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  • Page 2 pilot manual v1.2 04/2016...
  • Page 3 Intermediate lite airbag harness...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Thank you ..............5 Warning ..............6 About Gin Gliders ............7 Introducing the Gingo Airlite ........8 Specifications .............9 Before you fly ............13 Flying with the Gingo Airlite ........26 Maintenance and repairs ..........29 Final words ...............32 Technical data ............33 Materials ..............34 Harness diagram...

  • Page 5: Thank You

    Thank you..for choosing Gin Gliders. We are confident you’ll enjoy many rewarding experiences in the air with your GIN harness. This manual contains important safety, performance and maintenance information. Read it before your first flight, keep it for reference, and please pass it on to the new owner if you ever re-sell your rescue.

  • Page 6: Warning

    Neither Gin Gliders nor the seller of GIN equipment can guarantee, or be held responsible for, the safety of yourself or anyone else.

  • Page 7: About Gin Gliders

    About Gin Gliders Dream In forming Gin Gliders, designer and competition pilot Gin Seok Song had one simple dream: to make the best possible paragliding equipment that pilots all over the world would love to fly— whatever their ambitions. At Gin Gliders, we bring together consultant aerodynamists, world cup pilots, engineers and paragliding school instructors, all dedicated to fulfilling this dream.

  • Page 8: Introducing The Gingo Airlite

    Introducing the Gingo Airlite The GIN Gingo Airlite is an airbag harness that has been modeled after our top selling reversible harness, the Verso. The Gingo Airlite offers comfort, safety and convenience in a lightweight package. The Gingo Airlite is targeted for pilots looking for a safe and lightweight harness, it is a perfect choice as a first harness.

  • Page 9: Specifications

    Specifications The Gingo Airlite has EN and LTF certification (see p.35) Size Weight (kg) Pilot height (cm) under 165 160-175 170-185 180-190 over 185 Delivery package 1 Harness 1 Triplex seat plate 2 GIN carabiners 1 Rescue deployment handle 1 Rescue Y-bridle (sewn in)
  • Page 10 Optional items Foot strap with release system Carbon seat plate -Weight: 160g -XS- 180g -S- 200g -M- 240g -L- 260g -XL- 280g Flight deck 5L Main rescue -Instrument holder and 5L ballast -One G: #38 or 42 -Yeti rescue: #27,35,40 -Volume: 5L -Weight: 380g...
  • Page 11 Components of the Gingo Airlite Back Protection The Gingo Airlite is a harness with a built-in airbag. The airbag helps to absorb the force of an impact by allowing air to dissipate progressively. This protects the pilot as much as possible in the event of an incident, but it cannot completely eliminate the risk of injury.

  • Page 12: Before You Fly

    Gin Gliders recommends that assembly be carried out in the following order. If you are in any doubt whatsoever about this procedure, please seek professional advice from your instructor, GIN dealer or importer.
  • Page 13 Installing the footstrap with quick release system NOTE: We recommend that you do not use other types of footbar with the Gingo Airlite. The optional footbar with quick release system consists of a footbar with a specially designed rescue handle. In the event of a reserve deployment, the footbar is automatically released. This is IMPORTANT: Make sure the “D-ring”...
  • Page 14 Rescue handle to foot strap Pass the plastic pin through the quick release connection (A,B,C,D) (p.15). Finally, tuck the plastic line into the neoprene cover of the footstrap. If the plastic line is too long, trim it to fit your harness size. Depending on the size of your harness trim the plastic wire to fit with your harness.
  • Page 15 Adjusting the optional footstrap LEFT RIGHT There are RED adjustment markings sewn onto the footstrap. To ensure that the footstrap is adjusted symmetrically, position the appropriate RED strip over the bar of the plastic buckle, and then on the opposite side of the harness, adjust the length of the footstrap to the same red strip. Large Harness Small Harness...
  • Page 16 Connecting the carabiner Connecting the harness straps to the main carabiners needs to be done in a specific order. Follow the sequence from the image below. Main seat strap FRONT BACK Lateral strap...
  • Page 17 Installing the seat plate WARNING: Forgetting to loop the leg straps behind the seat plate will place the pilot in The seat plate is removable and can be accessed by a panel at the rear of the seat. Simply great risk of falling out of the harness. remove by separating the leg straps and pulling it out the back.
  • Page 18 WARNING: If you are in any doubt about any aspect of rescue installation, seek Gin Gliders recommend that rescue installation is performed properly by a competent person. professional advice! The rescue parachute is a pilots last resort and failure to pack or connect the reserve parachute in the correct way may cause death or severe injury.
  • Page 19 Attaching the rescue deployment bag to the harness deployment handle Handle attachment Pass the handle through the center Pass the handle through itself Pull to make a clean, tight knot loop The rescue container for this harness comes with its own deployment handle. This handle and its strap must be connected to the deployment bag of the parachute.
  • Page 20 Tape and/or rubber-bands should also be used to secure the attachment and prevent excess friction. Recommended by GIN: 8mm stainless steel screwgate maillon 8mm square maillon Breaking load: 28kN Maillon connection (Recommended by Gin Gliders) Bridle attachment Attach the Y-bridle to the Attach the rescue to the Check your connection and...
  • Page 21 Rescue installation guide WARNING: When installing the reserve make sure the reserve handle is up and the reserve It is very important to properly install the rescue parachute. If the parachute is not folded lines are facing down. correctly or the lines are not placed properly then a serious if not fatal accident could result. If you have any doubts speak with your instructor or GIN dealer.
  • Page 23 Storage WARNING: Do not store any belongings inside the “rear compartment!” Items must be Rear compartment stored inside the “back pocket” or they may The Gingo Airlite has a “rear compartment” that inflates along with the underseat back protector block the air intake. to offer a larger safety margin.
  • Page 24 Adjustments NOTE: Make sure that the rescue system has been installed before making adjustments. After choosing a harness that is close to your body size, adjust your harness 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.
  • Page 25 Lateral Straps (1) The lateral straps adjust the angle between the thighs and the back. Lengthening the straps increases the angle and vice-versa. The easiest way to adjust them correctly is during a flight in calm air. Remember that flying in the supine position (i.e. leaning back), reduces the stability of the harness and increases the risk of riser twists after a deflation.

  • Page 26: Flying With The Gingo Airlite

    Flying with the Gingo Airlite IMPORTANT: Use a complete and consistent system of pre-flight checks and re- peat the same sequence every flight. General warnings and advice Before every flight, check the following: Are you in good physical and mental condition? Are you familiar and compliant with all applicable laws and regulations in your area? Are you within the certified weight range of your paraglider? Do you have the necessary valid insurance cover (e.g.
  • Page 27 Are all buckles, belts, zips securely fastened? Buckles should click into place as you close them, IMPORTANT: In normal flight, periodically feel and a gentle pull on the fastened buckle verifies this. Secure any zips after fastening the buckles. the position of the rescue handle so that the Take extra care in snowy or sandy environments.
  • Page 28 Landing with the Gingo Airlite Before landing, slide your legs forward in the harness so that you adopt the standing position. NEVER land in the seated position—it is very dangerous even if you have back protection. Standing up before landing is an active safety precaution. Miscellaneous Towing The Gingo Airlite can be used for towing with the proper equipment.

  • Page 29: Maintenance And Repairs

    Maintenance and repairs IMPORTANT: Any repairs should only be carried out by the manufacturer or by an approved agent. This will ensure that the correct materials and repair techniques are The materials used in this harness have been carefully selected for maximum durability. used.
  • Page 30 Inspection checklist In addition to regular pre-flight checks, your harness should be inspected thoroughly on every rescue repack of 150 days. 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 31 Your GIN dealer is your first point of contact if you have any problems with your equipment. If you are unable to contact your dealer or GIN importer, contact Gin Gliders directly via our website.

  • Page 32: Final Words

    Final words... Most of us today live in a dependent society where we are regulated and protected. There are few opportunities for individuals to develop the self-responsibility that is the foundation of safety in extreme sports such as paragliding. Most accidents are caused by getting into situations that are too demanding for your level of experience.

  • Page 33: Technical Data

    Technical data Size Weight (kg) Pilot height (cm) under 165 160-175 170-185 180-190 over 185 Height of attachment points (cm) Carabiner distance (cm) 35-50 35-50 36-52 37-54 37-54 Certification The Gingo Airlite has EN and LTF certification, max load 120kg Gingo Airlite harness: (EN) PH 098.2013 (LTF) GZ 098.2013 Parachute container Integrated container underneath seat plate...

  • Page 34: Materials

    Materials Harness fabric Outer 100D JR HONEYCOMB, OXFORD 210D Ripstop PU Inner 420D HD N/Oxford PU 60”, Oxford 210D PU 60” Webbing Dyneema 25mm, 30mm Thread P/F 210 D/9 Bonded, P/F 210 D/4 & 210 D/6 Bonded Polyester...

  • Page 35: Harness Diagram

    Harness diagram Hydration / Radio Hole Pulley’s...
  • Page 36 Dream. Touch. Believe www.gingliders.com...

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