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  • Page 1 GAMBIT...
  • Page 3 USER MANUAL Version 1.0, Date: 14.4.2019...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    It contains instructions Welcome to the Triple Seven Team! We are excited that you on how to use and maintain the wing, however, its have chosen to fly the Gambit. Our CCC certified Gambit...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    9.3. Gambit risers arrangement 6.4. Inflation, control, take-off 9.4. Line plan Gambit 1. GAMBIT 6.5. Line knots or tangles 9.5. Line lengths Gambit M 2. High performance CCC X. Safety and responsibility 6.6. Normal flight, best glide III. Introduction XI. Guarantee 6.7.
  • Page 7 »Reinforced leading edge (RLE), Smooth trailing edge reinforcements (STE) together with (BPI) for greater stability and good gliding performance on wide speed range »BPI - back position intake technology for spin and stall resistance and good stability at accelerated flight. »Low induced drag wing tip (LDW), optimized washout with two additional floating cells.
  • Page 8: Designer's Thoughts

    Designer’s thoughts “At this level, the one overriding concern is “can I win top-level comps on this wing?” Only when I was certain that the answer to this question was “yes” did we go for certification. But we also wanted to make a competition glider that was a joy to fly, and we have succeeded.
  • Page 9: Who Is This Glider For

    Who is this glider for? The Gambit is a CCC class wing designed for advanced pilots. The stability at top speed, and the glide ratio, makes it the perfect wing for world-class pilots with the goal to win big events.
  • Page 10 Pilot profile T h e G a m b i t i s b u i l t fo r t o p - l eve l c o m p e t i t i o n pilots who fly several big competitions every year.
  • Page 11: Certification

    First, prepare and spread out the glider like you would normally specimen section. We recommend that your first flight with the Gambit is not also with a new harness. A rule of thumb is, if you do. While you are spreading out and walk along the glider, observe want to experience the feeling of new equipment, change only the fabric material for any abnormalities.
  • Page 12: Wing Inflation

    Wing inflation Lower half of the weight range Flying the Gambit, as any other glider, in the lower part of the weight range, causes the agility of the glider to decrease, and Still being on the training slope and having prepared and checked...
  • Page 13: Flying Gambit

    Flying the Gambit First Flight Now that you have familiarised yourself with your new glider while ground handling on a training slope, you are ready for your first flight. For the first flight it is recommend that you choose a familiar flying area and to fly your new glider in calm conditions.
  • Page 14: Final Preflight Check

    The Gambit has easy take-off behavior for its class, and does lines that are tangled with the knot. If the knot is on the brake lines not require any additional advice regarding the forward or reverse launch.
  • Page 15: Normal Flight, Best Glide

    The pilot should let the brakes up air mass. The Gambit was designed to be stable through its entire allowing the wing to fly faster and to catch up.
  • Page 16: Flying In Turbulence

    The glider will then regain its airspeed accompanied by a small surge forwards. To actively Wing deflations can occur in a strong turbulence. The Gambit is control this event, apply both brakes slightly when the collapse designed and tested within CCC certification rules and needs pilot occurs and then instantly release the brakes to let the glider fly.
  • Page 17: Fast Decent Techniques

    Gambit in deep stall. If you apply the brakes a If you are in a situation where you have a cravat and you are low, little bit too much you enter the full stall. If you release the brakes in rotation or even with twisted risers, then the only solution is just a little bit too much the wing returns to normal flight.
  • Page 18: Winch Launch

    Winch launch Landing The Gambit is easy to launch using a winch and has no special Similarly to the take-off, the Gambit landing characteristics are characteristics considering this kind of launching. To practice this easy. In turbulent conditions it is advisable to apply about 15% of launching technique special training is needed and you have to brakes, to increase stability and the feeling of the glider.
  • Page 19: Maintenance

    Maintenance Packing instructions It is important to correctly pack your glider as this prolongs its lifespan. We recommend that you fold the glider like a harmonica, neatly aligning the cell walls with the leading edge reinforcements General advice side by side. The wing should then be folded in two parts or one folds.
  • Page 20: Checks And Control

    Major repairs, such as replacing panels, should only be carried out by a Triple Seven distributor or Triple Seven. If you are unsure about the damage or in any doubt please contact Triple Seven.
  • Page 22: Technical Data

    Technical data 1. Suspension lines 2. Risers 3. Main lines 4. Middle cascades 5. Upper cascades 6. Brake lines...
  • Page 23 1. Canopy 2. Bottom surface 3. Top surface 4. Leading edge 5. Trailing edge 6. Intake cell openings...
  • Page 24: Technical Data

    Technical data Materials description Gambit XS Gambit S Gambit M Gambit L Cells CANOPY Number FABRIC CODE Flat Area 20.6 22.4 24.1 25.8 Leading edge Dominico 30 DMF Upper surface Span 12.75 13.3 13.8 14.27 Porcher SKYTEX 32 Aspect ratio...
  • Page 25: Gambit Risers Arrangement

    Gambit risers arrangement 1. A0 riser 2. A1 riser, (Ears) 3. S stabilo 4. B0 riser 5. Maillons 6. Main attachment point Speed bar attachment point 8. Speed bar pulleys 9. Speed limiter 140 mm...
  • Page 26: Line Plan Gambit

    Line plan Gambit br12 br11 br10...
  • Page 28 GAMBIT XS - Total line length with risers GAMBIT S - Total line length with risers All the measurements are to be done under the 5 kg load All the measurements are to be done under the 5 kg load...
  • Page 29 GAMBIT M - Total line length with risers GAMBIT L - Total line length with risers All the measurements are to be done under the 5 kg load All the measurements are to be done under the 5 kg load...
  • Page 30 CCC line calculations XS, S, M LINE MATERIAL STRENGTH(daN) LEVEL 1(daN) LEVEL 2(daN) LEVEL 3(daN) LEVEL 4 A-8000-70 63,1 126,2 A-8000-50 51,8 103,6 A-8000-50 51,8 103,6 A-8000-50 51,8 103,6 A-8000-50 51,8 103,6 A-8000-50 51,8 103,6 A-8000-50 51,8 103,6 A-8000-70 63,1 126,2 A-8000-70 63,1...
  • Page 31 CCC line calculations L LINE MATERIAL STRENGTH(daN) LEVEL 1(daN) LEVEL 2(daN) LEVEL 3(daN) LEVEL 4 A-8000-70 63,1 126,2 A-8000-50 51,8 103,6 A-8000-50 51,8 103,6 A-8000-50 51,8 103,6 A-8000-50 51,8 103,6 A-8000-50 51,8 103,6 A-8000-50 51,8 103,6 A-8000-70 63,1 126,2 A-8000-70 63,1 126,2 A-8000-50...
  • Page 32: Safety And Responsibility

    Safety and responsibility Paragliding is a dangerous and high risk activity, where safety depends on the person practicing it. By purchasing and using this equipment you declare that you are a certified paragliding pilot, and you accept all risks involved in paragliding activities, including serious injury and death.
  • Page 33: Guarantee

    Guarantee Triple Seven WARRANTY: All Triple Seven products are fully warranted for 24 months, against material defects that are not the result of normal wear or accidental damage.
  • Page 34: Registration Information

    Get involved As a new Triple Seven pilot we invite you to contact us in case of any technical or practical issues regarding equipment or techniques. We also invite you to send us your flying photos, videos or even postcards. We would like to hear from you and your exciting adventures with...
  • Page 35: Contact

    Contact Triple Seven Gliders Online resources Company: 777 jadralna padala d.o.o. For complete help, the latest news, product information and support go to: Address: Ulica Ane Ziherlove 10 Postal Code / City: 1000 Ljubljana Official website: www.777gliders.com Country: Slovenia Tel.: +386 40 777 313 Facebook: Email: info@777gliders.com...

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