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USER'S MANUAL
POGO 3 / POGO 3 2R
EDITION 2_07/2019

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  • Page 1 USER’S MANUAL POGO 3 / POGO 3 2R EDITION 2_07/2019...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Congratulations Thank you for choosing the Pogo3 harness. We have done our best to present you with a highest quality product, fulfilling all safety requirements and offering maximum functionality. Please read this manual carefully before using the harness for the first time. This will help you utilize all features of the Pogo3, maximizing comfort and fun you get out of each flight.

  • Page 4: Safety

    2. Description The Pogo 3 harness was designed for cross country and competition pilots. Main point on the wishlist were improvement in ergonomics of use and weight reduction. Due to light, carbon seat board and footrest, as well as other materials the Pogo3 weighs just 4,3 kg in M size.

  • Page 5: The Cockpit

    3. The Cockpit The cockpit has an instrument panel (vario, GPS etc), ready to accept Velcro-finished cases. Additionally, the panel is equipped with a safety knife and can be easily detached with the instruments still fixed to it. Under the shelf there is a pocket, accessible in flight to reach an energy bar or soft drink.

  • Page 6: Frontcontainer (2R Version Only)

    4. Frontcontainer (Pogo3 2R version only) Pogo 3 2R has a frontcontainer which can house an alternative rescue chute. It is equipped with a short V-riser connecting the rescue chute to the carabiners of the harness. The frontcontainer is – similarly as the cockpit – integrated with the pod and has an additional instrument panel, featuring safety knife too.
  • Page 7 4a. Frontcontainer - rescue chute installation Connect the release handle to the point in the middle of the bag. Connect the V-riser with the riser of the rescue chute with a locked C6 quicklink. The V-riser should be fixed with an o-ring (see picture on the right) and tighten the nut with a wrench.
  • Page 8 Lead the assist lines through the loops of the #1 flap. Put the rescue chute in the container with the release handle Lead the assist lines through the loops of the #2 flap and lock it with temporary pins.
  • Page 9 Lead the assist lines through the loops of the #3 flap and lock it with temporary pins. Fix the release handle on the velcro strap, and put its tips into pouches on the #2 flap.
  • Page 10 Replace the temporary pins with those of the release handle. Tips of the pins are to be shoved into pouches on the #3 flap. Assist lines are to be lead around the pins and pulled out.
  • Page 11 Close the handle cover flap and fix it on the #2 flap Velcro. Put the left end of the V-riser into a carabiner.
  • Page 12 The right end of the V-riser must be put into the carabiner only after the chest strap and the pod are closed an locked. Both ends of the V-riser must be clipped in before the paraglider risers. In order to get out of the harness it is necessary to free the right end of the V-riser.

  • Page 13: The Pod

    5. The Pod The pod obviously shields the pilot against cold and improves aerodynamic qualities of the unit. There is an adjusted footrest (distance/inclination) and a three-step speedbar inside. The pod is permanently fixed to the harness and integrated with cockpit/frontcontainer (2R version).
  • Page 14 The exception is the left upper line, length of which can be adjusted in #3 after earlier adjustment of the right-side closing of the pod. The right side of the pod is closed by inserting ball #5 and #6 in the loops of the safety strap #7. Tension on this side of the cocoon can be adjusted by moving #4 ball.

  • Page 15: Speedbar

    6. Speedbar Lines of the speedbar must be led through respective pulleys (under the seat and on the back support). Then put it through metal loops in the pod and fix a stoper, accompanied by the speedsystem clip. Connect the speedbar with a rubber band to the pod’s footrest.

  • Page 16: Rescue Chute Installation

    7. Rescue chute installation Connect the release handle to the point on the side of the bag. Connect the V-riser with the riser of the rescue chute with a locked C6 quicklink. The V-riser should be fixed with an o-ring (see picture on the right) and the nut tightened with a wrench.
  • Page 17 If necessary, put in the container an insert reducing its capacity. Put the rescue chute into the container.
  • Page 18 Lead the assist lines through the loops.
  • Page 19 Lead the assist line through the loop of the container flap (the one closer to release handle) and gently move the zipper upwards. Close the right part of the container by moving the zipper down.
  • Page 20 Lead the assist line through the loop in the zip cover. Put the shorter pin of the release handle through the loop.
  • Page 21 Fix the release handle to the Velcro strap. Gently remove the assist line.
  • Page 22 Lead the assist line through the left loop of the container flap and gently move the zipper upwards. Close the left part of the container by moving the zipper down.
  • Page 23 Lead the assist line through the strap loop. Put the longer pin of the release handle through the loop.
  • Page 24 Put the remainder of the pin into the slit of the Velcro strap. Gently remove the assist line.
  • Page 25 Close the V-riser tunnel (if opened earlier).
  • Page 26 Close the pin cover and fix the upper part of the handle (by a magnet).
  • Page 27 Fix the self-inflating part to the lower part of the container. To avoid accidental opening of the rescue system, pins closing the container must be checked before each flight !
  • Page 28 The rescue chute must be periodically aired and repacked, according to its manual. The Pogo3 harness will best accommodate light rescue chutes: Globe Light 90 , Globe Light 110 or Globe Light 135 manufactured by Dudek Paragliders. It is possible to use rescue parachutes by other manufacturers too, as long as their dimensions when packed do not exceed those of the container.

  • Page 29: Harness Straps Adjustment

    8. Harness straps adjustment Before adjusting the straps please install rescue chute and fill the back pocket as for normal flight. Watch out for symmetry – left and right side should be adjusted the same. First, test flight should be done in easy weather conditions, with necessary corrections applied afterwards.
  • Page 30 In the Pogo 3 harness both leg straps (3) are joined with the chest strap, significantly reducing risk of launching without leg straps closed. In the Pogo 3 strap system the leg straps double as lateral stabilizers of the harness. Shortening of those straps limits the side swings of the harness.
  • Page 31 8.4 Chest strap Chest strap controls the distance between carabiners. Increasing that distance makes the harness less stable, improving effectiveness of the weightshifting and relaying more information from the canopy. Reducing it will stabilize everything and make the paraglider less receptive to weight steering. Too narrow carabiner base can make recovery from extreme situations very hard or even impossible (in case of a spiral).

  • Page 32: Pockets

    9. Pockets The Pogo3 has a spacious back pocket (ca. 23 litres volume) and two little side pockets on the pod. The back pocket can easily hold the paraglider’s backpack, a camelback and much more. In the upper part, on both sides there are two entries for a Camelbak hose or a radio antenna.

  • Page 33: Protector

    10. Protector The Pogo 3 is equipped with a 15 cm thick airfoam protector. The protector itself has a polycarbonate cover, guarding it against a puncture and dissipating the force over wider area in case of a fall on uneven terrain. Protector assembly is demonstrated below.

  • Page 34: Harness/Paraglider Connection

    12. Harness/tow connection The only safe way of attaching the tow line is a dedicated tow release. The Pogo 3 is not equipped with a dedicated tow release fix points, therefore it is to be mounted directly on the harness’ carabiners or the canopy risers.

  • Page 35: Before The Flight

    13. Before flight Before each flight a thorough check of the harness is required. For your own safety make sure that: - the harness is not damaged in any way - rescue chute container is correctly closed and locked with pins - rescue chute release handle is correctly set up and has the right shape (quite often it happens to be malformed in transport, so it’s important to check if it’s not flattened and hard to grab) - leg and chest straps are closed...

  • Page 36: Landing

    15. Landing While on final approach, get your legs out of the pod and assume upright position. Touchdown when still sitting is unacceptable and very dangerous, as even despite the protector there is high risk of spine injury. Land always on your feet, with a few steps to bleed off the speed if necessary.

  • Page 37: Cleaning And Storage

    18. Cleaning and storage All materials for the harness were carefully selected, keeping their quality and durability in mind. With help of your care they will keep your harness in good condition for a long time. The harness is best cleaned with a wet sponge, possibly a bit of soap. Do not use any detergents nor solvents.

  • Page 38: Operation And Repairs

    The Pogo 3 harness has an airworthiness certificate for 10 years since the date of production. The AF-15/2018 protector is allowed to remain in operation within 10 years from the date of production.
  • Page 39 Harness is made out of synthetic materials, which need to be properly disposed of when worn out. If you are not able to dispose of the paraglider properly, DUDEK Paragliders will do that for you.Just send your harness to the address given at the end of the manual,...

  • Page 40: Technical Data

    1 V-strap (two-piece) 2 Carabiners Dudek 20 kN Since Dudek Paragliders products are subject to constant improvements, some minor differences are possible between the manual and actual product. Dudek Paragliders withholds its rights to introduce such changes without individual notice.
  • Page 42 DUDEK PARAGLIDERS S.J. UL. CENTRALNA 2U 86-031 OSIELSKO POLAND PHONE: +48 52 324 17 40 FAX.: +48 52 381 33 58 EXPORT@DUDEK.EU WWW.DUDEK.EU...

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