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- Page 1 PArAglider Brave 4 Revision: 1.0 Date: 02.05.2018 Instruction Manual (EN)
- Page 2 The date and version number of this Manual are given on the front page. Express written consent from Swing Flugsportgerä t e GmbH is required for any duplication of this Manual, in whole or in part (with the exception of short quotations in specialist articles), and in any form or by any means, whether electronic or mechanical.
- Page 3 If you have any questions that are not answered in this Manual, please do not hesitate to contact your Swing dealer or Swing directly: Tel: +49 81 41 32 77 888 or info@swing.de We hope that you enjoy yourself with your new harness.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Length of shoulder straps .......................17 Width of the chest strap ......................18 .....................18 EG CONNECTION LINE EASH LINE FLYING WITH THE BRAVE 4 ..................19 ........................19 ONVERTING THE HARNESS Conversion from backpack to harness ...................19 Conversion from harness to backpack ...................20 ....................20... - Page 5 ........................24 Inspection by the pilot ......................24 What to do if damage is discovered, Repairs .................24 .............................24 ARRANTY ............................24 ISPOSAL SWING ON THE WORLD WIDE WEB ................25 ..........................25 WING WEBSITE SWING S ........................25 OCIAL EDIA APPENDIX ........................26 .............................26 DDRESSES Swing Flugsportgeräte GmbH...
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Page 6: 01 Introduction
01 Introduction Special text Manual DANGER You must read this Manual carefully before Sections of text headed “Danger” indicate a using the harness for the first time. situation where there is imminent danger, This will allow you to familiarise yourself with the which in all probability will lead to death or adjustment options and the care and serious injury, if the instructions given are... -
Page 7: Lists Of Parts
SWING and the environment Protection of the environment, safety and quality are the three core values of Swing Flugsportgeräte GmbH and they have implications for everything we do. We also believe that our customers share our environmental awareness. -
Page 8: 02 Safety
Swing publishes on its website any technical safety notices and airworthiness instructions All forms of aerial sport involve certain risks. which are issued in respect of Swing products. They require a high level of individual We will also send you safety notices directly by responsibility. -
Page 9: Disclaimer And Exclusion Of Liability
Disclaimer and exclusion of liability Purpose In terms of the warranty and guarantee condi- The Brave 4 may be used exclusively as a tions, the paraglider harness along with certi- paraglider harness in combination “lightweight fied paragliding equipment may not be used if aerial sports equipment”... -
Page 10: 03 Harness Features
External LTF NfL II 91/09-certifed multi-chamber airbag with nitinol reinforcing Installation of reserve Separate front container Included in delivery Brave 4 harness with rear storage pocket Alpine backpack two aluminium carabiners leg connection lines / leash line ... -
Page 11: General Overview
Airbag It gives you optimum freedom of movement for speed riding on skis and for foot-launched The airbag used in the Brave 4 has nitinol rods speed flying. to give it shape and tension. This ensures a high damping effect even without airflow. - Page 12 Leg connection line Trekking pole holder In backpack mode, there is a holder for trekking poles on the left side of the Brave 4. They can be held in place securely using a bungee loop. Exposed loops Attachment options for equipment...
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Page 13: Pockets
Brave 4 backpack Pockets Rear storage pocket In harness mode, the Brave 4 has a rear storage pocket that has room for extra clothing and equipment not needed during flight besides the backpack carrying system. There is also a pocket for small items. -
Page 14: Airbag
Right leg pocket with zip closure Diagram of the Brave 4 Airbag Inner bag A lightweight airbag is available for the Brave 4. In backpack mode, there is also enough space It is attached to the straps provided and can be in the main pocket for standard paragliders, if left permanently attached to the harness. -
Page 15: Rescue System
Please check the connection points regularly, especially after converting the harness. Rescue system A front container can be used with the Brave 4 if you wish to use a reserve chute. This can be attached easily and quickly to the main... -
Page 16: Accessories
Speed system result of the adjustment being too short. Nor The Brave 4 can be fitted with an optional should the speed system be too long, which speed bar. would prevent you from being able to use the paraglider’s full speed range. -
Page 17: Adjustment Options
It is designed for hydration systems made Adjustment options by Deuter. The Brave 4 has various adjustment options to Swing recommends using a Deuter Streamer give pilots the opportunity to adjust the harness with capacity up to 3 litres. -
Page 18: Width Of The Chest Strap
Shortening the shoulder strap Feed line through loops 1 & 2 Width of the chest strap The chest strap controls the distance between the two hangpoints. The bigger the distance, the more the glider responds to weight-shifting. It is adjusted using the loops on the strap (to shorten) or on the buckle (to lengthen). -
Page 19: Flying With The Brave 4
04 Flying with the Brave 4 Converting the harness The Brave 4 can be converted from a backpack into a harness and back again in just a few steps. PLEASE NOTE The backpack’s outside pocket can still be Open the rear storage pocket... -
Page 20: Conversion From Harness To Backpack
Open the zip completely Conversion to lightweight harness The Brave 4 can be converted into a lightweight harness. For this, the backpack and the rear storage pocket are unzipped from each other. It is then no longer possible to install an airbag. -
Page 21: Installing The Rear Storage Pocket
To turn the lightweight harness back into a harness with rear storage pocket, follow the steps above in reverse order. Pay attention to Brave 4 – leg strap buckle the following points in particular. Loop and pulley on the lower edge of the rear storage pocket Brave 4 –... -
Page 22: Pre-Flight Check
“Pro-Tow” tow aid that can be used for this purpose. Tandem flights The Brave 4 is suitable for tandem flights. Be aware here that, for safety reasons, the rescue system must not be attached to the pilot’s chest strap. Pilot wearing the harness a... -
Page 23: 05 Maintaining Your Harness
wear or tears. Harness buckles The Brave 4 has an information sticker in the leg pocket and in the airbag opening. Keep the harness locking buckles clean and oil with a few drops of sewing machine oil when It is helpful to provide the type designation necessary. -
Page 24: Inspection Periods
Inspection periods PLEASE NOTE The Brave 4 must be inspected at least every 2 years from the date of purchase. Repairs should only be carried out by the It must in addition have an extra inspection manufacturer after any exceptional load, e.g. -
Page 25: Swing On The World Wide Web
Swing has a comprehensive website, which provides additional information about many other topics related to paragliding. Swing’s Swing Team website is the first port of call for Swing’s worldwide following: www.swing.de On Swing’s website, you will find an extensive range of accessories for your paraglider, useful products for pilots, as well as additional information and accessories. -
Page 26: 07 Appendix
07 Appendix EAPR EAPR GmbH Addresses Marktstr. 11 Swing Flugsportgeräte GmbH 87730 Bad Grönenbach Germany An der Leiten 4 82290 Landsberied Tel: +49 (0) 8334 - 534470 Germany Email: info@para-academy.eu www.para-academy.eu Tel.: +49 (0) 8141 3277 - 888 Fax: +49 (0) 8141 3277 - 870 Air Turquoise SA Email: info@swing.de... -
Page 27: Product Details
Product details Model: Manufacturing Date: Serial number: ___ - 20___ Brave 4 __ __/__/ - __/__/__/ - __/__/__/__/__/ Pilot details / Proof of ownership owner Name: Address: Telephone Email: owner: Name: Address: Telephone: Email: owner: Name: Address: Telephone: Email:... -
Page 28: Repairs And Inspections Carried Out
Repairs and inspections carried out: Date: Work carried General condition Completed by Stamp, signature out: on delivery: (Name): Swing Flugsportgeräte GmbH An der Leiten 4 82290 Landsberied Germany...
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