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- Page 1 Light harness with a pod User Manual Please read this manual carefully before your first flight.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
2. Description Soul is a lightweight pod harness. Due to light and durable materials of best quality the Soul weighs just 3,65 kg in M size. It is an ideal proposition for pilots who enjoy long XC flights and vol-biv adventures. Small weight and dimensions make easier long treks on foot. -
Page 3: Cockpit
3. The Cockpit The cockpit has a shelf ready to keep the instruments (vario, GPS) provided with Velcro-finished cases. Under this shelf there is a pocket, accessible in flight to reach an energy bar or soft drink. The cockpit is fixed on the chest strap only and has no additional locks. -
Page 4: Speedbar
It is not advised to adjust the pod straps right after launch – you have to reach safe altitude first. The adjustment of the pod length and footrest inclination is demonstrated on the pictures below. The pod is closed in two points. Both of the are adjusted, so that you can choose how taut and overlapping they are to be. -
Page 5: Rescue Chute Installation
It is possible to install a steered rescue chute as well in the Soul. Pictures below show the attachment of a steered reserve chute. You need two rectangular links like Maillon Rapide... - Page 6 Attach the release handle to the rescue chute bag. The handle must be attached to the side loop as shown on the picture. Do not fix it to the loop on the middle of the bag. Connect the rescue chute riser to the V-strap of the harness with locked quicklink Maillon Rapide C6 or C7.
- Page 7 Put the rescue chute in the container with suspension lines facing downward. Both the lines and riser of the canopy must be stoved in the rear part of the container. The container is a bit deeper there. Lead the assist lines through the loops of the #1 flaps. Flap #1 is divided in two.
- Page 8 Lead the assist lines through the loops of the #2 flap. In order to facilitate closing it may be a good idea to use temporary pins beside assist lines. Lead the assist lines through the loops of the #3 flap, with optional use of temporary pins.
- Page 9 Close the lid covering the pins. See that #1 flaps inside the container are not folded and properly guard the rescue chute. Place the release handle on the Velcro. Close the V-strap channel, hiding the excess under #3 flap.
- Page 10 To avoid accidental opening of the rescue system, pins closing the container must be checked before each flight! Rescue chute must be periodically aired and repacked according to its manual. Proven equipment for the Soul is the Globe 120 rescue chute, manufactured by Dudek Paragliders. Installation of many other parachutes (including steered...
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Page 11: Harness/Paraglider Connection
8. Harness/tow connection The only safe way of attaching tow line is a dedicated tow release. The Soul does not feature additional points to fix the tow release, therefore it is to be mounted directly on the harness’ carabiners or the canopy risers. - Page 12 Too short straps can make you uncomfortable and restrain your starting run. Too long straps can make seating into harness impossible without using your hands. In Soul harness both leg straps are joined with the chest strap, significantly reducing risk of launching without leg straps closed Their length affects stability of the harness in flight too.
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Page 13: Pockets
10. Pockets The Soul has a spacious back pocket (ca. 26 litres volume) and two little side pockets. The back pocket can easily hold the paraglider’s backpack, camelback and much more. There are openings in upper part of the pocket (on both sides) to lead the drink pipe, antennas etc. -
Page 14: Before Flight
16. Tandem flying Soul harness was not designed - and remains unsuitable - for tandem operations. 17. Cleaning and storage All materials for the harness were carefully selected according to their quality and durability. With help of your care they will keep the harness in good condition for a long time. -
Page 15: Technical Data
Lycra 210 g/m2 Straps Poliester 1780 daN Poliamid 1200 daN Since Dudek Paragliders products are subject to constant improvements, some minor differences are possible between manual and actual product. Dudek Paragliders withhold rights to introduce such changes without individual notice. - Page 16 Dudek Paragliders ul. Centralna 2 U 86- 031 Osielsko Poland tel: +48 52 324 17 40 fax: +48 52 381 33 58 export@dudek.eu www.dudek.eu...
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