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Rev.2.0, 19/07/2012
Owner's Manual
Please read this manual before flying with the Genie Lite for the first time.
Gin Gliders Inc.
285-1 Galdam-Ri, Mohyun-Myun, Yongin-City, Kyunggi-Do, Korea
www.gingliders.com, gin@gingliders.com

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  • Page 1 Rev.2.0, 19/07/2012 Owner’s Manual Please read this manual before flying with the Genie Lite for the first time. Gin Gliders Inc. 285-1 Galdam-Ri, Mohyun-Myun, Yongin-City, Kyunggi-Do, Korea www.gingliders.com, gin@gingliders.com...

  • Page 2: Thank You

    Thank You… Thank you for choosing the Genie Lite harness. We are confident that this harness will provide you with enhanced comfort, control, performance and fun in flight. This manual contains all the information you need to set up, trim, fly and maintain your harness. A thorough knowledge of your equipment will keep you safe and enable you to maximize your full potential.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    3. Before you fly ..............................10 Assembly ............................... 10 Adjustments ..............................14 Detaching the cocoon........................... 17 4. Flying with the Genie Lite ..........................18 Pre-flight checks ............................18 Take off with Genie Lite ..........................18 Rescue Deployment ............................18 Landing with the Genie Lite......................... 19 5.

  • Page 4: Gin Gliders

    This philos ophy applies equally for a harness such a as the Genie Lite, as for the world-beating competition n glider, the Boomeran ng. No product is rele eased to the market w without Gin’s complete...

  • Page 5: Introducing The Genie Lite

    2. Introducing the Genie Lite The Genie Lite was developed by the R&D team of Gin Gliders to meet the highest standards of the most demanding pilots - the Genie Lite is the harness used by GIN test pilots during the development of high performance paragliders.
  • Page 6 Components of the Genie Lite: Shoulder strap adjustment Elastic to hold drink system tube Shoulder strap connection Whistle Suspension Point Chest strap ABS Strap Leg Strap Safe-T-Band Buckle Seat Board Hole for speed system line Hole for drink system tube...

  • Page 7: Features Of The Genie Lite

    2 Carabiners, Protector (Ginsoft Lite), Flight Deck, Lycra Cocoon, Carbon Seat & Foot Plate, Speed bar, Pad for control volume of rescue container. The Genie Lite is available in sizes XS, S, M and L.Weight: 4.6 kg (M size, complete without carabiners, flight deck and Pad for controlling the volume of rescue container).
  • Page 8 Carbon seat plate The Genie Lite is supplied with a carbon seat plate, which comes in 4 sizes. When you order the Genie Lite, you should choose the correct seat plate size according to your build (rather than simply your...

  • Page 9: Optional Extras

    The following items are available as optional extras. Rescue parachute The Genie Lite is designed for use with GIN rescue parachutes, like the Yeti Rescue or ONE G. Other manufacturers’ rescue systems may also be suitable. The maximum size of rescue container is 9L.

  • Page 10: Before You Fly

    To install, open the zipper cover underneath the seat plate, open the zip and insert the Genie Lite back protection. It needs to slide into the space underneath the seat plate and sit behind the reserve container and the back support. Do not put it underneath the cross...
  • Page 11 Rescue Installation and Check of Compatibility The Genie Lite is compatible with GIN rescue parachutes. Other manufacturer’s rescues may be used as well. Every first installation of a rescue system into the harness (that means every new combination of harness and rescue system) must be checked for compatibility by a qualified paragliding professional.
  • Page 12 Attaching the rescue parachute deployment bag to the harness deployment handle The rescue container of the Genie Lite comes with its own deployment handle. This handle and its strap must be connected to the deployment bag of the parachute. If your parachute’s deployment bag does not have the proper loop, please contact your parachute dealer or a...
  • Page 13 Rescue Installation guide Installing the speed system: Pull the speed line down through the hole on the side of your harness from above, and thread it through the pulley as shown in the illustration. Pull the line through the exit ring at the front of your seat.

  • Page 14: Adjustments

    Adjustments The Genie Lite should be adjusted 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 takeoff. Adjustments should ideally be tested by hanging in a simulator prior to the first flight. Additional fine-tuning can be done during your first few flights.
  • Page 15 Loosen Tighten Lateral straps The lateral straps adjust the angle between the thighs and the back. This angle can be set between 100° and 130°. Lengthening the straps increases the angle and vice- versa. The easiest way to adjust them correctly is during a flight in calm air.
  • Page 16 take the load from the main straps. In this case the strap can slip out or break out of the material during flight. Side strings to control angle of the legs These strings help you to adjust the angle of the knee support and give support for your legs on long flights.

  • Page 17: Detaching The Cocoon

    Detaching the cocoon Normally, The Genie Lite will be supplied completely assembled with all components. If you want to disassemble the cocoon then follow the procedure as follows. 1. Take out the loop of the cocoon from the carabiners. 2. Completely open the zipper on the side.

  • Page 18: Flying With The Genie Lite

    4. Flying with the Genie Lite Pre-flight checks For maximum safety, use a complete and consistent system of pre-flight checks and repeat the same mental sequence every flight. Check that: There is no visible damage to the harness or carabiners that could affect its airworthiness.

  • Page 19: Landing With The Genie Lite

    On landing take an upright body position and be sure to do a PLF (Parachute Landing Fall) to minimize the risk of injury. Landing with the Genie Lite Before landing, slide your legs forward in the harness so that you adopt the upright position. NEVER land in the reclined position;...

  • Page 20: Miscellaneous

    5. Miscellaneous Towing The Genie Lite is also excellent for towing. The tow release can be connected to the main carabiners. The best position to attach a tow release is to use a towing adapter, which slides over the lower ends of the risers of the paraglider.

  • Page 21: Care, Maintenance And Repairs

    After a hard landing you must check your back protection for damage. A tear in the GENIE LITE BACK PROTECTION (GINSOFT LITE) could significantly reduce the efficiency of the protection it provides.

  • Page 22: Repairs

    Repairs The manufacturer or an approved specialist should carry out any repair that involves critical parts of the harness. This will ensure that the correct materials and repair techniques are used Environmentally friendly disposal of the harness When this paragliding harness cannot be used any longer after an extended period of life time, then you must ensure that it will be disposed in an environmentally friendly way.

  • Page 23: Technical Data

    Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual is correct, but please remember that it has been produced for guidance only. This owner's manual is subject to changes without prior notice. Please check with www.gingliders.com for the latest information regarding the Genie Lite and other GIN products.

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