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Rev.1.0, 29/04/2011
Owner's Manual
Please read this manual before flying with the Safari Passenger 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.1.0, 29/04/2011 Owner’s Manual Please read this manual before flying with the Safari Passenger 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 Safari Passenger 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

    Optional Extras ............................6 3. Before you fly ........................8 Assembly ..............................8 Adjustments ............................. 8 4. Flying with the Safari Passenger ..................9 Pre-flight checks ............................9 Landing with the Safari Passenger ......................9 5. Miscellaneous ........................10 Towing ..............................10 Flying over water ...........................

  • Page 4: Gin Gliders

    Gin’s philosophy is simple: to design paragliding equipment that he and any other pilot love to fly. This philosophy applies equally for a harness such as the Safari Passenger, as for the renowned competition glider, the Boomerang. No product is released to the market without Gin’s complete satisfaction.

  • Page 5: Introducing The Safari Passenger

    2. Introducing the Safari Passenger The Safari Passenger was developed by the R&D team of Gin Gliders to meet the needs of both professional and leisure tandem pilots. The Safari Passenger was the harness used by GIN test pilots during the development of the Safari tandem paraglider, Safari pilot harness and Yeti tandem rescue.

  • Page 6: Features Of The Safari Passenger

    2 carabiners Back protection The Safari Passenger is equipped with a combination of air bag and a GINSOFT10 10cm foam mousse bag. The GINSOFT10 has multi-compartments and a dual layer structure. This offers better shock absorption by controlled escaping of the air from the foam in case of impact.
  • Page 7 GIN dealer or the distributor in your country. Tandem Pilot harness GIN Gliders is also producing the tandem pilot harness “Safari pilot”. You can see it here on this picture. Please contact your local GIN dealer or the distributor in your country.

  • Page 8: Before You Fly

    The pilot should then adjust the harness for comfort. Assembly The Safari Passenger is delivered with the back protection pre-installed. But when it is necessary to assemble the harness by yourself, Gin Gliders recommend that assembly be carried out as below.

  • Page 9: Flying With The Safari Passenger

    The chest strap may also be adjusted in flight according to the conditions; for example, it may be tightened in turbulent air and flown at a looser setting in more stable or weak conditions. 4. Flying with the Safari Passenger Pre-flight checks For maximum safety, use a complete and consistent system of pre-flight checks and repeat the same mental sequence every flight.

  • Page 10: Miscellaneous

    5. Miscellaneous Towing The Safari Passenger isn’t equipped with an extra system for towing. The tow release can be connected to the main carabiners of the tandem spreader bar. The best way to attach a tow release is to use a towing adapter, which slides over the lower ends of the risers of the paraglider before attaching to the main carabiners.

  • Page 11: Care, Maintenance And Repairs

    6. Care, Maintenance and Repairs The materials used in the have been carefully selected for maximum durability. Safari passenger Nevertheless, keeping your harness clean and airworthy will ensure a long period of continuous safe operation Maintenance Avoid dragging your harness over rough or rocky ground.

  • Page 12: Environmentally Friendly Disposal Of The Harness

    Repair 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 13: Technical Data

    10Cm Foam mousse bag: GINSOFT 10 Certified Max. Load for EN & LTF 120kg Certification Safari Passenger harness: EN 1651 & LTF 91/09, Nr. EAPR-GZ-7396/11 Description of material Fabric: Outside: NYLON CODURA, 420D HD N/OXFORD PU, CHARMEUSE CONTRECOLLEE Inside: OXFORD 210D PU...

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