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Page 2: Welcome To The Flying World Of Gin Gliders
Welcome Congratulations and thank you from Gin Gliders on your purchase of the Boomerang, the winning glider of the ’99 and ’00 Paragliding World Cup Constructor’s trophy. Whatever your goals are in paragliding, we are confident that the Boomerang will help you to reach them. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Welcome to the flying world of Gin Gliders ………………………………………………… 2 For whom and why? ………………………………………………………………………… 2 Table of contents …………………………………………………………………………… 3 Testing ……………………………………………………………………………………… 4 Construction? ………………………………………………………………………………… 5 Brake adjustment …………………………………………………………………………… 5 Speed system ……………………………………………………………………………… 6 Rucksack …………………………………………………………………………………… 7 Unpacking …………………………………………………………………………………… 7 Preparing for launch …………………………………………………………………………... -
Page 4: Testing
Certification The Gin Gliders Boomerang has passed AFNOR tests in the COMPETITION Category. It has also been shock-tested and passed with a load corresponding to more than 8G of the maximum weight in flight. -
Page 5: Construction
Construction Extreme care is taken during the whole construction process of all Gin gliders. Each glider is assembled by one operator, to ensure consistency and accountability. The lines are cut under load with a specially designed robot to achieve maximum precision, and each line length is measured electronically at the end of the production process. -
Page 6: Speed System
Speed system When in use, the speed system lowers the angle of attack with a pulley-guided, foot-operated system. The Boomerang has a very wide speed range. In spite of its optimized a irfoil, Rigifoil system, air inlets and internal stability, the highest speeds should be used with caution, especially in turbulent air. -
Page 7: Rucksack
Rucksack All Gin gliders are delivered with a rucksack specially designed for keeping your equipment steady on your back for ergonomic carrying comfort and ease of use. There are both internal and external compression straps. Properly tightened, they keep the bag from bouncing against your lower back when walking. -
Page 8: Pre-Flight
Pre-flight checklist 1. Choose a sufficiently large take-off area with even ground and no obstacles. Lay the glider out flat according to the planform. Check all lines, cloth and risers for damage. Check all line karabiners. If necessary, tighten with appropriate tool. Inspect your harness and reserve handle. -
Page 9: Tangled Lines
Line knots or tangles If any problems occur at the take off, abort the launch immediately by stalling the glider. On steep launches stall one side of the glider and run parallel to the hill (if you´re not yet airborne). If you´re already in the air, be sure you are clear of other gliders and the ground before you start correcting any error! Counterbrake / weightshift to the opposite side and pump the knotted side with your brake. -
Page 10: In Turbulence
In turbulence The Boomerang has a high internal pressure, resistance to tucking and a very high degree of passive safety. It is however still high performance glider that, despite being among the safest in its class, demands an active flying style. The key to active piloting is keeping the glider above your head at all times. -
Page 11: Cravatte
Counterbrake/weightshift and pump brake on the tangled side. Keep safe flying speed to avoid stall or spin. On all Gin gliders, there is a separate stabilizer/winglet main line that goes down to the B riser. This line usually comes slack in the event of a ”cravatte”. Pull it down completely until it comes tight and the ”cravatte”... -
Page 12: Big Ears
Losing altitude Should you encounter a situation where you need to descend quickly or the lift becomes to strong, there are several ways of quickly getting down. The best way is of course, to find sink. This is often forgotten in a situation of stress - leave the lift! Here are some examples on how to get down fast. -
Page 13: B-Stall
B-stall To quickly lose altitude without straining your body with G-force you can use the B-stall. Reach up to the B-risers just below the maillons and twist your hands while gently pulling. It will be difficult at first, but become lighter the more you break the airfoil. Once pulled, do not release immediately. -
Page 14: Landing The Boomerang
Care should be taken with the small reinforcements of the Rigifoil System. They are generally very resistant, but should they become damaged, they can be replaced easily by an official GIN distributor or dealer. If a line is damaged, please consult your dealer and have it replaced. The kevlar inside the sheath can take lots of pulling force without stretching, but is sensitive to bending with small radius. -
Page 15: Inspections
Inspection Your Boomerang should be fully inspected by an authorized Gin agent after every 100hr flying time or every year, whichever is sooner. A full inspection will not only give you peace of mind but is required by AFNOR and DHV to retain certification. -
Page 16: Technical Specifications
TECHNICAL DATA SIZE 24.53m² 26.62m² 28.79m² AREA 12.34m 12.86m 13.37m SPAN FLAT 6.21 6.21 6.21 22.19m² 24.08m² 26.04m² AREA 9.67m 10.08m 10.48m PROJECTED SPAN 4.84 4.84 4.84 2.45m 2.56m 2.66 ROOT CHORD 0.10m 0.11m 0.11m 7.96m 8.30m 8.63m TOTAL HEIGHT CELL NUMBER 25×3 25×3... -
Page 17: Line Plan
LINEPLAN Boomerang (XS,S,M,L) -
Page 18: Description
DESCRIPTION 1. FABRIC OF CANOPY 1-1 UPPER AND LOWER SURFACE FABRIC CODE 9092W/R 9092ME NAME N.C.V INDUSTRIES L’Isle d’Abeau, Parc de Chesnes, 75, SUPPLIER ADDRESS rue du Ruisseau 38070 SAINT QUENTIN FALLAVIER Cedex / France FINISH IDENTIFICATION W/R(PU coating) ME(PU coating) COMPOSITION POLYAMIDE 6.6 HIGH TENACITY WEIGHT(g/sqm) - Page 19 1-2 LOAD BEARING RIBS FABRIC CODE 9092 FM NAME N.C.V INDUSTRIES L’Isle d’Abeau, Parc de Chesnes, 75, SUPPLIER ADDRESS rue du Ruisseau 38070 SAINT QUENTIN FALLAVIER Cedex / France FINISH IDENTIFICATION FM(PU coating) COMPOSITION POLYAMIDE 6.6 HIGH TENACITY WEIGHT(g/sqm) 45 +/-3 WIDTH(cm) CONSTRUCTION Rip Stop...
- Page 20 1-3 NON LOAD BEARING RIBS AND V-RIBS FABRIC CODE 9017 ME NAME N.C.V INDUSTRIES SUPPLIER L’Isle d’Abeau, Parc de Chesnes, 75, rue du Ruisseau ADDRESS 38070 SAINT QUENTIN FALLAVIER Cedex / France FINISH IDENTIFICATION ME (PU coating) COMPOSITION POLYAMIDE 6.6 HIGH TENACITY WEIGHT(g/sqm) 39 +/-2 WIDTH(cm)
- Page 21 2. SUSPENSION LINE MATERIAL ARAMID(TECHNORA) NAME TEIJIN LIMITED, JAPAN SUPPLIER 1- 1, UCHISAIWAI-CHO 2-CHOME, CHIYODA-KU, ADDRESS 2- TOKYO 100, JAPAN DIAMETER(mm) YARN COUNT 1,000D 1,000D 1,000D NUMBER OF CORE BREAKING STRENGTH 80kg 100KG 180kg 3. REINF-ORCEMENT FABRIC CODE P260 NAME DIMENSION-POLYANT Gmbh SUPPLIER ADDRESS...
- Page 22 4. RISER MATERIAL HIGH TENACITY POLYERSTER YARN NAME TECHNI SANGLES, FARNCE SUPPLIER ADDRESS 13, RUE DO PILAT-42400 ST CHAMOND, FRANCE WEIGHT(GR/M) BREAKING STRENGTH 1,100DAN WIDTH(mm) 22mm 5. MAILLONS MATERIAL STAINLESS STEEL NAME ANSUNG PRECISION CO. SUPPLIER 212-32 ANYANG 7 DONG, MANANGU, ADDRESS ANYANG CITY, KYUNG KI-DO, KOREA WEIGHT(GR)
- Page 23 6. BRIDLE(ATTACHMENT LINES) MATERIAL NYLON NAME KOLON INDUSTRIAL CO. SUPPLIER 45 MU KYO DONG JUNG – GU, ADDRESS SEOUL, KOREA 7.2 G/M WEIGHT(GR/M²) BREAKING STRENGTH 110kg WIDTH(mm) 7. THREAD HIGH TENACITY POLYESTER YARN MATERIAL NAME AMANN & SOHNE GMBH & CO. SUPPLIER ADDRESS INDUSTRIESTRASE 1, D-74391 ERLIGHEIM, GERMANY...