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AIRDESIGN – The Sock Manual – V1.7– 2022 09 30

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CLIPPING-IN YOUR HARNESS

Waist strap

First get into the harness by putting the shoulders on.

Make sure that the leg loops, coming from behind, pass between your legs.

Then close the waist strap with the toggles and the loops – Red to Red & Green to Green

Pod closing

First close the left panel diagonally using the clip on the right side.

Green to Green.

Make sure the connection is free and nothing is tangled with other lines from the pod.

Then close the right panel passing the rescue container loop around the left red toggle.

Red to Red.

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Summary of Contents for The Sock

Page 1: ...h us whenever you login to Facebook More information about The Sock can be found on our website www ad gliders com For any further questions please contact your nearest AirDesign dealer https ad gliders com dealerlist lang en AIRDESIGN GmbH Rhombergstraße 9 6067 Absam AUSTRIA AirDesign GmbH www ad gliders com Rhombergstraße 9 6067 Absam Austria 43 0 5223 22480 info ad gliders com Paragliding harne...

Page 2: ...RISERS 10 CONNECTING THE SPEED BAR 10 HARNESS ADJUSTMENTS 11 1 SEAT INCLINATION ADJUSTMENT THIGH SUPPORT 11 2 3 4 LEG LENGTH ADJUSTMENT FOOTPLATE 12 5 LOWER BACK ADJUSTMENT LUMBAR STRAPS 12 6 UPPER BACK ADJUSTMENT SHOULDER STRAPS 12 7 SPEED BAR ADJUSTMENT 13 Balance Check 13 In flight Adjustment 13 Enjoy your flight 14 PREPARING YOUR HARNESS DETAILS 15 CONNECTION DETAIL HARNESS CARABINER ASSEMBLY ...

Page 3: ...Y NOTICE SIZE CHART The choice of your harness size is important The chart will help you to choose but we recommend that you try the equipment at one of our dealers By the purchase of this equipment you are responsible for being a certified paraglider pilot and you accept all risks inherent with paragliding activities including injury and death Improper use or misuse of paragliding equipment great...

Page 4: ...AIRDESIGN The Sock Manual V1 7 2022 09 30 Page 4 19 DISCOVERING YOUR HARNESS General description Safety elements Seat structure ...

Page 5: ...AIRDESIGN The Sock Manual V1 7 2022 09 30 Page 5 19 Large volume containers Inflight accessible pockets ...

Page 6: ...ot take the bag in consideration but better results were verified Inflating AirPillow The Sock harness contains an inflatable AirPillow protector which provides an excellent impact absorption This protection is EN LTF and CE certified Reference PH_371_2022 Before using your harness you need to inflate the AirPillow You can use the Sock Bag to inflate it using the pipe Once the Air Pillow is comple...

Page 7: ... 30 Page 7 19 Back container The back container offers a large storage volume Hydration system hooking and slots Nose container You can use the Nose container for your Sock Bag and AirPack Warning Avoid storing heavy objects in this pocket ...

Page 8: ...nnection points Loops on the pod allow you to connect and secure foldable solar panels Connection to Towing equipment The sock Harness is suitable for winch towing launches There are no special attachments for this type of launch The tow release system is to be connected to the main carabiners Please ensure that the tow release equipment is compatible with the front rescue container Follow the ins...

Page 9: ...d pass between your legs Then close the waist strap with the toggles and the loops Red to Red Green to Green Pod closing First close the left panel diagonally using the clip on the right side Green to Green Make sure the connection is free and nothing is tangled with other lines from the pod Then close the right panel passing the rescue container loop around the left red toggle Red to Red ...

Page 10: ...Manual V1 7 2022 09 30 Page 10 19 Chest cross straps Close chest strap using the clip Connection to the paraglider risers Warning Ensure that carabiners are locked and not twisted before take off Connecting the speed bar ...

Page 11: ...AIRDESIGN The Sock Manual V1 7 2022 09 30 Page 11 19 HARNESS ADJUSTMENTS 1 Seat Inclination adjustment thigh support Adjust the strap height to reach a comfortable thigh support and inclination ...

Page 12: ...h Harness is optimized so that all connections are on same knot position for instance if line 2 is on knot 1 lines 3 and 4 should also be on knots 1 5 Lower back adjustment Lumbar straps Adjust the lumbar straps symmetrically for a comfortable fit and balanced back support 6 Upper back adjustment Shoulder straps Adjust the shoulders symmetrically for a balanced back support ...

Page 13: ... speed bar lines Balance Check Check the angle of your harness and adjust if necessary Use back adjustments and foot plate lines to adjust legs length and harness horizontal balance Remark Perform all adjustments with shoes on and all your gear in flight configuration Weight distribution matters In flight Adjustment You can adjust Back and Shoulders during the flight but we recommend you to do it ...

Page 14: ...AIRDESIGN The Sock Manual V1 7 2022 09 30 Page 14 19 Enjoy your flight ...

Page 15: ...s Connection detail Harness Carabiner assembly The harness is delivered with Carabiners In case you have to remove them please respect the mounting as here below Rescue installation Risers connection To connect your rescue to the risers please proceed as shown here below 1 2 3 1 2 3 ...

Page 16: ...ssembly you can use a maillon with suitable resistance Follow then the instructions related to your rescue or ask a flight instructor or professional with experience in paraglider rescue installation By any mean avoid friction with unsheathed Dyneema lines or ropes Rescue handle connection Container closing ...

Page 17: ... rescue is 5000 cm3 on L size Rescue deployment We recommend a rescue pull out at least once a year and at every repacking in order to verify its proper functioning Warning User must check that the length between the handle and the container does not allow entanglement with the rescue lines ...

Page 18: ...ness clean of dirt oils and any corrosive substance This harness can be washed with a soft brush and clear water Do not dry under direct sun exposure ROUTINE INSPECTION Regularly inspect your harness every 20 flights or 3 months by visually check the stitching webbing and all structurally important areas Pay particular attention to the webbing around the hang point area Same intervals apply for yo...

Page 19: ...___________ Fax _____________________________________________________________________ Email ___________________________________________________________________ Product Registration cut off and send to AIRDESIGN or register online at www ad gliders com Produktregistrierung abtrennen und einschicken oder online registrieren unter www ad gliders com Enregistrement produit couper et envoyer à AIRDESIG...

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