Dudek POGO 3, User Manual

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8.1 Shoulder straps
Thanks to adjustable shoulder straps (1) the Pogo 3 can accommodate pilots of almost any height. They should stay on your shoulders
rather tight, with just a little play. Too short straps will make comfortable seating after launch difficult, and can limit your movement
in flight. A clip on the shoulder traps makes sure they stay in place during launch and flight. Additionally, there is an alarm whistle
fixed to the clip to call for help in danger.
8.2 Side straps
They determine the seat/backrest angle. Initial adjustment should be done before the first flight, with the harness hanged from a
ceiling. In order to increase comfort, the Pogo 3 features an additional adjustment in the lumbar part (6). You can increase the
support of the lumbar spine by shortening the adjustment line, moving the red ball up until enough. All settings are to be verified
during first flight and can be further modified at any time. Bear in mind that when the backrest is reclined too much, there is
increased risk of getting twisted in case of a big deflation.
8.3 Leg straps
The leg straps are the most important safeguard against falling out of the harness. Their adjustment must allow for easy launching
and proper seating in the air. Too short straps can make you uncomfortable and restrain your starting run. Too long straps can make
seating into harness without using your hands impossible. In the Pogo 3 harness both leg straps (3) are joined with the chest strap,
significantly reducing risk of launching without leg straps closed.
In the Pogo 3 strap system the leg straps double as lateral stabilizers of the harness. Shortening of those straps limits the side swings
of the harness.
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