Dudek Techno, User Manual

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7.1 Shoulder straps
Thanks to adjustable shoulder straps (1) the harness can accommodate pilots of almost any height. The straps should stay on your
shoulders rather tight, with just a little play. Too short straps will make difficult comfortable seating after launch and can limit your
movements in flight. A clip on the shoulder traps will make sure they stay in place during launch and flight. Additionally, there is an
alarm whistle fixed to the clip. You can use it wherever help is needed.
7.2 Side straps
They determine the seat/backrest angle. Initial adjustment should be done before first flight, with the harness hanged from a ceiling.
In order to increase comfort, Techno features an additional adjustment of 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 a
twist in case of a big deflation.
7.3 Leg straps
The leg straps are the most important safeguard against falling out of the harness. Their adjustment must allow both easy launch 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 impossible without using your hands. In the Techno harness both leg straps (3) are connected to the chest strap,
significantly reducing risk of launching without leg straps closed.
In the strap scheme used in Techno harness 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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