Dudek ZEROGRAVITY, 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 whenever 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.
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 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. The Safe-T scheme of the straps significantly reduces risk of launching without leg straps
closed.
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In order to prevent falling out of the harness after launch it is imperative to check before each flight
if the leg straps are closed.
Not closing the leg/chest straps is extremely dangerous and is a known
reason of fatal accidents!
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