Gin Gliders Bolero 6 L, User Manual

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Bolero 6 user manual
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Before the ퟿�rst ퟿�ight
WARNING: Your instructor, dealer or a specialist must test-૘y and inspect the paraglider
before your ૘rst ૘ight. The test-૘ight must be recorded on the paraglider information
label. Any changes or improper repairs to this paraglider shall render invalid the
certi૘cation and warranty.
Harness
The Bolero 6 is certi퟿�ed for use with all harnesses with variable cross-bracing (GH type).
Practically all modern harnesses are GH type harnesses. Older harnesses with ퟿�xed cross-
bracing (GX type) are not certi퟿�ed and should not be used. Check with the manufacturer of
the harness or your paragliding instructor if in doubt whether your harness is a GH or GX type
harness.
It’s important for your comfort and safety to ퟿�y with a suitable harness that is properly
adjusted. When choosing a harness, remember that the height of the attachment points (i.e.
distance from the carabiners to the seat plate) aퟍ�ects the sensitivity of the glider and the
relative brake travel. The lower (shorter) the attachment points, the more sensitive the glider is
to weightshift.
The adjustment of the harness chest strap controls the distance between carabiners and
aퟍ�ects the handling and stability of the glider. Excessive tightening of the chest strap
increases stability but also the risk of riser twists following glider collapses. It also increases
the likelihood of getting collapses due to poor feedback from the glider. The risk of twisting is
also strongly in퟿�uenced by the seating position of the pilot. Flying in a laid back (reclined)
position makes it much more diퟆ�cult to react in time to prevent riser twisting. With the chest
strap in a more closed position the glider also has more tendency to maintain a stable spiral.
With the chest strap in a more open position, feedback from the glider is increased but
stability is decreased.
GIN gliders are developed with GIN harnesses, which have an attachment point of
approximately 40-48cm (depending on size and model). EN/LTF certi퟿�cation test ퟿�ights are
carried out with the horizontal distance between the harness attachment points (measured
between connector centrelines) set depending on the total weight in ퟿�ight as follows:
Total weight in ૘ight < 80 kg 80 to 100 kg > 100 kg
Width 40 ± 2 cm 44 ± 2 cm 48 ± 2 cm
We recommend adjusting the distance of the chest strap according to the table and, if
necessary, to adapt easily. In general, the carabiner distance should not be set too narrow!
For ퟿�ight comfort and safety it is very important that you ퟿�y with a suitable, properly
adjusted harness. In practice, it turns out that few pilots have a harness that suits their ퟿�ying
style and paraglider. If you have any questions or doubts regarding the use of your harness
with the Bolero 6, please contact a GIN dealer or Gin Gliders directly.
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