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3. Before you fly
The Safari Passenger must be assembled by a suitably qualified paragliding professional, for
example your instructor. The pilot should then adjust the harness for comfort.
Assembly
The Safari Passenger is delivered with the back protection pre-installed. But when it is
necessary to assemble the harness by yourself, Gin Gliders recommend that assembly be
carried out as below. If there is any doubt whatsoever about this procedure, please seek
professional advice from your instructor, GIN dealer or importer.
Back Protection
If you receive the GINSOFT10 back protection folded, then please let it lay open for several
hours before you install it into the harness. To install, open the zipper in the back protector
pocket and slide in the GINSOFT10.
Adjustments
The Safari Passenger should be adjusted to suit your physique and flying style.
It is important to adjust it correctly to ensure you can easily slide into the sitting position after
takeoff.
Adjustments should ideally be tested by hanging in a simulator prior to the first flight.
Additional fine-tuning can be done during your first few flights.
Check that the air inlets to the airbag are clearly open and unobstructed.
Please follow the following steps to adjust your harness:
Lateral straps
The lateral straps adjust the angle between the thighs and the back. This angle can be set
between 90° and 110°. Lengthening the straps increases the angle and vice-versa. The easiest
way to adjust them correctly is in a simulator. Remember that flying in the “supine position”,
which means leaning back, reduces the stability of the harness and increases the risk of
twisting after an asymmetric deflation.
Shoulder straps
The optimum setting for the shoulder straps depends on the height of the pilot. Stand upright
with the chest/leg straps closed and symmetrically adjust the shoulder straps until they are
just tight. To loosen the shoulder straps, pull the narrow webbing loop that protrudes
backwards from the buckle on the shoulder strap.
Chest strap
The adjustment of the chest strap controls the distance between the carabiners and affects the
handling and stability of the glider. Widening the distance between the carabiners increases
feedback from the wing and allows for easier weight shifting. Closing the strap gives you a
