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Summary of Contents for Boomerang 9

Page 1: ...rang 9 Owners Manual Thank you for taking the time to read Boomerang9 manual Rev 1 11 July 2013 GinGliders Inc 285 1 Galdam Ri Mohyun Myun Yongin City Kyunggi Do Korea www gingliders com gin ginglider...

Page 2: ...ing a certified paraglide pilot and you accept all risks inherent with paragliding activities including injury and death Improper use or misuse of GIN equipment greatly increases these risks Neither G...

Page 3: ...er ra an ng g9 9 1 10 0 Preparation for launch 10 Take off 10 Line knots or tangles 11 Best glide 11 Accelerated flight 11 Active flying 11 In turbulence 11 Cascade of events 12 Losing altitude 13 St...

Page 4: ...to the market without Gin s complete satisfaction Gin has over 20 years experience of designing and manufacturing paragliders and is backed up by an equally experienced team both within the company i...

Page 5: ...in line with GIN Gliders traditional values of higher stability and better performance Gin has made extensive improvements based on the unique plan form of the Boomerang9 Performance in glide and cli...

Page 6: ...6 These measures guarantee that pilots fly with the assurance that their wing meets the most exacting safety standards...

Page 7: ...ystem If in doubt about this procedure consult your instructor or dealer Brake line adjustment The main brake line lengths of the Boomerang9 are the same as on the sample that has been used for the EN...

Page 8: ...ening the chest strap increases stability but also the risk of twists following glider collapse and it also increases the frequency of getting collapses due to poor feedback from the glider The risk o...

Page 9: ...r this class of glider Have the necessary insurance and licences Be in your right mind unaffected by extreme stress recreational or prescribed drugs Only fly in conditions suitable for your level of p...

Page 10: ...ure Helmet and harness buckles closed Lines free Canopy open and into wind Airspace clear Take off The key to a successful launch technique is to practice ground handling on flat ground whenever you c...

Page 11: ...reacts more radically when a collapse happens during accelerated flight compared to flying at trim speed Apply the speed system by pushing the speed bar progressively with your feet Be prepared to con...

Page 12: ...collapse in accelerated flight you must first release the speed bar immediately Stay neutral with your weight and brake to open side slightly Let the glider turn if you have enough space This is the...

Page 13: ...setups you can reach the speed bar without using your hands If so push the speed bar Never try to steer out of a deep stall and make sure your brakes are released completely If accelerating the glider...

Page 14: ...to stay in a stable spiral but nevertheless you should know how to exit from a stable spiral weightshift actively to the outside of the turn and pull the outer brake until you feel the deceleration o...

Page 15: ...s sk k e en nt te er ri in ng g a a d de ee ep p s st ta al ll l Before landing slide your legs forward in the harness so that you adopt the standing position NEVER land in the seated position it is v...

Page 16: ...the ground Stepping on the lines or canopy The Kevlar line inside the sheath can take lots of pulling force without stretching but is sensitive to bending with small radius Opening your wing in stron...

Page 17: ...ing edge or if you note a deterioration of performance or behaviour You should also check for any damage to your lines sail risers and connectors before each flight W We e r re ec co om mm me en nd d...

Page 18: ...sposal of the paraglider When this paraglider cannot be used any longer after an extended period of time you must ensure that it will be disposed in an environmentally friendly way Please observe the...

Page 19: ...D The Boomerang9 has also passed load and shock tests with a load exceeding 8G of the maximum weight in flight Technical Data SIZE M FLAT AREA 23 00m SPAN 13 35m A R 7 75 PROJECTED AREA 19 7m SPAN 10...

Page 20: ...20 Line Plan...

Page 21: ...10 7585 7545 7700 7910 7 7545 7525 7485 7630 7860 8 7570 7555 7515 7640 7975 9 7370 7335 6970 7855 10 7320 7285 7805 11 7235 7215 7855 12 7225 7200 7990 13 7165 7140 14 7145 7120 15 7145 7115 16 7165...

Page 22: ...2E3X 9017 E77A Profile Loaded Rib Skytex 9017 E29A Non Loaded Rib Skytex 70032E4D Diagonal Skytex 9017 E29A Bridle Nylon 12mm Suspension Line Edelrid 8000 360 200 160 120 080 065 045 Riser Cousin Kevl...

Page 23: ...y q qu ua al li if fi ie ed d a an nd d c co om mp pe et te en nt t p pi il lo ot ts s o or r b by y p pi il lo ot ts s u un nd de er r t th he e d di ir re ec ct t s su up pe er rv vi is si io on n o...

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