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Page 1: ...Switch harness Owner s Manual Please read this manual before flying with the Switch for the first time...
Page 2: ...you do resell your harness Happy Flights and Safe Landings The GIN Team Safety Notice By the purchase of our equipment you are responsible for being a certified paraglider pilot and you accept all ri...
Page 3: ...Adjustments 8 Shoulder straps 8 Lateral straps 8 Leg straps 8 Chest strap 8 Seat straps 9 Storage 9 4 Flying with the Switch 10 Pre flight checks 10 Rescue Deployment 10 Pockets 11 Landing with the Sw...
Page 4: ...es and can provide you with many useful items for flying which are all manufactured in Gin Gliders own production facility to guarantee highest quality standards Gin has over 20 years experience of de...
Page 5: ...der to find out if this might be the case The Switch is a sleek and easy harness designed for maximum comfort and ease of use The elegant design focuses on simplicity eliminating the need for complica...
Page 6: ...tems The following items are available as optional extras Rescue parachute The Switch is designed for use with a front mounted rescue parachute such as Yeti Rescue from GIN Other manufacturers rescue...
Page 7: ...scue system into the harness that means every new combination of harness and rescue system must be checked by a qualified paragliding professional Prior to the installation you should also ensure that...
Page 8: ...siest way to adjust them correctly is during a flight in calm air Remember that flying in the supine position that means leaning back reduces the stability of the harness and increases the risk of twi...
Page 9: ...features of Switch is that it is designed to function as an airbag Air is scooped into the airbag chambers through a channel on the side of the harness Pilots should make sure that this channel and t...
Page 10: ...ake off Rescue Deployment It is vital to periodically feel the position of the rescue handle in normal flight so that the action of reaching for the rescue handle is instinctive in an emergency In the...
Page 11: ...ss the cable or a drink tube through for a handheld speaker microphone or a Camel Back Landing with the Switch Before landing slide your legs forward in the harness so that you adopt the standing posi...
Page 12: ...nance Avoid dragging your harness over rough or rocky ground Unnecessary exposure to UV rays heat and humidity should be always avoided Keep the folded harness in your rucksack when not in use Store a...
Page 13: ...e inside of the carabiner hook in points All sewing must be intact and any anomalies attended to immediately to avoid exacerbation of the problem Special attention should be paid to the rescue install...
Page 14: ...ight of main attachment points above seat plate 43 cm for size M Carabiner Distance 36 51 cm Weight without parachute 3 1 Kg Parachute Container Optional Outer container of parachute must be attached...
Page 15: ...sse3 CH 9200 Gossau MATERIAL 100 NYLON F YARN WOVEN FABRIC OXFORD SHUTTLELESS LOOM 100 NYLON codura FINISHED P D W R W P YARN W T 320GR YD 290GR YD TOTAL W T 350GR YD 320GR YD 180GR M2 1 2 INSIDE FABR...
Page 16: ...ju City Kyunggi Do Korea WIDTH mm 30 BREAKING STRENGTH KS K 0411 1409 6 KG ELONGATION KS K 0411 22 4 BUCKLES RING Name T LOOK SAFETY BUCKLE LIGHT BUCKLE AUTOMATIQUE LIGHT 30MM SUPPLIER NAME SUP AIR AD...
Page 17: ...F 210 D 4 210 D 6 Bonded BREAKING STRENGTH KSK 0409 11 kg 5 kg 7 5 kg ELONGATION KSK 0409 17 20 17 20 Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual is correct but please rem...
