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USER MANUAL
GRAVITY Xduo
EN REV.V01 - 2020
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THE DEFAULT SETTINGS_
Base- and brake-line adjustment The factory, default brake-line setting corresponds to 0-
leeway plus 5 cm. It is recommended to adjust your brake line travel after the first flight to
your personal preferences. Be aware not to adjust the brakes too short, otherwise the glider
may fly with a little, but continuous applied brake pressure. This could be extremely
dangerous during take-off, flight and landing! The afore mentioned factory brake setting
allows for ample brake travel in extreme flight situations as well as for landing. At the same
time it enables during flight at trim-speed a position of comfort for the pilots arms. In no case
the setup A, B and C main lines should be changed before the wing has been flown in the
original setup. Please also note that adjusting the height of the suspension to the hang points
on the harness, changes the relative braking travel. When setting the adjustment, it is to be
made certain that both sides are symmetrical and that a permanent knot is used. The bowline
works particularly well because of the fact that it weakens the lines the least with excellent
slip resistance.
PAY ATTENTION_
Please note that the relative braking distance changes with the height/ length of the harness.
When fixing the setting, make sure that both sides are symmetrical and that a permanent knot
is used. The double fisherman’s knot/ spar or pile stitch has proven particularly effective in
that since it weakens the lines the least with excellent slip resistance.
Illustration 05_ bowline/ double fisherman’s knot
