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Position setting
The harness can be adjusted in many ways to the individual needs and
likings of each pilot. We advise each pilot to take time to get acquainted to
the harness.
This will reward the pilot with an excellent sitting comfort. To carry out the
adjustments we advise to hang the harness in a simulator.
Leaning angle setting
Pull up to release. Set the angle of leaning by tightening
the snapper (towards a more vertical position) or the
black webbing (towards a more horizontal position),
Shoulder straps adjustment
Tighten the shoulder straps by pulling the finger loop
down.
When adopting a reclined flying posture, the shoulder
straps must enhance in-flight comfort levels by
supporting the upper back. The shoulder straps support,
greatly helps the comfort level.
It should be set precisely. You must find the correct
tension between the side and shoulder straps
adjustments.
Adjustment of leg straps
Pull the leg belts tight before starting, but make sure they do not cut in or squeeze.
Due to a special design the leg belts will not hinder your running at the start.
Because they are tied tight, the front of the seat is lifted up and helps you getting
into the harness. By slipping back in the gear, the leg belts loosen a bit after start.
Adjustment of chest straps
The adjustment of the harness chest strap controls the distance between
karabiners and affects the handling and stability of the glider.
Excessive tightening 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 of twisting is also strongly affected by the seating position of pilot. Flying
in a laid back (reclined) position makes it much more difficult 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, lengthening of the chest strap gives more feedback from
the glider but decreases stability.
ICARO paragliders recommends 38 – 46 cm.
