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6.7 Speed System
The Green b’s speed system works in two parts. The trans-
fer of the riser between the different line groups and the pul-
ley system has a 1:3 transfer and means the Green b can
use the whole range without you having to use a lot of effort.
The brummel hooks on the risers and speed bar line join to the
speed bar. Before launching they can easily be clipped together
by a 90° turn.
Because of the profile specific shortening of the A, B and C risers the Green b can
accelerate very effectively at about 14 km/h without losing any noticeable stability. In order
to fit the speed system a guide pulley is needed next to the harness. The speed bar line
runs over one or several guide pulleys to the front and has to be the right length to join to
the tube supplied.
7.0 Suitable harnesses
Test flights for the type certification were carried out using a standard harness. The
Green b has been designed to be used with any authorised harness. Very braced or high
suspension cross harnesses can have an unfavourable influence on the Green b’s
handling and during spiral dives (see quick descent chapter!). The Green b is autho-
rised for use with all chest strap harnesses. For optimum configuration we recommend
using a harness with mid high or low suspension point. This will mean the weight support
for handling in turns, which the Green b responds to well, can be fully used. KRILO
recommends choosing a harness with an approved protector and a approved contai-
ner under the seat board for maximum safety. It is recommended that pilots use a measu-
red (e.g. adjustable) cross harness. This is especially the case for pilots that are not used
to gliders with this type of aspect ratio, such as the Green b, and want better comfort
in turbulent winds i.e. even fewer sideways shaking movements.
