6. Harness
The CrossCountry² has been tested and approved in the weight range up to 80 kg with harnesses of the LTF type GH
with 42 cm chest strap width and > 80 kg with 46 cm chest strap width. Almost all harnesses available on the market
are "GH" harnesses and suitable for the CrossCountry². These differ from GX harnesses by a lower suspension and
not very effective (if any) cross straps.
7. Checking the paraglider:
Every paraglider delivered is checked and measured several times by us before delivery. Nevertheless, we
recommend that you check the new paraglider thoroughly according to the following points.
These instructions should also be followed if the paraglider has to be checked after intensive flight, hard manoeuvres
or tree landings.
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The seams on the line suspension loops, on the risers and on the canopy must be checked for damage.
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Are all lines free of damage and correctly sewn?
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Are all line locks correctly screwed and the plastic inserts fastened?
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All the panels, including the ribs and V-tapes, must be inspected for cracks.
Any damage, however inconspicuous, must be inspected and repaired by an expert. A damaged paraglider is not
airworthy!
8. Adjusting the steering lines:
The two main steering lines lead to a multiple line branching, which are fixed at the trailing edge. At the risers the
steering lines run through a guide pulley and each is connected with a handle. These control handles are
attached to the risers with two snap fasteners during transport. The steering line length is set correctly at the
manufacturer and normally does not have to be changed. The setting point is permanently marked on the main
steering line with an additional sheath. It must have at least 5 cm freewheel in flight (before the brakes take hold)
and should not be changed. The improper change of the steering line length changes the flight behaviour and
impairs the safety of the glider.
9. Flight operation:
The following pages are not intended to be a guide for paragliding. Rather, we want to introduce you to the special
features of the CrossCountry² and give you some important information for flight and safety. Other special flight
manoeuvres or configurations of the glider are not recommended.
9.1. Take-off preparations:
A careful pre-flight check must be carried out before each take-off. The risers, lines and canopy must be checked for
wear. It also must be ensured that the line links are tightly closed and secured against twisting with a plastic clip.
The harness must be put on with the greatest care. After putting on all buckles have to be checked again if they are
closed correctly. The correct closure of the rescue system container and the correct fit of the rescue system handle
must also be checked (see harness manual).
If a defect is found, do not take off under any circumstances!
The CrossCountry² can best be started if it is laid out in an arch. When laying out, the canopy must be laid out against
the wind.
Separate the lines and brake lines carefully and sort the risers. All lines must be free and without entangling or knots.
There must be no lines under the canopy.
Once all preparations have been completed, the main carabiners of the harness are connected to the risers. Make
sure that the carabiners are closed. When using a foot accelerator, the two brummel hooks are also to be connected.
Make sure that the acceleration system is free and untwisted.
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Checklist:
Paraglider:
- Canopy without damage?
- Risers without damage
- Line links tightly closed?
- Lines without damage?
- all lines free and without entanglement and knots? Also brake lines?
Harness:
- Rescue system container closed?
- Rescue system handle correctly attached?
- all buckles and main carabiners closed?
Take-off:
- Risers not attached twisted?
- Speedsystem not attached twisted?
- Brake handle and correct riser taken up?
- Is the pilots position in the middle so that all lines are symmetrically tensioned?
- Is the wind direction okay?
- Obstacles on the ground?
- Air space free?
9.2. Take-off:
The CrossCountry² is very easy to launch. In general we recommend to use both A-risers (A and A') at the take-off.
Depending on take-off technique, wind conditions and terrain, you can use alternatively only the middle A-risers to
pull up the paraglider.
For better orientation, the different riser levels are marked in colour and text.
The pilot, who is ready for take-off, holds the A-risers and brake handles in his hands on each side and pulls the A-
lines slightly. If the take-off area is flat and there is little wind, you can alternatively take a step back towards the
canopy and pull up the paraglider with more impulse. During the take-off run, the arms are first stretched sideways to
the rear in line with the A-risers and are guided upwards as the paraglider rises.
As with all gliders, the most important thing when launching is not the force but the constancy of the tension. As the
CrossCountry² is very easy to inflate, it needs to be braked on steep take-off areas or in strong winds to avoid
overtaking the canopy.
When launching the glider backwards in strong wind, it is easy to prevent premature take-off by following the glider
while it is being pulled up. The best preparation for perfect strong wind launches is still playing on the ground for
hours in the wind.
9.3. Straight flight:
The CrossCountry² has a trim speed of 37 to 39 km/h depending on the wing load with fully released steering lines. In
calm air the CrossCountry² reaches the minimum flying speed (depending on the wing load) with about 55 to 60cm
brake line pull. In turbulent air we recommend to fly with 5 to 15 cm pulled steering lines. The current angle of attack
of the canopy is then higher and it is more difficult to undercut the air at the profile nose.
According to EN 926-2, the maximum symmetrical control travel is at least 55 cm for 80 kg take-off weight, at least 60
cm for 80 kg to 100 kg take-off weight and at least 65 cm for 100 kg take-off weight and above.
We understand all indicated cm values from the point where the trailing edge is pulled down, i.e. without the
freewheel.
