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- Risers and Speed System
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can be used with a speedbar. He has 3 risers on each side, with the
'A' lines attached to the 'A' riser. The riser 'A' is divided to make "ears" easy. The 'B'
lines and the stabilizer are attached to the 'B' riser. And lines 'C' are attached to riser
'C' additionally to the brake pulley.
The Speed System works on the risers 'A', 'A1' and 'B'. When set at the normal
position, all risers have the same length: 52,5cm. When the Speed System is activated,
it shortens the risers 'A' by 11 cm, `A1´ by 9,5 cm and riser 'B' by 8 cm. The riser 'C'
remains in its original position.
Adjusting your speed system
The majority of the latest harnesses have pulleys for assembling the Foot Speed
System. In the eventuality the pulleys are not there, it is important to attach such
pulleys (sewing them) in such way to make the operation of the speed system softer.
The little chord on the speed system must be firmly attached (by a non-slippery knot)
to the stirrup (aluminum bar). The other end of the cable is fed through the harness'
pulleys and comes out vertically, and firmly attached to a Quick Link with a strong coil,
a quick hook-up or preferably closed by a nut.
In order to adjust the Speed System, we suggest that you connect the harness and the
risers together, suspended from the ground. Ask a friend to pull the risers 'A' upwards.
At this time, adjust the length right to the bar in such way to be easily reachable with
your feet in flight and by stretching the legs, make sure to allow for a clear path to
maximize the accelerator usage.
Operation
The pilot activates the speed system by pushing the stirrup forward. The pulleys on the
risers reduce to 2/3 the necessary energy and the risers at the front are shortened.
Before takeoff, the Quick Hook-Up or the Quick Link must be connected at the ring on
the speed system risers. It is important to note that the little chord must run free of
snags. The rubbing with the risers may cause damage.
