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Chest strap
The chest strap (Fig. 18) controls the
distance between the two carabiners (hang
point) and can be altered from 36 to 42 cm.
The smaller the distance between the hang
points, the less the glider responds to weight
shifting.
Fig. 18: Shortening the chest strap
Adjusting the leg loops
The leg loops are attached to the chest strap
using the T-lock system
and prevent you
falling out of the harness when even one
buckle is done up. Test the adjustment of the
leg loops while standing, walking and sitting
and choose the width which is best for you
(simulate the launch procedure). Once
again, it is best to use a simulator to do this.
If you need to use your hands to get into the
right position when flying, the seating angle
must be checked again and the leg loops
adjusted accordingly (Fig. 19 and Fig. 20).
Fig. 19: Lengthening a leg loop
Fig. 20: Shortening a leg loop
The adjustment is correct if you are able to
get into your flying position without using
your hands.
The type of clothes you are wearing makes a
difference here, because they can make it
either easier or more difficult for you to
“settle into” the harness.
The leg loops are adjusted using the
buckles. Make sure that the leg loops are
even.
