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2.3.4- Leg-cover
The leg cover is made of special, very lightweight wind-proof and water-proof Lycra material. The geometry of the innovate cords of the leg-cover’s
automatic closing system makes it easier for the pilot to insert their legs after take-off. This cover can be adjusted length-wise using the two buckles on the
sides just over the ankles, highlighted in the picture below. We recommend lengthening or shortening as needed while respecting the symmetry.
2.3.5– Speed-bar adjustment
GTO Light is already equipped with a 3-step speed-bar: After having adjusted the sitting position to the optimum configuration, the length must be adjusted.
To adjust the system correctly, the pilot has to adopt a flying position in the harness, suspended from a flight simulator, and hook into the risers of the
paraglider or have another person then help by supporting the risers, so the pilot can adjust the length of the speed-system cords.
If the speed-bar cord is too short, it could cause a constant force on the speed-system during flight, so that it is unintentionally engaged at all times in flight.
It is safest to take off with the speed-bar a little too long, progressively shortening it during the next flights. Remember that all adjustments have to be
performed symmetrically, on both sides.
If you want to change the bar, we advise against the use of rigid speed-bars that can damage the external Lycra cover.
The bar’s cords should be passed through the pulleys located near the back corners of the seat and then moved directly up to the paraglider riser
connections, passing through the eyelet hole on the Lycra, placed in the leg cover. The two elastic bands must also be installed, fixed by means of simple
knots to the two loops on the lower side of the footrest. This allows the speed bar to always be well stretched out and ready for use.
