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5.2- Concertina light 

A convenient “concertina light” for folding your paraglider is available as an optional extra. It weighs approximately 275 grams and is equipped with two side 
zippers to reduce the volume of the paraglider and facilitate its insertion into the rucksack. 

 

Summary of Contents for GTO LIGHT

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Page 2: ...s not a citrus juicer or a mobile phone and that correct use of the harness helps reduce the risk of flying accidents This manual contains all the information necessary to assemble adjust fly and stor...

Page 3: ...o the harness 8 2 2 3 Inserting the reserve parachute 10 2 2 4 Extracting the reserve parachute 12 2 2 5 Back pocket 13 2 3 HARNESS ADJUSTMENTS 14 2 3 1 Seating position and back adjustment 16 2 3 2 S...

Page 4: ...8 3 12 REGULATIONS FOR BEHAVIOUR IN NATURAL ENVIRONMENTS 28 3 13 TANDEM FLYING 28 4 PACKING THE HARNESS 28 5 CHARACTERISTICS AND INSTALLATION OF OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT 30 5 1 BALLAST BAG 30 5 2 CONCERTINA...

Page 5: ...arachute deployment 2 reserve elastic loops for closing the reserve parachute Three step light speed bar Lightshield protection Dorsal protection Leg cover with zip closure 2 mylars for air inlets The...

Page 6: ...uipped with a pocket for an optional Anti G drag parachute and a safety system to help prevent you from forgetting to fasten the leg straps 1 2 GTO Light Protections GTO Light is equipped with two pro...

Page 7: ...pilot is required to grasp the leg strap and is thus reminded to close it This system cannot replace a failure to hook the leg straps 1 4 S O S label This red with white lettering label is clearly vis...

Page 8: ...harness for comfort 2 1 How to wear it Put the arms in the shoulder straps take the leg straps and insert the red buckles into the ones of the left and right chest piece Take the right hand white hoo...

Page 9: ...tter load distribution and to ensure a correct landing position in case the parachute is deployed This helps to minimise the risk of injury The built in harness bridle has a central loop to which the...

Page 10: ...f vertically The karabiner s screw lock should be tightly screwed shut to avoid any possibility of it opening accidentally This type of connection can absorb a higher opening shock than the second sys...

Page 11: ...s and positioned under the cover behind the pilot s neck The two connections should be made using screw lock karabiners with a breaking strength of at least 1 400 kg It is important to verify that the...

Page 12: ...ach elastic loop which you will use to help close the container Insert the elastic loops in the corresponding pockets and through the small eyelets Insert the parachute in the harness container with r...

Page 13: ...it near the handle Then close the zipper about 10 cm and using the second thin cord inserted in the other white elastic strap close the smaller flap inserting the shorter pin Then insert the remaining...

Page 14: ...n accident or if it occurs voluntarily for example during a safety course 2 2 4 Extracting the reserve parachute It is very important to periodically feel for the position of the reserve parachute dep...

Page 15: ...ping bag Inside are two pockets one to hold a camel bak and one to hold trekking poles To close the pocket and the rear aerodynamic part simply close the zippers CAUTION Overfilling the back pocket co...

Page 16: ...14 2 3 Harness adjustments...

Page 17: ...ph 1 3 11 Footrest adjustment strap paragraph 2 3 4 GTO Light is supplied already adjusted to a standard ergonomic setting apart from adjustments required for pilot height Therefore for the first flig...

Page 18: ...osition we recommend hanging with the harness simulating flight position and conditions Therefore it is best to place all the material which you normally take into flight with you in the back pocket C...

Page 19: ...want to change the adjustments you must loosen the first strap and then subsequently adjust it to the most comfortable point Once these adjustments have been made re tighten the overlying strap to se...

Page 20: ...etting the chest strap to the halfway point and then locating the preferred length in flight by means of gradual adjustment When the chest strap is shorter and tighter stability is greater An excessiv...

Page 21: ...e 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...

Page 22: ...20 2 3 6 Pee Tube In the blue part on the left side of the harness is a hole for passage of the pee tube...

Page 23: ...abiners are locked closed by means of their locking system The speed bar is attached correctly to the glider 3 2 Pockets In addition to the back pocket seen in section 2 2 5 GTO Light features a spaci...

Page 24: ...in its special compartment inside the back pocket Pass the hose through the special hole set indicated with a H2O logo through which you can reach the red strap fixed inside the Lycra on the left side...

Page 25: ...23 3 4 Using the cockpit The cockpit is built into the leg cover and has a support base for detachable instruments...

Page 26: ...st bag 3 6 Anti G drag parachute The Anti G drag parachute is a safety device that allows safer spiral descents by reducing the G force in a spiral dive This system is very simple to use and works wit...

Page 27: ...andle and land as normal with the Anti G parachute deployed but disabled Otherwise once exiting the spiral you need to disable it and then put it back in its pocket and close the pocket zipper At this...

Page 28: ...tion which is found inside the back of the harness This protection increases back comfort but can be removed by accessing the zipper on the back of the backrest 95 IMPACT ABSORPTION VERY LIGHT TEMPERA...

Page 29: ...rgy is absorbed The materials and their protective function are T V S D approved in accordance with European standard EU Norm 89 686 EWG and have been tested certified as personal protection equipment...

Page 30: ...ction 3 11 Disposing of the harness The materials used in a paragliding harness require correct disposal Please give your harness back to us instead of throwing it away we ll take care of its correct...

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Page 32: ...in flight Enough space will be available in the top part for the instruments and helmet 5 CHARACTERISTICS AND INSTALLATION OF OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT 5 1 Ballast bag Our ballast bag is equipped with transp...

Page 33: ...concertina light for folding your paraglider is available as an optional extra It weighs approximately 275 grams and is equipped with two side zippers to reduce the volume of the paraglider and facili...

Page 34: ...s pockets pole holder camel bak holder and a convenient external elastic cord jacket holder An emergency whistle is located on the chest strap closure Very comfortable and enveloping it will accompany...

Page 35: ...dry naturally in a well ventilated area away from direct sunlight If your reserve parachute ever gets wet e g in a water landing you must remove it from the harness dry it and repack it before puttin...

Page 36: ...by the manufacturer The only exceptions are small cuts or holes in the covering material with a length of less than 20 cm which can be covered and glued with appropriate materials 6 1 Replacing side...

Page 37: ...crash to check the condition of the seams of the parts that make up the dorsal protection Open the zipper under the seat on the left side of the harness Remove the protection and open its zipper Remo...

Page 38: ...sed to pushing the speed bar in a horizontal line avoiding pushing downward dragging shoes along the Lycra The GTO Light leg cover is equipped with a zipper for replacement when needed In case of repl...

Page 39: ...n 16 cm foam Type of back protection Lightshield protection T V cat 2 Type of straps Get Up without rigid seat Reserve parachute housing volume 3000 5000 cm Limit of use 120 daN LTF certification numb...

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