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When preparing for flight, perform the operations detailed above in reverse order. Before putting on the harness, ensure that the zip on the back is completely
closed. . In any case, the performance of the airbag underneath remains unchanged, because the opening between the airbag and the rucksack is of dimensions to
ensure consistent results whether the zip is open or closed. When the zip is closed, the part of the airbag behind the back, corresponding to the volume of the
rucksack, functions more effectively. In order to achieve uniform inflation of the rucksack/airbag behind the back, remember to loosen the rucksack packing
straps completely, if they were tightened previously.
5- FEATURES AND ASSEMBLY OF OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
5.1- Assembly and adjustment of the speed-system.
After having adjusted the sitting position to the optimum configuration, the accelerator must be adjusted. This harness is compatible with all normal types of
speed-system accelerators.
The elastic in front of the board holding the speed-bar prevents the reserve parachute handle from becoming entangled in the speed system during deployment
of the reserve parachute. The speed-bar cords are threaded firstly through the eyes fixed to the elastic in front of the board, and then into the harness through
the eyes near the front corners of the seat, after which they are led through the pulleys near the rear corners of the seat and brought directly up to connect to the
paraglider risers. 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. Another person then helps by supporting the risers, so the pilot can adjust the length of the speed-system cords. When no pressure is exerted on
the speed bar, the bar must be at a distance no greater than 10 cm below the front of the harness. If the speed-bar cord is too short, it could cause a constant
force on the bar during flight, so that the accelerator 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.
