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2.2.6- Stabilizer

This small but important adjustment makes it possible to stabilize the harness when you exert pressure on the speed-bar, preventing

excessive tilt of the back. Its mode of operation is very simple: when you push the speed-bar, this small plastic buckle blocks the shoulder-

straps at the point at which they slide in the chest strap, making the entire strap system more rigid and improving overall harness stability.

This adjustment is correctly set by the manufacturer.

2.2.7- ABS adjustment

This adjustment affect flying performance. The looser it is, the less stable the harness becomes, and therefore the more sensitive to pilot

movements. Vice versa, the tighter it is adjusted, the more stable the harness becomes, requiring more pronounced pilot movements in flight.

X-ALPS is supplied with this adjustment set to a position that is suitable for most pilots. If you wish to change this setting, take great care and

make very small changes, just a few millimetres every time. Ensure that adjustments are made with absolute symmetry.

Summary of Contents for X-ALPS

Page 1: ......

Page 2: ...s of the fact that reading an instruction manual is not an exciting experience However please remember that the respective product is not a citrus juicer or a mobile phone and that correct use of the...

Page 3: ...3 2 1 3 Inserting the emergency parachute 5 2 1 4 Reserve parachute deployment 7 2 1 5 Back storage pocket 7 2 2 HARNESS ADJUSTMENTS 9 2 2 1 Adjusting seat and back position 10 2 2 2 Shoulder strap ad...

Page 4: ...HARNESS 16 3 1 PRE FLIGHT CHECKS 16 3 2 POCKETS 16 3 3 FLYING ABOVE WATER 16 3 4 AERO TOWING HOOK 17 3 5 LANDING WITH THE X ALPS HARNESS 17 4 PACKING THE HARNESS 17 5 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS 18 6 TEC...

Page 5: ...cross country pilots and in fact this harness was designed for maximum comfort and simplicity of use As it was created specifically for this type of competition and with the objective of reducing wei...

Page 6: ...ting it into the ventral container The bridle splits into two straps which are fastened to the main harness karabiners With this type of link between the emergency parachute and the harness the emerge...

Page 7: ...ergency parachute risers should be held in position within the karabiner using elastic bands to prevent the karabiner from rotating into a lateral position which could cause it to undergo a dangerous...

Page 8: ...e reserve parachute bridle This connects the two bridles The loops should be pulled as tight as possible to avoid any chance of dangerous friction developing between the two bridles during the shock c...

Page 9: ...nd fastening the Velcro as shown in the photo in other words with the edge at the extremity of the container If this is not satisfactory remove the emergency parachute and repeat the steps as describe...

Page 10: ...ings photos below Inset the metal pins into the elastic loops and insert the handle under the fabric flaps The thin cord must be removed after completing this step It should be drawn out slowly in ord...

Page 11: ...tion throw the reserve parachute away from yourself and the paraglider After the reserve parachute has opened avoid entanglement by pulling in the paraglider gripping at least one D line or the brake...

Page 12: ...rness Arrange the objects evenly throughout the entire space of the dorsal pocket so that the harness profile is not deformed Do not place any objects inside between the inflatable section and the poc...

Page 13: ...a harness based on a fundamentally seated position in which the height of the seat back is not essential for good comfort in this harness the pilot flies in a more supine position and so the height of...

Page 14: ...all back types In the detail photo adjustment n 1 changes the angle between thighs and back seat depth distributing load between seat and the lumbar area and thus improving pilot comfort Adjustment n...

Page 15: ...2 2 Shoulder strap adjustment Shoulder strap adjustment enables the harness to be adjusted to the pilot s height The adjustment buckle is situated low down near the rear edge of the seat The shoulder...

Page 16: ...ymmetric collapse of the sail 2 2 4 Adjusting the emergency parachute container and cockpit To adjust the height of the emergency parachute container the Velcro strips have to be moved from the bridle...

Page 17: ...tability This adjustment is correctly set by the manufacturer 2 2 7 ABS adjustment This adjustment affect flying performance The looser it is the less stable the harness becomes and therefore the more...

Page 18: ...our small white spheres inside the cover shown in the illustration below The footrest is set for an approximately 90 ankle angle the most natural and comfortable Leg cover length can be extended or sh...

Page 19: ...er to begin by launching with the speed bar a little too long shortening it progressively on the next flights It is important to perform each adjustment symmetrically in other words equal on both side...

Page 20: ...pockets and zips are closed the paraglider is correctly hooked to the harness and that both karabiners are locked closed by the respective locking mechanism the speed bar is correctly fitted to the p...

Page 21: ...sure that it takes up as least space as possible we recommend following the steps shown in the photos below Lay the harness on the ground with the emergency parachute container facing out Fold in the...

Page 22: ...dry place and never put it away while damp or wet Keep your harness as clean as possible by regularly cleaning off dirt with a plastic bristle brush and or a damp cloth If the harness gets exceptional...

Page 23: ...bel in the rear pocket This harness was designed to be as light as possible The materials used in its construction are of excellent quality but are lighter in terms of unit fabric weight than in a sta...

Page 24: ...th front 23 5 depth 41 5 cm Total weight of X ALPS size L complete with reserve parachute handle and karabiners 2 619 kg Rucsac weight 710 g Type of back protection NO PROTECTION Type of straps GET UP...