Date: 10.03.2010
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Manual
Striker
Page: 10 of 17
Fly market GmbH & Co. KG
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Am Schönebach 3
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87637 Eisenberg
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Germany
7. Harness
The STRIKER has been developed and authorized with harnesses according to the LTF type
“GH”. Nearly all harnesses recently produced are type GH harnesses and suitable for the
STRIKER. They differ from the GX harness due to their low suspension and not very
effective (if at all included) cross straps. Cross straps have not proven themselves in
combination with modern paragliders.
8. Check
Every paraglider delivered is tested and measured by us. Nevertheless we advise you to
check your paraglider for the following criteria. You should also follow these instructions
after a long intensive flight, hard maneuvers or an accident on landing, e.g.: tree landing.
Check: The seams where the lines attach, at the risers and at the canopy for any damage?
That all the lines have been sewn correctly and are free of damage? That all the line locks
have been screwed up properly and the plastic inlets are tight? That all width of cloth, the
ribs and V-attachments are free of rips? Every fault - no matter how small - must be
checked and repaired by a professional? A damaged paraglider is not air-worthy!
9. Adjusting the Brake / Steering Lines
The two main steering/brake lines lead up to a line cascade which is fixed to the trailing
edge. On the risers the steering lines run through a pulley and are connected to a handle.
These handles are fixed to the risers with a magnetic clip when not in use. The length of the
steering lines is set correctly at the factory. They have to have at least 5 cm of free play
and must only be adjusted by a qualified flying instructor or the dealer. The improper
adjustment of the steering lines can cause severe changes to in-flight behavior.
10. In-flight
The following pages are not intended to describe how to fly a paraglider. Rather we want to
show you the STRIKER specialties and give you important information regarding in-flight
behavior.
10.1 Take off Preparation
Before every take-off you have to do an accurate pre-flight check. You have to check the
risers, lines and the canopy is not damaged in any way. Also you have to make sure that
the line locks (carabiners) are closed firmly and are fixed against turning by its plastic
inlays.
The harness has to be put on with a maximum of attention. After you have put your harness
on you have to check again if all buckles are closed correctly. Also you have to make sure
that the rescue-container is closed correctly and the release-handle of the rescue-system is
placed correctly (see in the manual of the harness).If there is any defect, you are definitely
not allowed to take-off!
The easiest way to take off with the STRIKER is to lay it out in an arc. You have to lay it out
against the wind.
The line-levels as well as the brake-lines have to be sorted accurately; also the risers have
to be sorted. All lines have to run free without any twisting or knots. No lines are allowed to
lie under the canopy.
When all preparations are done the main carabiners of the harness are connected to the
risers. You have to take care that the carabiners are closed correctly. If you are using a
speed-bar, also the brummel-hooks of the speed bar’s line are connected to the brummel-
hooks of the speed-system on the risers. You have to take care that the speed-system is
running free.
