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suspension points with the quick link. The”brake lines” are not load carrying suspension
lines. They lead from the trailing edge of the canopy to the main brake lines and run
through the pulleys on the D-risers to the brake handles. A mark on the main brake line
indicates the position of the brake handle. This adjustment, on the one hand, allows
sufficient brake to be applied during extreme flying situations and when landing, while on
the other hand, this ensures that brakes are not permanently applied to the canopy
(especially when fully accelerated). This trimming should not be altered. For
differentiation purposes the A-lines are coloured red, the brake lines are orange, all
remaining lines are yellow. Also the main suspension loop, on the bottom of the riser, is
covered red. This is where the main karabiner should be hooked in, which then in turn
connects the risers to the harness.
The Eden 4 is equipped with 5 risers per side (A, A1, B, C, D). The two central A-lines per
side are attached to the main A-risers while outermost A main lines are attached to A1
risers. The 3 B-main lines and the stabilizer lines are attached to the B-riser. The 3 C-
main lines to the C-riser. The 3 D-main lines to the D-riser. The main brake lines leads
through the pulleys on the D riser.
The line connections are made to triangular Maillons (quick links) fitted with a rubber
”o- ring” in the form of a ”figure eight” which prevents any slipping of the lines on the quick
link.
See line plan for details.
The Eden 4 is equipped with a stirrup operated speed-system, which returns
automatically to normal position when the stirrup is released. The serial risers of the
Eden 4 do not have a lockable trimmer.
The speed system affects the A-, A1-, B- and C-risers and changes the angle of attack. In
normal flight all risers have an overall length of 50 cm without quick links. When the
stirrup is pushed out the A-risers are shortened by up to a maximum of 17 cm, the A1-
risers are shortened by up to a max of 15,5 cm, the B-risers by up to a max. of 14 cm, the
C-risers by up to a max. of 7 cm, the D-risers retain their original length. These
measurements influence the certification! An incorrectly fitted speed system causes loss
of certification!
Most modern harnesses have pulleys attached for speed system fitting. In case not, it is
important to attach pulleys (sewn on tabs) in such a way that they allows the pilot to
maximize the power vector of his / her legs without ”pushing back” in the harness.
The Eden 4 speed system, including Brummel-hooks supplied, must be assembled as
per instructions.
The speed system cord is firmly attached (use bowline or other nonslip knot) to the foot
stirrup (webbing or alloy bar). The other end of the cord is run through a pulley on the
harness and then in an upward direction to be then firmly attached to the Brummel-
hooks!
Speed system:
Fitting the speed-system:
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The length of the cord leading to the stirrup should be adjusted so that it is easy to put
your feet into the stirrup in flight but still short enough to allow full speed system travel.
(Use of 2 stirrups in a ladder fashion can enable you to reach the full range if your legs
are not long enough.) Ensure both cords on the stirrup are of equal length, to avoid
putting a turn in the glider.
Test your speed system for the correct length of cord on the ground first (simulating flying
position), with your harness and risers, before flying with it! The full range is reached
when the 2 pulleys join together.
Before launch, attach the paraglider's risers to the harness with the main karabiners.
Then attach the ”Brummel-hook” on the end of each speed system cord to the Brummel
hook on the end of the cord which runs through the 2 pulleys on the A risers. Ensure that
the speed system is untangled and operates freely before flying!
A A1 B C D A A1 B C D
brakeline-
pulley
magnet
button
brake handle
Color marking
Pulley
Accelerator
Loop for main
karabineer
Trimm
postion
Accelerated
position
Change of the
angle of attack
