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Introduction
Technical description
Adjusting your XCL
We congratulate you on your purchase of a new XCL harness. You have chosen a state
of the art product which is one of most comfortable paragliding harnesses available on
the market today.
We thank you for placing your trust in us, and hope that comfortably seated you will get
maximum enjoyment during many nice flights.
Please carefully read this user manual and use it as a guide to adjusting the harness
properly for your size and shape; and to obtaining the most comfortable flight position. In
addition to instructions you will find a few important suggestions and tips on how to care
for, clean and use your new harness.
The XCL harness is built to comply with the high standards and demands for paragliding
harnesses.
The manufacturer can not be held responsible for any accidents or injuries caused by
improper usage or failure to comply with this user manual.
We wish you maximum enjoyment from your discovery of this fantastic aerial sport and
of course happy landings.
The XCL harness was developed to satisfy the demand for a modern paragliding har-
ness, and incorporates feed-back from pilots. MAC's long experience with design and
development of harnesses combined with use of the best selected materials warranty a
combination of longevity, comfort during use and perfect flying characteristics.
The XCL harness is suitable for all pilots, from beginners to the more experienced pilot
who prefers a slightly inclined sitting position. The seat material provides pleasant leg
support and comfort. The harness is equipped with an 12 cm. foam back-protector with a
plastic reinforcing plate to protect against any penetrating impact. The harness is
produced from CORDURA, a first-rate abrasion resistant material. The XCL harness is
supplied inclusive of speed bar system and brummel-hooks, as usually delivered on
MAC paragliders
The XCL harness offers you several adjustment choices, making it possible for the pilot
to find his ideal position according to his size and shape. The harness is adjustable using
shoulder, lateral, chest and legs straps. The harness is correctly adjusted when you feel
comfortable without any pressure on shoulders or back
The basic setting of the angle between your back and the vertical axis.
Please devote sufficient time to setting the harness correctly. Preferably hang it on a
simulator or similar, and check it, spending long enough to simulate long periods of flight.
This gives you the opportunity, to easily try a number of different settings at one time
before undertaking your first flight.
Particular settings
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Adjusting of lateral straps
Adjusting of shoulder straps
Adjustments can be made to the lateral straps leading trough the flat buckles to your
back. When correctly adjusted you feel only light pressure on both back and shoulder. If
the lateral straps are too loose you will feel pressure on your shoulders from the shoulder
straps. By pulling on them you change the position. If you feel pressure on your ba ck,
release the lateral straps by pulling the loop on the flat buckles.
Adjustments can be made to the shoulder straps leading trough the flat buckles to your
shoulders.
When correctly adjusted you feel only light pressure on both back and shoulder. If
shoulder straps are too loose you will feel pressure on your back from the lateral straps.
By pulling on them you change the position. If you feel pressure on your shoulders
release the shoulder straps by pulling the loop on the flat buckles.
Adjusting of lateral straps
Adjusting of bottom lateral straps
Adjusting of spreaderbar straps
Adjusting of chest strap