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Flying Safe 56 55 Set Up and Adjustments
7 SET-UP AND ADJUSTMENTS
The CULT is available in sizes S, M and L and should be set up and adjusted exactly to
match your needs. Before your first flight, you should carry out the set-up in a sitting po-
sition with the harness hanging in a simulator. The individual adjustments depend on the
shape of your body, your personal preferences, and your flying style. Finer adjustments
can be made gradually after a few flights. Naturally the reserve parachute must be instal-
led before making the adjustments.
SHOULDER STRAPS
The optimal setting of the shoulder straps depends on the pilot’s body size. First, the
height of the shoulder strap position must be defined. Depending on the size of the pilot,
it should be set so that the starting point of the shoulder straps is below the cervical ver-
tebra. Now, sit upright with the harness on and the chest/leg straps closed, and tighten
the shoulder straps symmetrically to the point where they begin to tension. During flight,
the straps should lie on the shoulders. Pulling in the direction of flight shortens the ad-
justment, while pulling the loop on the opposite side loosens it.
SIDE STRAPS
Two straps on each side of your CULT allow you to make adjustments for your back and
are used to set the main angle for your pelvis region. The width of the front strap can also
be shortened or opened by pulling the respective loops.
A special feature of the CULT is that, depending on the setting, the geometry can be in-
fluenced in a way that gives the pilot more damped or more agile feedback from the para-
glider and the harness. This can be adjusted according to current conditions or pilot pre-
ference.
8 FLYING SAFE
PREFLIGHT CHECK AND MAINTENANCE
It is important to check all paragliding equipment thoroughly before every flight to see
if it has any defects. Also check the paraglider after long flights and after long storage.
Check thoroughly:
> no visible damage to the harness or carabiners is present that can affect airworthiness.
> the reserve parachute container is correctly closed and is connected to the harness,
and that the splints are threaded completely through the loops, and that the rescue
handle is correctly mounted.
> all buckles, straps and zippers are shut and secured. Give each strap a light tug to verify
this. If snow or sand is present, then pay especially close attention.
> the paraglider is correctly hooked to the harness and that both carabiners are correct-
ly closed and secure.
> the speedbar is properly hooked into the speed system in the risers.
> all pockets are closed and that no loose items are hanging around.
> again, all leg and chest straps are closed before you launch!
CAUTION
DO NOT LAUNCH IF YOU FIND ANY DEFECTS, EVEN SMALL ONES! IF YOU FIND
ANY SIGNS OF DAMAGE OR ABNORMAL WEAR AND TEAR, CONTACT YOUR
FLIGHT SCHOOL OR SKYWALK DIRECTLY.
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