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By adjusting the shoulder straps, the harness can be altered according to
the height of the pilot. This is done using the adjustment straps integrated
in the shoulder padding. During launch, the adjustment straps should not
be tightened too much, because this will restrict your freedom of
movement. A special holding system and elastic webbing hold the
shoulder straps in place during launch.
The chest piece controls the distance between the two carabiners and
can be altered to between 37 and 48 cm. The smaller the distance, the
less the glider will react to weight-shifting. Paragliders are tested by the
German Hanggliding and Paragliding Association (DHV) with a standard
distance of 42cm (distance from the middle of one carabiner to the middle
of the other).
4.2 Adjusting the leg loops
The leg loops can be adjusted according to the individual pilot’s needs.
Once the leg loops have been adjusted successfully, it should not be
necessary to alter them again during flight. After you have adjusted them,
check whether you are able to get into your flying position easily without
using your hands (simulating the launch procedure). Once again, it is best
to use a simulator here. If you need to use your hands to get into the
correct position, the seating angle must be checked again and the leg
loops adjusted accordingly. Bear in mind that the clothing you will be
wearing when flying plays an important part, so wear your flying gear when
doing this. The position of the leg loops must allow you enough freedom of
movement for launch.
The adjustment is correct if you are able to get into your flying position without using your hands and if you have
adequate freedom of movement for your launch run-up. Make sure that the leg loops are symmetrical.