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Section 4
Setting up the Core 3 and test-flying
The speed system must be correctly fitted
and adjusted to ensure it operates smoothly
during flight. Before first launch, the length
should be adjusted to suit the pilot and the
speed system should be checked.
The speed bar and the riser are connected
by special Brummel hooks. Adjust the length
to the speed system so that your legs are
fully stretched when at maximum
accelerated flight (the two riser pulleys next
to each other), otherwise you may
experience symptoms of fatigue in long
flights. You should still be in a comfortable
flight position even when the speed system
is used to its full extent.
You will not be able to use the par
aglider’s
full potential if the speed system is too long.
WARNING
Do not make the speed system too
short. The glider must under no
circumstances be pre-accelerated as a
result of the adjustment being too short.
Problems (such as collapses or tucks)
have a more drastic effect with
increased speed than in unaccelerated
flight. It is generally strongly
recommended that you do not use the
speed system in turbulent areas and
when flying close to the ground,
because of the increased risk of
collapse.
Fasten the speed bar to the harness before
launch to avoid tripping over it when
preparing to launch or taking off.
Fig. 5:
How the Core 3 speed system works
