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Section 04
Setting up the MIURA RS and first-flying
The dynamics reduce in the medium
and lower weight range. Flight
behaviour becomes more
straightforward and many pilots select
this weight range because they climb a
bit better in weak thermals. If these
features appeal to you, you should fly
with less wing-loading and choose the
larger model.
You can therefore choose the size
completely according to your own
flying style.
Ballast
If ballast is used to alter take-off
weight, make sure that it is correctly
positioned.
The ballast should preferably be stored
in harness pockets specifically for this
purpose. If your harness does not have
special ballast pockets, then attach the
ballast symmetrically as close as
possible to the centre of gravity or
under the seat board.
Do not attach any additional ballast to
the main hang point of the harness.
WARNING
Additional ballast can affect the
pilot’s centre of gravity and the
paraglider’s behaviour during
flight.
In particular, extreme flying and
behaviour in spirals can become
much more demanding if ballast is
not positioned correctly.
Reserve
It is a mandatory requirement to carry
an approved reserve for use in
emergency situations where the
paraglider fails and recovery is not
possible, for example after colliding
with another aerial sports craft.
In choosing a reserve, you should be
careful that you remain within the
specified take-off weight. The reserve is
fitted according to the manufacturer’s
instructions.
Suitable Harnesses
GH group harnesses are suitable for
use with the MIURA RS.
Please contact SWING or your SWING
dealer if you have any questions about
using your harness with the MIURA RS.
Harnesses with the following
measurements were used for the type-
test certification:
Total weight
in flight
Width (A)
Height (B)
< 80 kg
(40±2) cm
(40±1) cm
80
–
100 kg
(44±2) cm
(42±1) cm
> 100 kg
(48±2) cm
(44±1) cm
Width (A): horizontal distance between the riser
attachment points (measured from
carabiner centre lines).
Height (B):
normal distance from the riser
attachment points (measured from
carabiner centre lines) to the top of the
seat board.
Fig. 10
Harness measurements