Basis, Basis RC Owner’s Manual
Please read this manual before flying w ith the Basis or Basis RC for the firs t time.
Thank You…
Thank you for choosing the Basi s or Basis RC harness. We are confident that this harness will
provide you with enhanced comfort, control, performance and fun in flight. This manual contains
all the information you need to set up, trim, fly and maintain your harness. A thorough
knowledge of your equipment will keep you safe and enable you to maximize the full potential
of your harness.
Please pass on this manual to the new owner if you do resell your harness.
Happy Flights and Safe Landings,
The GIN Team
Safety Notice
By the purchase of our equipment, you are responsible for being a certified paraglider
pilot and you accept all risks inherent with paragliding activities including injury and
death. Improper use or misuse of GIN equipment greatly increases these risks.
Neither Gin Gliders Inc nor the seller of GIN equipment shall be held liable for
personal or third party injuries or damages under any circumstances. If any aspect of
the use of our equipment remains unclear, please contact your local GIN reseller or
importer in your country.
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Contents
Thank You… .............................................................................................................................................. 2
1. Gin Gliders ............................................................................................................................................. 4
2. Introducing the Basis and Basis RC ....................................................................................................... 5
Features of the Basis and Basis RC ....................................................................................................... 6
Back protection .................................................................................................................................... 6
Lateral protection ................................................................................................................................ 7
Optional Extras ........................................................................................................................... ......... 7
Rescue parachute ............................................................................................................................ 7
Speed bar ....................................................................................................................................... 8
Flight Deck ...................................................................... ................ ............... ................................. 8
Other Accessories ........................................................................................................................... 8
3. Before you fly .............................................................................................................
Assembly .............................................................................................................................................. 9
Back and Lateral Protection ............................................................................................................ 9
Speed system ............................................................................................................................... 10
Rescue Instal la ti on ....................................................................................................................... 10
Adjustments .......................................................................................................... ............................. 13
Shoulder straps ........................ ................ .................................................................................... 13
Lateral straps ............................................................................................................................... 13
Leg straps ......................................................................................... ........................................... 13
Chest strap ................................................................................................................................. 133
Seat straps ...................................................................................................................
Speed bar ..................................................................................................................................... 14
4. Flying with the Basis and Basis RC ...................................................................................................... 15
Pre-flight checks ................................................................................................................................ 15
Rescue Deployment ............................................................................................................................ 15
Storage/Pockets ................................................................................................................................. 16
Landing with the Basis or Basis RC ..................................................................................................... 16
5. Miscellaneo u s ...................................................................................................................................... 17
Towing ............................................................................................................................................... 17
Tandem flying ..................................................................................................................................... 17
Flying over w a t er ............................................................................................................................... 17
6. Care, Maintenance and Repairs ..............................................................................................
Care and Maintenan ce ......................................................................................................................... 17
Inspection checklist ...................................................................................................................... 18
Repairs ............................................................................................................................................... 18
7. Technical Data ..................................................................................................................................... 19
Specification ..................................................................................................................................... 19
Certification ....................................................................................................................................... 19
Description ......................................................................................................................................... 20
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1. Gin Gliders
Gin Gliders was formed in 1998 by paraglider designer and competition pilot Gin Seok Song and
his team of engineers and test pilots.
Gin’s philosophy is simple: to design paragliding equipment that he and any other pilot love to
fly. This philosophy applies equally for a harness such as the Basis and Basis RC, as for the
world-beating competition glider, t he Boomerang. No produ ct i s released to the market without
Gin’s complete satisfaction. Gin Gliders produce a complete range of accessories and can
provide you with many useful items for flying which are all manufactured in Gin Gliders’ own
production facility to guarantee highest quality standards.
Gin has over 20 years’ experience of designing and manufacturing paragliders and is backed up
by an equally experienced team, both within the company in Korea and throughout a world wide
network of distributors and dealers. The “GIN Team” has won the Paragliding World Cup overall
several times and has had countless other competition successes in World Cups, World and
National Championships. This high level of expertise provided by dedicated professionals
ensures that you get the best possible product support and after sa les service.
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2. Introducing the Basis and Basis RC
The Basis is available in 2 versions, the Basis (without reserve container) and the Basis RC (with
integrated under-seat reserve container).
The Basis and Basis RC were developed by the R&D team of Gin Gliders to meet the highest
standards of th e most demanding pilots - the Basi s/Basis RC harness is one of the harnesses
used by GIN test pilots during the development of new paragliders. The Basis and Basis RC are
suitable for a wide range of pilots, from the b eginner who is learning, to th e experienced cross
country pilot.
The Basis and B asis RC can be flown with all types of paraglider unless the manufacturer of your
paraglider requires a specific harness to be used with his paraglider. Please refer to the manual
of your paraglider to find out if this might be the case. The Basis and Basis RC are compact,
sleek and easy harnesses, designed for maximum comfort and ease of use. The elegant design
focuses on simplicity, eliminating the need for complicated adjustments.
The overall geometry of the harness enables the pilot to feel the feedback from the glider
sensitively, whilst retaining a secure feeling in flight. This increases the precision of turns
while thermalling and aids active flying. On long flights, the comfort of the Basis and Basis RC
are second to none.
Leg and chest straps are integrated into the “T-bar system” to prevent the pilot from falling out
of the harness if he forgets to fasten the leg straps.
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The safety has also been improved by optimising the position of the back protection; the rear
pocket has been moved upwards, offering protection for the pilot in case he accidentally falls on
his back.
The under-seat rescue container of the Basis RC is designed to enable a fast and easy
deployment of the parachute with a larg e opening container. This under-seat position is ideal;
the weight of the rescue is close to th e centre of gravity and therefore provides you with the
most balanced comfort and feels in flight.
The new elastic speed bar retainer prevents the bridle of your rescue becoming entangled in
case of a rescue deployment.
Features of the Basis and/or Basis RC:
Rescue attachment bridle
Carabiners
Lateral straps
Optional back protection
Large dorsal storage pocket and small side pockets(RC)
Detachable radio case
The Basis and Basis RC will be presented for EN & LTF certification, and are available in sizes S,
M and L.
Weight: 3.7 Kg (Basis M size without back protection).
Weight of back protection GINSOFT III: 0, 9 Kg. (LTF Certification will be with the GINSOFT III).
Back protection
The Basis and Basis RC can be equipped with the optional new GINSOFT III soft back protector
with 17 cm thickness. A hard foam layer to protect the GINSOFT III against punctures is
integrated into the Basis and Basis RC harnesses. The back protector is divided into separate
compartments, to prevent air being dissipated too rapidly in the event of a hard impact.
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The GINSOFT III is designed to help protect the pilot in case of an impact and to reduce the
energy of the impact as much as possible, but it cannot completely eliminate the risk of injury.
The GINSOFT III is freely compatible, which means that it can be used with any harness with a
container large enough for the back protection.
Lateral protection
You can add lateral protection to the Basis RC, as well as back protection, by fitting a pair of Gin
side impact plates.
Optional Extras
The following items are available as optional extras.
Rescue parachute
The Basis and Basi s RC are desi gned for use wit h GIN rescu e parachut es, like th e ONE G and Yeti
rescue (the Basis requires a suitable external reserve container to be added). Other
manufacturers’ rescue systems may also be used. Every first installation of a rescue system
into the harness (that means every new combination of harness and rescue system) must be
checked by a qualified paragliding professional. This is called a "compatibility check". In this
compatibility check the pilot himself, who will be flying with this harness, must always sit in
the harness hanging from a simul ator and deploy the rescue from the harness container. This
check must also be done each time after the rescue has been repacked and re-installed.
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Speed bar
The Basis and Basis RC are compatible with all common types of speed system. We recommend
the GIN aluminium speed bar.
Flight Deck
The Basis and Ba sis RC may be fitt ed with a flight deck, allowing easier viewing of instruments
and/or carrying of ba lla s t.
Other Accessories
For up-to-date information on additional accessories, visit www.gingliders.com or contact your
local GIN dealer or the distributor in your country.
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3. Before you fly
The Basis and Basis RC must be assembled by a suitably qualified paragliding professional, for
example your instructor. In particular great care and attention must be paid to the fitting of the
rescue parachute into the harness. The pilot should then adjust the harness for comfort.
Assembly
Gin Gliders recommend that assembly be carried out in the order below. If there is any doubt
whatsoever about this procedure, please seek professional advice from your instructor, GIN
dealer or importer.
Back and Lateral Protection
When you receive the GINSOFT III it may be folded in two. Please let it lay open for several
hours before you install it in the h arness. To install it, open the zipp er in the back pocket and
slide the GINSOFT III back protection inside. I t needs to slide into the space underneath the seat
plate and behind the back support. Do not put it underneath the cross straps in the back of th e
harness. Attach the Velcro tape found inside the Basis o r Basis RC to th e back of the GINSOFT III
so that the back protection cannot move. The protection should be not compressed in normal
use and should not hamper the space of the rescue or move out of its correct position.
You can add lateral protection to the Basis RC by fitting a pair of GIN sid e impact plates into the
side pockets on the harness, either side of the back protection.
Speed system
The speed system is assembled from top to bottom. Pass the cord of the speed bar down
through the two pulleys on each side of the seat plate and route it out through the eyelet under
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the front corner of the seat. A ttach the elastic cord to the speed bar t o prevent tangl ing in case
of a parachute deployment.
Rescue Installation
The Basis (when combined with a suitable outer reserve container, like the GIN Reserve outer
container or the GIN Yeti outer reserve container) and the Basis RC are compatible with any GIN
rescue parachute such as ONE G and Yeti rescue . Other manufacturer’s rescues may be also b e
used, but as already mentioned earlier in this manual:
Every first installation of any rescue system into the harness (that means every new
combination of harness and rescue system) must be checked by a qualified paragliding
professional for compatibility and to make sure that it functions correctly. Prior to the
installation, you should also ensure that you have the necessary materials to complete the
procedure, for example, suitable maillons and thread.
Rescue parachutes should be repacked at least every 150 days; so installing your rescue in a
new harness may also provide a good opportunity fo r a repack. Check your rescue manual for
further details.
To attach the rescue bridle to the harness webbing
A Mailion Rapide type connector is recommended. The breaking strength of the co nn ector shoul d
be rated at least 9 times the maximum weight, for example, a 6mm stainless connector – 2730
Kg.
The Maillon should be held in place with a GIN neoprene reserve maillon cover, rubber bands,
tape or plastic heat shrink tube may also be suitable. Webbing to webbing connections are not
recommended, due to the danger melting, or of getting the knot the wrong way round, which
significantly weakens the connection and is also difficult to disconnect the rescue parachute if
you land in the trees or other inaccessible situation.
Attaching rescue deployment bag to the harness deployment handle
The rescue container of the Basis RC c omes wit h it s own d epl oyment handle. Thi s handle and it s
strap must be connected to the deployment bag of the parachute. Connect it with the loop at the
side of the deployment bag when installing it into th e Basis RC. If your parachute’s deploy ment
bag does not have the proper loop, please contact your parachute dealer or a qualified
professional to attach the deployment handle by sewing or to add a new loop in the correct
position on the deployment bag.
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In any case a qualified professional must check the compatibility of the system; harness and
rescue parachute, when a rescue parachut e is installed for the first time. After every repack of
the rescue parachute you can do th is co mpatibility check yourself. Please observe carefully how
the professional installs the rescue system, so that you can remember the procedure when you
have to do it yourself the next time. This compatibility check - that means to test if the rescue
can be released from the rescue container in the h arness - must be done by the pilot himself,
sitting in the harness hanging from a simulator. It must be done after every repack of the
rescue parachute to be sure that the rescue can be released without problems in case of an
emergency.
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Rescue installation guide
Take special care: The deployment handle must be attached to the side loop on the deployment
bag, not to the centre loop. The position of loop should be on entire side of rescue container
and upward (close to seat plate).
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Adjustments
The Basis and Basis RC should be adjusted to suit your physique and flying style. It is important
to adjust it correctly to ensure you can easily slide into the sitting position after take off.
Adjustments should ideally be tested by hanging in a simulator prior to the first flight.
Additional fine-tuning can be done during your first few flights.
Ensure that the rescue system, back and side protection have been installed before making
adjustments.
Shoulder straps
The optimum setting for the shoulder straps depends on the h eight of the pilot. Stand upright
with the chest/leg straps closed and symmetrically adjust the shoulder straps until they are
just tight. During flight, these straps should be a little slack. You will find the adjustable
buckles either side of the seat.
Lateral straps
The lateral straps adjust the angle between the thighs and the back. This angle can be set
between 100° and 120°. Lengthening the straps increases the angle and vice-versa. The easiest
way to adjust them correctly is during a flight in calm air. Remember that flying in the “supine
position” that means leaning back, reduces the stability of the harness and increases the risk of
twisting after an asymmetric deflation.
Leg straps
The correct adjustment of the leg straps allows the pilot to easily reach the sitting position
after take-off without using his hands. In the standing position, use the buckles under the chest
strap to adjust the leg straps so that they fit comfortably without being tight; make sure you d o
it symmetrically. If it is necessary to lengthen the leg straps, first check that the shoulder
straps are not too tight. It is not normally necessary to make large adjustments from the
default leg strap setting.
Chest strap
The adjustment of the chest strap co ntrols the dist ance between the carabiners and affects th e
handling and stability of the glider. Widening the distance between the carabiners increases
feedback from the wing and allows for easier weight shifting. Closing the strap gives you a
more stable feeling in turbulence but increases the risk of stable spiral and also the risk of
twisting!
We advise pilots of GIN paragliders to fly with a distance between the carabiners of
approximately 44 to 48 cm.
The chest strap may also be adjusted in flight acco rding to the conditions; for example, it may
be tightened in turbulent air and flown at a looser setting in weak conditions.
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Seat Straps
The seat straps adjust the depth of the seat. This depth can be set to be comfortable depending
on your seating position. Lengthening the straps helps you to slide easily to the back of the
seat and s hortening the straps helps you to be in the standing position for the landing. In the
sitting position, lengthen the straps to the maximum at first and use the plastic buckles to
shorten the strap to find a comfortable positio n where the harness su pports you r back properly.
Speed bar
Hanging in the simulator, adjust the length of the speed b ar cord so that the b ar hangs at least
15cm below the front of the harness. Making the cord too short could result in the speed system
being constantly and unintentionally engaged during flight. It is safer to start with the speed
bar a little long and shorten it following your first flights. Test the speed bar in flight only after
you are comfortable with your new harness, and always do so in calm conditions with ample
clearance above the ground.
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4. Flying with the Basis, Basis RC
Pre-flight checks
For maximum safety, use a complete and consistent system of pre-flight checks and repeat the
same mental sequence
Check that:
There is no visible damage to the harness or carabiners that could affect its airworthiness.
The rescue parachute container is closed correctly and the pins are in the right position.
The deployment handle is completely inserted into the elastic pockets.
All buckles, belts, zips are securely fastened. Buckles shou ld click into place as you close
them, and a gentle pull on the fastened buckle verifies this. Secure any zips
fastening the buckles. Take extra care in snowy or sandy environments.
The paraglider is connected correctly to the harness and both carabiners are secured by
their locking mechanisms.
The speed bar is attached correctly to the glider.
All pockets are closed properly and any loose items are tied down safely.
Check again that you have closed your leg and chest straps before you take off!
every
flight.
after
Rescue Deployment
It is vital to periodically feel the position of the rescue handle in normal flight, so that the
action of reaching for the rescue handle is instinctive in an emergency.
In the event of an emergency, the pilot must quickly evaluate his or her height and the
seriousness of the incident. Deploying the rescue when the glider is recoverable may increase
the danger of injury. If you have suff icient height and the glider is in a flat spin, it is preferable
to first try to stop the spin (e.g. full stall), due to the risk of entanglement. On the other hand, a
second’s hesitation in deploying the reserve could prove costly if there is insufficient height.
If the rescue is to be deployed, the procedure is as follows:
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Look for the rescue handle and grasp it firmly with one hand
Pull sidewards / upwards on the handle to release the deployment bag from the harness
container
Look for a clear area, and in a continuous motion , throw (and RELEASE!) the rescue away
from yourself and the glider, preferably into the air stream and against the direction
of spin
After deployment, avoid entanglement and pendulum motions by pulling in the glider as
symmetrically as possible with the B, C, D or brake lines
On landing take an upright body position and be sure to do a PLF (Parachute Landing Fall)
to minimize the risk of injury
Storage/Pockets
The Basis and Basis RC both co ntain a l arg e ba ck poc ket whi l e the Basi s RC al so has sm al ler sid e
pockets. They are positioned to prevent cont ents from falling out during flight if the pocket is
opened. In the Basis and Basis RC’s back pocket, there is a hol e to pass a cable and/or a tube
through for a handheld speaker-microphone or a Camel Bag.
Landing with the Basis or Basis RC
Before landing, slide your legs forward in the harness so that you adopt the standing position.
NEVER land in the seated position; it is very dangerous for your back even if you have back
protection. Standing up before landing is an active safety system, and is much more effective
than the passive system of back protection.
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5. Miscellaneous
Towing
The Basis and Basis RC are also excellent for towing (use a suitable tow adaptor like the GIN
tow release system). The tow release can b e connected to th e main carabiners. The best way to
attach a tow release is to use a towing adapt er, which slides over the lower ends of the risers
of the paraglider. For further details refer to the documentation provided with your tow release
or towing adaptor or ask a qualified towing instructor at your tow site.
Tandem flying
The Basis and Basis RC are not recommended as a tandem pilot’s harness, although the Basis
makes an ideal choice for the passenger’s harness.
Flying over water
The back protection should be removed during extreme manoeuvres training and all other
flights over water, due to the increased possibility of drowning after a water landing.
6. Care, Maintenance and Repairs
The materials used in the Basis and Basis RC have been carefully selected for maximum
durability. Nevertheless, keeping your harness clean and airworthy will ensure a long period of
continuous safe operation.
Care and Maintenance
Avoid dragging your harness over rough or rocky gr ound.
Unnecessary exposure to UV rays, heat and humidity should be always avoided.
Keep the harness in your rucksack when not in use.
Store all your paragliding equipment in a cool, dry place, and never put it away while damp
or wet.
Keep your harness as clean as possible by regularly cleaning off dirt with a plastic bristled
brush and/or a damp cloth. If the harness gets exceptionally dirty, wash it with water
and a mild soap. Make sure you first remove all the sub-components: seat board, back
plate, back protection, rescue parachute etc. Allow the harness to dry naturally in a
well ventilated area away from direct sunlight.
If your rescue parachute ever gets wet (e.g. in a water landing) you must remove it from
the harness, dry it and repack it before putting it back in the container.
After a hard landing you must check your back protection for damage. A tear in the GINSOFT
III could significantly reduce the efficiency of the protection it provides.
The zips and buckles may be occasionally lubricated with silicone spray, no more than once
a year.
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Inspection checklist
In addition to regular pre-flight checks, the Basis or Basis RC should be inspected thoroughly on
every rescue repack, normally every 150 days. Additional inspections should be performed after
any crash, bad landing or take off, or if there are any sign s of damage or undue wear. Always
seek professional advice whenever in doubt. The following checks should be carried out:
Check all webbing, straps and buckles for wear and damage, especially the areas that are
not easily seen, such as the inside of the carabiner hook-in points.
All sewing must be intact and any anomalies attended to immediately to avoid
exacerbation of the problem.
Special attention should be paid to the rescue installation, particularly the elastic and
Velcro parts.
The seat and back plates must be free from cracks.
The main aluminium carabiners must be r eplaced
whatever comes first. Impacts may create undetectable cracks that could result in
structural failure under continuous load.
at least
every 5 years or after 500 hours,
Repairs
The manufacturer or an approved specialist should carry out any repair that involves critical
parts of the harness. This will ensure that the correct materials and repair techniques are used.
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7. Technical Data
Specification
Description Paragliding harness
Model Basis Basis RC
DHV-certified max. load 100 Kg 100 Kg
Size S M L S M L
Height of main
attachment points above
seat plate
Carabiner Distance 38-53 cm 38-53 cm 38-53 cm 38-53 cm 38-53 cm 38-53 cm
42 cm 44 cm 46 cm 42 cm 44 cm 46 cm
Weight (without
parachute)
Parachute Container optional
Protector Back protection: GINSOFT III Back protection : GINSOFT III
Options Flight deck Flight deck, lateral protection
3.5 kg 3.7 Kg 3.9 kg 4.2 4.4 4.7
Certification
Basis harness
EAPR-GZ-7144/08- without rescue container
Basis RC harness
EAPR-GZ-7123/08- with rescue container
GINSOFT III back protecti on
DHV-Gütesiegel Nr. GSP 0022-05 certified 17,5G
Integrated container underneath
the seat plate
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DESCRIPTION
FABRIC OF HARNESS
1-1). OUTSIDE
FABRIC CODE 600D KODRA PU 60” Oxford 210D PU 60"
NAME Dong Jin international Corp.
SUPPLIER
ADDRESS
MATERIAL
FINISHED P/D & W/R & W/P
YARN W’T 320GR/YD 130GR/YD
TOTAL W’T 350GR/YD 170GR/YD
1-2). INSIDE
FABRIC CODE 420D HD N/OXFORD PU 60”
NAME Dong Jin international Corp.
SUPPLIER
ADDRESS
950-11 Daechi-Dong, Kangnam-Gu,
Seoul-City, Korea
100% NYLONF.YARN WOVEN FABRIC
(OXFORD SHUTTLELESS LOOM)
Oxford 210D Ripstop PU 60"
950-11 Daechi-Dong, Kangnam-Gu,
Seoul-City, Korea
100% NYLON F.YARN WOVEN FABRIC
MATERIAL
(OXFORD SHUTTLELESS LOOM)
FINISHED P/D & W/R & W/P
YARN W’T 290GR/YD
TOTAL W’T 320GR/YD
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110GR/YD
140GR/YD
WEBBING
2-1). HARNESS WEBBING
MATERIAL POLYESTER
NAME SIN KWANG CO
SUPPLIER
ADDRESS
WIDTH(mm) 43 30
BREAKING STRENGTH
(KS K 0411)
ELONGATION
(KS K 0411)
752-1 Dogok-Ri, Wabu-Ub, Namyangju-City,
Kyunggi-Do, Korea
1613 KG 1409.6 KG
23.3 % 22.4 %
BUCKLES/RING
Name T-LOCK SAFETY BUCKLE
NAME
SUPPLIER
ADDRESS
WEIGHT(g/pc) 54
BREAKING STRENGTH 1300kg
14, avenue des Vieux Moulins 74000 Annecy
SUP’AIR France Z.L. de Voray
SUP’AIR
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THREAD
MATERIAL 100% NYLON
NAME YOUNG CHAN G T&C LTD.
SUPPLIER
DENIER
BREAKING STRENGTH
(KSK 0409)
ELONGATION
(KSK 0409)
Young Chang B/D(4F), 267-23
ADDRESS
Kangseo-ku, Seoul, Korea
(bond)M13 NKZF/013(N/F 210D/9)
(bond)S9AC V92(210D/4)
14.8 kg
26.5%
Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual is
correct, but please remember that it has been produced for guidance only.
This owner's manual is subject to changes without prior notice. Please check
with www.gingliders.com for the latest information reg arding the Basis, Basis RC
and other GIN products.
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