GIN Fluid User Manual

FLUID 2010 owner’s manual - English

Thank you for taking the time to read this manual before using the FLUID.

Thank you…

Thank you for choosing the FLU ID. We are confident that this Speedriding glider will provide you
with countless exciting and fun experiences and will enabl e you to make good progression in
your Speedriding career. This manual contains al l the information you need to fly and maintain
your glider. A thorough knowledge of your equipment will keep you safe while enabling you to
maximise your full potential.
Please pass on this manual to the new owner if you do resell your glider.

Have fun !
The GIN Team

Safety Notice
By the purchase of this equipment, you accept all risks inherent with Speedriding activities,
including injury or 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 person al or
third party injuries or damages under any circumstances. The user is fully and solely
responsible for the safe use of this equi pment, if th ere is any doubt regardin g the use o r safety
of this equipment then it should not be used.

Warning: Speedriding is a potentially dangerous activity. It is the user’s own
responsibility to assess all weather and meteorological conditions, the flying area, the
snow conditions, all equipment, off-piste safety conditions, etc, before you use this
equipment. Speedriding gliders should be used only while skiing. This equipment was
not designed for any other use than that of Speedriding as described in this manual.
This equipment should be launched by feet and must never be used for any of the
following: Parachuting, BASE jumping; jumping from any aircraft, or high object;
building, antenna, bridge, cliff, etc. You should wear a helmet as well as all safety
equipments required for the practice of off-piste skiing or paragliding. It is strongly
recommended to learn Speedriding in a specialised school. When Speedriding, always
choose a safe, open area enabling you to keep a wide safety margin. Speedriding is
strictly forbid den on ski slop es. Do not p ractice Speedriding in the vicinity of ski lifts,
cliffs, rocks or any other hazards. This equipment requires constant care when it comes
to maintenance and handling.

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Summary

Thank you…....................................................................................................................................2

Safety notice..................................................................................................................................2

Summary..............................................................................................................................................3

1. Gin Gliders........................................................................................................................................4

2. Introducing Fluid..............................................................................................................................5

For pilots who ….............................................................................................................................5

Cutting-edge design.................................................... ....................................................................5

Manufacturing......................................................... .............. ..........................................................5

3. Before you fly.................................................................................................................................6

Pre-delivery inspection ..................................................................................................................6

Risers and Trims......... ................ ....................................................................................................6

Brake line adjustment.....................................................................................................................7

Rucksack.........................................................................................................................................7

Your Harness..................................................................................................................................7

Weight range..................................................................................................................................8

Essential.........................................................................................................................................8

4. Flying with Fluid...............................................................................................................................9

Preparation for launch....................................................................................................................9

Pre-flight check list........................................................................................................................ 9

Take-off................................................................................................................................. .........9

Minimum sink rate and m ax glide ratio............................................................................................9

Accelerated fligh t.........................................................................................................................10

Active flying.................................................................................................................................10

In tubulant condit ions...................................................................................................................10

Landing with Fluid........................................................................................................................10

5. Care, Maintenance a nd Rep air s........................................................................................................11

Ground handling...........................................................................................................................11

UV damage....................................................................................................................................11

Packing instructions.....................................................................................................................11

Transport and storage..................................................................................................................12

Cleaning........................................................................................................................................12

Maintenace Inspection ..................................................................................................................12

Repair...........................................................................................................................................12

6. Reference.......................................................................................................................................13

Technical data...............................................................................................................................13

Lind plan.......................................................................................................................................14

Description...................................................................................................................................15

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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 i s simple: To design gliders t hat he, and any other pilot, will love to fly. This
philosophy applies equally for a Speedriding glider such as the FLUID, as for th e world beating
competition glider, the Boomerang. No glider is released on the market without Gin’s complete
satisfaction.

Gin has over 20 years experience of designing and manufacturing free flight equipment, and is
backed up by an equally experi enced team, both within the compan y in Korea and throughout a
worldwide network of distributors and dealers.

The GIN Team has had countless other competition successes in World Cups, World and National
Championships. GIN was a pionner in Speedriding equipment and still leads the scene today.
This high level of expertise provided by dedicated professionals ensures that you get the best
possible product support and after sales service.

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2. Introducing the FLUID

The FLUID is an Expert Speedriding glider designed by Gin Seok Song. The FLUID offers big
evolution for your practice of Speedriding, unequalled behaviour in this kind of activity, with
great precision in the turn and excellent manoeuvrab ility. Th is allow s the pilot to feel confident
while developing the active and dynamic piloting skills ne eded to get the most out of the best
level of this sport. The FLUID will allow you to experience the full pleasure of Speedriding, at
the highest level.

For pilots who…

The FLUID is a high-end Speedriding glider: It is adapted to experts pilots looking for an
performent glider, able to give you the speed, the precision, the steepest angles to express t he
highest level in Speedriding. If your practicing level is not that ambitious, prefer the other
model, the Nano, which would be more adapted to your skills.

Cutting-edge design

The take-off and handling characteristics, are the best currently on the market.
The plan form, the profile and optimised line scheme, confer exceptional behaviour to this glider
as well as outstanding manoeuvrability and performance.

Manufacturing

All GIN gliders are produced in the company' s own faciliti es using the most modern techniques.
Highly skilled staff take extreme care throughout th e entire manufacturing process. Stringent
quality control is made after each step, and all materials that go into each wing can be traced.
These measures guarantee that pilots fly with the assurance that their wing meets the most
exacting safety standards.

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3. Before you fly

Pre-delivery Inspection

The FLUID is delivered with rucksack/harness, inner bag, compression strap, repair tape and this
manual. Your instructor or dealer should have made a test inflation followed by a test flight
before del ivery.

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Risers and trims

The front risers of the FLUID are fitted with trimmers that enable the pilot to adapt the glid er’s
behaviour according to his level and the chosen slope. Trimming the front risers enables expert
pilots to enjoy a more reactive glider, with greater speed and lower flight angle, to fol low the
steepest slopes. Ask for the advice of an instructor specialised in Speedriding in order to better
understand and exploit the trimming system.

Caution : The big trim range on front risers modifies strongly the behaviour of the glider.
Instruction and training, as intense practicing are the keys of mastering the glider in these
extrem configurations.

#8, #9,5, #11: riser front

Neutral leng t h 60cm

Trim range 8 cm

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