GIN Nano User Manual

NANO 2010 owner’s manual

Thank you for taking the time to read this manual be fore using the NANO 2010.

Thank you…

Thank you for choosing the NANO 2010. We are confident that this Speedriding glider will
provide you with countless exciting and fun experiences and will enable you to make good
progression in your Speedriding career. This manual contains all 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 equi pment shall be held liable for personal 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 po tentially dangerous acti vity. It is the user’s o wn responsibility to
assess all weather and meteorological conditions, the flying area, the snow conditions, all
equipment, off-piste safety conditions, e tc, before you use this eq uipment. Speedridi ng gliders
should be used only while skiing. This equipment was not des igned for any other use than that
of Speedriding as described in this manual. Th is equipmen t sh oul d be launche d by fe et and must
never be used for any of the following: Parachuting, BASE jump ing; jump ing from any a ircra ft, or
high object; building, ante nna, bridge, cliff, etc. You should wear a helme t as well as all safe ty
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 marg in. Speedriding is strictly forbidden on
ski slopes. Do not practice 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 Nano 2010.....................................................................................................................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 Nano 2010 ......................................................................................................................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 Nano 2010................................................................................................................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

Maintenance 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 NANO 2010, as for the world
beating competition glider, the Bo omerang. 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 dominated the Paragliding scene from 1998 to today and 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. Th is 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 NANO 2010

The NANO 2010 is a Speedriding glider designed by Gin Seok Song. The NANO 2010 offers
outstanding security for the practice of Speedriding, unequalled behaviour in this kind of
activity, with great precision in the turn and excellent manoeuvrability. Thi s allows the pilot to
feel confident while d eveloping the active and dynamic piloting skills needed to get the most
out of this sport. Rapid progression up the learning curve is enabled, as the pilot becomes
acquainted with the myriad of different movements an d moods of the air and the gliders. The
NANO 2010 will allow you to experience the full pleasure of Speedriding, without compromising
your safety.

For pilots who…

The NANO 2010 is an outstanding glider: It is adapted both to pilots looking for an easy gl ider,
forgiving and secure, as well as for advan ced pilots, with regular practice looking for a glider
that offers a wide safety margin.

Cutting-edge design

The behaviour, take-off and handling characteristics, are the best currently on the market. GIN
put a high priority on passive security and wing tolerance.
The plan form, the profile and optimised line scheme, confer exceptional stability 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 Nano 2010 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 t est
flight before delivery.

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Risers and trims

The front risers of the NANO 2010 are fitted with trimmers that enable the pilot to adapt the
glider’s behaviour according to his level and the chosen slope. Trimming the front risers enables
advanced pilots to enjoy a more reactive glid er, with greater speed and lower flight angl e, to
follow steeper slopes. Ask for the advice o f an instructor specialised in Speedriding in order to
better understand and exploit the trimming system.

#11, #12,5, #14: ris er front

Neutral leng t h 60cm

Trim range 4 cm

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