Tribe Owner’s Manual
Thank you for taking your time to read this manual.
Thank you…
Thank you for choosing the Tribe. We are confident that this paraglider will provide you with
countless exciting experiences in your flying. This manual contains all the information you need to
fly and maintain your paraglider. A thorough knowledge of your equi pment will keep you safe and
enable you to maximize your full potential.
Please pass on this manual to the new owner if you do resell your glider.
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 G IN equipment greatly increases these risks. Neither
Gin Gliders Inc nor the seller of GIN equipment shall be held liable for persona l or thir d
party injuries or damages under any circumstances.
Please note: This glider is an EN and LTF standard class C intermediate and it is not
suitable for inexperienced pilots or for beginner training. To fly the Tribe safely you
must fly at least 50 hrs. per year, have several years flying experience and you must
have flown with EN & LTF B(DHV 1-2) or higher class gliders before.
If any aspect of the use of our equipment remains unclear, please contact your local
paragliding instructor, GIN reseller or the importer in your country.
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Contents
Thank you… ............................................................................................................................................................. 2
Safety Notice ........................................................................................................................................................... 2
Contents .......................................................................................................................................................................... 3
1. Gin Gliders .................................................................................................................................................................. 4
2. Introducing the Tribe ................................................................................................................................................ 5
For Pilots Who … ..................................................................................................................................................... 5
Cutting-edge Design ............................................................................................................................................... 5
Manufacturing ......................................................................................................................................................... 6
3. Before you fly ............................................................................................................................................................ 7
Pre-delivery Inspection ......................................................................................................................................... 7
Speed System .......................................................................................................................................................... 7
Brake line adjustment ............................................................................................................................................ 8
Rucksack .................................................................................................................................................................. 8
Your harness ........................................................................................................................................................... 9
Certified Weight Range .......................................................................................................................................... 9
Pre-flight safety ..................................................................................................................................................... 9
4. Flying the Tribe ........................................................................................................................................................ 10
Preparation for launch ......................................................................................................................................... 10
Take off .................................................................................................................................................................. 11
Line knots or tangles ........................................................................................................................................... 11
Min sink / best glide ............................................................................................................................................. 11
Accelerated flight ................................................................................................................................................. 11
Active flying .......................................................................................................................................................... 12
In turbulence ......................................................................................................................................................... 12
Losing altitude ...................................................................................................................................................... 14
Steering without brakes ...................................................................................................................................... 16
Flying under the rain ............................................................................................................................................ 16
Aerobatics .............................................................................................................................................................. 16
Landing with the Tribe ......................................................................................................................................... 16
Tow launch ............................................................................................................................................................. 16
Motorized flight .................................................................................................................................................... 16
5. Care, Maintenance and Repairs .............................................................................................................................. 17
Ground handling ................................................................................................................................................... 17
UV damage ............................................................................................................................................................. 17
Packing instructions ............................................................................................................................................ 17
Transport and Storage ......................................................................................................................................... 17
Cleaning ................................................................................................................................................................. 18
Maintenance Inspections ..................................................................................................................................... 18
Maintenance Inspections for Certification ........................................................................................................ 18
Repairs ................................................................................................................................................................... 18
Environmentally friendly disposal of the paraglider ...................................................................................... 18
6. Technical Details ..................................................................................................................................................... 19
Testing and Certification ..................................................................................................................................... 19
Technical Specifications ...................................................................................................................................... 20
Line Plan ................................................................................................................................................................ 21
Description ............................................................................................................................................................ 22
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1. Gin Gliders
Gin Gliders was formed in 1998 by paraglider designer and competiti on pilot Gin Seok Song and his
team of engineers and test pilots.
Gin's philosophy is simple: to design gliders that he, and any other pilot, will love to fly. This
philosophy applies equally for a cross country intermediate wing such as the Tribe, as for the worldbeating competition glider, the Boomerang. No glider is released to the market without Gin's
complete satisfaction.
Gin has over 20 years' experience of designing and manufacturing paragliders, and is backed by an
equally experienced team, both within the company in Korea and throughout a worldwide networ k of
distributors and dealers. The GIN Team dominated the Paragliding World Cup from 1998 till now and
has had countless other competition succ esses 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 sales service.
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2. Introducing the Tribe
The Tribe is a new concept of cross country intermediate wing. Gin Gliders have drawn on all their
years of experience to produce a wing that is uniqu ely in tune with the needs of today's pilots. The
Tribe offers exceptional performance combined with a high security level and pr ecise and dynamic
handling. This allows the pilot to accurately feel the sensations of flight, and thus develop an active
flying style. Rapid progression up the learning cur ve is enabled, as the pilot becomes acquainted
with the myriad of different movements and moods of the air. The Tribe will allow you to experience
the full pleasure of free flight, without ever compromising your safety.
For Pilots Who …
The Tribe is an ideal cross country glider and is suitable for the experienced pilot who flies
frequently and wants a high performing glider wi th a good safety margin. The Tribe is designed for
all kinds of flying, from ridge soaring to thermalling, but is optimized to go further in cross country
Cutting-edge Design
Gin Gliders have made extensive improvements in the Tribe compared to its predecessors.
Performance, take-off and handling characteristics have been improved without sacrificing security.
The inflation is progressive and easy, the glider does not over-shoot the pilot even in strong wind.
An aspect ration of 5.82, a high number of cells (62) and reduced tota l li ne l ength gives th e Tri be i ts
high performance. An optimized trimming of sail and profiles helps to obtain a well coordinated,
homogeneous and secure feeling for a glider of this performance level. The design objective for the
Tribe was to create a performance XC glider with state of the art components (high arc, partial
diagonals, efficient plan form and the Kick Down speed system) with a high level of performance
that is also easy to use. The zigzag air inlets of the tribe are designed to allow optimum influx of air
over a very wide speed range.
The Tribe is made from 100% Skytex on the top surface for the best durability and Skytex 9017 on
the rest of the glider to reduce the weight.
The brake line layout is designed for fast and flat turning, with proportional brake pressure for light
and direct handling. This enables efficient and easy climbing in thermals as well as using weak lift
when ridge soaring. The brake handle is atta ched wi th a swiv el to avoi d the brake l ine tw isting after
use.
The new leading edge reinforcements made of supple batterns are designed to make the wing lighter
and the profile more durable.
These and other innovations ensure that by purchasing th e Tribe, you are ge tting the best possible
glider in its class.
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Manufacturing
All GIN gliders are produced in the company's own facilities using the most modern techniques.
Highly skilled staffs take extreme care during the 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 Tribe is delivered with speed system, rucksack, 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 delivery.
Speed System
The speed system increases the maximum speed by lowering the angle of attack with a pulleyguided, foot-operated system. Approx. 14 to 16 km/h gain in speed can be realized with the
accelerator at full travel.
It is important to have your accelerator system correctly routed through your harness a nd attached
to the risers with the supplied Brummel hooks. The length of the speed bar should be initially
adjusted while on the ground, sitting in the harness so that the legs are fully extende d at the point
of full accelerator travel. It is helpful to have an assistant hold the risers taut while making this
adjustment. Subsequent fine tuning can be done on the ground following the first flight with the
speed system. If in doubt about this procedure, consult your instructor or dealer.
Riser A B C D
length at trim speed
(XS, S, M, ML, L)
length at full speed
(XS, S, M, ML, L)
50cm 50cm 50cm 50cm
32cm 35.5cm 43cm 50cm
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Brake line adjustment
The main brake line lengths of the Tribe are the same as on the sample that has been used for the
DHV certification test flights. These line lengths have been fine tuned by GIN test pilots, and it
should not be necessary to adjust them.
In soaring flight, it is common to fly with half a wrap on the brakes. However, care sho uld be taken
to release the wraps in any extreme situation.
If you do need to make adjustments to suit your harness, body and flying style, we strongly
recommend that you test fly the glider with every 2cm of adjustment. Ther e should be a minimum of
10cm of free brake travel when the glider is flown ha nds-off. T his prevents the bra kes being a pp lied
unintentionally when the speed system is fully en gaged. We recommend a double sheepshank or a
bowline knot for the brake handle attachment as shown in the diagram.
Rucksack
All Gin gliders are delivered with a durable ripstop Cordura rucksack, designed for ergonomic
carrying comfort and ease of use.
The X Load system of the rucksack is a new compression system
created by the GIN R&D team, using Hypalon mate rial. Its concep t is
based on a 4 point cross bracing at the bottom of the rucksack to
obtain an optimum distribution of weight.
The rucksack should be packed carefully to achieve maximum comfort. First, place the glider inside
the harness and then put the top of harness in the bottom of the rucksack with the glider side next
to the back of the rucksack. Finally, tighten the in ter nal and external compression straps and adjust
the shoulder and waist straps to ensure th e equipment stays firmly in place when walking. There are
also two storage pockets for accessories.
An XXL rucksack (200L capacity) is available as an optional extra for pilots that require it.
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Your harness
The Tribe is certified for use with all harnesses with variable cross-bracing (GH type). 99% of
harnesses produced after 1993 are of the GH type. Older harnesses with fixed cross-bracing (GX
type) are not certified and should not be used. Check with th e manufacturer of the harness or your
paragliding instructor if in doubt.
The adjustment of the harness chest strap controls the distance between carabiners and affects the
handling and stability of the glider. Tightening the chest strap increases stability, lengthening it
gives more feedback from the glider but decreases stability.
Gin calculates and draws the plan of the glider with a distance betw een the carabiners of 46cm. EN
and LTF flight tests are also carried out at this setting. We recommend setting a distance of 42cm to
50cm between the carabiners, depending on the size and design of the harness. There is no need to
fly with a tight chest st rap setting with the Tribe, as there is no tendency for it to feel unstable,
unlike older gliders.
Certified Weight Range
The Tribe must be flown within the certified weight range given in the reference section at the back
of this manual. The weight range is quoted as the total weight in flight, i.e. the weight of the pilot,
glider, harness and accessories. The easiest way to check your total weight is to stand on weighing
scales with all your equipment packed into your rucksack.
Pre-flight safety
To fly this equipment you should:
Have appropriate practical and theoretical training and experience for this class of glider.
Have the necessary insurance and licences.
Be in your right mind, unaffected by extreme stress, recreational or prescribed drugs.
Only fly in conditions suitable for your level of paragliding.
Wear suitable head protection, use a certified harness and emergency parachute.
Make a thorough pre-flight check.
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4. Flying the Tribe
We recommend that you first practice inflating your glider on a small tr aining hill or flat ground.
Make your first flights with your new paraglider in gentle conditions on a familiar flying site.
Preparation for launch
Following a consistent method of preparation and pre-flight checks is vital for safe flying. We
recommend the following:
On arrival at the flying site, assess the suitability of the conditions: wind speed and direction,
airspace, turbulence and thermal cycles.
Inspect your glider, harness, reserve handle and pin, helmet and any other equipment.
Choose a sufficiently large take-off area with even ground and no obstacles.
Lay the glider out according to the planform, and get the lines and risers sorted out.
Put your helmet on. Secure yourself in your harness and don't forget the leg loops!
Connect the risers to your harnes s carabiners, ensuring there are no twists or loops around
the lines.
Connect the speed system to the risers with the Brummel hooks.
Do a final line check by pulling gently on the risers or lines to ensur e there are no new knots,
tangles or interfering branches or rocks. Take extra care in nil or light winds.
Pre-flight check list
Reserve parachute: pin in and handle secure.
Helmet and harness buckles closed.
Lines free.
Canopy open and into wind.
Airspace clear.
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Take off
The key to a successful launch technique is to practice ground handling on flat ground whenever you
can.
Light or Nil Wind Launch
The Tribe inflates steadily in nil-wind conditions. Simply guide the glider with the A-risers, keep ing
your arms bent and hands at the level of the shoul ders. Allow your arms to rise in an arc and wait
for the glider to inflate and come a bove your head do not push the riser s. There is no need to pull
the risers har d. Run positively as the glider comes above your head. Be sure to look up and check
that the canopy is fully inflated before you tak e-off, and that there are no tangles in the lines. If
any irregularity should occur and you are not yet airborne, abort the launch immediately by stalling
the glider. On steep launches, stall one side of the glider and run parallel to the hill.
If the glider should come up sideways, and the situation is r ecoverable, run towards th e lower side
rather than trying to struggle against the force.
An impulse launch where you start running with slack lines close to the glider is not needed.
Strong Wind Launch
The reverse launch technique is recommended. Holding the brakes, turn around to face the wing
passing one set of risers over your head as you turn. We suggest building a "wall" by partially
inflating your glider on the ground, thus sorting out the lines thoroughly. Check the airspace is clear
and gently pull the glider up with the A risers . When the glider is overhead, check it gently with the
brakes, turn and launch. In stronger winds, be prepared to take a cou ple of s teps towa rds the gl ider
as it inflates and rises.
Line knots or tangles
If you do take off with a li ne knot or tangle, try to get clear of the ground and any traffic before
taking corrective action. Weight shift and/or counter brake to the opposite side and pump the
knotted side with your brake. Be careful not to fly too slowly to avoid a stall or spin. If the knot or
tangle is too tight to pump out, immediately fly to the landing zone and land safely.
Min sink / best glide
The minimum sink speed is achieved by pulling approximately 15 cm of brake. The theoretical best
glide speed in calm air is realized at the hands-off position.
Accelerated flight
Once you have become accustomed to flying the Tribe, you can practice using the speed system,
which allows improved glide in headwinds and greater penetration in strong winds.
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Apply the speed system by pushing the speed bar progressively with your feet. Be prepared to
control roll by using weightshift and pitch by varying the amount of bar. Keep a very light pressure
on the brakes in order to feel the canopy.
Avoid flying accelerated near the ground, and be careful using the accelerator in turbulence.
If you do encounter a collapse while using the accelerator, immediately step off the bar completely
before taking any other corrective actions.
Active flying
The Tribe has a high internal pressure, resistance to tucking and a good degree of pa ssive safety.
However, it is recommended that you always practise an active flying style. This will help you avoid
deflations in all but the most turbulent conditions. The key to ac tive piloting is keeping the glider
above your head at all times. If it falls back behind you, let up the brakes. If it surges in front of you,
counter brake until the surge is controlled. If you sense a loss of pressure on one side of the canopy,
smoothly apply brake and/or weight shift on the appropriate side u ntil you feel pr essure return. In
all cases, maintain adequate airspeed and avoid overreaction.
In turbulence
Deflations of the canopy can occur in strong turbulence. The Tribe will recover without pilot input in
most situations, so whenever in doubt, let up the brakes and let the glider fly. Only if the wing
surges very fast in front of you should you stop it with the brakes. However, it is recommended that
you follow the advice below in order to help the wing recover more rapidly.
Asymmetric deflation
In the event of encountering strong turbulence and suffering a n asymmetric deflation (collapse on
one side), the Tribe will easily re-inflate without strong interference from the pilot, but the wing will
turn towards the collapsed side. This might be unwanted close to the ground or other gliders.
Maintain your course by weight shifting away from the collapsed side. This action can be a ided by
applying a little force on the brake opposite to the deflation. This will normally be sufficient for
recovery. However, if the deflation fails to come out, pump the deflated side with a firm and smooth
pumping motion. Let the glider regain its flying speed after it has re-inflated.
If you have a big collapse - especially when flying accelerated - you must observe the following:
When a big collapse happens, due to the difference in weight and inerti a of the ca nopy and p ilot, the
pilot will continue to travel forward and the canopy will fall behind the pilot. You must wait until you
pendulum back below the canopy before reacting and carefully counter braki ng the open side of the
canopy. If you react too early, you risk stalling the collapsed canopy completely and the following
scenario can become uncontrollable.
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When you have a big collapse in accelerated flight y ou must fir st rele ase the sp eed bar immediately.
Stay neutral with your weight shift and brake the open side slightly. Let the glider tur n, if you have
enough space. This is the optimum action to avoid a spin or stall and help your glider to recover as
fast as possible.
Symmetric deflation
A symmetric (frontal) deflation will normally reopen by itself without any pilot input. The glider will
regain airspeed with a small surge. If counter braking, be careful not to over-cor rect or to bra ke too
early, when the glider is still behind you - danger of a stall!
Cravat / glider wrapped around lines
A cravat occurs after a severe defl ation when the wingtip becomes trapped in the glider lines. It is
unusual to occur on the Tribe but can happen after big deflations or in cascading situations.
Nevertheless, the pilot should be familiar with the procedure for correcti ng it. Co unter brake and/or
weight shift and pump the brake on the tangled side. On all Gin gliders, there is a separate
stabilizer/winglet main line that goes down to the B riser. This line usually becomes slack in the
event of a cravat. Pull it down completely until it becomes tight and the cravat normally comes out.
Flat spin
In normal thermalling flight, you are very far from the limits of a flat spin. Nevertheless, should this
occur, just let up the brakes and wait for the gl ider to surge forward, checking it with the brakes if it
surges too far. Never release the spin if the glider is far back behind you, always try to release it,
when it is above or in front of you!
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Casca d e o f events
Many reserve deployments are a result of a cascade of ov er-corrections by the pilot. Please note
that over-corrections are often worse than no input at all.
Losing altitude
Extremely strong and widespread lift is found, for example, in storm conditions. The best place to be
in this situation is on the ground. Nevertheless, if you have been caught out by the we ather and fi nd
yourself needing to descend rapidly, there are s everal ways to do so. The best way is, of course, to
find sink. Failing that, try one of the techniques below. Most of these techniques place undue s tress
on your glider, and should be avoided if you wish to extend its lifetime. We recommend you initially
practice these manoeuvres under qualified supervision during a safety training course.
WARNING! Modern high performance paragliders, with high aspect ratios, can enter into a stall
under specific flying conditions when they recover. If this happens, push forward the "A" risers to
come back to normal flight. To help avoid these stall problems, apply the speed bar when you use
big ears.
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Spiral dive
The spiral dive should be considered an extreme manoeuvre. Practice spiralling with caution and
lesser sink rates to get a feel for the Tribe's behaviour. Weight shift and pull the brak e on one side
gradually. Let it accelerate for two turns and you will enter the spiral dive. Once in the spiral, you
can control your descent rate and bank angle with weight shift and the outer brake.
WARNING! A pilot who is dehydrated and/or not accustomed to spira lling can lose consciousness in
a steep spiral dive! As with all types of aircraft, we advise you to assis t the glider to exit from the
spiral dive in a controlled manner. Let the glider decelerate for one or two turns by app lying outer
brake and/or weight shift.
B-stall
To quickly loose altitude without straining your body with G-force you can use the B-stall. Reach up
to the B-risers just below the maillons and twist your hands while gently pulling. It will be difficult
at first, but become lighter the more you break the a irfoil. Once pulled, do not release immedia tely.
The glider needs to settle into a stable B-stall before releasing. On exiting the B-stall the Tribe has
a very gentle dive without deep stall tendencies. W e a dvise you to release the B-stall symmetrically
with both hands in a decided manner.
Full stall, dynamic stall
This is an extreme manoeuvre and there should never be any need to perform one.
Do not take wraps with your brakes before entering a full stall. Keep your hands close to your b ody
during the stall, and lock them under your harness seat plate if nec essary. In a stable full stall, the
canopy will oscillate back and forth. Before releasing the stall, raise your hands slightly and evenly
to fill the glider with air. If possible, let the brakes up when the glider is in front of you to avoid
excessive surge. The Tribe wi ll slow down the surge on its own, but you may counter brake the dive
briefly for comfort if needed and then let up th e brakes to regain airspeed. Be careful to not stall
the glider again when damping the surge.
Never attempt a stall and then change your mind and release the brakes, as the glider will surge
radically.
Deep stall (parachuting, stable stall)
The Tribe does not have a tendency to get into nor stay in a deep stall. Should this nevertheless
occur, put your hands on the A risers and push forward to gain speed. On some modern
harness/accelerator setups, you can reach the speed bar without using your hands. If so, push the
speed bar. Never try to steer out of a deep stall.
You can recognise a deep stall by the glider getting "mushy" and the airflow around your ears
decreasing. This situation is usually achieved by flying in tur bulence or exiting a deflation wi th too
much brakes applied. A wet glider also has a higher deep stall tendency. If you pass some rain,
accelerate a little and never induce big ears in this situation.
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Steering without brakes
If a brake is not operational for some reason, you can steer the Tr ibe with the D- riser s. Add steering
input by weight-shifting in your harness. Be careful not to steer too much with the riser to avoid any
possibility of a spin.
Flying under the rain
WARNING! We strongly advise you not to fly in the rain. High performance paragliders are very susceptible to
deep stall when wet. If you see a shower coming during a flight, even a light one, we strongly advise you to go
to land immediately. If you do fly in the rain, and if you enter a stall, wh ich gen erally happens when you enter
lift, do as follows. Do not perform any actions with your brakes, do not steer the wing, push on the "A" risers. If
this is not sufficient to recover the flight, push the speed bar and maintain the action.
Aerobatics
The Tribe is not designed for aerobatics and in most countries acro flying is forbidden. Besides the
inherent risks, extreme manoeuvres of any kind place unnecessary stress on the glider and
effectively shorten its lifespan.
Landing with the Tribe
Select a familiar landing area free of obstacles and carefully note the wind speed and direction in
the landing area. The low minimum flying speed of the Tribe will help you to make a soft landing in
all conditions. Approach the landing with sufficient airspeed and don't leave your last tur n too late
or too steep.
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, which is only a passive safety system. Standing up before landing is an active safety
system, and is much more effective.
Tow launch
The Tribe is suitable and certified for towing by pilots who have the relevant towing rating. The Tribe
has no tendencies towards deep stall/parachuting. There is sufficient margin to counter steer the
glider in a normal towing situation. Make sure you use proper equip ment, experienced personnel,
the recommended techniques and all relevant safety precautions for towing.
Motorized flight
Paragliding certification does not include motorized flight. However, motorized flying with the Tribe
is possible due to its very easy take-off characteristics, good performance, stability and
extraordinarily good handling. Always use certified combinations of engine/harness/glider. Always
check with your federation if in doubt.
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5. Care, Maintenance and Repairs
The materials used in the Tribe have been carefully selected for maximum durability. Nevertheless,
following the guidelines below will keep your paraglider airworthy and will ensure a long period of
continuous safe operation. Excessive wear is caused by careless ground handling and packing,
unnecessary exposure to UV light, chemicals, heat and moisture.
Ground handling
The following should be avoided:
Violent shocks to the upper surface (e.g. when the canopy crashes to the ground leading edge
first whilst ground handling).
Dragging the glider along the ground.
Stepping on the lines or canopy. The Kevlar line inside the sheath can take lots of pulling force
without stretching, but is sensitive to bending with small radius.
Opening your wing in strong winds without first untangling the lines.
UV damage
Avoid leaving the glider out in the sun unnecessarily. UV rays from the sun degrade paraglider cloth.
Packing instructions
We advise you to pack the glider accordion wise' as shown in the diagram. This packing procedure
takes slightly longer and requires an assistant, but it conserves the rigidity in the profile
reinforcements.
Since folding the glider weakens the materials, pack the glider as loosely as possible.
Transport and Storage
Moisture is the worst enemy for your glider, adversely affecting the ageing of fabric, lines and
reinforcements. The Tribe should therefore be kept dry and cool. Do not pack the glider away for a
prolonged period if it is damp, sandy, salty, or if other objects have entered the cells. Always al low
it to dry naturally before storage in a dry room. Leave the rucksack zip open whenever possibl e to
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allow residual moisture to evaporate, and do not transport or store the glider in the proximity of
chemicals such as gasoline, paints or other solvents.
Cleaning
Use only lukewarm water and a soft cloth to clean your wing. Never use any abrasive materials or
detergents. Only clean the wing if it is absolutely necessary e.g. after a landing in salt water.
Maintenance Inspections
GIN Gliders require the Tribe to be inspected by an authorized Gin agent after every 100 hours
flying time or every year, whichever is sooner.
To extend the validity of the EN/LTF certification a full inspection is required every 200 hours or
every 24 months. This inspection should be made not only to the fabric, but also the lines. The
maintenance instructions, which can be downloaded from our homepage www.gingliders.com, have
to be observed.
A full inspection will give you peace of mind and extend your glider's lifetime. Additional inspections
should be performed by a qualified person following a crash or violent landing on th e leadi ng edge,
or if you note a deterioration of performance or behaviour.
You should also check for any damage to your lines, sail, risers and connectors before each flight.
Maintenance Inspections for Certification
As mentioned, the Tribe requires regular inspections. Without these inspections, the EN/LTF
certification will be invalid. Please check with an authorized agency or a specialist about flight time
and regular inspections.
Repairs
Very small holes in the sail can be repaired with the sticky back tape provided with your glider.
Damaged lines should be replaced by your GIN dealer. Before fitting a replacement line, check it for
length against its counterpart on the other side of the wing. W hen a line ha s been replaced, always
inflate the glider on flat ground to check that everything is in order before flying.
Major repairs, such as replacing panels, should only be carried out by the distributor or
manufacturer.
Environmentally friendly disposal of the paraglider
When this paraglider cannot be used any longer after an extended period of life ti me, th en you must
ensure that it will be disposed of in an environmentally friendly way. Please observe the existing
regulations and laws in your country.
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6. Technical Details
Testing and Certification
The GIN TRIBE has passed EN C and LTF C. The Tribe has also passed load tests and shock tests with a
load exceeding 8G of the maximum weight in flight.
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Technical Specifications
SIZE XS S M ML L
AREA 23 m² 24.5 m² 26 m² 27 m² 29 m²
FLAT
PROJECTED
CELL NUMBER 62 62 62 62 62
GLIDER WEIGHT 5.4kg 5.7kg 6.0kg 6.2kg 6.5kg
SPAN 11.56m 11.94m 12.30m 12.53m 12.99m
A.R 5.82 5.82 5.82 5.82 5.82
AREA 19.73 m² 21.00 m² 22.31 m² 23.16 m² 24.90 m²
SPAN 9.12 m 9.42 m 9.7 m 9.89 m 10.25 m
A.R 4.22 4.22 4.22 4.22 4.22
WEIGHT IN FLIGHT 60-75kg 70-85kg 80~100kg 90-110kg 105~130kg
CERTIFICATION EN-C / LTF-C
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Line Plan
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Description
Fabric of Canopy
Diagonal Skytex 40
Reinforcement SR-Scrim X15
Suspension Line
Top Skytex 40
Bottom Skytex 40
Profile Skytex 40
Bridle Nylon 12mm
Liros DC60, DSL 70, PPSL120, 160, 200,
275/
TGL 180, 220
Riser Cousin Kevlar 12mm
Maillons Peguet Stainless steel 3.0Ø
Thread HT Polyester Yarn 150D/3, 225D/3
“Designing paragliders is a personal journey of challenge and discovery, an ongoing search
for perfection."
- Gin Seok Song
Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual is correct, but
please remember that it has been p roduced for gui dance only. It sh ould not be used as
a "how to fly" manual. This owner's manual is subject to changes without prior notice.
Please check www.gingliders.com for the latest information regarding the Bolero Plus
and other GIN products.
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