Gin Gliders Gingo Airlite 4 User Manual
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User manual
v1.0 - 12/2018
EN
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Air-Bag Harness
Gingo Airlite
4
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Contents
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Thank you ......................................
Warning .........................................
Specifications ...............................
Features ........................................
Before You Fly ..............................
Flying with the Gingo Airlite 4 ...
Maintenance and Repairs .........
Final Words .................................
Harness Diagram .......................
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Thank you...
...for choosing Gin Gliders. We are confident you’ll enjoy many rewarding experiences
in the air with your new GIN harness.
This manual contains important safety, performance and maintenance information.
Read it before your first flight, keep it for reference, and please pass it on to the new
owner if you ever re-sell your rescue.
Any updates to this manual, or relevant safety information, will be published on our
website: www.gingliders.com. You can also register for e-mail updates via our website.
Happy flying and safe landings,
GIN team
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INTENDED USE: Lightweight air sports equip-
ment with a maximum mass of less than 120kg,
operated in the paragliding division.
Warning
Like any extreme sport, paragliding involves unpredictable risks which may lead to
injury or death. By choosing to fly, you assume the sole responsibility for those risks.
You can minimize the risks by having the appropriate attitude, training and experience
and by properly understanding, using and maintaining your equipment. Always seek
to expand your knowledge and to develop self-reliance. If there is anything you do
not understand, consult with your local dealer as a first point of contact, with the GIN
importer in your country or with Gin Gliders directly.
Because it is impossible to anticipate every situation or condition that can occur while
paragliding, this manual makes no representation about the safe use of the paragliding
equipment under all conditions. Neither Gin Gliders nor the seller of GIN equipment can
guarantee, or be held responsible for, the safety of yourself or anyone else.
Many countries have specific regulations or laws regarding paragliding activity. It’s
your responsibility to know and observe the regulations of the region where you fly.
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Specifications
Size XS S M L XL
Harness weight (kg)* 3.0
Pilot height (cm) <160 160-175 170-185 180-195 >190
Certification
The Gingo Airlite 4 has EN certification, max load 120daN
Certification Number: ******
Delivery package (approx. weights)
1 Harness
1 Main rescue handle and inner container (100g)
1 Main rescue bridle (75g)
2 Carabiner (130g)
1 Speedbar (2 step) (100g)
Sizing
Compared to the Gingo Airlite 3, the Gingo Airlite 4 has been designed to fit the same
size pilots as the Gingo Airlite 3.
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Features...
PERFORMANCE
While performance is not the main feature of the Gingo Airlite harness, the harness does have improved performance compared to its predecessor as the airbag volume has been reduced (while retaining the same safety rating) and removing the side air intake means less overal
drag on the harness.
SAFETY
As usual safety is a priority for Gin Gliders. For the Gingo Airlite 4 the design team developed a sewing technique which is found to be
stronger than the traditional ‘bar-tack’ sewing method, this will prolong the life of the harness for longer than ever before. The Gingo Airlite 4
has achieved a very good drop test result of 20g, with less airbag volume than the Gingo Airlite 3. The under-seat reserve with shoulder attachment points oers the best safety during a rescue deployment. The rescue container has been redesigned to aid a more ecient opening and closing sequence especially in higher G situations. The T-lock safety system helps decrease the risk of pilots forgetting to connect
the leg straps.
QUALITY
Choosing only the best quality materials, buckles, zippers and state of the art light fabrics. You will notice the dierence especially as the
weight has been reduced compared to the Gingo Airlite 3.
COMFORT
With a new geometry to distribute the load better between the front and back half of the seat plate the comfort has been imporved as well
as stability. The Gingo Airlite 4 comes with a seat plate which allows for precise weight-shift and comfort for longer flights. The Gingo Airlite
4 is suitable for pilots from the training hill to cross country and even hike and fly. The geometry oers improved stability in the turn while
also dampening out turbulence to give the pilot a more comfortable feeling.
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CAUTION: Make sure that the speed
system is not too short. The front risers
of your paraglider must not be pulled
down in normal (unaccelerated) flight.
Before you fly
Make sure your dealer has checked the harness for completeness and basic settings.
Your harness must be assembled by a suitably qualified paragliding professional, for
example, your instructor.
Gin Gliders recommends that assembly be carried out in the following order. If you are
in any doubt whatsoever about this procedure, please seek professional advice from
your instructor, GIN dealer or importer.
Installing the speed system
Assemble the speed system from top to bottom. Pass the chord along the inside of
the harness and route it through the Speed pulley (1). From the pulley, route the chord
through the metal ring at the bottom edge of the seat (2). Connect the chord to the
speedbar using a secure knot (3).
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Installing the seat plate
The seat plate is removable and can be accessed by a panel at the rear of the
seat. Simply remove by separating the leg straps and pulling it out backwards. When
installing the seat plate be sure to loop the leg straps over the back edge of the seat.
The seat plate should be installed with the wider side to the back and the narrow side
at the front where the knees of the pilot will rest. When installing check that the leg
straps are positioned at the back center of the seat plate pocket.
Connecting the Riser Carabiner
The riser carabiner connection has only one harness strap that must be attached,
this is more easy to connect and the carabiner does not rotate inside the webbings.
Follow the image to the RIGHT to properly connect the riser carabiner to the harness
webbing. The RIGHT side of harness has BLUE webbing connection, the LEFT side of
the harness has a RED webbing connection to match GIN Glider risers for a safe and
easy connection.
QUICK-OUT Carabiners are not compatible with the Gingo Airlite 4.
WARNING: Forgetting to loop the leg
straps behind the seat plate may place
the pilot at risk of falling out of the harness.
BLUE webbing indicates the RIGHT side
of the harness.
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