Gin Gliders Gingo Airlite XS, Gingo Airlite S, Gingo Airlite M, Gingo Airlite XL, Gingo Airlite L User Manual

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pilot manual

v1.2 04/2016

Intermediate lite

airbag harness

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Contents

Thank you
Warning
About Gin Gliders
Introducing the Gingo Airlite
Specifications
Before you fly
Flying with the Gingo Airlite
Maintenance and repairs
Final words
Technical data
Materials
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 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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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 self­reliance. 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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About Gin Gliders

Dream

In forming Gin Gliders, designer and competition pilot Gin Seok Song had one simple dream:
to make the best possible paragliding equipment that pilots all over the world would love to fly—
whatever their ambitions.

At Gin Gliders, we bring together consultant aerodynamists, world cup pilots, engineers and
paragliding school instructors, all dedicated to fulfilling this dream.

Touch

We’re a “hands-on” company that puts continuous innovation and development at the center of
everything we do.

At our purpose-built R&D workshop at head office in Korea, we are able to design, manufacture,
test-fly and modify prototypes all in a matter of hours. Our international R&D team is on hand both
in Korea and at locations worldwide. This guarantees that your equipment has been thoroughly
tested to cope with the toughest flying conditions.

Our own production facilities in East Asia ensure the quality of the finished product and also the
well-being of our production staff.

Believe

We believe that the product should speak for itself. Only by flying can the pilots understand
their equipment and develop trust and confidence in it. From this feeling comes safety, comfort,
performance and fun. The grin when you land should say it all!

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Introducing the Gingo Airlite

The GIN Gingo Airlite is an airbag harness that has been modeled after our top selling reversible
harness, the Verso. The Gingo Airlite offers comfort, safety and convenience in a lightweight
package. The Gingo Airlite is targeted for pilots looking for a safe and lightweight harness, it is a
perfect choice as a first harness.

Safety

The Gingo Airlite has been designed with a built in airbag for back protection. Airbags offer a
high level of safety, compactability and decreased harness weight. The airbag on the Gingo Airlite
has an new and improved airbag design that aids with pre-flight inflation. A replaceable foam insert
works like a spring inside the airbag compartment to partially pre-inflate the airbag for safer
launching.

The T-lock safety system is used in each of our “all-round” harnesses and adds an extra level
of safety to your preflight check. The safe T system incorporates the leg and chest straps to help
prevent a pilot from falling out of the harness if forgetting to fasten the leg buckles.

Comfort and durability

The Gingo Airlite is the first GIN harness to feature the new Triplex seat plate. Incorporating
a seat plate into a harness both adds extra back protection and improves the handling and control
of the wing in flight through weight shifting. At 50% the weight of a wooden seat plate and the
extended durability of plastic, the Triplex seat plate is the next generation of harness innovation.

New materials like the Honeycomb outer fabric add extra durability and extend the life of your
harness. And new structural designs like the ergonomic seat with its airmesh fabric increase the
breath-ability and pilot comfort.

The latest modifications to the Gingo Airlite will be a noticeable improvement to its predecessor
and we hope will bring you many hours of pleasure and comfort.

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Specifications

The Gingo Airlite has EN and LTF certification (see p.35)

Size XS S M L XL

Weight (kg) 3.0 3.3 3.5 3.7 3.9

Pilot height (cm) under 165 160-175 170-185 180-190 over 185

Delivery package

1 Harness

1 Triplex seat plate

2 GIN carabiners

1 Rescue deployment handle

1 Rescue Y-bridle (sewn in)

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Optional items

Foot strap with release system

-Weight: 160g

Flight deck 5L

-Instrument holder and 5L ballast

-Volume: 5L

-Weight: 380g

Carbon seat plate

-XS- 180g

-S- 200g

-M- 240g

-L- 260g

-XL- 280g

Main rescue

-One G: #38 or 42

-Yeti rescue: #27,35,40

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Components of the Gingo Airlite

Back Protection

The Gingo Airlite is a harness with a built-in airbag. The airbag helps to absorb the force of an
impact by allowing air to dissipate progressively. This protects the pilot as much as possible in the
event of an incident, but it cannot completely eliminate the risk of injury. The Gingo Airlite back
protection is EN / LTF certified.

The Gingo Airlite is designed with a foam structure that helps pre-inflate the harness before
take-off. After launch the airbag will fully inflate via the air vents located on either side. Be sure
not to pack anything into the “rear compartment” during flight or this may block the air intake and
prevent the back protector from fully inflating. (see p. 25)

Triplex seat plate

Included with the Gingo Airlite is the new Triplex seat plate. 50% lighter than a wooden seat
plate with extended durability, the Triplex seat plate is the perfect fit for the new lightweight
harness. Pilots can also choose to upgrade to the carbon seat plate for additional weight reduction.

GIN carabiners

Included with your harness is a pair of GIN 30mm green carabiners. Other carabiners may also
be used with this harness but it is up to the pilot to check with a professional and ensure they are
compatible with this harness.

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