Rev.1.0, 29/04/2011
Owner’s Manual
Please read this manual before flying with the Safari Passenger for the first
time.
Gin Gliders Inc.
285-1 Galdam-Ri, Mohyun-Myun, Yongin-City, Kyunggi-Do, Korea
www.gingliders.com, gin@gingliders.com
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Thank You…
Thank you for choosing the Safari Passenger harness. We are confident that this harness will
provide you with enhanced comfort, control, performance and fun in flight. This ma nual con tain s
all the information you need to set up, trim, fly and maintain your harness. A thorough
knowledge of your equipment 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 harness.
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 GIN equipment greatly increases these risks.
Neither Gin Gliders Inc nor the seller of GIN equipment shall be held liable for
personal or third party injuries or damages under any circumstances. If any aspect of
the use of our equipment remains unclear, please contact your local GIN reseller or
importer in your country.
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Contents
Thank You… .............................................................................................................................................. 2
Safety Notice ........................................................................................................................................... 2
Contents ............................................................................................................................... 3
1. Gin Gliders ........................................................................................................................ 4
2. Introducing the Safari Passenger ...................................................................................... 5
Features of the Safari Passenger ............................................................................................................. 6
Optional Extras ........................................................................................................................................ 6
3. Before you fly ................................................................................................................... 8
Assembly ................................................................................................................................................. 8
Adjustments ............................................................................................................................................. 8
4. Flying with the Safari Passenger ....................................................................................... 9
Pre-flight checks ...................................................................................................................................... 9
Landing with the Safari Passenger ........................................................................................................... 9
5. Miscellaneous .................................................................................................................. 10
Towing ................................................................................................................................................... 10
Flying over water ................................................................................................................................... 10
Act responsibly and help preserve your flying sites ............................................................................. 10
6. Care, Maintenance and Repairs ........................................................................................ 11
Environmentally friendly disposal of the harness ................................................................................ 12
7. Technical Data ................................................................................................................. 13
Specification .......................................................................................................................................... 13
Certification ........................................................................................................................................... 13
Description of material .......................................................................................................................... 13
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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 is simple: to design paragliding equipment that he and a ny other pilot love to
fly. This philosophy applies equally for a harness such as the Safari Passenger, as for the
renowned competition glider, the Boomerang. No product is released to the market without
Gin’s complete satisfaction. Gin Gliders produce a complete range of accessories and can
provide you with many useful items for flying which are all manufactured in Gin Gliders own
production facility to guarantee highest quality standards.
Gin has over 20 years’ experience of designing and manufacturing paragliders and is backed up
by an equally experienced team, both within the company in Korea and throughout a worldwide
network of distributors and dealers. The “GIN Team” has won the Paragliding World Cup overall
several times and has had countless other competition successes 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 Safari Passenger
The Safari Passenger was developed by the R&D team of Gin Gliders to meet the needs of both
professional and leisure tandem pilots. The Safari Pa ssenger was the harness used by GIN test
pilots during the development of the Safari tandem paraglider, Safari pilot harness and Yeti
tandem rescue. The Safari Passenger is suitable for all kinds of tandem passengers.
The Safari Passenger can be flown with all types of paragliders unless the manufacturer of your
paraglider requires a specific harness to be used with his paraglider. Please refer to the manua l
of your paraglider to find out if this might be the case.
The Safari Passenger is simple, easy-to-use and lightweight. The overall geometry of the
harness is designed to make passengers feel secure and comfortable, even on longer flights.
The split legs design greatly aids ease of movement during take-off and landing, unlike
harnesses with a seat plate.
The legs straps are secured with a rectangular thread-through buckle for extra security. The leg
and chest straps are integrated with a Safe-T buckle that prevents the passenger falling out of
the harness if the pilot forgets to fasten the leg straps.
An airbag with air inlets on either side protects the bottom, and a mousse bag protects the
bottom and back. This combination offers the very best protection, the dual air inlets ensure
that the airbag is inflated in almost every direction, and even when not fully inflated, the
airbag offers some protection. The mousse bag offers additional protection, for example in the
case where the pilot’s harness has a seat board w hich may impact on the passenger’s back. Th e
mousse bag can, however, be removed for greater portability at the discretion of the pilot,
though we do not recommend it.
The harness has sturdy fabric reinforcement attached under seat with Velcro for replacement
when worn out.
The harness also features Velcro shoulder straps with safety loops for the secure attachment of
the pilot’s instruments.
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Features of the Safari Passenger
Components of the Safari Passenger:
- GINSOFT10 foam mousse bag protector
- 2 carabiners
Back protection
The Safari Passenger is equipped with a combination of air bag and a GINSOFT10 10cm foam
mousse bag. The GINSOFT10 has multi-compartments and a dual layer structure. This offers
better shock absorption by controlled escaping of the air from the foam in case of impact.
When the airbag is fully inflated, the airbag provides sufficient protection by itself . If there is
insufficient air in the airbag, for example during take-off, the GINSOFT10 provides
complementary protection which will reduce the energy of the impact as much as possible, but
it cannot completely eliminate the risk of injury.
The Safari passenger airbag harness with GINSOFT10 back protector is certified EN and LTF.
Storage/Pockets
The Safari Passenger contains a large back pocket and 2 smaller pockets on either side, zippered
for security. The back pocket contains a compartment for a small radio and there is a hole for an
in-flight drinks system or a handheld microphone/speaker cable.
Optional Extras
The following items are available as optional extras.
Tandem rescue bridle
The tandem rescue bridle can be used to connect the pilot/passenger to a rescue system, such
as the Yeti tandem rescue, which is installed in the pilot’s harness. Please contact your local
dealer for details.
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Other Accessories
For up-to-date information on additional accessories, visit www.gingliders.com or contact your
local GIN dealer or the distributor in your country.
Tandem Pilot harness
GIN Gliders is also producing the tandem pilot harness “Safari pilot”. You can see it here on this
picture. Please contact your local GIN dealer or the distributor in your country.
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3. Before you fly
The Safari Passenger must be assembled by a suitably qualified paragliding professional, for
example your instructor. The pilot should then adjust the harness for comfort.
Assembly
The Safari Passenger is delivered with the back protection pre-installed. But when it is
necessary to assemble the harness by yourself, Gin Gliders recommend that assembly be
carried out as below. If there is any doubt whatsoever about this procedure, please seek
professional advice from your instructor, GIN dealer or importer.
Back Protection
If you receive the GINSOFT10 back protection folded, then please let it lay open for several
hours before you install it into the harness. To install, open the zipper in the back protector
pocket and slide in the GINSOFT10.
Adjustments
The Safari Passenger should be adjusted to suit your physique and flying style.
It is important to adjust it correctly to ensure you can easily slide into the sitting position after
takeoff.
Adjustments should ideally be tested by hanging in a simulator prior to the first flight.
Additional fine-tuning can be done during your first few flights.
Check that the air inlets to the airbag are clearly open and unobstructed.
Please follow the following steps to adjust your harness:
Lateral straps
The lateral straps adjust the angle between the thighs and the back. This angle can be set
between 90° and 110°. Lengthening the straps increases the angle and vice-versa. The easies t
way to adjust them correctly is in a simulator. Remember tha t flying in the “supine position”,
which means leaning back, reduces the stability of the harness and increases the risk of
twisting after an asymmetric deflation.
Shoulder straps
The optimum setting for the shoulder straps depends on the heig ht of the pilot. Stand upright
with the chest/leg straps closed and symmetrically adjust the shoulder straps until they are
just tight. To loosen the shoulder straps, pull the narrow webbing loop that protrudes
backwards from the buckle on the shoulder strap.
Chest strap
The adjustment of the chest strap controls the distance between the carabiners a nd affects the
handling and stability of the glider. Widening the distance between the carabiners increases
feedback from the wing and allows for easier weight shifting. Closing the strap gives you a
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more stable feeling in turbulence but increases the risk of stable spiral and also the risk of
twisting!
We advise pilots of GIN paragliders to fly with a distance between the carabiners of
approximately 42 to 50 cm.
The chest strap may also be adjusted in flight according to the conditions; for example, it may
be tightened in turbulent air and flown at a looser setting in more stable or weak conditions.
4. Flying with the Safari Passenger
Pre-flight checks
For maximum safety, use a complete and consistent system of pre-flight checks and repeat the
same mental sequence every
flight.
Check that:
There is no visible damage to the harness or carabiners that could affect its airworthiness.
All buckles, belts, zips are securely fastened. Buckles should click into place as you close
them, and a gentle pull on the fastened buckle verifies this. Secure any zips after
fastening the buckles. Take extra care in snowy or sandy environments.
The paraglider is connected correctly to the spreader bars, and both carabiners on both
pilot and passenger harnesses are secured by their locking mechanisms.
All pockets are closed properly and any loose items are tied down safely.
The air inlets of the air bag are open.
One more time! You have closed your leg and chest straps before you take off!
Landing with the Safari Passenger
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. Standing up before landing is an active safety system, and is much more effective
than the passive system of back protection
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5. Miscellaneous
Towing
The Safari Passenger isn’t equipped with an extra system for towing. The tow release can be
connected to the main carabiners of the tandem spreader bar. The best way to attach a tow
release is to use a towing adapter, which slides over the lower ends of the risers of the
paraglider before attaching to the main carabiners. For further details, refer to the
documentation provided with your tow release or towing adaptor or ask a qualified towing
instructor at your tow site.
Flying over water
The Safari Passenger is not recommended for the extreme manoeuvres. But in any case, for all
other flights over water, the back protection should be removed, due to the increased
possibility of drowning after a water landing.
Act responsibly and help preserve your flying sites
Please observe all local rules at the flying sites you use. It is important not to endanger the
preservation of flying sites that are a vital necessity to the enjoyment of our beautiful sport.
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6. Care, Maintenance and Repairs
The materials used in the Safari passenger have been carefully selected for maximum durability.
Nevertheless, keeping your harness clean and airworthy will ensure a long period of continuous
safe operation
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Maintenance
Avoid dragging your harness over rough or rocky ground.
Unnecessary exposure to UV rays, heat and humidity should be always avoided.
Keep the folded harness in your rucksack when not in use.
Store all your equipment in a cool, dry place, and never put it away while damp or wet.
Keep your harness as clean as possible by regularly cleaning off dirt with a plastic bristled
brush and/or a damp cloth. If the harness gets exceptionally dirty, wash it with water
and a mild soap. Make sure you first remove the entire sub-components for example,
rescue parachute etc. When you clean, don’t scrub the fabric inside the Airbag with a
brush (especially the back) since the fabric can be damaged by rubbing. Allow the
harness to dry naturally in a well-ventilated area away from direct sunlight.
If your rescue parachute ever gets wet (e.g. in a water landing) you must separate it from
the harness, dry it and repack it before putting it back in its separate outer container.
After a hard landing you must check your air bag protection for damage. A tear in th e
airbag may render it totally ineffective and prevent it from working as protection.
You must have the air bag repaired properly before use.
The zips and buckles may be occasionally lubricated with silicone spray, no more than once
a year.
Inspection checklist
In addition to regular pre-flight checks, the Safari passenger should be inspected thoroughly,
normally every 2 years or 200 hours. Additional inspections should be performed after any
crash, bad landing or take off, or if there are any signs of damage or undue wear. Always seek
professional advice whenever in doubt. The following checks should be carried out:
Check all webbing, straps and buckles for wear and damage, especially the areas that are
not easily seen, such as the inside of the carabiner hook-in points.
All sewing must be intact and any anomalies attended to immediately to avoid
exacerbation of the problem.
Special attention should be paid to the rescue installation, particularly the elastic and
Velcro parts.
The main aluminium carabiners must be replace d at least every 5 years or after 500 hours,
whatever comes first. Impacts may create undetectable cracks that could result in
structural failure under continuous load.
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Repair
The manufacturer or an approved specialist should carry out any repair that involves critical
parts of the harness. This will ensure that the correct materials and repair techniques are used.
Environmentally friendly disposal of the harness
When this paragliding harness cannot be used any longer after an extended period of life time,
then you must ensure that it will be disposed in an environmentally friendly way. Please
observe the existing regulations and laws in your country.
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7. Technical Data
Specification
Size One size fits all
Recommended Pilot Height(Cm) 160~190
Weight (with Back Protector) Kg 2.7
Distance Between Carabineers 36-48 cm
Back Protector 10Cm Foam mousse bag: GINSOFT 10
Certified Max. Load for EN & LTF 120kg
Certification
Safari Passenger harness: EN 1651 & LTF 91/09, Nr. EAPR-GZ-7396/11
Description of material
Fabric:
Outside: NYLON CODURA, 420D HD N/OXFORD PU, CHARMEUSE CONTRECOLLEE
Inside: OXFORD 210D PU
Webbing: NYLON-66 25mm / 30mm
Buckle: T-LOCK SAFETY BUCKLE, SLIDE BUCKLE
Thread: P/F 210 D/9 Bonded, P/F 210 D/4 & 210 D/6 Bonded POLYESTER
Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in th is manual is correct,
but please remember that it has been produced for guidance only.
This owner's manual is subject to changes without prior notice. Please check with
www.gingliders.com for the latest information regarding the Safari Passeng er and
other GIN products.
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