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Contents Thank you... Warning About Gin Gliders Introducing the Fuse Passenger Before you fly Flying with the Fuse Passenger Maintenance and repairs Final words...
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 harness. 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.
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.
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.
Introducing the Fuse Passenger The Fuse passenger harness has been designed with several new features to improve safety, comfort and increase the life of the product while keeping all of the features you’ve grown to love in the Safari. For safety we made the airbag 20% larger to decrease the force of rough landings and increase the safety margin for accidents on launch.
Specifications The Fuse Passenger has EN and LTF certification. Size Pilot height (cm) Weight (kg)* One size fits all 3.
Components of the Fuse Passenger - Airbag - Air inlet - Foam insert - Skid guard - Velcro shoulder straps - Wooden seat plate 10
Airbag The Fuse features a 20% bigger airbag over its predecessor, the Safari. We redesigned the air intake by placing an extra port in the front of the seat, now the airbag will inflate in all flying conditions. The airbag protection will recude the impact force but it cannot completely eliminate the risk of injury. Foam insert We incorporated a new foam protector in the leading edge of the seat to improve inflation and add protection in the event of a hard landing.
Air inlet The air inlets of the Fuse Passenger harness are an important part of the airbag safety system. We have improved the side air inlets and added a new center air inlet to maximize the entry of air both before and during flight. The new center air inlet helps ensure the proper inflation of the airbag independant of the passenger possition.
Before you fly Make sure your dealer has checked the harness for completeness and basic settings. The foam inserts and seat plate have been pre-installed in your harness but should be verified for proper installation. Your harness must be assembled by a suitably qualified paragliding professional, for example, your instructor.
Spreader bar The tandem spreader bars have been designed with a safety feature that prevents the main canopy from re-inflating after the reserve parachute has been deployed. By connecting the rescue bridle to the “B” and “C” risers the main canopy will be stalled into a more stable position for decent.
Bridle to spreader bar connection Connect the rescue bridle in the following order. If you are not certain of the proper connection procedure then see your GIN dealer. If not connected properly then the bridle may fail, causing serious injury or death.
Storage Back pocket The Fuse Passenger has a large rear pocket to store the passengers belongings in flight. The size of this pocket has been designed to better fit the pilot and pilot harness. Accessory Pockets Located on the right side of the harness is a mesh pocket that is ideal for easy access items like a camera or snack. On the left side of the harness there is a zippered neoprene pocket to store more valuable items like a phone or wallet.
Adjustments Adjust your harness 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 take off. A poorly adjusted harness can adversely affect the flying characteristics of your paraglider. Perform adjustments before your first flight by hanging in a simulator and fine-tune the settings if necessary during your first few flights. Shoulder Straps The optimum setting for the shoulder straps depends on the height of the pilot.
Chest Strap The adjustment of the chest strap controls the distance between the carabiners and 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.
Lateral Straps The lateral straps adjust the angle between the thighs and the back. This angle can be set between 100° and 130°. Lengthening the straps increases the angle and vice-versa. The easiest way to adjust them correctly is during a flight in calm air. Remember that flying in the supine position (i.e. leaning back), reduces the stability of the harness and increases the risk of riser twists after a deflation. Seat Straps The seat straps change the depth of the seat.
Flying with the Fuse Passenger General warnings and advice IMPORTANT: Use a complete and consistent system of pre-flight checks and repeat the same sequence every flight. Before every flight, check the following: Is your passenger in good physical and mental condition? Are you within the certified weight range of your paraglider? Does your passenger have the necessary valid insurance coverage (e.g.
Landing with the Fuse 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 even if you have back protection. Standing up before landing is an active effective safety precaution. Miscellaneous Towing The Fuse Passenger can be used for towing with the propper accessories. Ask your dealer. Tandem Flying The Fuse Passenger is designed for tandem flying. See www.gingliders.
Maintenance and repairs The materials used in this harness have been carefully selected for maximum durability. Nevertheless, keep your harness clean and airworthy to ensure the longest possible period of safe operation. Care and maintenance Don’t drag your harness over rough or rocky ground. Avoid unnecessary exposure to UV rays, heat and humidity. 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.
Inspection checklist In addition to regular pre-flight checks, your harness should be inspected thoroughly on every rescue repack of 150 days. 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.
GIN quality and service We take pride in the quality of our products and are committed to putting right any problems affecting the safety or function of your equipment and which are attributable to manufacturing faults. Your GIN dealer is your first point of contact if you have any problems with your equipment. If you are unable to contact your dealer or GIN importer, contact Gin Gliders directly via our website. Care of the environment We are privileged to fly in areas of outstanding natural beauty.
Final words... Most of us today live in a dependent society where we are regulated and protected. There are few opportunities for individuals to develop the self-responsibility that is the foundation of safety in extreme sports such as paragliding. Most accidents are caused by getting into situations that are too demanding for your level of experience.
Technical data Size Pilot height (cm) Height of attachment points (cm) Carabiner distance (cm) Weight (kg)* One Size One size fits all 42 38-53cm 3.1 Certification The Fuse Passenger has EN and LTF certification, max load 120kg Fuse Passenger harness: [EN] PH 097.2013, [LTF] GZ 097.
Materials Harness fabric Inner Inside: OXFORD 210D PU Webbing NYLON-66 25mm / 30mm Buckles FC24B COBRA FIX -28MM, 3MM SLIDER BUCKLE / 3MM LOOP Thread P/F 630 D/9 Bonded, P/F 280 D/3 & 420 D/3 Bonded POLYESTER 29
Fuse passenger harness Shoulder straps Back pocket Breast strap Chest strap Main carabiners Side pockets Leg straps Seat plate Take-off handles Air inlet Skid guard (removable) 29
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