Gingo II Owner’s Manual Please read this manual before flying with the Gingo II for the first time.
Thank You… Thank you for choosing the Gingo II harness. We are confident that this harness will provide you with enhanced comfort, control, performance and fun in flight. This manual contains 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.
Contents Thank You… ..............................................................................................................................................2 1. Gin Gliders.............................................................................................................................................4 2. Introducing the Gingo II........................................................................................................................5 Features of Gingo II .....................
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 any other pilot love to fly. This philosophy applies equally for a harness such as the Gingo II, as for the world-beating competition glider, the Boomerang. No product is released to the market without Gin’s complete satisfaction.
2. Introducing the Gingo II The Gingo II was developed by the R&D team of Gin Gliders to meet the highest standards of the most demanding pilots - the Gingo II is the harness used by GIN test pilots during the development of new paragliders. The Gingo II is suitable for a wide range of pilots, from the occasional club pilot to the experienced cross country pilot.
The safety has also been improved by optimising the position of the back protection; the rear pocket has been moved upwards, offering protection for the pilot in case he accidentally falls on his back. The bottom rescue container is designed to enable a fast and easy deployment of the parachute with big opening bottom. The bottom position is ideal because the weight of the rescue stays near the centre of gravity and therefore provides you with the most balanced comfort and feeling in flight.
Lateral protection You can add lateral protection to the Gingo II, as well as back protection, by fitting a pair of Gin side impact plates. Optional Extras The following items are available as optional extras. Rescue parachute The Gingo II is designed for use with GIN rescue parachutes, like the ONE G. Other manufacturers’ rescue systems may also be used.
Speed bar The Gingo II is compatible with all common types of speed systems. We recommend the GIN aluminium speed bar. Flight Deck The Gingo II may be fitted with a flight deck, allowing easier viewing of instruments and/or carrying of ballast. Stirrup (Foot bar) Pilot can attach optional stirrup (foot bar) to the carabiner through the guide above each side seat plate. Other Accessories For up-to-date information on additional accessories, visit www.gingliders.
3. Before you fly The Gingo II must be assembled by a suitably qualified paragliding professional, for example your instructor. In particular great care and attention must be paid to the fitting of the rescue parachute in the harness. The pilot should then adjust the harness for comfort. Assembly Gin Gliders recommend that assembly be carried out in the order below. If there is any doubt whatsoever about this procedure, please seek professional advice from your instructor, GIN dealer or importer.
Speed system The speed system is assembled from top to bottom. Pass the cord of the speed bar through the pair of pulleys near the side pocket and route it out through the eyelet near the front corners at each side of the seat. Attach the elastic cord to the speed bar to prevent tangling in case of a parachute deployment. Rescue Installation The Gingo II is compatible with GIN rescue parachutes.
Attaching rescue deployment bag to the harness deployment handle The rescue container of the Gingo II comes with its own deployment handle. This handle and its strap must be connected to the deployment bag of the parachute. Connect it with the loop at the side of the deployment bag when installing it into the Gingo II.
Rescue installation guide Take special care: The deployment handle must be attached to the side loop on the deployment bag, not to the centre loop. The position of loop should be on entire side of rescue container and upward (close to seat plate). Adjustments The Gingo II 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 take off.
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. Ensure that the rescue system, back and side protection have been installed before making adjustments. Shoulder straps The optimum setting for the shoulder straps depends on the height of the pilot. Stand upright with the chest/leg straps closed and symmetrically adjust the shoulder straps until they are just tight.
sitting position, lengthen the straps in maximum at first and use the plastic buckles to shorten the strap to find the comfortable position as the seat support your back properly. Speed bar Hanging in the simulator, adjust the length of the speed bar cord so that the bar hangs at least 15cm below the front of the harness. Making the cord too short could result in the speed system being constantly and unintentionally engaged during flight.
4. Flying with the Gingo II 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. The rescue parachute container is closed correctly and the pins are in the right position. The deployment handle is completely inserted into the elastic pockets. All buckles, belts, zips are securely fastened.
Pull sidewards / upwards on the handle to release the deployment bag from the harness container Look for a clear area, and in a continuous motion, throw (and RELEASE!) the rescue away from yourself and the glider, preferably into the air stream and against the direction of spin After deployment, avoid entanglement and pendulum motions by pulling in the glider as symmetrically as possible with the B, C, D or brake lines On landing take an upright body position and be sure to do a PLF (Parachute Landing Fall)
5. Miscellaneous Towing The Gingo II is also excellent for towing. The tow release can be connected to the main carabiners or to the towing loops (with red colour). The best position to attach a tow release is to use a towing adapter, which slides over the lower ends of the risers of the paraglider. 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.
Inspection checklist In addition to regular pre-flight checks, the Gingo II should be inspected thoroughly on every rescue repack, normally every 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.
7. Technical Data Specification Description Paragliding harness DHV-certified max. load 100 Kg Height of main attachment points 44 cm (for size M) above seat plate Carabiner Distance 38-53 cm Weight (without parachute) 4.6 Kg (for size M) Parachute Container Integrated container underneath the seat plate Protector Back protection GINSOFT III, side protection Options Flight deck.
DESCRIPTION FABRIC OF HARNESS 1-1). OUTSIDE FABRIC CODE 600D KODRA PU 60” NAME SUPPLIER ADDRESS MATERIAL Dong Jin international Corp. 950-11 Daechi-Dong, Kangnam-Gu, Seoul-City, Korea 100% NYLON F.YARN WOVEN FABRIC (OXFORD SHUTTLELESS LOOM) FINISHED P/D & W/R & W/P YARN W’T 320GR/YD FINISHING MATERIAL W’T 30GR/YD TOTAL W’T 350GR/YD 1-2). INSIDE FABRIC CODE 420D HD N/OXFORD PU 60” NAME SUPPLIER ADDRESS MATERIAL 20 Dong Jin international Corp.
WEBBING 2-1). HARNESS WEBBING MATERIAL POLYESTER NAME SUPPLIER ADDRESS WIDTH(mm) BREAKING STRENGTH (KS K 0411) ELONGATION (KS K 0411) SIN KWANG CO 752-1 Dogok-Ri, Wabu-Ub, Namyangju-City, Kyunggi-Do, Korea 43 30 1613 KG 1409.6 KG 23.3 % 22.4 % BUCKLES/RING Name T-LOCK SAFETY BUCKLE NAME SUPPLIER ADDRESS WEIGHT(g/pc) BREAKING STRENGTH SUP’AIR SUP’AIR France Z.L.
THREAD MATERIAL NAME SUPPLIER ADDRESS DENIER BREAKING STRENGTH (KSK 0409) ELONGATION (KSK 0409) 100% POLYESTER 100% POLYESTER Coats Hong Kong Limited WONANG Company JOS Tower, Millennium City 2 378 kwun Tong Road Kowwon Pocheon-Gun Kyeongki-Do, Korea P/F 210 D/9 Bonded P/F 210 D/4 & 210 D/6 Bonded 11 kg 5 kg / 7.5 kg 17-20 % 17-20 % Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual is correct, but please remember that it has been produced for guidance only.
