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Contents Thank you ...................................................................5 Warning .....................................................................6 About Gin Gliders ....................................................... Introducing the Gingo Airlite ......................................8 Specifications .............................................................9 Before you fly ............................................................13 Flying with the Gingo Airlite ...............
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.
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.
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 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.
Specifications The Gingo Airlite has EN and LTF certification (see p.35) Size XS S M L Weight (kg) 3.1 3.4 3.6 3.
Optional items Foot strap with release system -Weight: 160g Carbon seat plate -XS- 180g -S- 200g -M- 240g -L- 260g Flight deck 5L -Instrument holder and 5L ballast -Volume: 5L -Weight: 380g Main rescue -One G: #38 or 42 -Yeti rescue: #27,35,40 10
Components of the Gingo Airlite Back protection (p. 12) GIN carabiners (p. 12) Triplex seat plate (p.
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.
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. CAUTION: Make sure that the speed system is not too short.
Installing the footstrap with quick release system The optional footbar with quick release system consists of a footbar with a specially designed rescue handle. In the event of a reserve deployment, the footbar is automatically released. This is to eliminate the possibility of the footbar interfering with the reserve. To install the optional quick release footstrap, wrap the webbing of the footstrap throught the side buckle (1). Route the long yellow plastic line through the neoprene tunnel (2).
A B C D Adjusting the optional footstrap There are 4 red adjustment strips sewn onto the footstrap. To ensure that the footstrap is adjusted symmetrically, position the appropriate red strip over the bar of the plastic buckle, and then on the opposite side of the harness, adjust the length of the footstrap to the same red strip.
Connecting the carabiner Connecting the harness straps to the main carabiners needs to be done in a specific order. Follow the sequence from the image below.
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 the back. When installing the seat plate be sure to loop the leg straps over the back edge of the seat (covered in Velcro). The seat plate should be installed with the Velcro edge to the back and the front curve facing down.
Rescue Installation and compatibility check Gin Gliders recommend that rescue installation is performed properly by a competent person. The rescue parachute is a pilots last resort and failure to pack or connect the reserve parachute in the correct way may cause death or severe injury. The pilot is responsible for ensuring proper installation. The Gingo Airlite is compatible with One G and Yeti rescue parachutes (#27,35,40).
Attaching the rescue deployment bag to the harness deployment handle 1 Handle attachment 2 Pass the handle through the center loop 3 Pass the handle through itself 4 Pull to make a clean, tight knot The rescue container for this harness comes with its own deployment handle. This handle and its strap must be connected to the deployment bag of the parachute. In particular, check the length of the strap connecting the rescue deployment handle to the rescue inner container.
Connecting the rescue bridle To connect a rescue to your harness we recommend using a GIN Rescue Carabiner. If you choose to use different type of connector, it should be rated at least 9 times the maximum weight. For example, our recommended 8mm Stainless Steel screwgate maillon (square) connector has a minimum breaking load of 28kN (2855 Kgf). It is the pilot’s responsibility to check the compatibility of the rescue system and ensure that it is installed properly.
Rescue installation guide It is very important to properly install the rescue parachute. If the parachute is not folded correctly or the lines are not placed properly then a serious if not fatal accident could result. If you have any doubts speak with your instructor or GIN dealer. Adjustment of rescue container volume The Gingo Airlite has a Velcro system to adjust the volume of the container according to the size and shape of your rescue.
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Storage Rear compartment The Gingo Airlite has a “rear compartment” that inflates along with the underseat back protector to offer a larger safety margin. This compartment must be kept free of obstruction. Do not store your rucksack or any other items in this compartment or it may block the air intake at the base. For storage use the “back pocket”, a large black, zippered pocket that is located inside of the “rear compartment.
Adjustments After choosing a harness that is close to your body size, 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.
Lateral Straps (1) The lateral straps adjust the angle between the thighs and the back. 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. To tighten, pull forward on the red loop. To loosen, bull back on the black/green loop.
Flying with the Gingo Airlite IMPORTANT: Use a complete and consistent system of pre-flight checks and repeat the same sequence every flight. General warnings and advice Before every flight, check the following: Are you in good physical and mental condition? Are you familiar and compliant with all applicable laws and regulations in your area? Are you within the certified weight range of your paraglider? Do you have the necessary valid insurance cover (e.g.
Are all buckles, belts, zips 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.
Landing with the Gingo Airlite 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 safety precaution. Miscellaneous Towing The Gingo Airlite can be used for towing with the proper equipment. Check with your dealer for more information. Tandem Flying The Gingo Airlite is not 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. IMPORTANT: Any repairs should only be carried out by the manufacturer or by an approved agent. This will ensure that the correct materials and repair techniques are used. Care and maintenance Don’t drag your harness over rough or rocky ground.
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 XS S M L Weight (kg) 3.1 3.4 3.6 3.8 under 165 160-175 170-185 over 180 40 42 44 46 33-45 33-47 33-51 33-53 Pilot height (cm) Height of attachment points (cm) Carabiner distance (cm) Certification The Gingo Airlite has EN and LTF certification, max load 120kg Gingo Airlite harness: (EN) PH 098.2013 (LTF) GZ 098.
Materials Harness fabric Outer 100D JR HONEYCOMB, OXFORD 210D Ripstop PU Inner 420D HD N/Oxford PU 60”, Oxford 210D PU 60” Webbing Dyneema 25mm, 30mm Thread P/F 210 D/9 Bonded, P/F 210 D/4 & 210 D/6 Bonded Polyester 34
Harness diagram Hydration / Radio Hole Pulley’s Bac ke art t mp oc ar m In s ert me ctor rote P k c Ba Air Vent ue Resc iner a t n Co ed B Fo a r Co kP Rea Spe nt 35
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