Advance acoustic EASINESS 2 User manual

Edition 2 / 05_2016Manual

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Contents
Thank you for flying ADVANCE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
About ADVANCE ...........................................5
The EASINESS 2 ...........................................6
Outstanding features of the EASINESS 2 .....................6
Safety information ......................................7
General recommendations about
paragliding ............................................7
Preparing the product .......................................8
Delivery ..............................................8
Delivery package .......................................8
Adjusting the harness....................................8
Fitting the speedbar ....................................10
Fitting the optional airbag protector ........................11
Fitting the reserve - general ..............................12
Fitting the reserve in the airbag
compartment .........................................13
Fitting a reserve front container ...........................19
Compatibility check ....................................22
Use in practice ............................................23
Harness technical features...............................23
Rucksack technical features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Adjusting the rucksack..................................29
Packing the rucksack...................................30
Packing the harness back pack ...........................32
Clipping in with the
EASY CONNECT SYSTEM ...............................32
Takeoff preparation and check............................32
Training..............................................33
Winching ............................................33
Acro flying ...........................................33
Tandem flying .........................................33
Other brand paragliders .................................33
Landing in water.......................................34
Maintenance, repairs and care................................35
Care and maintenance ..................................35
Airbag maintenance ....................................36
Check...............................................36
Repairs..............................................36
Disposal .............................................36
Technical Data ............................................38
Technical Data ........................................38
Material description ....................................39
Service..................................................40
ADVANCE Service Centres .........................40
The ADVANCE website .................................40
Warranty.............................................40
Parts ...................................................43
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Congratulations on your choice of an EASINESS 2 - a quality product
from ADVANCE. We hope that you will spend many rewarding hours in
the air with it.
This user manual is an important part of the harness. Here you will nd
instructions and important information about safety, care and main-
tenance, and that’s why we recommend that you read this document
carefully before your rst ight
Register your EASINESS 2 online on www.advance.ch/warranty; you
will then receive product updates or safety-related bulletins about the
EASINESS 2 direct from us. This information will also be available to
download from our website at www.advance.ch, as will the latest ver-
sion of this manual and further updated information.
If you have any further questions or problems please contact your
dealer or get in touch directly with ADVANCE.
Now we wish you a lot of enjoyment with your EASINESS 2 , and al-
ways «happy landings».
Team ADVANCE
Thank you for flying ADVANCE
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ADVANCE, based in Switzerland, is one of the world’s leading para-
glider manufacturers. Since it was founded in 1988, the company has
consistently pursued its own directions and concepts, both in develop-
ment and production. The results are quality products with distinctive
characteristics.
Behind the ADVANCE brand name is a team of specialists who share
the passion and trust in the company’s products. At home in the air
themselves, they contribute their valuable personal experience and
dedication to the working processes.
Total control of the production process and supervision of the work-
ing practices at the ADVANCE factory in Vietnam ensure a high stand-
ard of workmanship. Long term relationships with fabric and line man-
ufacturers means that ADVANCE knowledge and expertise also nds
its way directly into the development of new materials.
ADVANCE attaches great importance to after-sales customer sup-
port, and has built up a worldwide service network for this purpose. An
on-going interaction with its customers brings in a steady ow of new
knowledge that nds its way into ADVANCE products, thus completing
the «Circle of Service».
About ADVANCE
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Hike & Fly Fascination
Very straightforward, double the comfort – and light. The EASINESS
2 no-seatboard light reversible harness sparkles with many new fea-
tures. A choice of two sizes will suit every individual; wider shoulder
straps and longer legpads provide even more comfort and a detachab-
le airbag with built-in reserve ensures maximum safety. As a rucksack
it is also not only supercomfortable to carry, but serves as an eective
mountain backpack, equipped with removable waist strap, helmet net,
as well as pole and ice axe holders.
Outstanding features of the EASINESS 2
Highly enjoyable: On the back and in the air.
The EASINESS 2 ts the body perfectly in the air, courtesy of the cus-
tomary ADVANCE 3-D methods of harness development, longer leg-
pads and, of course, no seatboard. Pilots sit as comfortably as in a
good traditional harness. The wide padded shoulder straps give plen-
ty of hold and a feeling of security. This light reversible harness also
leaves nothing to be desired as a rucksack. Its ergonomically-shaped
back blends perfectly with that of the wearer, and the adjustable
shoulder straps rest comfortably on the shoulders.
A harness for many kinds of flying
It’s not just the airbag, with its built-in reserve – the whole harness is
multi-functional. Whether for Hike & Fly, travelling, bivouac ying or lei-
sure enjoyment, the modular system allows you to decide your ying
mode and with it the weight you wish to carry. You choose between
Ultralight, Comfort or Security – maximum exibility.
Two sizes for a great variety of pilots
The EASINESS 2 is available in two sizes - S/M and L – and ts pi-
lots from 155 to 202 cm in height. The rucksack of either 49, or 57 lit-
res easily has room for a normal wing. The EASINESS 2 is not only the
perfect solution for Hike & Fly pilots and bivouacers, but also for tho-
se leisure pilots and travellers who would rather take to the road with a
smaller paraglider rucksack.
The EASINESS 2
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Safety information
Like all commercially available reserve parachutes, paraglider harnes-
ses are never suitable for free fall parachuting because their design
and construction details do not allow such a thing. Neither the reser-
ve parachute nor its attachments to the harness can withstand the loa-
dings involved in an abrupt opening.
EASINESS 2 certication is restricted exclusively to paraglider sport.
All harness adjustments should be made before the harness is own.
Correct adjustment of the EASINESS 2 greatly contributes to safety,
correct function and comfort in ight.
General recommendations about
paragliding
Taking part in paragliding sport requires appropriate training and a
comprehensive knowledge of the equipment, as well as the necessa-
ry insurance and licences. A pilot must be able to correctly assess the
weather conditions at the chosen site before taking o. His abilities
must be sucient for the demands of the selected paraglider.
The wearing of an adequate helmet, suitable footwear and clothing,
and the carriage of a reserve parachute are all essential. Before every
ight all items of equipment must be checked for damage and airwort-
hiness. A pre-takeo check must always be carried out.
While engaged in paragliding every pilot bears sole responsibility for all
risks, including those resulting in injury and death. Neither the manu-
facturer nor the seller of a paraglider can guarantee the safety of a pi-
lot, or be held responsible for it.
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Delivery
Before delivery every ADVANCE product has to be checked by the
dealer for delivery package contents and correct initial settings. A
completed warranty form makes sure that deciencies of the product,
attributable to the manufacturer, are covered by the ADVANCE warran-
ty (see under “Warranty” in the section” Service”).
We ask you to complete this form on the ADVANCE website under
“Warranty”, within 10 days of purchase.
Delivery package
Delivery of an EASINESS 2 harness contains:
§Reversible harness
§2 AustriaAlpin alu carabiners
§Front pocket
§3 reserve connection sections (for connecting the reserve to the har-
ness shoulder supports).
§«EASINESS 2 Getting started» Booklet
Available as options:
§A LTF-approved airbag-protector with integrated reserve compart-
ment, and inner container with reserve handle.
§A reserve front container with its reserve handle and a Y connection.
The special feature here is that the reserve can be either connected
to the main carabiners or the shoulder mounted support points.
§A Velcro tube for stowing the handles of a steerable reserve.
Adjusting the harness
The EASINESS 2 primarily conforms itself to the pilot’s body shape,
and is therefore very easy to adjust.
All EASINESS 2 adjustments can be satisfactorily made in the air as
well as on the ground. ADVANCE recommend that you make yourself
thoroughly familiar with the adjustment possibilities before your rst
test ight with the harnesses, and always choose quiet conditions for
this.
Info: for realistic adjustment the harness back pack should be
packed as for ight, and the reserve mounted as well. These pre-
parations will provide a good simulation of an in-ight situation.
Preparing the product
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Put the harness on, close the Getup-System and hang the
EASINESS 2 in a harness hanger by both carabiners. It is important
that you start with all adjusters in their fully open position.
1. Adjusting the upper body recline angle
The upper body angle is set by the adjustable back straps. Pull
these in until you are sitting comfortably upright, and the position
feels right. The back straps are tted relatively high, to give good
back support; this avoids unnecessary load on the shoulders.
2. Setting the shoulder straps
Pull the shoulder straps in, but only until they sit loosely on the
shoulders, providing light support. They should not press on the
shoulders.
3. Adjusting the mini chest strap
This strap stops the shoulder straps slipping o the shoul-
ders, and also holds the removable chest pocket. When tted this
pocket froms part of the mini chest strap. If the pocket is not t-
ted the mini chest strap should only be pulled in as far as the red
stop mark, otherwise ir could be excessively shortened which
would cause undesired pressure from the shoulder straps. When
the chest pocket is tted the red mark serves no purpose and be-
comes part of the excess mini chest strap length. This extra free
lengts can be stowed with the Velcro.
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Fitting the speedbar
You can use the speedbar that came with your glider, or get an
ADVANCE speed system for your Easiness 2.
First lead the speed lines through the metal guides , between the
harness and the airbag – inside the front airbag toggles. Then lead
them through the ball bearing pulleys , and connect them to the pa-
raglider risers with Brummel hooks.
Caution: The speedbar is correctly adjusted when the whole
travel of the paraglider speed system can be used. Make sure
that the speedbar lines are not set too short, so that they would
permanently accelerate the wing in flight.
Tip: So that it does not get in the way when walking you can
stow the speed bar or loop with the Velcro between the leg flaps.
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Fitting the optional airbag protector
The LTF-approved airbag and its integrated reserve compartment at-
taches under the harness by a zip fastener and toggle system . One
side of the zip is under the EASINESS 2, the other on the airbag. The
end of the zip fastener is secured by a ball and loop system.
After closing the zip and securing its end x the airbag to the harness
with the six toggles which go through the six loops on the harness.
(«Bullet Toggles») .
The airbag functions normally when a reserve is not carried in the air-
bag reserve compartment. To close the empty compartment a dou-
ble-ended yellow plastic closure pin blank is provided. When not in
use ir is stowed in a sleeve and pocket system just inside the reserve
compartment.
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Fitting the reserve - general
The EASINESS 2 can carry a reserve in the airbag compartment, or in
a front container.
Bear in mind that every reserve/harness combination has its own pe-
culiarities. To ensure a reliable function it is essential that pilot and
packer are familiar with the system before the reserve is installed. We
strongly recommend that the reserve is installed by a qualied person
or your ADVANCE dealer.
Caution: If in doubt always carry out a compatibility test to
make sure that the particular combination of reserve and har-
ness container will work.
Connecting the reserve with the harness
Connect the supplied EASINESS 2 connection and the reserve brid-
le with a Maillon Rapide of 2400 daN minimum safe load. Stabilise
both webbings on the maillon – for example with O-rings or neoprene
bands – to prevent the webbing loops slipping round the maillon and
side loading it during a reserve opening. Direct loop to loop connection
may only be done by the harness manufacturer or a trained and qua-
lied person. If this connection were to be incorrectly made there is a
risk that the webbing loops would slip on each other during a reserve
opening, causing heating, melting and failure of the connection.
A front reserve can be attached to the EASINESS 2 shoulder moun-
tings via the harness V-connection and its side channel, or you can
connect it to the main carabiners. The shoulder method has the advan-
tage that the pilot is supported in an upright position, ensuring a feet-
rst landing. This makes it easier to do the correct parachute landing.
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Fitting the reserve in the airbag
compartment
General
The reserve handle on the four ap container is designed so that an
extraction force acts over the whole width of the inner container. This
eect promotes ideal throwing behaviour by keeping the container
straight as it is ejected; it minimises the risk of the inner container tur-
ning and jamming, or getting caught up in the reserve lines. The reser-
ve handle and four ap container, as supplied, is a part of the harness
and conforms to the latest LTF certication requirements. Only this
handle/inner container combination may be used.
Suitable reserves
Older type, relatively bulky reserves, are more dicult to deploy from
modern and more compact harnesses, especially under high g loa-
dings. The certied reserve volume for the EASINESS 2 depends on
harness sizes. S/M size: 2.5–5 litres, L size: 2.5–6 litres.
Info: For a general approximation of a reserve volume, its weight in ki-
los x 2.7 gives a volume in litres. But, depending on packing style and
skill, it can still be that a reserve that conforms to the maximum certi-
ed volume for a container, using the weight formula above, cannot be
released without problem.
Steerable reserves
The EASINESS 2 can also be used with steerable reserves. For this
the reserve system is connected directly to the supports on the shoul-
der straps by means of two screw carabiners with a total minimum
working load of 2400 daN. Finally the reserve risers run up and to the
side in the Velcro-attached tube to , as far as the side-mounted
V-connection channel where they are neatly stowed and led into the
reserve compartment (see next page).
Caution: The zip fastener slider must lie on the overlapping
ends. .
Info: The tube has to be ordered as an option.
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Packing a reserve in the inner container
Fold your reserve to the shape and dimensions of the inner container;
the EASINESS 2 inner container requires a relatively long and narrow
folded reserve shape. Position the reserve lines at the opposite end
from the handle.
When the lines are stowed leave 90 cm to the bridle. Close the contai-
ner ap in the order indicated (1-3). Secure the nal container ap (3)
with a 5 to 6 cm line loop (ca. 3 nger widths). Now check the tension
of the bungee loop and adjust if necessary. --> lift the package by the
lines - the weight of the reserve should release the line loop
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Closing the inner container
Now close the outer container ap (red border) with two similar line
loops (5 to 6 cm). These two line loops are secured in the two attached
rubber bands though their eyelets on the outer ap.
Fitting the inner container in the airbag
First put the connecting lines in the reserve compartment followed by
the inner container. It is essential that the inner container closure aps
face the underside of the harness (towards the ground in ight). The re-
serve handle connection must be at - not twisted. Spot faces spot to
show that installation is correct.
Caution: If a reserve comes out of its inner container it must be
refolded to match the shape of the inner container before the
next stowing attempt.
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Closing the reserve compartment
First run the rear zip all the way to its start to open it (1). Then close it
by pulling the zip puller to the end of its run at the top of the harness
(2). To make sure the V-connection (or steerable risers) can correct-
ly deploy when the reserve is thrown it is essential that the zip puller is
properly stowed in its garage. The zip puller is secured by a Velcro ga-
rage door (3).
Now open the second zip by rst pulling it round to its start (4), then
back to close it (5). Stow this puller in its garage (6).
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Fixing the reserve handle
The opening ends of the two zips are secured by yellow plastic cables.
First lead the rear (aft) closure loop through its eyelet, secure it with its
yellow cable, and stow the cable end in its channel. Repeat for the for-
ward loop. Fix the reserve handle in its neoprene pocket and stick the
handle to the airbag with the Velcro. Stow any remaining handle con-
nection line in the space provided.
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Fitting a reserve front container
The EASINESS 2 can also be used with a front container. To t the op-
tional ADVANCE front container please read the following:
Fitting the ADVANCE front container on the EASINESS 2
The supplied reserve handle should be connected to the loop on your
reserve inner container. The two side loops provide left and right con-
nections to the leg straps (B). These prevent the container sliding to
the side.
Note: The lines from the Y-connection loops (R) are not used for the
EASINESS 2.
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Connecting the front reserve to the EASINESS 2
There are two ways to connect a front reserve to the EASINESS 2 har-
ness. You can either use the shoulder support points, running the
V-connection down the side channel (version (a)). Or you can hang the
front container Y-connection directly in the main carabiners (version
(b), following page. ADVANCE recommend version (a).
a) Connect the Y-connection to the shoulder-mounted harness
V-connection: this runs from the shoulders through the side channel
to the front container. Fix the connections with two small Velcro loops
(K) on the harness (back and leg straps), to prevent slipping (already
mounted at delivery).
A reserve in a front container should be connected to the harness
using a Maillon Rapide or a direct loop to loop connection.
The advantage of method a) is that the pilot lands upright - on the feet.
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