Advance acoustic PROGRESS 3 S User manual

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Getting Started
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Thank you for choosing ADVANCE. We are
one of the worldwide leading paraglider
manufacturers, based in Switzerland.
Since 1988 we have consistently followed
our own plans and ideas for both develop-
ment and production.
The PROGRESS 3 combines robust build,
compact shape and reduced weight. The
use of an innovative Air-Foam Hybrid-
Protector is mainly responsible for the
weight saving. It is lighter than a conven-
tional foam protector, but provides the
same comprehensive level of protection.
Enhanced Leg Pads and an ergonomic
body-conforming seat surface ensures
maximum comfort in ight.
We hope that the PROGRESS 3 will bring
you many enjoyable hours in the air.
Welcome to ADVANCE
This guide gives you a brief look at using
the PROGRESS 3, but it does not replace
the manual which you can download from
www.advance.ch/progress.
Register your PROGRESS 3 on
www.advance.ch/warranty, and receive in-
formation about updates and safety-related
topics for this product.
Getting Started

Delivery and basic settings
Every ADVANCE product has to be
checked by the retailer before delivery for
complete package contents and correct
basic settings.
In the PROGRESS 3 delivery package:
§Removable EN/LTF-certied Air-Foam
Hybrid Protector
§Speed system with Carbon speedbar
§COMPRESSBAG
§Neoprene leg strap covers
§2 Edelrid FORAS Twistlock alu carabi-
ners including anti-twist carabiner clip
§Ronstan ball-bearing speed pulleys
§Reserve connection
§Reserve handle with attached four ap
inner container
§Getting Started Booklet
Optional
§Footrest (incl. corresponding speedbar)
optional

Harness:
1 Leg Pads
2 Air-Foam Hybrid-Protector
3 2-Buckle closure system
4 Adjustable upper body recline angle
5 Reserve parachute supports
6 Fastenings for drink tube and mini vario
7 FORAS carabiners and EASY
CONNECT System
8 Seat strap adjustment
Features in Detail

Rucksack:
9 Detachable, adjustable size helmet net
10 Elasticated pockets right and left
11 1 zip pocket (rt.) and 1 elastic
pocket (lt.)
12 Drink tube holder
13 Hand loops for hiking comfort
14 Mesh back section

Easy Connect
The EASY CONNECT System makes clip-
ping an ADVANCE paraglider to the har-
ness quite straightforward. Make sure that
the red and blue lines on the PROGRESS 3
support loops agree with the red and blue
lines on the paraglider risers.
Carabiner locators make sure that the
FORAS carabiners remain in place in the
harness support loops.
Protector
The Air-Foam Hybrid-Protector automati-
cally lls with air when the rucksack is re-
versed into a harness, and under normal
circumstances is ready to function after
about 60 seconds.
For maintenance it can be taken out of its
own compartment under the seat shell.
For maximum lifespan the protector should
not be left compressed for extended peri-
ods, and never stored when wet.

All the straps arrive at their basic settings.
This is marked by white sewing for the
shoulder and back straps. To arrange your
perfect personal adjustments start from
these settings. Hang up the PROGRESS 3
by its carabiners, sit in the harness and
close the chest strap ( this will include the
leg loops).
1. Back strap adjustment
The relatively high back straps, at the si-
des, provide good back support and take
pressure from the shoulders. They set the
upper body recline angle. Pulled in they
create an upright back position.
Completely released results in more of a
lying attitude. ADVANCE recommends the
basic setting.
2. Seat strap adjustment
Now adjust the seat surface strap: when
pulled in, this support strap raises the sit-
ting area and results in a at seat angle.
When completely loosened it is easier to
sit in the harness after takeo.
3. Shoulder strap adjustment
The PROGRESS 3 shoulder straps should
be adjusted to suit the pilot’s height and
desired sitting angle. The continuous
adjustment system is located at shoulder
height. For the ideal setting there should
be approximately 2 cm clearance between
shoulder and strap.
4. Distance between leg straps
The distance between the Leg Pads can
also be adjusted in ight. By shortening
the connecting strap on long ights, pres-
sure on the inner thighs can be relaxed.
Tip: For maximum comfort and free-
dom for takeo, landing and ground
handling the PROGRESS 3 LegPad
spacing should be as wide as
possible.
5. Setting the small chest strap
The small chest strap holds the shoulder
straps in the best position for takeo
and landing. The width can be adjusted to
any position.
Info: All the above adjustments can
also be altered in the air.
Harness adjustment

Installing a reserve
Fitting a reserve into a harness must be
done by a skilled person – your safety de-
pends on it! The PROGRESS 3 manual ex-
plains the steps required in detail. Make
sure that your reserve conforms to the vol-
ume range certied for your PROGRESS 3:
Sizes S & M: 2.5 to 6 litres,
Size L: 3 to 6.5 litres.
As a rough approximation you can use the
reserve weight/volume factor (reserve
weight in kgs x 2.7 = volume in litres).
Depending on packing technique and skill
a reserve that conforms to the certied vol-
ume limits – if calculated by this formula -
may still not release properly. In every case
a personal test release (compatibility test)
is the only way to make sure that a par-
ticular reserve will work with the
PROGRESS 3.
Caution: If the volume of the packed
reserve lies within the upper third of
the certied volume range, it is
especially important to observe that
the reserve has been correctly folded
to conform to the length of the inner
container!
Caution: Use only the original re-
serve handle which is permanently at-
tached to the inner container.

Packing
So that the paraglider can be packed as
space-eciently as possible in the ruck-
sack the PROGRESS 3 is supplied with a
compression bag. This COMPRESSBAG is
perfectly matched to the rucksack and
replaces the normal paraglider inner bag.
Pack your glider in the conically shaped
COMPRESSBAG as usual, then close the
side zips. This squeezes excess air out of
wing and COMPRESSBAG, and minimises
its volume. Enough space will then remain
in the rucksack for clothing and
instruments.
Put the COMPRESSBAG at the bottom of
the rucksack, to ll up this space. Pull the
lower section of the rucksack lid over the
glider pack, then pull up the side zips to
this level and stand the rucksack up. Now
pack the remainder of your possessions
on top.

PROGRESS 3 S M L
cm 155–172 165–183 178–202
cm N.A.*N.A.*N.A.*
cm 35*38*40*
cm ca. 44*ca. 46*ca. 48*
cm 46 47 50
kg 3.3 3.6 3.9
l75 80 91
EN 1651 & LTF 91/09, 120 kg
Fire Red/Spectra Green | Fusion Yellow/Dark Shadow
Technical detail
Warranty & Service
Register your PROGRESS 3 online on
www.advance.ch/warranty, and benet
from the extended ADVANCE warranty
cover. This is valid for 3 years and applies
to deciencies that can be attributed to
manufacturing faults.
Your PROGRESS 3 should be regularly
inspected, and have a check every 24
months. If damage is identied the harness
should be taken straight away to an au-
thorised Service Centre. You can nd all
the information about the worldwide
ADVANCE Service Network on www.ad-
vance.ch.
The latest version of the detailed, ocial
PROGRESS 3 manual can be found on
www.advance.ch, as can more safety-re-
lated information as well as current noti-
cations, bulletins, and useful answers to
FAQs.
Pilot height
Seating width
Seating depth
Carabiner height
Chest strap width
Weight
Rucksack volume
Certication
Colours
*The harness pilot support area conforms perfectly to the pilot's body shape.
These dimensions vary accordingly, as does the height of the carabiner support points.