Bruce Goldsmith Design SNUG User manual

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03/01/2017 version 1.2
Version 1.2 January 2017

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Welcome 4
Introduction 6
  Specications        7
SNUG diagram 8
Reserve parachute installation 9
Removing the reserve 12
Harness adjustment 13
  Pre-ightchecks        14
Use 15
Maintenance / Inspection 17
Guarantee 19
  Certicationlabel        21
Contents
Contents

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SNUG Owner’s Manual
Recreational harness
Welcome to Bruce Goldsmith Design
ThankyouforchoosingBruceGoldsmithDesign.WehopeyouwillenjoyyournewSNUGharnessasmuchaswedo.
Ourmissionistobuildparaglidingproductswithpersonality:exceptionalequipmentwiththerenedhandlingand
innovativequalitiesthatBruceGoldsmithhasbecomerenownedfor.Welovethefeelingofbeingconnectedtothe
airthroughourwings,andourproductsaredesignedwiththatinmind.Ourgoalistomakeproductspilotsloveto
y.
YoucanndfurtherinformationaboutBruceGoldsmithDesign,theSNUG,oranyofourproducts,at
www.ybgd.comorfeelfreetocontactanyofourworldwideBGDteam.
-BruceGoldsmithandteam
WARNING
ItisessentialthatyoureadthismanualfrombeginningtoendbeforeusingyourSNUGharness.Paraglidingisa
potentiallydangeroussportthatcancauseseriousinjuryincludingbodilyharm,paralysisandevendeath.Theuseof
BruceGoldsmithDesignequipmentisundertakenwiththefullknowledgethatparaglidingoranyactivityinvolves
risks.
AstheownerofaBruceGoldsmithDesignharnessyoutakeexclusiveresponsibilityforallrisksassociatedwithits
use.InappropriateuseandorabuseofyourequipmentwillincreasetheserisksandisNOTrecommended;Anykind
ofphysicalmodicationperformedtotheharnesswillinvalidatethecertication.
TheSNUGharnessconformstothetestingcriteriaoftheEN1651:199&LTF2.DVLuftGerPV§1,Nr.7c(Conformity
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standardswerecarriedoutby:AirTurquoiseSA,RteduPre-au-Comte8,CH-1844Villeneuve)
Anyliabilityclaimsresultingfromuseofthisproducttowardsthemanufacturer,distributorordealersisexcluded.
Makesureyoucompleteathoroughdailyandpre-ightinspectionofallofyourequipment.Neverattemptying
withunsuitableordamagedequipment.Alwaysusetheappropriatesafetyequipmentincluding,butnotlimited
to,areserve,ahelmet,glovesandboots.Besuretohaveandcarrytheappropriatelicenceforyouractivityinthe
respectivecountryandthirdpartyinsurance.Flysafe,don’ttakeunnecessaryrisksandmostofall,havefun!
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Description
Optimisedforversatilityandcomfort,theSNUGisourpremierrecreationalharnessfeaturingasemi-crossbrace
system,ourEASYEXITreservedeploymentsystem,asmoothaerodynamicshape,18cmfoamprotection,andsome
vibrantnewcolourschemes.Weighingonly3.2-3.5kg,theSNUGisastrippeddown,EN-certiedharnessthatjust
performsreallywell.
Bruce’s notes
IalwayswantedaharnessthatIdon’tfeel.Inthebeginning,harnessesweredividedintotwocategories:standard
harnessesandABSorcross-bracedharnesses.Thestandardharnessesconnectedthepilotalmostdirectlytothe
risersmakingthemveryunstableandtooradicalforoccasionalpilots.Thefullycross-bracedharnessesweretoo
restrictive;pilotscouldn’tfeelanimminentcollapsecoming.TheSNUGismyperfectbalance;withthesemi-cross
bracesystemIfeelseamlesslyconnectedtomywingyetstableenoughtorelax.
Target
XC,training,acrobatics,soaring,wagga,vol-biv,sledgerides,tandempassengers-whenitcomestofreeying,the
SNUGharnessisbuilttotakeonthefullspectrumofaerialdisciplines.Takenthroughthewringerbyourtestjunkies,
theSNUGisadurable,comfortable,andverysafeharness.BrucelovesyingitXC,Anttakesittumbling,andTyr
grabsitforagentlesledridedowntothebeach.Ifyouonlywantoneharnessinyourkitthisshouldbeit.
Introduction
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Specications
S M L
Pilot’sheight(cm) 150-170 160-185 175-200
Boardwidth(cm) 32.5 34.9 37
Seatboarddepth(cm) 34.5 36.8 39
Suspension points height
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40 45 48
Cheststraprange(cm) 38-43 40-46 43-49
Harnessweight(kg) 3.2 3.3 3.5
Certication EN/LTF EN/LTF EN/LTF
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SNUG diagram
SNUG diagram
Reserve attachment
Lumbaradjustment
Foambackprotector
Speed system pulley
and guide
Integrated reserve
pocket
Shoulder adjustment
Main suspension points
Chestandlegbuckles
Speedbarretainer

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Reserve Parachute Installation
Werecommendthataqualiedprofessionalshouldalwaysperformtheinstallationandre-packingofthereserve
parachute.
ThesizeofthereservepocketontheSNUGissuitableforreserveparachutesupto10cmx20cmx25cmdimensions.
Ifitisnotpossibletoconnecttheharnessreservehandletotheloopsontheparachutedeploymentbaginsidethe
pocket,pleaseconsultyoursupplierwhomaybeabletosupplyanalternativedeploymentbag.Loopscanbesewnat
anappropriateplaceonanydeploymentbag,butonlyaqualiedpersonshouldcarrythisout.
WARNING!
Afterinstallationofareserveparachuteintheharness,itisabsolutelyessentialtodoasimulateddeploymentundera
staticswing,ensuringthattheparachutereleasesystemoperatescorrectlyandtheparachutecomesouteasily.The
elasticcordswhichclosethereservepocket,mustbecheckedregularly.Ifthecordisworn,itmustbereplaced.Each
timeareserveparachuteisinstalled,checkthatthecordisingoodorderbyapplyingaloadof10kg.
Beforeeachight,checkthatthepinandhandlearelocatedcorrectly.
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Connect the reserve handle to the
reservewithalarksfootknottothe
middlelooponaside.Ensurethat
thestrapislongenoughtoallowthe
plasticrodstobepulledoutrst.
Usingthelinesprovided(locatedintherearpocket),threadbotheyeletsin
sequenceusingtheprintednumbersforguidance.
Insertthereservewiththehandle
attachmentfacingtheseatboardand
the lines straight underneath.
Attachtheharnessbridlestothe
parachute’sbridleusingasuitable
connector(notsupplied).
Reserve Parachute Installation
Put the handle inside the neoprene
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Attachtheretainingstrapwiththe
magnetickeeper.
Threadbothplasticrodsalltheway
into the loops..
Reserve Parachute Installation
Makesureyouperformapracticethrowfromastatichangpoint.Notonlydoesthisensurethecorrectfunctioningof
yourdeploymentsystem,butitalsoallowsyoutobecomemorefamiliarwiththeinstallationprocess.
Please note, the parachute can only be deployed with the right hand.

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Removing the reserve
Removing the reserve
Pullthereserveoutofitspouch. Ifyouareusingthereserveindistress
inmostcasesyoushouldthrow
thereserveawayfromyourglider,
harness,andtheground.
Grabthehandleandpullitawayfrom
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Harness adjustment
Lumbar adjustment
Amorereclinedpositionreducesthestabilityoftheharnessandpotentiallyincreasestheriskoftwistingunderthe
wing.
Shoulder strap adjustment
Adjusttheshoulderstrapssoyouarecomfortableinbothyingandstandingpositions.Thestrapsmayappearloose
whileintheseatedpositionbutsomeplayisrequiredtoavoidexcessivestrappressureinthestandingposition.
Chest strap adjustment
UsinganautobalancesystemorABS,whenthecheststrapistightenedthegeneralrollstabilityoftheharnesswill
increase.Ifthecheststrapisloosenedthegeneralrollstabilitywilldecrease.TheABSbuiltintotheSNUGallowsthe
pilottoadjusttherollstabilityoftheharnessdependingonhowtheyfeelintheair.
Speed system adjustment
Thespeedsystemshouldbeadjustedtothecorrectlengthusingaharnesssimulator.
Warning: The accelerator line must not run through the reserve handle. The accelerator line must run inside the
tube just above the reserve handle of the harness.
We recommend adjusting the SNUG harness under a static swing before ight.
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Pre-ight checks
PARAGLIDINGISANEXTREMELYDEMANDINGSPORTREQUIRINGTHEHIGHESTLEVELOFATTENTION,
JUDGEMENT,ANDSELFDISCIPLINE.NODETAILSHOULDBEOVERLOOKED.
Werecommendperformingthefollowingpre-ightchecksbeforeeveryight.Pre-ightchecksareinnowaylimited
tothefollowinglist.
• Checkthekarabiners,andmakesurethatthetwistlocksystemclosesthemautomatically.
• Checktheharnessbuckles;theyshouldlockautomatically.
• Adjust the harness using a harness hanger or simulator. When adjusting under the simulator you should
familiariseyourselfwiththeharnessanditsparts.Testalladjustments;studythepositionanduseofthe
reserve handle.
• Checkthatthereservehandleandthepinsareinthecorrectpositionandthatthepinsgetpulledbeforethe
reserve container strap.
• Ensurethattherearenotwistsinthelinesandrisersthatconnecttheharnesstotheglider.
• Checkchest,sideandshoulderstrapadjustments.
• Ensurethatallbucklesarelocked.
• Checkyourreservehandle.
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Use
Beforeyingitisextremelyimportanttoadjusttheharnesssothatyoucaneasilyassumeasittingpositionwhen
airborne.
1. Put the harness onto your shoulders.
2. Fastenthelegbuckles,andthenthecheststrapbuckle.
3. Pushthelegstrapsdownasfaraspossibletowardstheknees,andthentightenthem(ifthelegstrapsare
toohigh,itisdifculttogetintotheharnessafterthetake-offwithoutusingyourhands).
4. Ifnecessary,adjusttheshoulderstraps(theshoulderstrapadjustmentdependsonthesizeofthepilot;not
tootightassomefreemovementisrequiredsothatyoucanruneasily).
5. Checkthatthelumbarstrapsareadjustedsoastoenablethepreferredpositioninight.
6. Checkthatthecheststrapispre-adjustedcorrectly.
7. Ensurethatthelegstrapsandthecheststrapbucklesarefastenedcorrectly(closingthebucklesincorrectly
isacommoncauseofaccidents).
Landing
Duringthenalapproachwerecommendrepositioningyourselffromthesittingpositiontotheuprightposition.This
shouldbedoneearlyenoughtoallowforsuddenlossofheightonapproach.Thebackprotectionisnotintendedfor
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Use
normallandings,howeverifthebackprotectionisusedforlanding,intentionallyorunintentionally,werecommenda
fullrevisionbeperformedontheharnessbyatestcentre,orBruceGoldsmithDesignGmbH.
WedonotrecommendusingtheSNUGharnessoveropenbodiesofwaterwithoutpropersafetyequipment
includingbutnotlimitedto,alifejacket(withcollar),asafetyboatanddriver(enginerunningandincommunication),
SIV instructor.

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Maintenance / Inspection
PropermaintenanceoftheSNUGharnesswillmaximizethelongevityofthisproduct.
• AvoidexcessiveexposuretoUV,heatandhumidity.
• Alwayspacktheharnessdry
• Alwaysstoreinacool,dryenvironment.
• Never drag your harness.
• Keepyourharnesscleanofdirt,oilsandanycorrosivesubstance.
• Usewaterandaclothtoclean.
ReplacementpartscanbeorderedfromyourBruceGoldsmithDesigndealer.
Forsafety,routineinspectionsofallofyourequipmentisvitallyimportant.BruceGoldsmithDesignrecommendsa
serviceintervalof24monthsinadditiontotheusualpre-ightchecks.
Forinspection,visuallycheckthestitching,webbingandallstructurallyimportantareas.Payparticularattentionto
thewebbingaroundthehangpointareaunderthekarabiner,asthisiswhereabrasionismostlikely.
Ifyoundanydamageorifyouareinanydoubtmakesuretheharnessischeckedbyaprofessionaloraskus.
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Anydamagedpartsshouldberepairedorreplacedbythemanufacturer.Anyrepairsperformedbyanyoneother
thanthemanufacturerwilldeemtheharnessuncertied.
Werecommendthekarabinersbeingreplacedevery5years.
Thesekarabinersshouldneverbeusedforanythingotherthanparagliding(ie.climbing,towing,etc.).
Thezipfastenersshouldbelubricatedfromtimetotime,usingasiliconespray.
Theharnessmaybecleanedusingmildsoapandasoftbrush.Ifyourharnessgetswet,itisadvisabletotreatyour
automaticbucklesandkarabinerswithsiliconegrease.
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ThecompanyBruceGoldsmithDesignGmbH,referredtoasBGD,takesthegreatestcareindesignandproduction
ofitsproductsandproudlyoffers2yearsor200hourswarranty,fromthedateofpurchaseagainstmanufacturing
defects.
InordertoenjoyanybenetsoftheBGDwarranty,youarerequiredtocompletethewarrantyformonthewebsitein
the“Warranty”section,within14daysofpurchase.Onlyafullycompletedwarrantyformwillbeacceptedtovalidate
thiswarranty.
Inordertosettleawarrantyclaim,BGDmustbenotiedimmediatelyafterdiscoveryofadefectinwritingand
theaffectedproductmustbesenttoBGDforinspection.BGDwillthendecidehowapossiblefaultshouldbe
repaired,eitherthroughrepair,replacementofpartsorreplacementoftheproduct.SolelyBGDoranagreedservice
centreshouldundertakerepairorreplacementofthedamagedparts.Ifunapprovedthirdpartiesundertakerepair
work,therewillbenoentitlementtocompensationunderthiswarranty.Theownerisnotentitledtoreplacement
equipmentduringthewarrantyclaim.
Somedegradationofmaterialsduetowearandtearistobeconsiderednormalandwillbeexcludedfromclaims.
Claimsduetocarelessorincorrectuseoftheproductincludingaccidents,inadequatemaintenance,unsuitable
storage,damagebysolvents,fuel,chemicals,sandorseawater,overloading,exposuretoextremetemperatures,or
prolongedsunexposureandcolourfadingarealsoexcluded.
TheclaimforwarrantyserviceexistssolelybetweentheowneroftheequipmentandBGD.Thewarrantyobligations
onlyapplytoprivatesportandleisuretimeactivities,notforuseforcommercialpurposes.Ifyouareunsureabout
anyinformationcontainedinthismanual,pleasecontactyourBGDdealer.Warrantiesarenullandvoidtoanyone
other than the original purchaser.
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YoucanndfurtherinformationaboutBruceGoldsmithDesign,theSNUG,oranyofourproductsat
www.ybgd.com,orfeelfreetocontactanyofourworldwideBGDteam.
BruceGoldsmithandteam
BruceGoldsmithDesignGmbH
Hügelweg12,9400Wolfsberg,Austria
Tel:+43(0)435235676
e-mail:sales@ybgd.com
www.ybgd.com
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