Dudek GROUNDMASTER User manual

USER’S MANUAL GROUNDMASTER EDITION 1_08/2018

Congratulation
Thank you for choo ing the GroundMa ter harne . We have done our be t to pre ent you with the highe t quality product, fulfilling
all afety requirement and offering maximum functionality. Plea e read thi manual carefully before u ing the harne for the fir t
time. Thi will help you utilize all feature of the GroundMa ter, thu maximizing comfort and fun of each groundhandling e ion.
We wi h you a fruitful training!
Content
1. Safety …...........................................................................................4
2. De cription …...................................................................................4
3. Harne trap adju tment …..........................................................6 `
4. Pocket ….........................................................................................10
5. Harne /paraglider connection ......................................................11
6. Before u e ….....................................................................................12
7. Cleaning and torage .......................................................................12
8. Operation and repair …...................................................................12
9. Technical data …...............................................................................14
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1. Safety
Paragliding i a potentially hazardou port. When flying a paraglider you have to accept ri k of injury and/or even death.
Incompetent or improper u e of the harne may increa e tho e ri k . In ca e of any doubt plea e a k your dealer or manufacturer.
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Dudek Paragliders does not bear any responsibility for damages or injuries resulting from paragliding activities.
2. De cription
The GroundMa ter harne wa de igned and dedicated for the groundhandling e ion by both PG and PPG pilot . The main goal of
thi project wa creation of a light and comfortable harne , which will make training of inflating and groundhandling the canopy
more plea ant and effective. Adju table u pen ion point of the canopy enable imulation of launching with high- u pen ion
paramotor. Wide range of the adju tment make ure that the harne will fit any pilot. The back pocket will ea ily hold the
tran port bag and other equipment piece . On opening it, two handle are available to a i t the trainee in ca e of tronger wind .
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The GroundMaster harness is dedicated only for the groundhandling e ercises. It is neither designed nor allowed for flying. It should
be used on flat ground only. It is not to be used for training on the slopes. It must not be used at too strong or turbulent winds.
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3. Harne trap adju tment
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Watch out for symmetry – left and right side should be adjusted the same.
1 - Shoulder trap 4 - Che t trap
2 – Side trap 5 - Shoulder trap connector
3 – Leg trap 6 – Su pen ion point
7 – Back upport adju tment
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3.1 Shoulder trap
Thank to adju table houlder trap (1) the Groundma ter can accommodate pilot of almo t any height. Too hort trap will make
tanding upright difficult and can limit your movement during training.
3.2 Side trap
Can be adju ted to fit any pilot’ tor o. Make ure to leave min. 5 cm pace between the trap and the body.
3.3 Leg trap
The leg trap are the mo t important afeguard again t falling out of the harne . Their adju tment mu t allow for ea y running
during exerci e . Too hort trap can make you uncomfortable and re train your run. Too long trap will allow the harne to be
dragged up when the canopy i inflated.
3.4 Che t trap
Che t trap (4) govern the di tance between carabiner . If the paraglider’ manual
doe not indicate otherwi e, recommended width i 42-48 cm.
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3.5 Shoulder trap connector
A clip on the houlder trap make ure they tay in place during ground training. Additionally, there i an alarm whi tle fixed to the
clip. You can u e it to ummon help in danger.
3.6 Connection point
Connection point (6) are there to accommodate the main carabiner . In the GroundMa ter harne tho e point can be hifted
vertically to adju t the harne for pecific need .
Free flying – carabiner in the lowe t po ition, ju t above the che t trap.
PPG flying – low hangpoint – carabiner ca. 10 cm above the che t trap.
PPG flying – high hangpoint – carabiner a high a comfortable for the trainee.
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Remember to observe the symmetry. Both carabiners must be set at
the same distance from the chest strap. Asymmetrical setting will make
controlling the canopy much harder.
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3.7 Back upport adju tment
The GroundMa ter harne i manufactured in a ingle univer al ize. Thi adju tment make it fit the height of any trainee.
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4. Pocket
The GroundMa ter ha one mall pocket on the back. It can hold the tran port bag and other piece of equipment/clothing a
needed. There are two handle in ide that pocket. They are there to a i t the trainee in ca e of tronger wind .
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