Dudek SIT&FLY 260 User manual

USER'S MANUAL SIT&FLY 260 EDITION NR 1_12/2019

Congrat lations!
Thank yo for choosing the Sit&Fly 260 harness. We have done o r best to present yo with a highest q ality prod ct, f lfilling all
safety req irements. Please read this man al caref lly before sing the harness for the first time. This will help yo tilize all feat res
of the Sit&Fly 260, maximizing comfort and f n yo get o t of each flight.
We wish yo a lot of safe and enjoyable airtime!
Contents
1. Safety......................................................................................................... 4
2. Description................................................................................................ 4
3. Basic and optional eq ipment ….............................................................. 5
4. Straps and adj stment ............................................................................. 6
5. Closing the harness and connecting to paraglider .................................. 8
6. Speedbar .................................................................................................. 9
7. Frontcontainer …..................................................................................... 10
8. Before flight............................................................................................. 11
9. Cleaning and storage .............................................................................. 12
10. Operation and repairs .......................................................................... 12
11. Technical data ....................................................................................... 14
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1. Safety
Paragliding is a potentially hazardo s sport. When flying a paraglider yo have to accept risks of inj ry and/or even death. Improper
and/or incompetent se of the harness may increase those risks. In case of any do bts please ask yo r dealer or man fact rer.
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Dudek Paragliders company does not bear any responsibility for damages or injuries resulting from paragliding activities.
2. Description
The Sit&Fly 260 harness was designed for p to one ho r long flights (both downhill and XC). It is ideal for hike&fly, paraalpinism, to
take on a jo rney and for all other sit ations, where low weight and easy transport is val ed. D e to very light materials sed it
weighs j st 258 g in M size.
Sit&Fly is man fact red in three sizes: S, M, L. Comes eqi pped with A striAlpin Rocket carabiners as standard. It is adapted for
installing a speedbar. The resc e ch te can be placed in optional frontcontainer.
Obviously, the Sit&Fly 60 has its limitations as for comfort during longer flights. According to our tests one hour long flights do not
constitute a problem, this is however a matter of individual preferences. In any case, pilot should take care and monitor his
wellbeing - especially possible leg numbness - during first flights.
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Sit&Fly 60 is certified accordingly to EN 1651 norm for a maximum pilot weight of 100 kg. Due to its ultralight construction radical
manoeuvres, aerobatics or safety training (SIV) must not be executed. Sit&Fly 60 cannot be used for towed launches nor tandem
flights either.
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3. Basic and optional eq ipment
This set comprises one Sit&Fly harness and twoA striAlpin Rocket 22 kN carabiners
(one red and one bl e) 65 g each.
Optional harness eq ipment incl des: speedbar with hooks and p lleys, frontcontainer and
Pack&Hike 30 backpack of 30 l vol me.
5 38g 101-106 g 330g

4. Straps and adj stment.
1 – chest strap
2 – arm strap – adj stable
3 – arm straps link – adj stable
4 – prepared points for p llleys of the speedsystem
In the harness as a whole only the arm straps (2) and the link
(3) are adj stable.
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In order to adj st the arm straps link
make a knot on the strap (folded in two) and
hide it in the red ball. Firmly tie the knot.
The excess of the strap can be clipped off
when necessary.
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5. Closing the harness and connecting to paraglider.
To close the harness yo j st clip the carabiners in the loops on
the breast strap and close the arm straps link by p tting
the red ball thro gh its loop.
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When closing the breast strap make sure it is not twisted.
After closing the harness yo can clip the main carabiners in the loops and connect set p the speedbar, if it’s not installed yet.
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6. Speedbar
In order to install the speedsystem in the harness yo need to p t its p lleys
(of the speedbar kit) in respective loops on both sides of the seating
and in the lower part of back s pport. Then p t the line thro gh the p lleys as
shown on the right.
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7. Frontcontainer
A frontcontainer for the Sit&Fly 260 harness is simply mo nted by clipping the ends of
the V-riser in the carabiners.
Loops on the V-riser ends do sim ltaneo sly fix the frontcontainer itself.
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Before clipping the frontcontainer in the Sit&Fly 60 harness, make sure that
the carabiners are pointing backwartds with their locks. The loops of the V-riser must
be able to freely move to the top of the carabiner without interfering with the locks.
The frontcontainer should be clipped in the carabiners after closing the breast strap, but
before the risers of the paraglider.
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8. Before flight
Before each flight a thoro gh check of the harness is req ired. For yo r own safety make s re that:
- the harness is not damaged in any way
- the resc e ch te container is correctly closed and locked with pins
- the resc e ch te release handle is correctly set p and has the right shape (q ite often it happens to be malformed in transport, so
it’s important to check if it’s not flattened and easy to grab) *
- the breast strap is closed
- both sho lder and side straps remain correctly adj sted
- the main carabiners are closed, locked and free of any damage
- the speedbar is clipped to the paraglider.
* - if installed.
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9. Cleaning and storage
Yo r care and maintenance of the harness will keep in good condition for a long time. The harness is best cleaned with a wet sponge,
possibly a bit of soap. Do not se neither detergents nor solvents. If there is a lot of m d, se the br sh first before wet cleaning.
In case of completely soaked harness (e.g. after waterlanding) dry it in a well aired place, away from direct s n operation.
The harness can be kept in the backpack, or best loose in a well ventilated room, away from the s n. In case of a long-time storage we
recommend taking it o t of the backpack. Unfort nately some discoloration of the harness’ parts is navoidable over time and this is
yet another reason for not exposing it to the s n more than necessary.
10. Operation and repairs
Sit&Fly 260 is an exceptionally light harness for specific se. D e to
light and delicate material sed the harness is s sceptible to damages ca sed by
ro gh or improper handling. Yo sho ld remember that life of this prod ct t ea great extent depends
on yo r awareness and caref l sage.
Periodic control of the harness condition will keep it in safe operation for a long time.
Similarly, after each se of resc e ch te thoro ghly check entire harness for damages, paying
partic lar attention to the straps and seams. Al mini m A striAlpin Rocket carabiners sho ld be
replaced each 5 years or 300 ho rs airtime.Scratched or damaged carabiners are not serviceable
anymore and have to be replaced at once. Using damaged harness is o t of the q estion. In case of
any do bts concerning airworthiness of yo r harness please contact the man fact rer or send it to a
dedicated workshop for inspection.
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The Sit&Fly 60 harness is per standard airworthy for 10 years since the date of production.
ENVIRONMENTAL CARE
Paragliding is an o tdoor sport. We believe that o r clients share o r environmental awareness. Exercising paragliding yo can easily
contrib te to environment preservation by following some simple r les. Make s re yo are not harming nat re wherever yo fly.
Keep to marked paths, do not make excessive noise, do not leave any garbage and respect fragile balance of the environment.
RECYCLING OF USED GEAR
The harness is made o t of synthetic materials, which need to be properly disposed of when worn o t.. If yo are not able to dispose
of yo r gear properly, DUDEK Paragliders will do that for yo . J st send yo r harness to the address given at the end of the man al,
accompanied by a short note.
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11. Technical data
Size Max. pilot weight Harness weight *
Kg) (g)
S 100 -
M 100 258
L 100 268
* The weight of the harness witho t carabiners and speedbar (g) .
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Since Dudek Paragliders products are subject to constant improvements, minor differences are possible between the manual and
actual product. Dudek Paragliders withholds rights to introduce such changes without individual notice.
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