Ozone SWITCH Manual
Pilots Manual EN
CONTENTS
Thank You01
Warning02
Your Switch03
Anatomy of the SWITCH 04
Speed System06
Fitting / Adjustments 08
Backpack Mode12
Paragliding Module 13
ReserveInstallation 16
UnderseatProtection 22
Paragliding to Speedfyling Mode 25
Use and Maintenance 27
Ozone Quality Guarantee 30
Technical Specications 31
EN v1.1 April 2021
RADICALLYVERSATILE
THANK YOU
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ThankyouforchoosingOzone.
As a team of free ying enthusiasts, competitors and adventurers, Ozone’s mission is to produce paragliding equipment of the
highestqualityusingcuttingedgedesignsandthebesttechnicalmaterialsavailable.Ourdevelopmentteamisbasedinthesouth
ofFrance.Thisarea,whichincludesthesitesofGourdon,MonacoandColdeBleyne,guaranteesusmorethan300yabledays
per year. This is a great asset in the development of the Ozone range. We know that quality and value for money are essential
considerationswhenchoosingequipment,sotokeepcostslowandqualityhighwebuildallourwingsandharnessesinourown
production facility. During production all Ozone products undergo numerous rigorous quality control checks. This way we can
guaranteethatourequipmentmeetsthesamehighstandardsthatweexpectourselves.
IfyouneedanyfurtherinformationaboutOzone,theSwitch,oranyofourproductspleasecheckwww.yozone.com.Oryoucan
contactyourlocaldealer,paraglidingschooloranyofushereatOzone.
Itisessentialthatyoureadthismanualbeforeusingyourharnessforthersttime.
SafeFlying!
Team Ozone
WARNING
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•Paraglidingisapotentiallydangeroussportthatcancauseseriousinjuryincludingbodilyharm,paralysisanddeath.Flyingan
Ozoneharnessisundertakenwiththefullknowledgethatparaglidinginvolvessuchrisks.
•AstheownerofanOzoneharnessyoutakeexclusiveresponsibilityforallrisksassociatedwithitsuse.Inappropriateuseandor
abuseofyourequipmentwillincreasetheserisks.
•Anyliabilityclaimsresultingfromuseofthisproducttowardsthemanufacturer,distributorordealersareexcluded.
•Bereadytocontinueyourlearningbyattendingadvancedcoursestofollowtheevolutionofoursport,astechniquesandmaterials
keepimproving.
•Useonlycertiedparagliders,harnesseswithprotectorandreserveparachutesthatarefreefrommodication,andusethemonly
withintheircertiedweightranges.Pleaserememberthatyingoutsideofcertiedcongurationsmayjeopardiseanyinsurance(e.g.
liability,lifeetc)youhave.Itisyourresponsibilityasthepilottoverifyyourinsurancecover.
•Makesureyoucompleteathoroughdailyandpre-ightinspectionofallofyourequipment.Neverattemptyingwithunsuitable
ordamagedequipment.
•Alwayswearahelmet,glovesandboots.
•Allpilotsshouldhavetheappropriateleveloflicensefortheirrespectivecountryandthirdpartyinsurance.
•Makesurethatyouarephysicallyandmentallyhealthybeforeying.
•Choosethecorrectwing,harnessandconditionsforyourlevelofexperience.
•Payspecialattentiontotheterrainyouwillbeyingandtheweatherconditionsbeforeyoulaunch.Ifyouareunsuredonoty,and
alwaysaddalargesafetymargintoallyourdecisions.
•NEVERyinrain,snow,strongwind,turbulentweatherconditionsorclouds.
•Respecttheenvironmentandlookafteryouryingsites.
•Ifyouneedtodisposethewing,dosoinanenvironmentallyresponsiblemanner.Donotdisposeofitwiththenormalhousehold
waste.
Remember, PLEASURE is the reason for our sport!
YOUR SWITCH
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TheSWITCH*isaversatileharnessdesignedforspeedying,speedriding,andhike&y.Modularandreversible,itisfully-featured
forpilotswhowantoptions.
Thehybriddesign,withsplitleg&bucketseatcombinationofferscomfortablesupportandprecisepiloting.Itisasmoothtransition
fromrunning,kiting,orskiing,toseatedight.Easy-accesssidepocket,anout-of-the-wayspeedbarsystem,andthedurabletwo
buckleclosuremakeitcleanandeasytouse.
Modular:
-Removableultralightbackprotection
-Sleek&compactspeedyingmode
-Fullfeaturedreversiblebackpackinspeedriding/yingmode
-OptionalParaglidingmodulewithbackprotector&under-seatreserve
Speed Flying Mode-speedying/riding/hikeandy
Whenyouwantacompactandsleekharnessforspeedights,orhighmountaindescents,zipoffthebackprotectorandreserve
compartmentforalowproleandcomfortableconguration.
Paragliding Mode-paraglidingsoaring/hikeandy
TheoptionalParaglidingmoduleaddsanultralightinatableunderseatprotectorandreservecompartmentmakingtheSWITCH
anidealchoiceforextendedsoaringights,oranyapplicationwherethereaddedsecurityofanintegratedreserveparachuteand
underseatprotectorisdesired.Theprotectorisinatedwithairusingthespecialinationbag,allowingquickandeasysetupwith
excellentimpactprotection.
The Backpack
Withski/snowboardcarrysystem,compressionstraps,hydrationaccess,andacomfortableandergonomicsupportframe,the
SWITCHpackisajoytocarry.Thereservecompartmentissecurewhileinpackmode,butallowseasyextractioninthecaseof
areservedeployment.Inight,thebackstoragecompartmentcanbecompressedviazippertoreducethestorageprolewhen
desired.
*Suitableforsoloyingonly.
ANATOMY OF THE SWITCH
WHERE TO FIND YOUR ZIPS AND SLIDERS: PART 1
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SliderA/Zip1
SliderB/Zip2
SliderE/Zip3
Velcro
SliderC
ShoulderAttachments
ANATOMY OF THE SWITCH
WHERE TO FIND YOUR ZIPS AND SLIDERS: PART 2
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Zip1
Zip2
SliderF/Zip4
Velcro
SliderD
ShoulderAttachments
SPEED SYSTEM
WHERE TO FIND SPEED SYSTEM FITTINGS
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RonstanPully
MetalRing
ProtectiveSleeve
PLACING YOUR SPEED SYSTEM
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Feedthespeedbarlinethroughthemetalringand
theopeningoftheprotectivesleeve-useapiece
ofplasticormagiclinetopullthelinethroughthe
protectivesleeve.Thenpassthelinethroughthe
Ronstanpulley.
Dothesamewiththeelasticbungeeandtietothepulleyattachmentloopusingasuitableknot.
Attachthebartothespeedlineandbungeeusingsuitableknots.Onceintheair,andwhenitis
safetodoso,checkthatyoucanplaceyourfootonthebareasilyandthatthesystemoperates
smoothlyallthewaytofullspeed.
IMPORTANT: The speed lines must be of equal length, ensure they are not too short as this will inadvertently
activate the speed system when under tension in the air. Always double-check lengths and symmetry whilst
on the ground before ying.
A lightweight integrated speed system is included as standard. If your wing does not have a foot operated speed system we
recommendthelinesandbarareremovedfromtheharnessstructure.Ifyoueverneedtoreplacethesystemfollowthesesteps.
WHERE TO FIND YOUR ADJUSTERS
FITTING / ADJUSTMENTS
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ShoulderStrapRetainerClip
ShoulderStrapAdjusters
LegandChestStrapClickBuckles
LumbarSupport
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Beforeyourrstight,werecommendtosuspendtheharnessfromasuitablystrongpointtocheckthatittsyoucorrectlyandto
becomefamiliar withthe featuresand adjustments.You cansetthe shoulderadjustment-straps tond thebest t,andadjustthe
lumbersupportsothattheyleaveyouinacomfortablyreclinedposition.Finetuningcanthenbemadeduringyourrstightstond
theperfectsetupforyou.
SHOULDER STRAPS
The length of the Shoulder straps can be modied using the adjustment straps. Adjust the
shoulderswhilst standingup with theharness on sothat theyarecomfortably snug.Whilst
suspended in the seated position ensure the straps are comfortable and supportive, they
shouldnotbetootightnortooloose.
LUMBAR SUPPORT
TheLumbarsupportshouldbeadjustedforacomfortableyingposition.Preciseadjustments
canbemadeintheairsothatyourlowerbackiscompletelysupportedandthereisnotension
inyourstomachmuscles. Besure toadjust thelumbar supportscarefully, settingthem too
loosewillresultinaveryreclinedpositionintheair.
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LEG STRAPS / CHEST STRAP
Fastentheleg/cheststrapwiththeclickbuckles.Theredbuttonmustbedepressedto
closeandopenthebuckles.Slotthecircularholeoverthesilverbosssothatthered
buttonisdepressedandthenslidethebucklebackwards.Theredbuttonwillpopup,
thebuckleisthenlockedinplace.
Ensure the buckles are closed properly, the red
buttonshouldbeupandthefemalebuckles
pulledfullysotheyareseatedwithintheslots.
Toundothebucklesrstdepresstheredbuttonandslidethebuckleforward.
Thelengthofthelegstrapshavebeencarefullysetandcannotbeadjusted.Formaximum
weightshiftthecheststrapshouldbesettothewidestposition.Forgreaterrollstabilitythe
strapscanbetightened.Itisimportanttotestyandadjusttondthepositionthatisbest
foryourstyleofyingandoverallcomfort.
ZIP 3
Slider C
ZIP 3
Slider C
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SHOULDER STRAPS
Theshoulderstrapretainerclipshouldnowbefastened.
REAR POCKET ADJUSTMENT
TherearpocketcanbeenlargedinthespeedyingmodebyundoingSliderCandDfromZips3and4
BACK PACK MODE
Fold
Slider D
Zip 4
Slider D
Zip 4
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TO REVERSE THE HARNESS INTO BACKPACK MODE
Undocompletelythezipofthe
rearpocketandturnitinsideout.
Foldthelegsupportsandall
strapsneatly
Thewingcanbeplacedontopof
theharnessstructure.
HARNESS MODE
To convert from backpack mode to
harnessmode,reversethisprocedure.
UndoSliderDandZip4alongwithSlider
CandZip3attherearoftheharness.
TRANSFORMING YOUR SWITCH TO PARAGLIDING MODE
PARAGLIDING MODULE
Zip 1
Slider A
Zip 1
Slider A
Slider B
Zip 1
Slider A
Zip 2
Slider B
Zip 2
Slider B
Zip 2
Slider B
Zip 2
FINISH
START
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PARAGLIDING MODE
Theunderseat protectionandreserveparachutemoduleisavailableas anoptionalextra.Theparagliding modeisidealfor
paragliding,hikeandyorminiwingying-anytimeyouexpecttohaveplentyofaltitudeabovethegroundandrequirethe
securityofareserveparachuteandbackprotection.Toinstalltheparaglidingmodulerefertopage4&5andfollowthesesteps:
AttachharnessSliderAontomoduleZip1andclosecompletely
AttachSliderBtoZip2andclosecompletely.Zip2goesaroundentireharness.
Zip 3
Slider E
Side Velcro Shoulder Velcro
Zip 3
Slider E Zip 3
Slider E
AttachSliderEtoZip3andclose.
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ClosethesideandshoulderVelcros.
Whilst closing the shoulder Velcro
neatenparachuteshoulderattachment
points.
Popper
Zip 4
Slider E
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AttachSliderFtoZip4ontheothersideandclose.
Ensurethepoppersattheendsof
theZipsaresecured.
NeatlyattachtheVelcroattherear.
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RESERVE PARACHUTE INSTALLATION
TheSwitchhasanintegralunderseatreserveparachutecontainerandissuppliedwithadedicateddeploymentbag.Thecontainer/
deploymentbag is suitable for parachutes withavolume of between 3 and6ltrsand will accept most modern rescueparachutes
includingtheAngelSQ140andsteerableRogallotypes.
NOTE: When installing the reserve parachute it is recommended to rst mount the paragliding module to
the harness.
WARNING: Ozone strongly recommends that the reserve parachute system is installed by a qualied
professional. Always seek experienced advice if you have any doubts.
Make sure you perform a practice throw from a static hang point. Not only does this ensure the correct
functioningofyourdeploymentsystemitalsoallowsyoutobecomemorefamiliarwiththeinstallationprocess.
NOTE: The integrated parachute can only be deployed with the right hand.
Toinstallareserveparachuteyoushouldrstpacktheparachutesothatitmatches
theshapeanddimensionsofthedeploymentbag.Youmustusethededicated
Switchdeploymentbag/handle.
Zip 2
Slider B
Zip 2
Slider B
Zip 2
Slider B
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Wheninstallingthereserveparachutealwaysstartwiththeparaglidingmoduleinplaceonthe
harness.FirstcompletelyunzipSliderB/Zip2,locatedonthefrontrightoftheharness.
Attachthebridlestotheshoulderattachmentpointsusing
suitableconnectors(notsupplied)
Routethebridlesthroughthechannelandre-do
SliderB/Zip2.
Andre-doSliderB/Zip2.
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NOTE: The Switch is only suitable for reserve parachutes with a short bridle
Ensuretheharnessbridleiscorrectlyroutedintothereservecompartmentasshown.
AndmakesurethatZip2iscompletelydoneup.
Attachtheharnessbridletotheparachutebridleusingasuitableconnectorandsecurethe
endswithelastics(notsupplied).
Placethedeploymentbagneatlywithinthecontainersothattheandthearrow
matchthoseonthemainap.Theparachutelinesshouldbeuppermost.
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