SKY PARAGLIDERS SKY TWIN User manual

TWIN
Návod k použití sedačky TWIN
User Manual for TWIN Harness
Benutzerhandbuch für das TWIN Gurtzeug
Manuel d‘utilisation de la TWIN

CZ / EN / DE / FR

Děkujeme Vám, že používáte výrobky SKY Paragliders.
Jsme rádi, že jste se rozhodli pro sedačku TWIN.
Doufáme, že budete s tímto výrobkem spokojeni. Přejeme Vám krásné lety. Důrazně Vám doporučujeme, abyste si před
prvním letem manuál důkladně přečetli. Pomůže Vám k rychlejšímu seznámení s výrobkem.
Thank you for flying with a Sky Paragliders’ product.
Thank you for purchasing the TWIN harness.
We hope you will be satisfied with this product and wish you many memorable flights. It is strongly recommended that you
consult the manual before the first flight. This manual will help you to quickly familiarise yourself with the product.
Danke, dass Sie sich für ein Produkt von Sky Paragliders entschieden haben.
Vielen Dank für den Kauf des TWIN Gurtzeugs.
Wir hoffen, dass Sie mit diesem Produkt zufrieden sein werden und wünschen Ihnen viele unvergessliche Flüge. Es wird
dringend empfohlen, dass Sie das Handbuch vor dem ersten Flug aufmerksam durchlesen. Diese Anleitung wird Ihnen
helfen, sich rasch mit dem Produkt vertraut zu machen.
Merci de voler avec un produit Sky Paragliders.
Merci d‘avoir acheté une sellette TWIN.
Nous espérons que vous serez satisfait de ce produit et vous souhaitons de nombreux vols inoubliables. Il est fortement
recommandé de consulter ce manuel avant le premier vol. Ce manuel vous aidera à vous familiariser rapidement avec le
produit.
Team Sky Paragliders
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Obsah Strana 5
Content Page 19
Inhalt Seite 33
Index Page 47
TWIN
M, L
CZ / EN / DE / FR
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Content
English>
Introduction ____________________________________ 20
1. General Information ____________________________ 20
2. Pilot‘s Profile _________________________________ 20
3. Scheme _____________________________________ 21
4. Harness Set-Up _______________________________ 22
1. Positioning the Reserve Parachute ____________ 23–25
5. Pre-flight Check _______________________________ 26
6. Take-Off _____________________________________ 27
7. Landing _____________________________________ 27
8. Safety Information _____________________________ 28
9. Maintenance & Checks _________________________ 28
10. Technical Info _______________________________ 29
Contact _______________________________________ 55
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Introduction
The harness TWIN conforms to the testing
criteria of LTF 91/09 and EN 1651-1999.
PLEASE NOTE
 Any changes to the harness will invalidate
the certification.
 Use of this harness is at your own risk. Any
liability of the manufacturer or distributor
is excluded. The pilot is responsible for
airworthiness of the aircraft. The pilot must
comply with legal regulations.
Model name: TWIN
Total maximum weight in flight:
see the technical data.
This user manual version dated 1 March 2016.
General Information
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TWIN is aimed at:
Pilots who prefer a seated flying position.
Travelling pilots and fly-hike pilots.
Pilots who prefer a simple yet high-tech harness.
Pilot‘s Profile
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TWIN
3
Main Suspention
Points
Shoulder Adjusters
Chest & Leg Buckles
Reserve Handle Leg Spread
Adjustment
Lateral
Adjustement
Rear Pocket
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1) Reserve Parachute Installation
The initial installation of the reserve parachu-
te should be carried out by a qualified pro-
fessional.
We recommend that the initial installation of the
reserve parachute be done by a qualified
professional. Ask your paragliding equipment
supplier or instructor to do the initial installation
of the reserve parachute, and familiarise
yourself with the process. The size of the
reserve pocket on TWIN is suitable for most
current reserve systems. If it is not possible to
connect the harness reserve handle to 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 this must be carried out by
a qualified person only.
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 cord which closes 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 10 kg.
Before each flight, check that the pin and handle
are located correctly.
Harness Set-Up
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Rescues TWIN
Link the handle of the harness
with the side loop of the inner
rescue container (thread the han-
dle through the loop to make the
knot). You always insert the rescue
with the final loops in the top part
of the container.
Leave enough bridle outside to
connect to the spreader bars later.
Tighten the knot.
Using the strings from the handy
kit, start closing the flaps of the
container in the following order
(strings are delivered in the handy
kit, stowed inside the harness rear
pocket).
Place the reserve into the harness
container with the lines facing the
inside of the container.
Close the lower flaps first as indi-
cated.
Fold the reserve lines and first part
of the bridle „S“ like so they can
easily deploy one by one when you
deploy the reserve, make sure they
do not cross and that there are no
knots or obstacles.
Then the side flaps.
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And finally the top flap.
Reserve risers are to be routed
through each side pocket (one
on each side), they should be and
fixed by the Velcro.
Fix the flaps with the pins to their
corresponding colour code.
Be sure to remove the packing
strings!
Now you are ready to link the bri-
dle onto the carabiner on the tan-
dem spreader bars.
Zu diesem Zeitpunkt empfehlen wir dringend eine Probeauslösung
des Systems, um eine freie und unbehinderte Auslösung des Systems zu
garantieren. Sollten Sie unsicher sein, so holen Sie den Rat eines professio-
nellen Packers oder Ihres SKY-Händlers ein.
Secure both pins with their rubber
bands 1120 and close the Velcro
flap.
Route the handle tape below the
security flap and then insert the
handle into the pocket and secure
with the Velcro flap.
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2) Side Adjustment
An excessively reclined position reduces
stability and increases the risk of risers twisting
in the event of a spin.
3) Shoulder Strap Adjustment
For optimum comfort during take-off and ease
of achieving your preferred flying position
the shoulder straps should not be excessively
tight. The straps may appear loose while
in the seated position but some play is required
to avoid excessive strap pressure in the standing
position.
4) Chest Strap Adjustment
Tightening the chest strap increases
the efficiency of the Auto Balance System
(stabilising system) but decreases the roll
response of the wing. The pilot may feel more
stable in turbulent conditions and the wing will
be more stable in the event of an asymmetric
collapse. However, the wing may be less
inclined to bank when turning. The design of the
integrated Auto Balance System in the TWIN
means that the range of stabilisation in the chest
strap remains reasonable.
TWIN is suited to pilots who fly their wings using
the weight-shift method.
Warning: The chest strap adjustment can be
quite sensitive and it is best to test first under
a static swing, and then in still air flight, before
trying to adjust it during a turbulent flight. Before
taking off, do not forget to pre-adjust your chest
strap. This will result in a more comfortable flight.
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Pre-flight checks
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BEWARE!
PARAGLIDING IS AN EXTREMELY
DEMANDING SPORT REQUIRING
THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF ATTENTION,
JUDGMENT, MATURITY, AND SELF-
DISCIPLINE. EVEN SMALL DETAILS
SHOULD BE CAREFULLY CHECKED
BEFORE FLYING.
Check the carabiners, 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 make familiarise
yourself with the harness and its parts. Test
all adjustments, familiarise yourself with
the position and use of the reserve handle.
Check that the reserve handle and the pins are
in the correct position.
Further Pre-flight Checks:
Ensure that there are no twists in the lines and
risers that connect the harness to the glider.
Check chest, side and shoulder straps
adjustments.
Ensure that all buckles are locked.
Check your reserve handle.
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Before flying it is extremely important to adjust
the harness so that you can easily assume
the right position when airborne.
1. Put on the harness.
2. Fasten the leg buckles, and then the chest
strap buckle.
3. 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).
4. Check that the lumbar straps are adjusted so
as to enable the preferred position in flight.
5. Check that the chest strap is pre-adjusted
correctly.
6. Ensure that the leg straps and the chest
strap buckles are fastened correctly (closing
the buckles improperly is a common cause
of accidents).
Take-Off
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During the final approach move from the sitting
position to the upright position. This should be
done early enough to allow for sudden loss
of height on approach. There is a high risk
of spinal injury in the event of a seated landing.
Under no circumstances become complacent
about being equipped with effective protection.
Landing
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1) Flying over water (SIV)
Do not use any kind of air based protection
(Bumpair, Cygnus-type Airbag…) under any
circumstances if there is a risk of landing in water.
If you land in water using a bumpair, it‘s buoyancy
behind the pilot creates a high risk of the pilot‘s
head being pushed under the water. During SIV
or flights over water, we recommend the use
of a lifejacket equipped with a collar which will
keep the pilot’s head above water in the event
of loss of consciousness.
2) Landing
Never land in a seated position, it can result
in serious injury, a back protector is not intended
to replace landing gear.
Safety Information
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1) Maintenance Advice
The harness should be checked regularly for
signs of wear and damage.
Any damaged parts should be repaired
or replaced by the manufacturer.
The carabiners should be replaced every
5 years.
These carabiners should never be used
for anything other than paragliding (not for
climbing, towing etc.).
All repairs should be carried out by
the manufacturer or by qualified persons who
have been authorized by the manufacturer,
and always using the original materials (thread,
webbing, buckles).
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
carabineers with silicone grease. This may also
be done as a matter of course from time to time.
Maintenance & Checks
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2) Guarantee
TWIN is guaranteed for 2 years against any
manufacturing fault from the date of purchase.
The guarantee does not cover: Damage caused
by misuse, neglect, insufficient maintenance,
or overload of the glider (extreme manoeuvres).
The guarantee also does not cover any damage
caused by inappropriate landings.
If you are unsure about any information contained
in this manual, please contact your SKY dealer.
3) Conclusion
Aircraft can become dangerous in unsuitable
flying conditions always remember that your
security lies in your hands. Do not underestimate
the power and force of nature.
Last, but not least, do not forget to enjoy your
flying.
The SKY Team wishes you many exciting flights
and happy times with your TWIN.
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Technical Info
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TWIN M L
Pilot`s Height (cm) 165–180 177–196
Board Width (cm) – –
Board Depth (cm) – –
Suspension Points height (cm) 44 44
Chest Strap Range (cm) 32–44 40–48
Harness Weight* (kg) 2,3 2,5
Min. and max. volume of harnesses containers Min 7,5 litres / 2,8 kg – max 9,3 litres / 3,5 kg (min Skylite Bi – max Sky Spare Bi)
Certification EN / LTF EN / LTF
* Harness weight includes harness, main carbines and back protector
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Inhalt
Deutsch>
Einführung ____________________________________ 31
1. Allgemeine Informationen _______________________ 31
2. Pilotenprofil __________________________________ 31
3. Schema _____________________________________ 32
4. Einstellung ___________________________________ 33
1. Montage des Rettungsschirmes ______________ 34–36
5. Vorflugcheck _________________________________ 37
6. Start _______________________________________ 38
7. Landen _____________________________________ 38
8. Informationen zur Sicherheit _____________________ 39
9. Wartung & Checks ____________________________ 39
10. Technische Daten ____________________________ 40
Kontakt _______________________________________ 55
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Einführung
Das Gurtzeug TWIN entspricht den Testkriterien
der LTF 91/09 und den Prüfkriterien der
EN 1651-1999.
BITTE BEACHTEN
 Alle Änderungen am Gurtzeug haben ein
Erlöschen der Musterprüfung zur Folge.
 Die Nutzung dieses Gurtzeugs erfolgt auf
eigene Gefahr. Eine Haftung des Herstellers
oder Vertriebs ist ausgeschlossen. Der
Pilot ist verantwortlich für die Lufttüchtigkeit
seiner Flugausrüstung. Der Pilot muss den
gesetzlichen Vorschriften entsprechen.
TWIN
Maximal zulässiges Startgewicht:
siehe technische Daten.
Diese Bedienungsanleitung datiert vom
1. März 2016
Allgemeine Informationen
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Das TWIN richtet sich an:
Piloten, die eine sitzende Flugposition bevorzugen
Reisende Piloten und Freunde von Walk & Fly
Piloten, die ein einfaches, dabei aber technisch
ausgefeiltes Gurtzeug bevorzugen
Pilotenprofil
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Hauptaufhängung
Längeneinstellung
der Schultergurte
Schnallen für Brust-
und Beingurte
Rettergriff Verstellbarer Beinabstand
des Piloten
Neigungseinsteller
Rückenstaufach
TWIN
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1) Montage des
Rettungsschirmes
Die Erstinstallation der Rettungsschirmes
sollte von einem qualifizierten Fachmann
durchgeführt werden.
Wir empfehlen, den Einbau des Retters
in das Gurtzeug von einem qualifizierten
Fachmann durchführen zu lassen. Bitten Sie
Ihren Ausrüstungsverkäufer oder Lehrer um
die Erstinstallation des Rettungsschirmes und
machen Sie sich mit dem Prozess vertraut. Die
Größe des Rettungsschirmfachs des TWIN eignet
sich für die meisten aktuellen Systeme. Wenn es
nicht möglich ist, den Rettungsschirmgriff des
Gurtzeugs mit Schlaufen am Innencontainer
des Retters zu verbinden, fragen Sie bitte Ihren
Anbieter nach einem geeigneten Innencontainer.
Schlaufen können an einem geeigneten Ort
auf jeden Innencontainer genäht werden, aber
dies darf nur von einer qualifizierten Person
durchgeführt werden.
WARNUNG!
Nach der Installation eines Rettungsschirm im
Gurtzeug ist es unbedingt erforderlich, eine
Probeauslösung mit im Gurtzeug sitzendem
Piloten durchzuführen, um sicherzustellen, dass
sich der Fallschirm leicht ziehen und korrekt
auslösen lässt. Die elastische Schnur, welche
das Retterfach schließt, muss regelmäßig
überprüft werden. Wenn die Schnur beschädigt
ist muss sie ersetzt werden.
PrüfenSie beijedem EinbaudesRettungsschirms
diese Schnur durch Aufbringen einer Last von
10 kg auf ihren Zustand. Überprüfen Sie vor
jedem Flug, ob sich Aulösesplint und Griff in der
korrekten Position befinden.
Einstellung
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Rescues TWIN
Verbinden Sie den Rettergriff des
Gurtzeugs mit der seitlichen Schlau-
fe des Innencontainers (ziehen Sie
dazu den Griff um die Schlaufe des
Innencontainers durch seine eigene
Schlaufe). Die seitliche Schlaufe des
Innencontainers befindet sich beim
Einbau oben.
Lassen Sie den Verbindungsgurt
in ausreichender Länge überste-
hen, um ihn später mit den Verbin-
dungsleinen zum Gurtzeug verbin-
den zu können.
Ziehen Sie den Knoten fest zu.
Verwenden Sie die Hilfsleinen des
Zubehör-Kits, um die Klappen
des Containers in der folgenden
Reihenfolge zu schließen. Den Zu-
behör-Kit finden Sie im Rückenfach
Ihres Gurtzeuges.
Legen Sie den Rettungsschirm
mit den Leinen nach innen in den
Container.
Schließen Sie zuerst die unteren
Klappen wie abgebildet.
Falten Sie die Leinen sowie den
inneren Teil des Gurtes des Rettu-
ngsschirms in S-Schlägen, sodass
sie sich bei Auslösung des Rettu-
ngsschirms frei strecken können.
Vermeiden Sie Kreuzungen, Knoten
oder andere Auslösehindernisse.
Dann die seitlichen Klappen.
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