Woody valley Gto light User manual

THANK YOU

We would like to thank you for choosing one of our products. We invite you to read this important document, the harness user manual and to pay special

attention to the two most important paragraphs concerning:

Inserting the reserve parachute

The reserve parachute is a life-saving piece of equipment. It must be inserted so that it works correctly when required whether this happens in two days’

time, or two years from now.

Adjusting the harness

The harness is the connecting point between the pilot and the paraglider, and it is a necessary component for optimising flight performance and pleasure. A

bad harness that is well adjusted may enable you to fly well, but a good harness that is badly adjusted may put you off flying altogether.

We are confident that this harness will give you great comfort, control, performance and enjoyment in flight. We are conscious of the fact that reading an

instruction manual is not an exciting experience. However, please remember that this product is not a citrus juicer or a mobile phone, and that correct use of

the harness helps reduce the risk of flying accidents. This manual contains all the information necessary to assemble, adjust, fly and store your harness.

Thorough knowledge of your equipment will improve your personal safety and your level of flying.

Team Woody Valley

SAFETY NOTE

By the purchase of Woody Valley equipment, you are responsible for being a certified paraglider pilot and you accept all risks inherent with paragliding activities including injury and death.

Improper use or misuse of equipment greatly increases these risks. In no case shall Woody Valley or Woody Valley equipment re

sellers be held liable for personal or third party injuries or

damages under any circumstances. If any aspect of the use of our equipment remains unclear, please contact your local reseller or Woody Valley directly.

We suggested watching the videos at the following links:

FEATURES https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=2&v=FN2R6dANN24

MANUAL https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=QeXty5e280I

PARACHUTE INSTALLATION https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_1csaMYmcI

LEG COVER INSTALLATION https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bdsVpmqBGvE

CONTENTS

1.1-CONCEPT ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4

1.2-GTO LIGHT PROTECTIONS................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 4

1.3-SAFETY LOCK SYSTEM...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5

1.4-S.O.S. LABEL ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 5

2- BEFORE USING ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 6

2.1-HOW TO WEAR IT ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6

2.2-RESERVE PARACHUTE ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7

2.2.1- Handle with deployment bag............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 7

2.2.2- Connecting the reserve parachute to the harness ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 8

2.2.3- Inserting the reserve parachute....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 10

2.2.4- Extracting the reserve parachute..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 12

2.2.5- Back pocket...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 13

2.3-HARNESS ADJUSTMENTS ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 14

2.3.1- Seating position and back adjustment............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 16

2.3.2- Shoulder-pad adjustment ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 17

2.3.3- Chest-strap adjustment ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 18

2.3.4- Leg-cover.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 19

2.3.5– Speed-bar adjustment..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 19

2.3.6- Pee Tube .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 20

3- FLYING WITH GTO LIGHT ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 21

3.1-PREFLIGHT CHECKS........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 21

3.2-POCKETS..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 21

3.3-CAMEL-BAG ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 22

3.4-USING THE COCKPIT ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 23

3.5- LOWER TENT OR BALLAST HOLDER POCKET ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 24

3.6-ANTI-G DRAG PARACHUTE ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 24

3.7 –DORSAL PROTECTION ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 26

3.8-FLYING OVER WATER ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 27

3.9-ASSISTED TAKE-OFF HOOK .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 28

3.10-LANDING WITH GTO LIGHT ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 28

3.11-DISPOSING OF THE HARNESS ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 28

3.12-REGULATIONS FOR BEHAVIOUR IN NATURAL ENVIRONMENTS............................................................................................................................................................................................... 28

3.13-TANDEM FLYING......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 28

4- PACKING THE HARNESS................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 28

5- CHARACTERISTICS AND INSTALLATION OF OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT ................................................................................................................................................................ 30

5.1-BALLAST BAG ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 30

5.2-CONCERTINA LIGHT....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 31

5.3-RUCKSACK................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 32

6- MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 33

6.1- REPLACING SIDE SLATS................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 34

6.2-REPLACING AIR INLET REINFORCEMENTS ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 35

6.2-PERIODIC DORSAL PROTECTION CHECKS............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 35

6.3-REPLACING THE LEG COVER............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 36

7- TECHNICAL DATA .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 37