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

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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

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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

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1- GENERAL INFORMATION
This equipment must contain:

Harness
 Footrest board in carbon
 Snap-hook
 Handle with built-in deployment bag for reserve parachute deployment
 2 reserve elastic loops for closing the reserve parachute
 Three-step light speed-bar
 Lightshield protection
 Dorsal protection
 Leg cover with zip closure
 2 mylars for air inlets
The main options available are:

Rucksack
 Concertina light
 Bag for front ballast equipped with transport handles, tube and valve
 Anti-G drag parachute

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1.1- Concept
GTO Light is designed to be used as a harness for sport paragliding flying with a maximum weight of 120 kg.
The GTO Light is the most extreme example of Woody Valley’s many years of experience in cross-country harnesses. It has been designed to meet the needs
of all pilots who have high demands for lightness without sacrificing comfort, piloting and aerodynamics.
GTO Light is equipped with a pocket for an optional “Anti-G” drag parachute and a safety system to help prevent you from forgetting to fasten the leg
straps.
1.2- GTO Light Protections
GTO Light is equipped with two protections:
•One protection in LTF regulation foam under the seat, with a thickness of 16 cm
•One category 2 TÜV/GS certified lightshield in accordance with EU standard 89/686/ECC for protecting the top part of the pilot’s back. This does not
affect the results of the certification tests, so it is therefore removable by accessing the zipper behind the back which is between the base and the
pocket.

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1.3- Safety Lock System
To address the issue of forgetting to fasten the chest and leg straps on the harness, the Woody Valley team has developed a leg-cover closure system,
through which the pilot is required to grasp the leg strap and is thus reminded to close it. This system cannot replace a failure to hook the leg straps.
1.4- S.O.S. label
This red with white lettering label is clearly visible in a pocket on the right shoulder padding and is easily removable.
On the back of this label, you can write information that you think should be given to rescue workers in case of accident.

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2- BEFORE USING
GTO Light is supplied with dorsal protection and also with a lightshield that has already been pre-assembled by the manufacturer. Reserve parachute
installation must be carried out with the utmost care and attention by a qualified professional operator, for example your instructor. Only then should the
pilot adjust the harness for comfort.
2.1- How to wear it
Put the arms in the shoulder straps, take the leg straps and insert the red buckles into the ones of the left and right chest piece. Take the right hand white
hook and attach it to the black loop which is attached to the Lycra on the left hand side.
Take the black loop next to the instrument panel and insert it through the metal rectangle next to the left karabiner, then hold the rectangle in place by
inserting the white hook (connected near the left buckle of the leg strap) into the black loop.

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2.2- Reserve parachute
GTO Light has a parachute container located under the seat at the back just after the dorsal protection.
The reserve parachute must be attached to the harness before being inserted in the built-in container. The connection takes the form of a dual bridle and is
fixed in two points at shoulder height to provide better load distribution and to ensure a correct landing position in case the parachute is deployed. This
helps to minimise the risk of injury. The built-in harness bridle has a central loop to which the parachute connects.
2.2.1- Handle with deployment bag
GTO Light is supplied complete with a handle built into the deployment bag. Do not use other deployment bags or handles adapted for this purpose. The
connection triangle between the handle and the deployment bag (with respect to the parachute pocket) must be positioned upward and outward.

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2.2.2- Connecting the reserve parachute to the harness
There are three different methods of attaching the reserve parachute bridle to the harness bridle.
First system (for non-pilot-controlled parachutes):
Use a screw-lock karabiner with a breaking strength of at least 2,400 kg. In this case, the bridles should be held in position within the karabiner using elastic
bands, to prevent the karabiner from rotating and taking the strain laterally instead of vertically. The karabiner’s screw-lock should be tightly screwed shut
to avoid any possibility of it opening accidentally. This type of connection can absorb a higher opening shock than the second system, and for this reason
this is without doubt the recommended system.
Second system (for non-pilot-controlled parachutes):
The emergency bridle should pass through the harness bridle loop. Next, the emergency parachute should be passed through the large loop of the
emergency parachute bridle. The result is a connection that should be tightened as much as possible so as to prevent dangerous friction between the two
cables during emergency opening shock.