Woody Valley cosmic User manual

THANK YOU!
We would like to thank you for having chosen one of our products, and we invite you to read this important document, the User Manual for the
harness. Please pay special attention to the two most important paragraphs, regarding:
Insertion of the reserve parachute.
The reserve parachute is a piece of equipment that may save your life. It must be treated so that it works correctly when it is required, wheth-
er this happens in two days’ time, or two years from now.
Adjusting the harness.
The harness forms the connection between the pilot and the paraglider, and it is an essential component in optimizing performance and the
pleasure of flying. 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 fly-
ing altogether.
We are confident that this harness will give you greater 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 the respective 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
You have purchased a piece of equipment manufactured by us, and so you are aware of your identity as a hang-gliding pilot holding
the respective pilot’s licence, and you accept all the risks connected to hang-gliding including the possibility of injury and death. The incorrect
or inappropriate use of Woody Valley equipment greatly increases this risk. In no case can Woody Valley and the Woody Valley retailer be held
responsible for personal injury caused to yourself or to third parties, or for whatever type of damage. If you have any doubts on the use of our
equipment, please contact your retailer or the importer for your country.

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CONTENTS
1- GENERAL INFORMATION ................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
1.1- ConCept ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
2- BEFORE USING .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 6
2.1- BaCk Boards......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
2.2- reserve paraChute.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 8
2.2.1- Connecting the deployment handle to the float bag..................................................................................................................................................... 8
2.2.2- Connecting and inserting the reserve parachute .......................................................................................................................................................... 9
2.3- Braking paraChute .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 9
2.4- rear poCket and foot rest Cone ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
3- ADJUSTMENTS................................................................................................................................................................................................. 13
3.1- variaBle inCidenCe system ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 13
3.2- harness adjustments........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 14
3.2.1- Shoulder-pad adjustment ..................................................................................................................................................................................................14
3.2.2- Leg-strap adjustment..........................................................................................................................................................................................................14
3.2.3- Hooking up to the hang glider ...........................................................................................................................................................................................14
4- FLYING WITH COSMIC ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 15
4.1- pre-flight CheCks............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 15
4.2- how to put CosmiC on ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 16
4.3- take-off ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 17
4.3.1- Assisted take-off...................................................................................................................................................................................................................18
4.4- inflight ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 18
4.5- landing .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 18
5- STOWING THE HARNESS ................................................................................................................................................................................. 19

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6- CHARACTERISTICS AND ASSEMBLY OF THE REPLACEABLE PARTS ............................................................................................................. 20
6.1- foot rest proteCtion ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 20
6.2- main zip sliders ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 20
7- MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR ........................................................................................................................................................................... 21

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1- GENERAL INFORMATION
This equipment must contain:
Harness
Transportation backpack
Coupling snap-hook
Reserve parachute deployment handle
2 reserve elastic loops for closing the reserve parachute
Braking parachute deployment handle
The available replaceable parts are:
Foot rest protection
Main zip sliders
1.1- Concept
COSMIC is a product which was entirely developed by Woody Valley, intended for leisure and long distance flying. The reduced aerodynamic
resistance and geometry maximise the possibilities and flight performance of the hang glider. COSMIC was designed for maximum comfort and
ease of use.