DAVINCI GLIDERS SOUL, User Manual

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Page 4: ...L II 91 09 paragliding is a dangerous sport that can be caused injury physical disability and even death To reduce the risk to the pilot we invest and challenge a lot of research and development As a result there are many Davinci s innovative technology like the Smart Rescue Bridle system In sight rescue parachute handle and it has clean zipper shape and modern design We wish you a comfortable and...

Page 5: ...NAL INSTRUCTOR IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS TO YOURSELF AND BYSTANDERS DAVINCI GLIDERS are carefully manufactured and inspected at the factory Please use the harnesses only as described in this manual Do not make any modifications to the harnesses As with any sport without taking the necessary safety precautions paragliding can be dangerous 5 ...

Page 6: ...ibility check Attaching the rescue deployment bag to the harness deployment handle Connecting the rescue bridle Rescue installation guide Storage Adjustments Shoulder straps Lateral Straps Leg straps Chest Strap Flying with the Soul General warnings and advice Pre flight checks Landing with the SOUL Miscellaneous Maintenance and repairs 6 4 5 7 8 9 9 10 11 12 14 15 17 21 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 31 31...

Page 7: ...the SOUL SOUL Spec S M L Height Cm 150 170 165 185 175 195 Weight Kg 50 75 60 85 75 100 Board Width Cm 33 36 39 Board Depth Cm 36 38 40 Height of Suspension Point Cm 41 43 44 Harness Weight Kg 4 0 4 2 4 4 Back protection type Foam type Min Max container volume Cm2 7 500 8 500 Technical specifications ...

Page 8: ...t Rescue Parachute pocket Back Storage Container Leg buckle Chest buckle Suspension point Rescue Parachute handle Foam back protection Speed bar Pulley Backrest angle Adjustment 1 Harness 2 Back Protection 3 40mm Carabiners 4 Wooden Seat Plate Components ...

Page 9: ... basic settings of the harness The harness should be assembled by appropriately qualified paragliding instructor Connecting the carabiner Before your flight you have to make sure the connection with the Harness with the carabiner like this picture Before you fly ...

Page 10: ...ap and pull it back to remove it Place the leg straps on the back edge of the sheet when installing the seat plate The seat plate must be installed with the rounded edge to the backward and the front curve facing downward You have to check the leg straps pass the rounded edge like last picture front back top top Bottom ...

Page 11: ...e back protector open the back container pocket and insert the it as shown below Make sure that the end of the small part of the protect size is inserted first The rear protector should easily enter its place and fit neatly inside the rear protector compartment The Protector should be placed under the webbings And close the zipper to finish ...

Page 12: ...it through both pulleys 1 After second pulley route the line through the metal ring at the bottom edge of the seat 2 Before tying the knot pass it through the metal ring connected with rubber band 3 Connect the line to the speedbar using a certain knot 4 When finished or ready to fly you can attach a speed system to the Velcro at the bottom of the seat harness to prevent sagging speed system ...

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Page 14: ...he Davinci Gliders s Comma and Comma lite The rescue from other manufacturers can also be used we do not guarantee each function The pilot must be responsible for checking compatibility Whenever a rescue system is first installed on the harness a qualified paragliding professional instructor should check compatibility To check the valid of that installation you need to perform the test at the simu...

Page 15: ...han the connecting plastic pin not being pulled before the strap tightens on the reserve But it is not so long the movement may be restricted before the plastic pin exits The containers of other manufacturers may have different shape pin and position It could be caused a operation failure to opening reserve So we strongly recommend that you have to check contact your dealer or instructor to check ...

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Page 17: ...he pilot when you open the parachute and the condition that the pilot is awarded lower on ground contact The hanging point is positioned at the frount of the shoulder and is designed to combine the advantages of the zipper system with a clean shape than Velcro So when you install a parachute you have to pay more attention to it and set it up in order to fit the order of the pictures Initially the ...

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Page 21: ...rescue pocket of the harness with the handle connection close to the pilot and the extra rescue bridle and connection lines neatly folded at the bottom of the container 1 3 Using the line included with your harness pull the built in loops through the metal rings in the order like below pictures 4 10 Zipper up to the end 11 13 and fold the loose zipper spare only once and cover it with Velcro on th...

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Page 25: ...d with a diagonal zipper system in consideration of storage convenience and modern design You can store your Rucksack inner bag and long bag during the flight There is small pocket which can be placed a mobile phone or other small belongings ...

Page 26: ...e easily into the sitting position after takeoff A misaligned harness can negatively affect the flying characteristics of a paraglider Hang on the simulator to make adjustments before the first flight and fine the right settings if necessary during the first few flights 1 Shoulder straps 2 Lateral Straps 3 Leg straps 4 Chest Strap ...

Page 27: ...s on the height of the pilot Step into the harness and stand upright with the breast strap closed symmetrically adjust the shoulder straps until they are a snug fit but not tight To tighten pull down on the BLACK webbing strap 1 To loosen pull up on the RED webbing strap 2 ...

Page 28: ...creasing the angle The most comfortable position for yourself is to adjust in flight from calm weather The attitude of flying in a reclining position reduces the stability of the harness and increases the possibility of twist of the riser To tighten pull forward on BLACK webbing strap 1 To loosen pull back on the RED webbing strap 2 ...

Page 29: ... adjust the leg straps so that they fit comfortably without being tight make sure you do it symmetrically If you need to lengthen the leg straps first check that the shoulder straps are not too tight To tighten pull to inside on BLACK webbing strap 1 To loosen pull back on the BLACK webbing strap 2 Make the space with grabbing your hand between the webbing and thigh 3 ...

Page 30: ...ier weight shifting Closing the strap gives you a more stable feeling in turbulence but increases the risk of stable spiral and also the risk of twisting The chest strap may also be adjusted in flight according to the conditions for example it may be tightened in turbulent air and flown at a looser setting in less turbulent or weak conditions To tighten pull the black webbing strap to the left To lo...

Page 31: ...ho you are in case of an accident Take along a radio and mobile phone if possible Pre flight checks As part of your normal pre flight check routine check Is there any damage to the harness or carabiners that could affect its airworthiness Are all buckles belts zips securely fastened Buckles should click into place as you close them and a gentle pull on the fastened buckle verifies this Secure any ...

Page 32: ...cellaneous Towing The SOUL can be used for towing launches Towing bridge release requires the carabiner to hang directly into the main carabiner with the opening bar facing backwards For more information see the documentation provided with the tow release or contact an authorized tow instructor on the flight site Flying over water Back protectors increase the risk of pilots floating under your hea...

Page 33: ...ow the harness to dry naturally in a well ventilated area away from direct sunlight Sometimes lubricate the pinch and buckle at least once a year with a silicone spray After hard and harness landing the seat belt must be checked for damage and make sure the sand does not enter the buckle Inspection checklist The harness should be checked and rescue parachutes should be repacked at least every 6 mo...

Page 34: ...ent the Davinci dealer should be the first to contact you If you are unable to contact the dealer or the importer of the Davinci contact the Davinci Glider directly through our website www flydavinci com Care of the environment We have the privilege of flying which is difficult for anyone to enjoy in outstanding nature Try to respect and preserve nature with minimal environmental impact When visit...

Page 35: ...35 Harness FABRIC CODE Fabric Outer 420D OXFORD 2100 PU coated Inner 210D DOU R S Webbing Nylon 25mm Thread 210 D 9 D 6 Bonded Polyester Materials ...

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