Dudek Coden, User Manual

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The maximum action is reached when speed system pulleys touch.

Speed system operation

Before take-off attach paraglider risers to the harness with main carabiners. 
Then connect speed system cords with hooks or quick-links. Before 
launching make sure that speed system is not tangled and runs freely.

To use the speed system simply place your feet on the speed bar and push 
forward in a horizontal plane. If you notice loss of pressure on the bar, it can 
be a sign of imminent frontal collapse. In this case release the bar 
immediately. Watch out for such things - quick wits can spare you most 
collapses and in general you will increase your awareness of the air around 
you. 

Speed system operation diminishes your paraglider's angle of attack, so that 
its airspeed is increased. Yet simultaneously canopy becomes less stable - 
that's why you should avoid using speedsystem in turbulent conditions, 
close to the ground or near other airspace users!

Do not use speed system during extreme manoeuvres! If the canopy 
does collapse, release the speed bar immediately and correct the 
situation as usual. 

When flying with speed system enagaged do not use main steering 
handles, as it may cause the paraglider to be less resistant to 
collapses. In such moments it is advised to steer with ACB system – 
red balls placed on B risers.

WHICH HARNESS?

You can use any certified harness with hang point between 35 cm and 49 
cm from the seat (the safest distance being 40 cm). 

Width between carabiners should be somewhere between 37 cm and 45 cm, 
still in this case the best option is 40 cm too.

Please note that any modification of seat/hang point distance changes the 
position of the brakes in relation to the pilot's body. You must remember that 
in each harness your typical steering range will be different.

CAUTION! Too tight cross straps can dramatically affect the handling, 
so tightening them actually may not contribute to higher safety. Have 
them always tightened just the correct amount.