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Adjustments
The Gingo should be adjusted to suit your physique and flying style. It is important to adjust it
correctly to ensure you can easily slide into the sitting position after take off.
Adjustments should ideally be tested by hanging in a simulator prior to the first flight.
Additional fine tuning can be done during your first few flights.
Ensure that the rescue system, back and side protection have been installed before making
adjustments.
Shoulder straps
The optimum setting for the shoulder straps depends on the height of the pilot. Stand upright
with the chest/leg straps closed and symmetrically adjust the shoulder straps until they are
just tight. During flight, these straps should be a little slack.
Lateral straps
The lateral straps adjust the angle between the thighs and the back. This angle can be set
between 70° and 90°. Lengthening the straps increases the angle and vice-versa. The easiest
way to adjust them correctly is during a flight in calm air. Remember that flying in the “supine
position”, that means leaning back, reduces the stability of the harness and increases the risk
of twisting after an asymmetric deflation.
Leg straps
The correct adjustment of the leg straps is to have them a little loose to enable an easy slide
into the sitting position after takeoff.
Side straps to seat plate
These straps help you to adjust the angle of the seat plate and give support for your legs on
long flights. They also allow you to feel more feedback from the glider by feeling the gliders
movements with your hip.
Chest strap
The adjustment of the chest strap controls the distance between the carabiners and affects the
handling and stability of the glider. Widening the distance between the carabiners increases
feedback from the wing and allows for easier 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!
We advise pilots of GIN paragliders to fly with a distance between the carabiners of
approximately 44 to 48 cm.
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 weak conditions.
