Linesystem
In the U-Turn FREE FORCE 3 we use 0,9/ 1,1/ 1,3 /1,6 /1,9 und 2,3mm and Technora by TAE-GU Lines Weaving Inc. and
Lyros Dyneema Lines, with a special waved Dyneema core. This stretch resistance prevents changes in fl ight characteris-
tics caused by diff erent stretching after a short time of use. An optimum of safety and strength in proportion to drag is
ieved by the use of di! erent line diameters. The whole line system consists of single elememt that are sewn and looped
on both ends. All suspension and brake lines are forked in the upper cascade. The di! erent color of the lines guarantee
ease of handling and control. All suspension lines are looped separately in maillons and connected to the risers.
The maillons have clips built in to prevent slipping of the lines. The main brake line is looped through a pulley at the D-
riser with a color marking where a brake toggle has to be tief off .
The manufacturer settings is 0 travel plus 5 cm. Shortening more than 5 cm is not allowed and results in a “brake” condi-
tion in fl
ight which is extremely dangerous for takeoff , fl ight and landing. The factory settings provides suffi
cient brake
travel on landing and in extreme fl ight conditions, as well as a comfortable arm position on trim speed.
Please note that with the height of the harness mounting also the relative distance changes. When adjusting the setting,
both sides have to be symmetric and a permanent knot has to be used. Optimum solution is the so called “Spierenstich”
knot which doesn`t slip or aff ect the lines adversely.
The A- and B-risers have a diff erent colour to ensure positive identifi cation at take off and during a B-stall descent. The
length of all risers has been chosen in a way to get easy access to all and lineshackles in fl ight for special manoeuvres.
Made of rigid and stretch resistant Polyster-webbing, the FREE FORCE 3 risers guarantee a long term, stable
trim.
Riser
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