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1. find his ideal position according to his size and shape The harness is adjustable using shoulder back chest and legs straps The harness is correctly adjusted when you feel comfortable without any pressure on shoulders or back Particular settings The basic setting of the angle between your back and the vertical axis Please devote sufficient time to setting the harness correctly Preferably hang it ona simulator or similar and check it soending long enough to simulate long periods of flight This gives you the opportunity to easily try a number of different settings at one time before undertaking your first flight Adjusting of lateral straps Adjustments can be made to the lateral straps leading trough the flat buckles to your back When correctly adjusted you feel only light pressure on both back and shoulder If the lateral straps are too loose you will feel pressure on your shoulders from the shoulder straps By pulling on them you change the position If you feel pressure on your back release the lateral straps by pulling the loop on the flat buckles Adjusting of ABS straps Adjusting of chest strap Adjusting of leg straps Adjusting of shoulder straps Adjusting of shoulder straps Adjustments can be made to the shoulder straps leading trough the flat buckles to your shoulders When correctly adjusted you feel only light pressure on both back and shoulder If shoulder straps are too loose you will feel pressure on2. not comfortable If they are too slack you can have trouble sitting in the harness after take off Never forget to close buckles on leg straps Adjusting of bottom lateral straps angle of seat The Rider harness is equipped with lateral 25mm straps leading from the mainstraps to the bottom rear of the seat plate Using these straps you can change angle of the seat plate to find your preferred position Adjustments are made with the narrower strap leading trough the flat buckles When they are tightened you will feel better stabilization and support to the hips You can release them by pulling on the buckle loop Attention These straps are used solely to change the angle of the seat plate They can not replace the function of the main straps and for this reason there is a stop point on the lateral straps If you prefer a more prone position then we recommend the choice of either the XCL or HOWGH harness Emergency parachute assembly The Rider harness is compatible with most available emergency parachutes The envelope system outer container is integrated into the harness shape The inner container is big enough to hold a rescue canopy up to 43 m in size The reserve bridle is integrated into the harness being attached to the shoulder straps and covered by a tunnel on the right side of the harness The rescue canopy must be inserted in the Original Rider inner container with attached handle and pins You must not use an inner container
3. your back from the lateral straps By pulling on them you change the position If you feel pressure on your shoulders release the shoulder straps by pulling the loop on the flat buckles Shoulder straps don t slip down thanks to an auxiliary adjustable strap with a plastic clip Adjusting of chest strap and ABS straps The chest strap is secured with automatic Cobra buckle The click must be audible By adjustment of the chest strap the pilot determines the sensitivity of the harness Adjustment of the distance between the main carabineers is made by pulling loops on chest strap The harness is most sensitive to weight shift when the chest strap is released The shorter the distance between the main carabineers the less sensitive the harness becomes to weight shift and the effect of the special ABS system is increased By pulling the loop on chest buckle the chest strap can be released The special ABS narrower straps are leading from front of seat plate to the chest strap By adjustment of ABS straps the pilot determines sensitivity of the harness specially by use of speed system When they are released the harness will be not stabilized by ABS system Adjusting ofleg straps The leg straps are secured with automatic Cobra buckles The click must be audible Correctly adjusted the leg straps control the freedom of movement of the legs before and during take off If the leg straps are too tight your upright position in the harness is limited and
4. Contents Hania etre i a a MN E A E T ATEA EE E AE A E T 3 Technicaldescription ssisseirsisnnioinnrrentninnideeninsia ianei nnana tanani ea inanakan aiaia 3 Adjusting YOUNIS ssinsiinnenedisru heitinn anaandaa kaiean iioaeoei 4 The alternative methods of emergency parachute CONNECTION assssssssssrssessrrrees 6 opeedsySlenm sorron e eE EEEE ES EEE E 10 TONG e E E E E E 10 WMC NG ireen ienee Ei E E see steeescuuectdeereeeercecous 10 Harness check before take Off nn ussssssssssssssnrrrnrnrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrerrtreeesereesreesnrnnnen nenn 10 Maintenance and repairs ou eeeeccesecccccceeeeecceeeececeeeeeeeaueeeeeaeaeeeeessaeeeeeseeeeeeeseeseeeeaas 10 PARAGLIDING HARNESS Introduction We congratulate you on your purchase of a new Rider harness You have chosen a state of the art product which is one of most comfortable paragliding harnesses available on the market today We thank you for placing your trust in us and hope that comfortably seated you will get maximum enjoyment during many nice flights Please carefully read this user manual and use it as a guide to adjusting the harness properly for your size and shape and to obtaining the most comfortable flight position In addition to instructions you will find a few important suggestions and tips on how to care for clean and use your new harness The Rider harness is built to comply with the high standards and demands for paragliding harnesses The manufacturer can not be held res
5. ap See picture below Finally secure the loop using the pin nearest to the handle Then lace the spare line step by step through the left lateral flap followed by the rear and front flap Secure this second loop with the pin furthest from the handle The rescue system is now installed in the harness and it remains only to tuck the end of the front flap into the pocket on the rear flap Connection 3 Assembly in outer container r lt eo a ee 3 Correct assembly must be checked by a test release of the rescue system If the system is working then reassemble in the same way as described Attention Before each take off check the locking pins securing the outer container Attention If you are unsure of the correct assembly of your rescue system ask your dealer or contact the MAC PARA importer in your country direct Speed system The Rider harness is equipped with a speed system and includes Brummel hooks as supplied on MAC paragliders The speed bar lines feature stoppers preventing free movement of the speed bar unless required The first step of the speed bar should maintain its position to the front after first use and be operated by foot without hand help Towing The Rider harness is excellent for towing The release system must be connected to the same carabineers attaching the paraglider risers To attach the release system properly insert the release bridle in such a way that the release itself is in front of th
6. e risers in the direction of flight Tandem flying The Rider harness is suitable for tandem flying as passenger harness Thanks to a well designed leg strap system it offers an outstanding freedom of leg movement This facilitates an easy run during take off If the passenger is not an advanced pilot then remove the emergency parachute from the harness to avoid an involuntary deployment Harness check before take off Checking the Rider harness before take off is crucial Always check the following points Isthe rescue system handle attached properly Are rescue system securing pins inserted correctly Are all pockets closed properly Make sure that each buckle is fastened properly Check for correct fastening by pulling on both straps leading to the buckle Make sure that the main carabineers are fastened properly Attention Pay special attention during winter in ice or snow Always clear any ice or snow before fastening the buckles Maintenance and repairs We suggest you have your harness checked by an authorised person once every two years If you have your reserve repacked ask for a harness check The main aluminium carabineers must be replaced after 500 hours of use Impacts may create undetectable cracks that because of continual cyclic loads could result in structural damage Avoid dragging your harness on the ground and rocks etc Protect from unnecessary exposure to UV rays avoid storing when damp and avoid exposure to
7. extreme temperatures Clean the harness only with lukewarm water with a light soapy solution Use of chemical cleaners or thinners is expressly prohibited Keep automatic buckles clean They may be lubricated once ina year with a silicon spray The customer may not do any harness repairs or replacements of spare parts him herself This can lead to limitation of functionality or can even endanger your life For this reason any repair or corrections must be made directly by the manufacturer 10 Back protection Rescue system Technical description Description paragliding harness Max load 100 kg Karabiner distance 38 60 cm Weight inclusive back protection without rescue chute 5 1 kg Styrofoam protection 12 cm with plastic plate penetration protection Integrated container envelope system under the seat plate with a lateral handle MAC PARA TECHNOLOGY Ltd 1 maje 823 Ro nov pod Radhostim 756 61 CZECH REPUBLIC tel 420 571 842 235 tel fax 420 571 842 332 web http www macpara com
8. from other manufacturers Attention Rescue canopies from other manufacturers must be refolded following Original instructions into the supplied Rider inner container without their originally provided container Possibilities of emergency parachute connections 1 The lines of the rescue canopy are directly connected slipped onto the integrated connection bridle 2 A rescue canopy with a short bridle can be attached directly to the integrated connection bridle Alternatively connection can be made with a carabineer with a minimum strength of 2000 kg Connection 2 Connection 1 2 3 Rescue canopies with an attached long Y bridle can be attached to the harness shoulder straps with two trapezoid karabiners Ensure you place them only on the correct loops on the shoulder straps See picture Connection 3 Assembly in outer container 1 Place the Rider inner container with rescue canopy onto the outer container as shown in the picture below The rescue canopy bridle leads to the tunnel on the right hand side The line loop of the rescue canopy is placed between the seat plate and reserve and the handle leads to its correct place on the harness 2 You need 50 cm of spare line to place through the loop nearer to the handle Ensure the correct positioning of the handle bridle between the two lateral flaps on the right side Step by step lace the spare line through the holes on the lateral flaps followed by the rear and front fl
9. ponsible for any accidents or injuries caused by improper usage or failure to comply with this user manual We wish you maximum enjoyment from your discovery of this fantastic aerial sport and of course happy landings Technical description The Rider harness was developed to satisfy the demand for a modern paragliding har ness and incorporates feed back from pilots MAC s long experience with design and development of harnesses combined with use of the best selected materials warranty a combination of longevity comfort during use and perfect flying characteristics The Rider harness is suitable for all pilots from beginners to the more experienced pilot who prefers a slightly inclined sitting position The seat material provides pleasant leg support and comfort The harness is equipped with an 12 cm foam back protector with a plastic reinforcing plate to protect against any penetrating impact The foam protector tapers toward the front of the seat to reduce thickness between seat and rescue system The harness can additionally be equipped with lateral protection with plastic plates providing increased protection in the hip area The harness is produced from CORDURA a first rate abrasion resistant material The Rider harness is supplied inclusive of speed bar system and brummel hooks as usually delivered on MAC paragliders Adjusting your Rider The Rider harness offers you several adjustment choices making it possible for the pilot to
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