Gin Gliders Switch 2 Manuale utente
User manual
v1.0 - 06/2021
EN
Switch2
REVERSIBLE AIR-BAG HARNESS WITH SPLIT LEGS
Switch2
Whilst Gin Gliders has made every eort at the
time of publication to provide accurate information,
product specifications are subject to change
without notice and may vary from those shown.
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CONTENTS
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Thank you...................................................................................................................
Warning........................................................................................................................
About Gin Gliders ...............................................................................................
Specifications.............................................................................................................
Features.......................................................................................................................
Before You Fly............................................................................................................
Flying with the Switch2...........................................................................................
Maintenance and Repairs.......................................................................................
Final Words..................................................................................................................
Harness Diagram.......................................................................................................
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THANK YOU
For choosing Gin Gliders. We are
confident you’ll enjoy many rewarding
experiences in the air with your new GIN
harness.
This manual contains important safety, performance
and maintenance information. Read it before your
first flight, keep it for reference, and please pass it
on to the new owner if you ever re-sell your rescue.
Any updates to this manual, or relevant safety
information, will be published on our website: www.
gingliders.com. You can also register for e-mail
updates via our website.
Happy flying and safe landings,
GIN Team
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INTENDED USE: Lightweight air sports equipment
with a maximum mass of less than 120kg, operated in the
paragliding division.
WARNING
Like any extreme sport, paragliding involves unpredictable risks which may lead to injury or death. By
choosing to fly, you assume the sole responsibility for those risks. You can minimize the risks by having the
appropriate attitude, training and experience and by properly understanding, using and maintaining your
equipment. Always seek to expand your knowledge and to develop self-reliance. If there is anything you do
not understand, consult with your local dealer as a first point of contact, with the GIN importer in your country
or with Gin Gliders directly.
Because it is impossible to anticipate every situation or condition that can occur while paragliding, this
manual makes no representation about the safe use of the paragliding equipment under all conditions.
Neither Gin Gliders nor the seller of GIN equipment can guarantee, or be held responsible for, the safety of
yourself or anyone else.
Many countries have specific regulations or laws regarding paragliding activity. It’s your responsibility to know
and observe the regulations of the region where you fly.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Size One size
Harness weight (kg)*
Pilot height (cm) 160-190
Rucksack volume (l)* 80
CERTIFICATION
The Switch 2 has EN certification, max load 120daN
Certification Number: PH IP 198.2017
DELIVERY PACKAGE (APPROX. WEIGHTS)
1 Harness convertible to rucksack
1 Main rescue handle and inner container (100g)
1 Main rescue bridle (75g)
2 Carabiner (130g)
1 Speedbar (2 step) (100g)
SIZING
One size fits pilots from 160cm to 190cm height.
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FEATURES...
As usual safety is a priority for Gin Gliders. The Switch 2 has achieved a very good drop test result of ????g,
with less airbag volume than the Switch 1 this is a big step forward for our design team. The under-seat re-
serve with shoulder attachment points oers the best safety during a rescue deployment. The rescue contain-
er has been redesigned to aid a more ecient opening and closing sequence especially in higher G situa-
tions. The T-lock get up safety system heps decrease the risk of pilots forgetting to connect the leg straps.
Choosing only the best quality materials, buckles, zippers and state of the art fabrics. You will notice the dif-
ference.
The new rucksack layout has greatly improved the comfort and load distribution while carrying the harness. In
flight the Switch 2 is a comfortable sit up harness designed for leisure pilots. The Switch 2 comes without seat
plate. The Switch 2 is one of our most versatile harness, suitable for pilots from the training hill to hike and
fly even for the first cross country flights. The new geometry oers improved stability in the turn while also
dampening out turbulence to give the pilot a more comfortable feeling. This new geometry allows only one
size fitting a wide range of pilots.
SAFETY
COMFORT
QUALITY
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CAUTION: Make sure that the speed system is not
too short. The front risers of your paraglider must not be
pulled down in normal (unaccelerated) flight.
BEFORE YOU FLY
Make sure your dealer has checked the harness for
completeness and basic settings. Your harness must
be assembled by a suitably qualified paragliding
professional, for example, your instructor.
Gin Gliders recommends that assembly be carried
out in the following order. If you are in any doubt
whatsoever about this procedure, please seek
professional advice from your instructor, GIN dealer
or importer.
INSTALLING THE SPEED SYSTEM
Assemble the speed system from top to bottom.
Pass the chord along the inside of the harness
and route it through the Speed pulley (1). From the
pulley, route the chord through the metal ring at the
bottom edge of the seat (2). From the metal ring,
to the plastic opening (3). Connect the chord to the
speedbar using a secure knot (4).
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CONNECTING THE RISER CARABINER
The riser carabiner connection has 2 harness straps that must be attached, however the 2 webbings are
connected together for convenience. Follow the image to the RIGHT to properly connect the riser carabiner
to the harness webbing. The RIGHT side of harness has BLUE webbing connection, the LEFT side of the
harness has a RED webbing connection to match GIN Glider risers for a safe and easy connection.
QUICK-OUT Carabiners are not compatible with the Switch 2.
WARNING: Forgetting to close the leg straps may
place the pilot at risk of falling out of the harness
BLUE webbing indicates the RIGHT side of the harness.
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WARNING: The back protection does not
eliminate the chance of injury as a result of a crash.
AIRBAG BAG PROTECTION
The advantage of the airbag back protection is the increased safety rating compared to other technologies
once fully inflated. Also the packing volume is reduced and the harness is lighter compared to a conventional
foam protector.
The airbag inlet is located between the legs of the pilot just below the seat plate. On takeothe harness will
be mostly inflated before the pilot is airborne thanks to the designed pre-inflation which is aided by Titanium
wire a thin foam layer. After takeothe harness is normally fully inflated in a matter of seconds.
In the event of an incident the inflated back protection will help to dissipate the force of the impact. However,
the back protection cannot completely eliminate the risk of injury to the pilot.
WARNING: If the harness is subjected to
temperatures exceeding 70 degrees Celsius the integrity
of the back protection may be compromised.
NOTICE: The back protection is EN / LTF certified.
WARNING: After any strong impact the back
protection should be professionally inspected for external
or internal damage. Any damage can decrease the
eectiveness of the back protection.
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