GIN Fuse - Manual (Page 11)

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CAUTION: Don’t adjust your leg and
shoulder straps too tightly. If you do,
you may have difficulty sitting back into
your harness after take-off.
NOTE: The pilot and passenger’s chest
strap (horizontal distance between the
main carabiners) should be set to the
same distance.
NOTE: Information regarding harness
dimensions used in certification flights
is contained in the documentation of the
relevant standards.
Big ears system
A clamp cleat system makes it simple to lock the big ears in place when used for an extended
period.
Your harness
It’s important for your comfort and safety to fly with a suitable harness that is properly
adjusted. When choosing a harness, remember that the height of the attachment points (i.e.
distance from the carabiners to the seat plate) affects the sensitivity of the glider and the
relative brake travel. The lower (shorter) the attachment points, the more sensitive the glider
is to weightshift. The GIN Fuse glider has been developed with the corresponding GIN Fuse pilot
and Fuse passenger harnesses, which have appropriate attachment point heights. For any other
harnesses, we recommend an attachment point height of 40-44cm (depending on size and model).
Adjust your chest strap so that the distance between the carabiners is approximately 46cm.
Lighter pilots may fly with a slightly narrower setting. A rule of thumb is to set the width of your
chest strap to that of your shoulders.
Your dealer will be able to offer individual advice regarding harnesses.
Mounting the tandem reserve
Always mount the reserve so that unintentional opening by either passenger or pilot is
impossible. Please refer to the reserve manufacturers User Manual.
The reserve bridle should run along the pilot’s back, through the Velcro guide of the spreader
bar, and be attached to the main carabiners at the main suspension point (where the risers are
attached). Any other mode of attachment will compromise the safety of pilot and passenger in