Delivery
Every ADVANCE harness must be checked by the authorized dealer before delivery to ensure that the scope of delivery is complete and that the basic settings are correct.
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Delivery includes
- WEIGHTLESS
- LIGHTPACK ULS
- Rucksack back foam
- Protector element sleeve
- Main protector
- Comfort foam
- Windshield with cover
- Hook knife
- Shoulder strap shortener
- 2 Grivel Plume carabiners
- Inner container with handle
- Speed system
- Speedbag
- Carbon footboard 2.0
- Cockpit
- Ronstan pulleys
- Step-in-Aid (pre-assembled on Speedbag)
- Getting Started Booklet
Installing a reserve
General
The WEIGHTLESS has an integrated reserve compartment.
Important advice about the reserve system
Every reserve/harness combination has its own characteristics. It is essential that pilot and packer have confidence in the system, and are therefore thoroughly familiar with its operation – especially when a new combination is installed (new reserve in existing harness or vice versa), so that reliable functioning is assured.
Compatibility of the reserve/harness system
Bulky reserves of an older generation can be relatively difficult to release from compact, modern harnesses, especially under high-G circumstances. Certified volumes of reserves for the WEIGHTLESS reserve compartment are a function of harness size: Size S: 2 - 4.0 liters, M: 2 - 4.5 liters, L: 2 - 5.0 liters.
Steerable reserves
The WEIGHTLESS can also be used with a steerable reserve. Connection to the harness should be made with two maillons of minimum strength of 2,400 daN, direct to the coloured marked suspension points under the covers on the shoulder straps. Then the steerable risers and lines should be led through the channel on the harness to the reserve compartment.
Video Tutorial Installing the Reserve
Packing the reserve in the inner container
General
The release handle and the five-flap inner container are connected and designed in such a way that the pull from the release handle is evenly distributed over the entire width of the inner container. This reduces the risk of the inner container jamming in the reserve compartment and of reserve lines entangling with the inner container, and guarantees optimal deployment. The release handle used with the five-flap inner container is part of the harness and complies with the latest certification requirements according to LTF.
Packing the reserve parachute in the inner container
Always pack your reserve parachute to fit the shape and size of the supplied WEIGHTLESS inner container. Place the rescue lines in the back in the direction of flight/throw. When all lines are stowed, there should be about 90 cm of line length left to the bridle.
Close inner container
Close the five-flap inner container in the order of the numbers on each flap 1-3. Secure the last flap 3 with a line loop that should be about 5 to 6 cm long (about 3 fingers wide). Now check the pull of the elastic and shorten or lengthen it as needed.
Connecting the reserve to the harness
By looping
Based on extensive testing, ADVANCE harnesses can also be looped with Companion reserves, provided basic precautions such as center looping and maximum tightening of the straps are observed. We cannot make any binding statement about the strength of ADVANCE harnesses in combination with other reserve systems.
1. Looping
2. Detailed view
3. Pay attention to symmetry and twists
4. Neoprene cover
With a Maillon Rapide
Connect the sewn bridles of the WEIGHTLESS and the bridle of your rescue parachute with a Maillon Rapide of at least 2,400 daN strength. Secure the straps in the Maillon with a rubber ring or neoprene tape, to prevent slipping and thus transverse loading of the Maillon in the event of a reserve deployment.
1. Using a Maillon Rapide
2. Neoprene cover
Putting the inner container in the reserve compartment
When installing the reserve, always place the bridle in the reserve compartment first and then the inner container. Green dot to green dot. The connection to the reserve handle must be without twists.
Closing the reserve compartment
1. Detailed view of the flap.
2. Insert the reserve as described. Make sure the red flap is in the correct place (red on red).
3. Pull the lower flaps upwards.
4. Pull the white loops through the closing eyelets using the packing aid and close them with the yellow cable. Then stow the yellow cables in the buttonholes.
5. Now close the right zipper all the way to the right in the zipper garage!!!
Close the V-line channel
6. Then close the left zipper/V-line channel and stow the zipper in the zipper garage.
7. Finally, fix the reserve handle using the Velcro.
Compatibility Test
The correct installation of the reserve must essentially be tested by a trial release. Put the harness on, close it completely and then clip yourself with the WEIGHTLESS by the two main carabiners into a harness hanger. Then pull out the reserve as if in flight.
Operation of the reserve handle must take place in a normal flying position, and work without hindrance, in accordance with the requirements of this manual. You therefore must be sitting in the harness. If you are not sure of this procedure you should contact a qualified person or your ADVANCE dealer.
Here are some factors that could make a reserve deployment difficult or impossible:
- Reserve too big for the compartment or inner container.
- Reserve not packed to the dimensions of the inner container.
- Reserve not pulled out with the correct technique. A pull then throw to the side is correct.
- The volume of the reserve worked originally in the new harness, but after a repack it has become too big.
- Pilot dimensions and arm length may have a significant effect on reserve-throwing success. Small pilots with short arms can have difficulties.
- Conditions such as high G-loading (3G +, as in spiral dive).
Adjusting the harness
General Information
- Take some time to adjust your WEIGHTLESS and always keep these two criteria in mind: comfort (no pressure points) and aerodynamics (speedbag base horizontal).
- The majority of pilots with a normal upper body/leg-length ratio will not be far from the basic settings.
- Take a step-by-step approach to your adjustments following the guidance here, and approach the correct lengths in loop variations or 2 cm steps. Make sure that adjustments are exactly the same both sides.
- Repeat the process as often as required until you are satisfied with the result.
- Then perform a first, short test flight to check the settings before you go cross-country flying for several hours.
- Make adjustments after a few flights if necessary.
- If you do not get a satisfactory result, contact your dealer and check with them whether a different speedbag size could solve the problem. Any harness size can be combined with any speedbag size S, M or L.
Variable speedbag size S, M, L
Video Tutorial Adjusting the harness
Preparation and basic settings
General information
- Install the reserve before adjusting the harness.
- Install the TWIN-FIT protector.
- Load the back compartment with your equipment.
- Set all straps to the basic settings (as delivered).
- Shoulder strap delivery setting: long version with kite loop.
- Upper back strap delivery setting: with single loop.
- Speedbag delivery setting: as in the pictures.
- Close the harness and speedbag and hang this arrangement on a simulator (harness hanger).
- Ask a bystander to assess your harness position (flying attitude).
Basic settings
1. Harness
2. Speedbag
Adjust loops and lengths
1. Neutral loop
2. Single loop
3. Kite loop
4. Double loop
5. Shoulder strap shorteners
Adjustment steps
Body (center of gravity) position in the seat shell
1. A comfortably supported back is a good indication of an ideal body position in the seat shell. An indication of the correct size and position in the harness is the distance between the edge of the harness and the shirt collar.
2. If your center of gravity is too far back (feet in the air) push it forward by pulling in the lower back straps – or vice versa.
3. Then adjust the upper back straps (in or out) until your back is comfortably supported.
Adjusting upper body angle
4. Now you can also adjust the shoulder straps so that they lie on your shoulders with some tension.
Aligning the speedbag
5. Release or loosen the anchor hitches and move the balls to adjust the speedbag.
6. Adjust the lower line to a speedbag length where your outstretched legs press the footboard with light pressure.
7. Now adjust the speedbag angle with the diagonal line. The speedbag underside should be horizontal.
8. Now adjust the angle of the footboard with the upper speedbag line.
Adjusting the seat shell
9. The thigh strap should be adjusted so that you feel a comfortable pressure under the thighs.
Setting up the speed system
The speed system is already pre-assembled. You only need to adjust it to the appropriate length according to your needs. The easiest way to do this is to hang up the harness for adjustment.
- Connect the speed lines of the WEIGHTLESS to your paraglider using Brummel hooks or anchor hitches.
- Position the knots on the speed lines inside the speedbag to the correct position and pull the anchor hitches to the same position each side.
- The speed bar is held in position by an elastic line attached to the carbon footplate. This elastic line is looped in the middle of the footplate as standard. If preferred, it can also be attached in one of the loops on the sides of the footplate.
The speed system is correctly set when you can reach the full range of the acceleration system with the second rung of the speed loop.