Your Harness; Certified Weight Range - Gin beetle Manual Del Propietário

Your harness

The Beetle is certified only when flown with harnesses with variable cross-bracing (GH type )
99% of all harnesses produced after 1993 are GH type harnesses. Older harnesses with fixed
cross-bracing (GX type) are not certified and cannot be used. Check with the manufacturer of the
harness or your paragliding instructor if in doubt.
The adjustment of the harness chest strap controls the distance between the carabiners and
affects handling and the stability of the glider. Tightening the chest strap increases stability,
lengthening it gives more feedback from the glider and decreases stability.
Gin calculates and designs his gliders for (draws the plan of the glider with) a distance between
the carabiners of 44cm. We recommend setting a distance of 42cm to 50cm between the
carabiners, depending on the size and design of the harness.
There is no need to fly with a tight chest strap setting with the Beetle, as there is no tendency
for it to feel unstable, unlike older gliders.

Certified weight range

The Beetle must be flown within its certified weight range of 130 – 220 kg total flying weight
(given in the reference section at the end of this manual). It is certified for solo and tandem
flight both, and the total weight in flight is the weight of the pilot, passenger, glider, harnesses,
clothing and all accessories. The easiest way to check your total flying weight is to stand on a
scale with all your equipment packed into your rucksack (plus passenger!).
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