Gin Bolero 5 Bedienungsanleitung

10CAUTION: Make sure that the speed system is not too short. The front risers must not be pulled down in normal (unaccelerated) flight. CAUTION: Don’t

11TIP: Check your total flying weight by standing on weighing scales with all your equipment packed into your rucksack.TIP: Remember that ballast can a

12Flying the Bolero 5TIP: Practice inflating your glider and making short flights on a training hill.General warnings and adviceBefore flying with your p

13TIP: Always follow a consistent method of preparation and pre-flight checks each time you fly.Preparation for launchCheck the condition of your paragl

14TIP: If the glider comes up slightly off-centre, make small corrections by moving towards the lower side.TIP: In stronger winds, be prepared to take

15TIP: the Bolero 5 has good basic speed, good glide and excellent energy retention. Give yourself enough space and bleed off speed gradually before fl

16 TIP: During your first few flights, familiarize yourself with your glider’s speed range and corresponding brake positions and pressures.CAUTION: Don’

17TIP: The further in front of you the glider pitches, the larger the brake input required, but for a shorter duration. CAUTION: Never release the bra

18WARNING: Uncontrolled re-openings after rapid descent techniques, collapses, extreme manoeuvres or during ground-handling may place additional stres

19WARNING: The high G-forces experienced in steep or prolonged spirals may result in disorientation or even loss of consciousness. Spirals with descen

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20CAUTION: After a large collapse, an instinctive reaction to the body falling is to attempt to hold something. This can result in the pilot unintenti

21CAUTION: Never apply the brakes, including any wraps taken, in a deep stall.WARNING: During any incident in flight, always monitor your altitude. If

22WARNING: Be sure to perform any simulated collapses correctly. In particular, full speed asymmetric collapses performed incorrectly may result in un

23any applicable tow regulations. Make sure you have appropriate tow training and use a suitable harness attachment and release mechanism. Always use

24Care and maintenanceWARNING: Uncontrolled flight positions are outside the manufacturer limits of the paraglider. This may cause a general deteriorat

25fabric or produce acids when their bodies decompose.Always rinse your glider immediately if it has been exposed to salt water (see “Cleaning”).Packi

26IMPORTANT: Do not attempt to perform repairs unless you have the knowledge, experience, materials and tools needed to do the job properly.WARNING: A

27affecting the safety or function of your equipment and which are attributable to manufacturing faults. Your GIN dealer is your first point of contact

28Final words...Most of us today live in a dependent society where we are regulated and protected. There are few opportunities for individuals to deve

29Technical specification(* - provisional)Size XS S M L XL Flat surface area (m2) 24.12 26.26 28.50 30.83 33.24 Aspect ratio (flat) 4.8

Photo: Jerome Maupoint

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31Riser diagramRiser A1,2 A3 B CLength at trim speed(mm) 500 500 500 500 Length at full speed(mm) 360 360 400 500

32MaterialsCanopy fabric Upper surface Dominico Dokdo 30D 42g/m2 water repellent Lower surface Dominico Dokdo 30D 42g/m2 water repellent Ribs

33Brake line knot diagram

34Diagram of partsTop view Front view Side view

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4Contents Thank you... 5Warning 6About Gin Gliders 7Introducing the Bolero 5 8Before you fly 9Flying the Bolero 5 12Care and maintenance 24Final

5Thank you...for choosing Gin Gliders. We are confident you’ll enjoy many rewarding experiences in the air with your GIN Bolero 5.This manual contai

6WarningLike any extreme sport, paragliding involves unpredictable risks which may lead to injury or death. By choosing to fly, you assume the sole res

7About Gin GlidersDreamIn forming Gin Gliders, designer and competition pilot Gin Seok Song had one simple dream: to make the best possible paraglidin

8Introducing the Bolero 5Ever since its first version in 1999, the Bolero has provided a solid foundation for thousands of pilots to develop their skil

NOTE: Your glider may have been delivered with some lines looped around the maillons, this is to allow the glider to be re-trimmed during a profession