Gin Fluid Manual de usuario

FLUID 2010 owner’s manual - English Thank you for taking the time to read this manual before using the FLUID.

10 The minimum sink rate can be found by pulling the brakes about 20 cm. Accelerated flight Once you have become accustomed to flying the FLUID, y

11 5. Care, Maintenance and Repairs The materials used in the FLUID have been carefully selected for maximum durability. Nevertheless, followi

12 Transport and Storage Moisture is the worst enemy of your glider, adversely affecting the ageing of fabric, lines and reinforcements. The FLUID s

13 6. Reference Technical data SIZE 8 9.5 11 AREA 8.0m² 9.5m² 11.0m² SPAN 5.49m 5.98m 6.44m FLAT A.R 3.8 3.8 3.8 ROOT 1.70m 1.86m

14 Line Plan 1A2A3A4A5A6ASTB ASTB BSTB CSTB D1B2B3B4B5B6B1C2C3C4C5C6C1D2D3D4D5D6DBK1BK2BK3BK4BK5BK6BK MID1BK MID2BK MID3BK MAINMAIN A1MAIN A2MAIN A3

15 Description 1. FABRIC OF CANOPY NAME DOMINICO TEX SUPPLIER ADDRESS 641-11 Dungchondong Kangseogu Seoul Korea TYPE OF FINISH SIDE COATED T

16 2. SUSPENSION LINE MATERIAL Dyneema NAME COUSIN TRESTEC SUPPLIER ADDRESS 8, rue Abbe Bonpain – BP70020 Wervicq Sud - 59558 COMINES CEDEX - FRAN

17 4. RISER MATERIAL POLYERSTER TAPE NAME Güth & Wolf GmbH SUPPLIER ADDRESS Herzebrockerstr. 1-3 D-33330 Gütersloh GERMANY WEIGHT(GR/M) 3

18 6. BRIDLE(ATTACHMENT LINES) MATERIAL NYLON NAME SUKWANG FABRICS SUPPLIER ADDRESS 52-2 Yujungri, Dochukmyun, Kwangjusi, Kyungkido, Korea WEIGHT(GR

19 “Designing gliders is a personal journey of challenge and discovery, an ongoing search for perfection." - Gin Seok Song Every effo

2 Thank you… Thank you for choosing the FLUID. We are confident that this Speedriding glider will provide you with countless exciting and fun experi

3 Summary Thank you…...

4 1. Gin Gliders Gin Gliders was formed in 1998 by paraglider designer and competition pilot Gin Seok Song and his team of engineers and test pilot

5 2. Introducing the FLUID The FLUID is an Expert Speedriding glider designed by Gin Seok Song. The FLUID offers big evolution for your pract

6 3. Before you fly Pre-delivery Inspection The FLUID is delivered with rucksack/harness, inner bag, compression strap, repair tape and this manua

7 Brake line adjustment The main brake line lengths of the FLUID are the same as on the sample that has been used by the GIN R&D team. Th

8 Weight range The FLUID should be used in the weight/level range for which it was designed. The weight range is defined according to the pilot’s we

9 4. Flying with the FLUID We recommend that you first practice inflating your glider on a small training slope with skis. Make your first fl