User Manual and Safety Instructions for Kortel Design harness
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1. pilots own risk or harnesses with classic strap attachment system or without ABS Put the shoulder straps on check that the leg straps are not twisted then fasten the automatic buckles of the leg straps one after the other fasten the automatic buckles of the cockpit with integrated waist strap or the detachable waist strap with ABS Fasten the chest buckle Every time you fasten an automatic buckle check that there is no sand or object stuck between the male and female parts pull on it firmly to verify that it is correctly closed Tip leaning the upper body forward and applying pressure to the waist strap with the torso during take off prevents the harness from riding up your back After takeoff simply lean back in order to sit back in the harness It is sometimes necessary to wiggle your bum in order to get seated right back in the harness 4 6 Pod Getting into the pod is easier when either all the flaps are open or only one of them is closed during takeoff It is easy to close the pod later during the first calm transition for instance 5 In flight Every phase of flight has its preferred harness position In thermals and during transitions close to the terrain use a more upright position in order to see obstacles more clearly and observe information coming from below In thermals and transitions near cloudbase live with the air forget the ground and observe the clouds Fly in a supine position In strong turbulence sit u2. to the harness see chapter 1 1 b e To adjust the speed bar chapter 11 Danger if too short 1 Harness settings 1 1 When you receive the product Copyright Kortel Design Page 2 30 User Manual and Safety Instructions for Kortel Design harness a General points e To avoid unpleasant surprises in the air it is essential to sit in the harness and adjust it whilst it is suspended It is recommended to use a Suspension system that emphasizes roll to adjust the harness stability e By means of the settings listed in chapter 1 2 adjust the comfort the roll instability and the angle of flight b Connection of the canopy to the harness We recommend using the steel or stainless steel trapezoidal quick links delivered with your harness or the pin lock karabiners delivered as an option e It is advised to ask your retailer to assist you with this operation e For Karma Kairn Kuik and Kamasutra harnesses the link must be passed through the main strap where the strap is protected by red fabric the gate of the karabiner can be at the front or the back Figure 2 Copyright Kortel Design Page 3 30 User Manual and Safety Instructions for Kortel Design harness fig 2 e For Karver Karma Il Kuik Il Kanibal 2 and Race harnesses it is necessary to pass 3 straps through the link the main strap and the dorsal strap where they are protected by red fabric and the lumbar comfort strap Figure 3 Copyright Korte
3. to the waist strap approximately 10 cms from the main strap Figure 10 Copyright Kortel Design Page 14 30 User Manual and Safety Instructions for Kortel Design harness By tightening the waist strap the angles between the straps change stability increases but the risk of twists increases We recommend the use of V straps from beginner level to confirmed pilot Confirmed pilots and competitors may have the skill to use normal ABS as well as harnesses without ABS Attachment point height and seat plate width The lower the centre of gravity with respect to the back straps Figure 1 Strap B the more stable the harness will be Please note the reference is the height of the back strap B and NOT the attachment point The narrower the seat plate the more stable the harness The Kanibal Race allows the height of the attachment points to be adjusted with precision thus making the harness customisable Figures 1 and 5 strap Copyright Kortel Design Page 15 30 User Manual and Safety Instructions for Kortel Design harness fig 1 Fig 5 2 Reserve arachute han l types container Ae ion orientation of the reserve parachute in Copyright Kortel Design Page 16 30 User Manual and Safety Instructions for Kortel Design harness Karma Kamsutra II Kanibal I Kocon Kanibal Race figure 14 figure 16 Copyright Kortel Design Page 17 30 User Manual and Safety Instructions for Kortel Design harnes
4. 3 Back protection The Kuik comes with a small removable 12cm protector that is fitted in a compartment under the seat via the rear pocket The Kamasutra II Kanibal Il and Kanibal Kanibal Race are now equipped as standard with the combo 10 7 are LTF certified with it e The Karma II is equipped with the Krashbox system consisting of a permanent airbag under the seat and an inflatable dorsal section The foam structure of the crash box fits in the back pocket in the compartment under the seat and is attached by 5 Velcro straps Remember to close the zip of the back compartment for optimum efficiency of the system In order to ensure that the dorsal protection functions correctly the back pocket zip can be locked by a Velcro strap The air intake scoop that inflates the dorsal section can be folded away Remember to lay it flat when folding the harness and to put it back in place before each take off Three sorts of foam bag plus one specific to the Kuik are available See the summary table on the detachable page Do not use back protection which is not supplied with the harness The back protection must be correctly installed and secured in the harness in order to function optimally in the case of lateral shocks This is even more the case for pod harnesses Make sure that the internal Velcro is fitted properly and does not rub against the back protection as this can cause damage to the outer bag reducing the protection 3 4 Accelerator If the s
5. Manual and Safety Instructions for Kortel Design harness fig 4 To tighten pull the strap back on itself To loosen press the metal lever protruding from the buckle taking care to control the amount of pressure applied Plastic buckle Figure 8 Copyright Kortel Design Page 8 30 User Manual and Safety Instructions for Kortel Design harness fig 8 To tighten pull the strap back on itself To loosen lift the front rounded part of the buckle taking care to control the amount of pressure applied Automatic buckles Figure 7 To tighten pull the strap back on itself To loosen pull the strap end of the male buckle Applications and strap adjustments Copyright Kortel Design Page 9 30 User Manual and Safety Instructions for Kortel Design harness fig 1 a Shoulders straps A Figure 1 Support the weight of the harness before takeoff Limit the inclination of the pilot in the air Prevent the pilot from falling out of the harness in upside down flight Help provide support for the pilot when suspended from the reserve parachute After having checked with the harness suspended that it is possible to get into and out of the harness the shoulder straps sometimes have to be re adjusted in the air for more support and comfort We advise a close contact but not too tight to allow freedom of movement of the shoulders in the air and at takeoff and landing b Back straps B Figure 1 Adjust the inclinatio
6. User Manual and Safety Instructions for Kortel Design harness Extrait du Kortel Design http www korteldesign com User Manual and Safety Instructions for Kortel Design harness Technical Support Date de mise en ligne Wednesday 15 July 2009 Kortel Design Copyright Kortel Design Page 1 30 User Manual and Safety Instructions for Kortel Design harness Summary e User Manual and Safety amp hellip e 1 Harness settings e 2 Reserve parachute handle e 3 Pre flight Check e 4 Take off 5 In flight e 6 Landing 7 Use with a winch e 8 Tandem flight e 9 Flight in a controlled amp hellip e 10 Lateral protection e 11 Accelerator 12 Accessories and options e 13 Wood and carbon seat amp hellip e 14 Maintenance repair amp hellip e 15 Manufacturing defects ser Manual and Safety Instructions for Kortel Design arnesses You have just acquired a Kortel Design harness and we thank you for your choice For your own safety we strongly recommend you read this manual and follow the instructions before use By no means can either this document or the information on this web site replace the advice of your retailer or instructor Warning before flying it is compulsory e To sit in the harness and adjust it whilst it is suspended To install the reserve parachute as explained in chapter 2 e To correctly attach the risers of the paraglider
7. aps correctly back in place Important the edges of Carbon seat plates must be protected by a thick adhesive tape so as not to alter the position or cause damage to straps and fabric inside their slot This must be regularly checked 14 Maintenance repair washing checks 14 1 Checks Even if incidents due to the ageing of harnesses are almost inexistent it is important to check that the main webbing back protection and core stitching of the harness remain in satisfactory condition UV humidity and abrasion can alter the properties of the materials used in the construction of the harness Although unlikely premature ageing of parts of the harness due to defective materials is possible We recommend that you have your harness visually checked every two years according to its use particularly in the event of a landing in trees rocks and even in the case of the intervention of rescue services Contact your retailer who will refer you to a competent professional 14 2 Repair In the case of rips or tears damaged sewing or premature wear contact your retailer who will refer you to a suitable repair workshop 14 3 Washing You can wash your harness with fresh water and mild soap Then leave the harness to dry somewhere that is well aired and not humid Do not use a dryer and do not exceed 30 C for the wash Do not wash the back protection or the seat plate Rinse carefully dry in an aired and shaded place avoiding over
8. e 11 30 User Manual and Safety Instructions for Kortel Design harness Permanent light pressure generates a beneficial tonic effect in the muscles of your lower back knees and ankles g Waist strap G Figures 9 and 10 Copyright Kortel Design Page 12 30 User Manual and Safety Instructions for Kortel Design harness The waist strap must be set to the distance recommended by the manufacturer of the paraglider that you use Please refer to your paragliders user manual Paragliders are tested at the recommended settings and flying a harness with a different setting can alter the flying characteristics and safety ratings of your wing Too wide roll sensitivity increases and the risk of twists decreases Too tight the risk of twists increases and roll sensitivity decreases h Roll control Copyright Kortel Design Page 13 30 User Manual and Safety Instructions for Kortel Design harness We use 1 of 2 systems according to the model of harness V straps or classic ABS V Straps H the leg straps start from the centre of the seat plate pass between the legs and are fixed near the attachment points They are adjustable in length The more they are tightened the more the harness is stable the less they are tightened the more the harness is unstable The stability of the harness is independent of the distance between the risers Figure 9 ABS L The leg straps start outside of the thighs and are attached
9. ee of charge problems which prove to be due to a manufacturing or design defect For any questions or supplementary photos please consult our web site or contact us at the address below Kortel Design 1096 av Andr Lasquin 74700 Sallanches Phone 33 950107327 Email info korteldesign com Copyright Kortel Design Page 30 30
10. exposure to sunlight 14 4 Storage Ideally the harness should be stored at a mild temperature in a dry place away from direct exposure to light Avoid compressing the back protection Take care to not fold parts of the harness which contain stiffer materials Copyright Kortel Design Page 29 30 User Manual and Safety Instructions for Kortel Design harness 14 5 In the case of a water landing In sea water rinse your harness with the fresh water then dry it See washing chapter 12 3 In fresh water follow the washing procedure chapter 12 3 14 6 In the case of a heavy landing Check your reserve parachute is not damaged and verify its extraction Check the back protection is in good condition there are no holes in the cover and that it has returned to its normal shape correctly Check that the seat plate is not broken Check there is no destructive abrasion on any vital part of the harness including the sewing 15 Manufacturing defects wear serial number In the back pocket of the harness you will find a sticker listing the main directions for use on which you will find the serial number of your harness On harnesses without back pockets mountain harnesses amp the sticker is attached directly to the harness In case of problems of wear rupture of sewing or materials please indicate the serial number to allow us to check the others harnesses of the same series Beyond the legal period of 1 year we will only repair fr
11. ger If your speed bar is set too short your paraglider can be permanently accelerated 11 2 Piloting Without a foot stirrup or pod it is possible to accelerate with both feet the speed bar setting is perfectly symmetrical in this case With a pod it is necessary to accelerate with one foot only The other one maintains the shape of the pod In this case the harness deforms and tends to turn To maintain straight flight it is necessary to set the speed bar somewhat asymmetrically In the case of closures of your wing it is imperative to totally release your speed bar NB Be careful of hooks on your boots 12 Accessories and options Copyright Kortel Design Page 26 30 User Manual and Safety Instructions for Kortel Design harness 12 1 Pod A detachable pod is available for the Kanibal 2 and Kamasutra 2 The instructions of how to install the pod are available in photo form on our web site In the air the pod has advantages and disadvantages in order to make an educated choice we invite you to read amp ldquo A Few Thoughts On Pod Harnesses amp rdquo 12 2 Cockpit 2 models e The Kockpit instrument holder fits all models of harnesses thanks to its connection to the main karabiners quick links Conversely any cockpit equipped with an identical device can adapt itself to Kortel Design harnesses On Kortel Design harnesses a small 20mm strap K fixed next to the link Figure 1 allows the male buckle of the Koc
12. kpit to be left permanently attached This small strap does not exist on the Kanibal 2 Kanibal Race Kuik and Kairn harnesses e The Kockpit with integrated waist strap is for use with the Kanibal 2 and the Kanibal Race only This is attached with the two automatic buckles and serves as the waist strap In this configuration the harness has no stabilising roll control system If you forget the Kockpit it is recommended to not fly 12 3 Removable Waist Strap For use with the Kanibal 2 and the Kanibal Race only For types of flight that do not necessitate a cockpit soaring SIV on skis whilst travelling amp hellip Copyright Kortel Design Page 27 30 User Manual and Safety Instructions for Kortel Design harness The cockpit can be replaced by a removable waist strap A significant degree of roll dampening can be obtained by connecting the ABS straps to the harness Figure 10 12 4 Ballast Ballast containers are attached in the same way as cockpits either directly to the main links used to connect the harness to the paraglider or by using the 20mm straps K located near the attachment point 13 Wood and carbon seat plates _A broken seat plate can be replaced by the pilot Copyright Kortel Design Page 28 30 User Manual and Safety Instructions for Kortel Design harness In this respect each harness is different Refer to the photos on our web site in the technical support section It is very important to put the str
13. l Design Page 4 30 User Manual and Safety Instructions for Kortel Design harness fig 3 e For the link to stay in the correct axis it is necessary to attach the risers of the canopy in order that the A riser of the canopy is on the outside which allows a direct route for the speed bar system figure 9 Copyright Kortel Design Page 5 30 User Manual and Safety Instructions for Kortel Design harness c Height of the attachment points For the Kanibal Race the adjustment of the height of the attachment points allows the harness sensitivity to be adapted to provide the optimal feedback and piloting sensations for the model of paraglider being used To make the setting permanent it is necessary to pass the adjustment strap 3 times through the buckle otherwise it can slip figure 5 Copyright Kortel Design Page 6 30 User Manual and Safety Instructions for Kortel Design harness Fig 5 A perfectly symmetric setting is required in order for the paraglider to fly straight 1 2 Adjustments in the air Adjustment buckle types Interlocking Buckles Figure 6 To tighten pull the black amp ldquo Kortel Design amp rdquo buckle downwards To loosen pull the grey amp ldquo Kortel Design amp rdquo buckle towards the back With time this strap may stick as the buckle anchors itself in the strap In this case a sharp pull towards the back will loosen it Trim Figure 4 Copyright Kortel Design Page 7 30 User
14. lar position 2 3 Front container installation and extraction Please refer to the containers manual supplied by the manufacturer 2 4 Connection between the reserve parachute and the harness Figures 11 and 12 Copyright Kortel Design Page 18 30 User Manual and Safety Instructions for Kortel Design harness Fig 11 Fig 12 Use the reserve parachute bridles supplied with your harness The connection can be made by attaching the lines of the reserve parachute to the central loop of the reserve bridle with a Lark s head knot or by using a quick link thread diameter 0 7 cms Do not use a Lark s head if there is no loop sewn in the centre of the reserve parachute bridle In this case use a 0 7cm quick link If a 0 7cm quick link is used it is preferable to block the position of the lines on the quick link and to channel them in the correct direction by means of an elastic band or adhesive tape Copyright Kortel Design Page 19 30 User Manual and Safety Instructions for Kortel Design harness 3 Pre flight Check 3 1 Reserve parachute Before each take off e Check that the flaps and needles are correctly in place e Check that the handle is correctly fixed in its slot or correctly attached to its Velcro 3 2 Settings In theory your harness is correctly adjusted but amp maybe you let a friend try it If so check that the settings have been correctly readjusted Particularly the back position 3
15. n of the pilots back An overly reclined position can make flight uncomfortable reduced field of vision and make getting into position ready for landing difficult If too tight it will be difficult to get into the harness after takeoff According to the weight carried in the main pocket and or in the ballast container this setting may need adjustment in the air c Seat plate inclination strap Figure 1 Raises or lowers the front of the seat plate Raised too high the seat plate can cut into the back of your knees Copyright Kortel Design Page 10 30 User Manual and Safety Instructions for Kortel Design harness If too low piloting precision is lost and the pilot can slide forward in the harness The front of the seat plate should be raised less for flying with a pod d Lumbar support straps D Figure 1 Increase comfort by supporting the lumbar regions When tightened improve the transmission of feedback from the paraglider e Chest straps E Figure 9 2 Fig 9 Maintains shoulders in the correct axis and improves comfort f Foot stirrup strap F Figure 1 It is not necessary to put a lot of pressure on the foot stirrup it is a waste of energy If too tight effectiveness in the turn is lost Tip pushing asymmetrically on the foot stirrup will help improve the quality of a turn Example pushing with the right foot will help improve the quality of a right turn Copyright Kortel Design Pag
16. nch Figure 2 Copyright Kortel Design Page 23 30 User Manual and Safety Instructions for Kortel Design harness fig 2 All Kortel Design harnesses are compatible with winch flight There are no specific buckles to connect to a winch on Kortel harnesses It is recommended to add a quick link or karabiner to the attachment point of the harness strap protected by red fabric and to attach it to the release system Copyright Kortel Design Page 24 30 User Manual and Safety Instructions for Kortel Design harness It is important to use a separate karabiner or quick link for the quick release system do not use the link karabiner that connects the harness to the canopy 8 Tandem flight All Kortel Design harnesses can be used in tandem flight for the passenger or pilot However no solo harness can accept the volume of a tandem reserve parachute It is thus strongly recommended to use a specific amp ldquo tandem amp rdquo model of harness to be able to fly with a tandem reserve parachute It is important to check that the back protection of the harness used for the passenger does not hinder the pilot and to choose the spreaders accordingly Only the Karver can be equipped with an optional tandem parachute container 9 Flight in a controlled environment over water In order to facilitate the use of the reserve parachute and to soften any violent shock on landing in the water we recommend that you keep the foam back
17. peed bar line is too short there is a risk that the paraglider be permanently accelerated making it very difficult and dangerous to pilot Copyright Kortel Design Page 20 30 User Manual and Safety Instructions for Kortel Design harness It s better to land and to solve the problem or to cut the line in the air Carry an accessible hook knife in case of emergencies Be particularly careful if you lend your harness 3 5 Foot stirrup A well adjusted foot stirrup will help you to get correctly seated in the harness Simply take off exerting pressure on the waist strap by bending the upper body well forward look straight at the foot stirrup and put your feet on it e If too long it could get tangled in your feet causing you to stumble amp e If too short there is unnecessary strain on your legs 4 Take off As well as harness adjustments the pilots takeoff technique is also of utmost importance After having made a pre flight check See chapter 3 it is recommended to put the harness on in the following manner 4 1 For harnesses with the V strap system Kairn Kuik Karma Kamasutra 2 Put the shoulder straps on check that leg straps are not twisted and then clip the automatic buckles of the V strap into the corresponding buckles situated near the attachment points Fasten the plastic chest buckle incorporated whistle and connect your cockpit instrument holder your ballast instrument holder or your reserve parachu
18. pright and pull your legs in towards you Use the abdominal and lumbar muscles whilst applying pressure against the main straps with the outside of the thighs in such a manner as to anticipate and control roll movements To improve piloting efficiency try to find different ways of using your harness which can have an influence on the quality of the turn turning your shoulders pressing down briefly on the front edge of the seat plate swinging your hips crossing your legs whilst applying pressure to the foot stirrup on the inside of the turn using inverse roll to make Copyright Kortel Design Page 22 30 User Manual and Safety Instructions for Kortel Design harness a flatter turn etc Each pilot has their own perception and their own techniques to improve piloting efficiency Be curious try new things 6 Landing Is the most delicate stage of the flight amp Fatigue dehydration a lack of proprioception of the lower limbs the euphoria of the most beautiful flight of your life etc will inevitably have an effect on your vigilance It is time to concentrate again To analyze your environment and to get your legs down ready to run they are your landing gear If the flight was long and cold move your ankles and knees to restore the mobility to your legs Take your feet out of the pod very early open the left flap for more ease release your foot stirrup and prepare to land on your legs and not on the back protection 7 Use with a wi
19. protection in the harness Experience shows that the amp ldquo turtle effect amp rdquo problem in the water is a secondary issue 10 Lateral protection Kortel Design harnesses are not designed to be used with lateral protection Any adaptation originating from a personal initiative must take into account the routing of the speed bar line and the system of sliding straps used to ensure the comfort of the harness 11 Accelerator 11 1 General point Only the Kanibal race is delivered with a three step speed bar The Kanibal race as well as the Kanibal 2 with the pod option is designed to allow the speed bar to retract under the seat plate thus increasing the range by 10 cms Each pilot can adjust the distance between bars to optimize the performance of the paraglider It is possible to connect the speed bar with a quick link split hooks or with a larks head knot connection technique used for kites Figure 13 Copyright Kortel Design Page 25 30 User Manual and Safety Instructions for Kortel Design harness fig 13 This last solution offers the advantage of not reducing the accelerator range by the length of the hooks or small karabiners For takeoff you can attach the second bar to the Velcro fastener which is in front of the under seat reserve pocket your speed bar will be slightly raised thus avoiding you any hindrance if it is connected to the foot stirrup by the small elastic supplied with your harness Figure 1 Dan
20. s 2 1 Back pocket installation and extraction Figures 14 15 16 Handle with two metal pins Be careful that the bridle that connects the reserve to the container does not prevent proper reserve extraction Ideally the reserve handle should be connected to the extremity of the container The bridle is placed against the pilots back in order not to hinder the extraction The lines of the reserve parachute are placed between the parachute and the outer side of the pocket not against the pilots back Do not forget to engage the two small flaps The parachute is extracted by a movement towards the outside right made by straightening the arm toa perpendicular position The parachute must be extracted in the axis of the opening of the parachute pocket 2 2 Under seat pocket installation and extraction Figures 14 17 18 19 Handle with two plastic wire pins The reserve handle is connected to the container in the centre of the container It is placed against the pilots back in order to facilitate extraction The reserve lines are placed between the parachute and the outer side of the pocket not against the pilots back The specially shaped handle compensates up to a certain point reserve container connections that are too short without preventing the pins from releasing Do not forget to engage the two small flaps The parachute is extracted by a movement towards the outside right made by straightening the arm to a perpendicu
21. te front container following the manufacturers recommendations Every time you fasten an automatic buckle check that there is no sand or object stuck between the male and female parts pull on it firmly to verify that it is correctly closed From the moment one buckle is closed one leg is secured and you cannot fall out of the harness 4 2 Exceptional case Kairn Kruyer harness It is necessary to step into the leg straps whilst taking care to not get your feet tangled in the shoulder straps Put the shoulders straps on next Then fasten the waist strap with the interlocking buckle 4 3 Special case for the Karver harness As it has no shoulder straps take the Karver by the lumbar strap and firmly tighten it around the waist using the pass Copyright Kortel Design Page 21 30 User Manual and Safety Instructions for Kortel Design harness through buckle with the K logo so as the harness does not slip Then attach the thigh straps making sure that the red cleats securely lock the buckles 4 4 Special case for the Karma Il harness As standard the Karma II comes equipped with a non forgettable security strap linking the anchor point to the right quick link This configuration requires the right leg to be passed through the strap in order to be able to put the harness on It guarantees that the pilot cannot fall out of the harness even if none of the buckles are fastened If the system is judged to be too constrictive it can be removed at the
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