Advance acoustic LIGHTNESS 3 Getting Started

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one of the worldwide leading paraglider manufacturers, based in Switzerland. Since 1988 we have consistently followed our own plans and ideas for both develop- ment and production.The LIGHTNESS 3 is a very comfortable harness, both in flight and for its general handling; and it provi- des even more protection. A choice of standard or lightweight speedbag widens its range of use: not least of which are long cross countries where the optional Windshield adds to comfort in flight. We hope that the LIGHTNESS 3 will bring you many enjoyable hours in the air Welcome to ADVANCE This guide gives you a brief look at using ...

The contents of the LIGHTNESS 3 package are made of lightweight materials, and should be handled with care. The harness and rucksack will give long and faithful service – but only if treated carefully. LIGHTNESS 3 products should never be dragged over the ground. All the zips are intended for light loadings and should never be closed against high tension. Pointed and sharp objects should never go in the harness back compart- ment, the rucksack or its side pockets: they can damage the material. When accelerating make sure your feet stay centred in the speedbag and squarely on the carbon footboard, so that your shoes do not strain an ...

Every ADVANCE product has to be che- cked by the retailer before delivery for complete package contents and correct basic settings. In the LIGHTNESS 3 delivery package: §§ Harness with standard or light speed- bag, including carbon footboard and integrated cockpit §§ Detachable instrument plate with the standard speedbag §§ Entry assist with light speedbag §§ EN/LTF certified foam protector under the seat §§ SAS-TEC protection in the back §§ Back comfort foam §§ 2 Edelrid Alias Alu carabiners §§ Reserve handle connected to four-flap inner container §§ LIGHTPACK 3 §§ COMPRESSBAG optional Optional Windshield* * o ...

2 Seat angle and lumbar support adjusters 3 Shoulder strap adjuster 4 Drink tube guide 5 Shoulder harness velcros 6 Drink Tube opening 7 Inner pocket for drink system 8 Reserve V-connection channel with zip 9 Easy-release reserve system 10 Additional stowage 11 Mesh back section on the back ...

13 Air intake for neck spoiler 14 Relief tube exit 15 Small chest strap 16 Optional Windshield for standard speedbag 17 Carbon footplate ...

on standard speedbag) 19 Click buckles on the cockpit plate for fixing cockpit to chest strap 20 Cable exit for external battery 21 Camelbak holder in back pocket 22 Relief tube exit (standard speedbag) ...

3 Ergonomically shaped, adjustable shoulder straps 4 Large stretch side pocket 5 Wrist loop 6 Netting pocket 7 Elasticated waist strap pocket 8 Elasticated side pocket Features Rucksack 9 Waist strap pocket with zip 10 Ergonomic waist strap 11 Ergonomic mesh back support ...

Speedbag & Speed system Closing the Speedbag The LIGHTNESS 3 speedbag is closed by the Closure Remember System (CRS). This safety device is directly attached to the chest/leg straps, and alerts the pilot to the status of the leg straps when the speed- bag top is closed. After CRS closure the speedbag with the ball. Getting the feet into the speedbag Take off with a pronounced forward-leaning body position and keep this after lift off, so that you don’t slide down too low in the harness. You can then best reach the right foot into the speedbag which will be trailing below and slightly behind. A glance below at the speedb ...

is easy, even though there are a variety of setting possibilities. All adjuster straps and buckles have a basic setting. 1. Your basic settings Always start from the basic settings. These are indicated by grey sewing on the har- ness straps and black pen marks on the speedbag lines . Pack the back pocket and put on the LIGHTNESS 3. Close the chest strap, the Closure Remember System and the Adjusting the harness Harness strap basic setting Basic setting for light speedbag lines Basic setting for standard speedbag lines ...

yourself in a harness support frame by its carabiners. 2. Speedbag adjustment Correct speedbag length setting is essen- tial. This defines the body centre of gravity position and therefore sets the speedbag angle in flight. For best aerodynamics the underside of the speedbag should be horizontal. First, completely loosen the up- per, blue speedbag lines . Then set the correct flying angle with the grey speedbag lines . If the result is too steep (speed- bag nose down) shorten these lines (C of G goes back): too flat (speedbag nose up), lengthen them. Make small corrections (2 cm steps max) to obtain the correct l ...

3. Adjusting the upper body recline angle Set the desired back angle with the back straps . Then adjust the shoulder straps to your personal taste – looser when flying, or providing light support – but not pressing on the shoulders too much. 4. Fine adjustments The lower back strap sets the degree of lumbar (lower back) support. It also can play a part in finding the best body positi- on if the speed bag lower surface is still not horizontal. The thigh straps increase the degree of support for your thighs provided by the seat surface: you can pull them in until your legs are comfortable. 5. Chest strap ...

Fitting a reserve into a harness must be done by a skilled person – your safety de- pends on it! The LIGHTNESS 3 manual explains the steps required in detail. Make sure that your reserve conforms to the vo- lume range certified for your LIGHTNESS 3, Size S: 3 to 5.5 litres, size M: 3 to 6 litres, size L: 3 to 6.5 l. As a rough approximation you can use the reserve weight/volume factor (reserve weight in kgs x 2.7 = volume in litres). Depending on packing technique and skill a reserve that conforms to the certified vo- lume limits – if calculated by this formula - may still not release properly. In every case a personal test ...

sion inner bag, so that the paraglider takes up minimum space in the LIGHTPACK 3. The COMPRESSBAG is perfectly coordina- ted with LIGHTNESS 3 and LIGHTPACK 3. Pack your paraglider to the COMPRESSBAG’s tapered shape. Close the side zips to minimise the COMPRESSBAG volume. Now lie the COMPRESSBAG in the ruck- sack and push it all the way down. Lie the folded harness on top, protector uppermost, on the paraglider and pull in the rucksack tapes over harness and gli- der. The rucksack side zips will close easily. ...

foam are easy to remove, e.g. for saving weight in extreme cases (VolBiv). For these requirements the LIGHTNESS 3 can also be flown without foam protector (~ 450 gm) and SAS-TEC crash protection (~ 270 gm). A sleeping bag, for example, could be stowed in the main protector space, and a foldable iosmat replace the comfort foam. We have to generally advise against these measures on the grounds of safety. Flying without comfort foam (~ 150 g) is possible, but might compromise comfort on a long flight. When reinstalling the SAS-TEC crash pro- tection and the main protector care must be taken to ensure that all com ...

Set up a MyADVANCE-Account on www.advance.ch/warranty and register your harness direct online after purchase. You will then benefit from the extended ADVANCE warranty. This is valid for 3 years and covers defects that can be attributed to manufacturing faults. In the MyADVANCE-Account you can find all the documentation for your harness as PDF, e. g. manual and other information. You can also look at spare parts for your product and ask ADVANCE support direct. Your LIGHTNESS 3 should be regularly ­inspected, and have a check every 24 months. If damage is identified the har- ness should be taken straight away to an authorised Servi ...