Gin beetle tandem glider Mode D'emploi page 12

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Tandem spreader bars
The Beetle is delivered with Gin' s original tandem spreader bars. The pilot loops are shorter and
red; the passenger loops are longer and black. The main-attachment loops in the centre have to
be connected to the risers of the tandem glider.
Using the two passenger loops you can adjust for different weights of pilot and passenger: If
the passenger is heavier than the pilot, connect the passenger to the short loops. If the
passenger is lighter than the pilot or very tall, connect the passenger to the longer loops.
Always connect the passenger into matching loops on both spreader bars! If the weight
difference between pilot and passenger is very high, you can also balance the weight using the
main-attachment loops for the risers. If the passenger is much heavier than the pilot, put the
main karabiner in the main loop with the largest distance to the pilot. If the passenger is much
lighter than the pilot, put the main karabiner in the main loop with the shortest distance to the
pilot. Always try to find the right balance.
Your tandem parachute bridles should be connected to the main-attachment loops on each
spreader bar. There is a Velcro sleeve to attach the parachute bridle to the spreader bar.
We advise you to use carabiners with a minimum strength of 2.4 kN for the main connection of
the risers of the tandem glider to the spreader bars, as well as for the connection of the
parachute bridles to the spreader bars.
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