GIN Basis User Manual

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the front corner of the seat. Attach the elastic cord to the speed bar to prevent tangling in case

of a parachute deployment.

Rescue Installation

The Basis (when combined with a suitable outer reserve container, like the GIN Reserve outer

container or the GIN Yeti outer reserve container) and the Basis RC are compatible with any GIN

rescue parachute such as ONE G and Yeti rescue. Other manufacturer’s rescues may be also be

used, but as already mentioned earlier in this manual:
Every first installation of any rescue system into the harness (that means every new

combination of harness and rescue system) must be checked by a qualified paragliding
professional for compatibility and to make sure that it functions correctly. Prior to the

installation, you should also ensure that you have the necessary materials to complete the

procedure, for example, suitable maillons and thread.
Rescue parachutes should be repacked at least every 150 days; so installing your rescue in a

new harness may also provide a good opportunity for a repack. Check your rescue manual for

further details.

To attach the rescue bridle to the harness webbing

A Mailion Rapide type connector is recommended. The breaking strength of the connector should
be rated at least 9 times the maximum weight, for example, a 6mm stainless connector – 2730

Kg.
The Maillon should be held in place with a GIN neoprene reserve maillon cover, rubber bands,

tape or plastic heat shrink tube may also be suitable. Webbing to webbing connections are not

recommended, due to the danger melting, or of getting the knot the wrong way round, which

significantly weakens the connection and is also difficult to disconnect the rescue parachute if
you land in the trees or other inaccessible situation.

Attaching rescue deployment bag to the harness deployment handle

The rescue container of the Basis RC comes with its own deployment handle. This handle and its
strap must be connected to the deployment bag of the parachute. Connect it with the loop at the

side of the deployment bag when installing it into the Basis RC. If your parachute’s deployment

bag does not have the proper loop, please contact your parachute dealer or a qualified

professional to attach the deployment handle by sewing or to add a new loop in the correct

position on the deployment bag.

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