Woody Valley GTO LIGHT 2 Cross Country Magazine User Manual
- June 13, 2024
- Woody Valley
Table of Contents
- GTO LIGHT 2 Cross Country Magazine
- GENERAL INFORMATION
- BEFORE USING
- FLYING WITH GTO Light 2
- PACKING THE HARNESS
- CHARACTERISTICS AND INSTALLATION OF OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
- MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
- WARRANTY
- CERTIFICATES OF APPROVAL
- TECHNICAL DATA
- References
- Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
- Download This Manual (PDF format)
GTO light 2
Manual Edition 1.0- 05.2020
GTO LIGHT 2 Cross Country Magazine
Congratulations on your purchase of a WOODY VALLEY product.
We remind you that all our products are the result of meticulous research in
constant collaboration with pilots from all over the world. That’s why your
opinion is so important. Your experience and collaboration help us constantly
improve our harnesses, to always get the best out of every Woody Valley
creation.
DATA CONTAINED ON THE HARNESS LABELS
THANK YOU
We would like to thank you for choosing a Woody Valley product. We invite you
to carefully read this important document, the harness user manual and to take
special account of the two most important paragraphs concerning:
INSERTING THE RESERVE PARACHUTE.
The reserve parachute is a life-saving piece of equipment. It must be inserted
so that it works correctly when required whether this happens in two days’
time, or two years from now.
ADJUSTING THE HARNESS.
The harness is the connecting point between the pilot and the paraglider, and
it is a necessary component for optimising flight performance and pleasure. A
bad harness that is well adjusted may enable you to fly well, but a good
harness that is badly adjusted may put you off flying altogether.
We are confident that this harness will give you great comfort, control, per-
formance and enjoyment in flight. We are conscious of the fact that reading an
instruction manual is not an exciting experience. However, please remember
that this product is not a citrus juicer or a mobile phone, and that correct
use of the harness helps reduce the risk of flying accidents. This manual
contains all the information necessary to assemble, adjust, fly and store your
harness. Thorough knowledge of your equipment will improve your personal
safety and your level of flying.
Team Woody Valley
SAFETY NOTE
By the purchase of Woody Valley equipment, you are responsible for being a
certified paraglider pilot and you accept all risks inherent with paragliding
activities including injury and death. Improper use or misuse of equipment
greatly increases these risks. In no case shall Woody Valley or Woody Valley
equipment resellers be held liable for personal or third party injuries or da-
mages under any circumstances. If any aspect of the use of our equipment
remains unclear, please contact your local reseller or Woody Valley directly.
GENERAL INFORMATION
This manual is an integral part of the GTO light 2 harness and should be
stored in a safe place for future reference. For further information, please
contact your reseller or Woody Valley directly.
Before using the harness, the pilot is advised to read this manual carefully.
Declaration of conformity
The manufacturer WOODY VALLEY s.r.l. hereby declares that its products comply
with standard UNI EN 1651 – LTF 91-09
This equipment must contain:
– Harness
– Footrest board in carbon
– Snap-hook
– Handle with built-in deployment bag for reserve parachute deploy- ment
– 2 reserve elastic loops for closing the reserve parachute
– Three-step light speed-bar
– Lightshield protection
– Dorsal protection
– Leg cover with zip closure
– 2 mylars for air inlets
I principali optional disponibili sono:
– Rucksack
– Concertina light
– Bag for front ballast equipped with transport handles, tube and val-
ve
– Anti-G drag parachute
– Inflatable protection
– Windscreen
– Foot sliding leg cover protection
– 40mm block
1.1- Concept
GTO Light 2 is designed to be used as a harness for sport paragliding flying
with a maximum weight of 120 kg.
The GTO Light 2 is the most extreme example of Woody Valley’s many years of
experience in cross-country harnesses. It has been designed to meet the needs
of all pilots who have high demands for lightness without sacrificing comfort,
piloting and aerodynamics.
GTO Light 2 is equipped with a pocket for an optional “Anti-G” drag parachute
and a safety system to help prevent you from forgetting to fasten the leg
straps.
1.2- GTO Light 2 Protections
GTO Light 2 is equipped with two protections:
- One protection in LTF regulation foam under the seat, with a thick- ness of 16 cm
- One category 2 TÜV/GS certified lightshield in accordance with EU standard 89/686/ECC for protecting the top part of the pilot’s back. This does not affect the results of the certification tests, so it is therefore removable by accessing the zipper behind the back which is between the base and the pocket.
The optional inflatable protection can be used instead of the standard foam protection in order to reduce the harness volume and weight.
Certificate of approval![Woody Valley GTO LIGHT 2 Cross Country Magazine
- HARNESS LABELS 12](https://manuals.plus/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Woody- Valley-GTO-LIGHT-2-Cross-Country-Magazine-HARNESS-LABELS-12.jpg)
1.3 – Safety Lock System
To address the issue of forgetting to fasten the chest and leg straps on the
harness, the Woody Valley team has developed a leg-cover closure system,
through which the pilot is required to grasp the leg strap and is thus
reminded to close it. This system cannot replace a failure to hook the leg
straps.
1.4 – S.O.S. label
This red with white lettering label is clearly visible in a pocket on the
right shoulder padding and is easily removable.
On the back of this label, you can write information that you think should be
given to rescue workers in case of accident.
BEFORE USING
GTO Light 2 is supplied with dorsal protection and also with a lightshield
that has already been pre-assembled by the manufacturer. Reserve parachute
installation must be carried out with the utmost care and attention by a
qualified professional operator, for example your instructor. Only then should
the pilot adjust the harness for comfort.
2.1- Wearing your GTO light 2 correctly
Put the shoulder straps on, hold the leg straps and then pass the red buckles
through the left and the right chest buckles.
Connect the right white hook to the black loop of the left Lycra.
Take the little red strap at the end of the grey line near the left leg strap
red buckle and pass it through the little ring attached to the right Lycra
next to the cockpit. Secure the system by passing first the little red strap
through the metal square near the left carabiner and then the little ball
through the grey line loop.
Finally connect the cockpit buckle to the leg strap buckle.
2.2- Reserve parachute
GTO Light 2 has a parachute container located under the seat at the back just
after the dorsal protection. The reserve parachute must be attached to the
harness before being inserted in the built-in container. The connection takes
the form of a dual bridle and is fixed in two points at shoulder height to
provide better load distribution and to ensure a correct landing position in
case the parachute is deployed. This helps to minimise the risk of injury. The
built-in harness bridle has a central loop to which the parachute connects.
2.2.1- Handle with deployment bag
GTO Light 2 is supplied complete with a handle built into the deployment bag.
Do not use other deployment bags or handles adapted for this purpose.
The connection triangle between the handle and the deployment bag (with
respect to the parachute pocket) must be positioned upward and outward.
2.2.2- Connecting the reserve parachute to the harness
There are three different methods of attaching the reserve parachute bridle to
the harness bridle.
First system (for non-pilot-controlled parachutes):
Use a screw-lock karabiner with a breaking strength of at least 2,400 kg. In
this case, the bridles should be held in position within the karabiner using
elastic bands, to prevent the karabiner from rotating and taking the strain
laterally instead of vertically. The karabiner’s screw-lock should be tightly
screwed shut to avoid any possibility of it opening accidentally. This type of
connection can absorb a higher opening shock than the second system, and for
this reason this is without doubt the recommended system. Second system (for non-pilot-controlled parachutes):
The emergency bridle should pass through the harness bridle loop. Next, the
emergency parachute should be passed through the large loop of the emergency
parachute bridle. The result is a connection that should be tightened as much
as possible so as to prevent dangerous friction between the two cables during
emergency opening shock. Third system (for pilot-
controlled or non-pilot-controlled parachutes with double bridle):
If you are using a reserve parachute with a dual bridle, it can be connected
to the harness using the two loops positioned at the base of the harness
bridle, near the padded shoulder straps.
In this case, the harness’s reserve parachute bridle will not be used, and so
it should be folded, fastened using two elastic bands, and positioned under
the cover behind the pilot’s neck.
The two connections should be made using screw-lock karabiners with a breaking
strength of at least 1,400 kg. It is important to verify that the length of
the bridle is sufficient to position the reserve parachute inside the harness
pocket, and that there is sufficient play to enable the parachute to be taken
out of the pocket without causing the reserve parachute deployment bag itself
to open during extraction.
CAUTION: To prevent abnormal side loads, the cable is hooked to both
loops on their respective shoulder-straps. Not only to one of the two.
2.2.3- Inserting the reserve parachute
Bring the bridle passage zipper slider to its Lycra pocket, which is located
at the top of the harness behind the neck.
Open the zipper starting from the closing flap so as to achieve free passage
of the bridle between the loop and the parachute. After having connected the
reserve to the harness with one of the previously described systems.
Introduce a thin rope (paragliding line type) into each elastic loop which you
will use to help close the container.Insert the elastic loops
in the corresponding pockets and through the small eyelets. Insert the
parachute in the harness container with rescue handle facing upwards and
rescue parachute lines facing the harness tail. Close the large black plastic flap using the cord and block the
elastic loop using the longest pin, having it pass first through the hole just
under the handle insertion, then in the elastic loop and finally in the hole
located after the elastic strap. Then remove the thin cord.
Move the zipper slider (on the part covering the bridle) to the limit near the
handle. Then close the zipper about 10 cm and, using the second thin cord
inserted in the other white elastic strap, close the smaller flap, inserting
the shorter pin. Then insert the remaining part of the short pin in the
nearby hole. Then remove the thin cord. The cord must be removed at the end of
this phase and must be extracted slowly in order to avoid damaging the elastic
loops due to excessive friction between the parts.
CAUTION: Each new combination of reserve parachute and harness or
external container that is assembled for the first time must be inspected by
an official reseller of the harness or the reserve chute or a flight
instructor to verify that it can be effectively deployed. Deployment of the
emergency chute must be perfectly possible from the normal flying position.
The paraglider harness and the emergency parachute opening system are not
suitable for use in free falls and in strong shocks. Its bearing structure has
been designed, tested and certified to withstand emergency parachute opening
shock in accordance with the standard requirements for paragliding.
This does not mean that the other parts of the harness will not become damaged
due to emergency parachute opening shock. This is true whether it occurs due
to actual need in the event of an accident or if it occurs voluntarily, for
example during a safety course. 2.2.4- Extracting
the reserve parachute
It is very important to periodically feel for the position of the reserve
parachute deployment handle during normal flight, so that the action for
reaching for the reserve parachute handle becomes instinctive in an emergency.
The deployment procedure is as follows in emergency situations:
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Look for the reserve parachute handle and grasp it firmly with one hand.
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Pull the handle outwards in order to extract the reserve parachute from the harness container.
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Look for a clear area and, in a continuous motion, throw the reserve parachute away from yourself and the glider.
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After opening, keep the paraglider from interfering with the reser- ve parachute as follows:
– If the connecting edge is turned upward, grip straps “D” or the brakes and break down your paraglider.
– If instead the connecting edge of the glider is turned downward, pull back strap “D” or a brake and have the glider rotate with the connecting edge upward and then pull both brakes or straps to help break down your paraglider. -
On landing, adopt an upright body position and ensure that you perform a “parachute landing fall” to minimise the risk of injury.
2.2.5- Back pocket
To access the back pocket, you must first fully open the zipper on the rear
aerodynamic side of the harness and turn it for easier access to the pocket.
This compartment has been carefully designed and sized to hold the transport
and clothing rucksack or a sleeping bag. Inside are two pockets, one to hold a
camel-bak and one to hold trekking poles. To close the pocket and the rear
aerodynamic part, simply close the zippers.
CAUTION:
– Overfilling the back pocket could compromise correct inflation of the
aerodynamic part of the harness.
– Evenly distribute all the objects inside the volume of the back pocket so as
not to deform the shape of the container.
– Be sure to completely close the zipper of the aerodynamic back part for
correct inflation.
2.3- Harness adjustments![Woody Valley GTO LIGHT 2 Cross Country Magazine
- strap](https://manuals.plus/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Woody-Valley-GTO- LIGHT-2-Cross-Country-Magazine-strap.jpg)
KEY:
1. Load-bearing | paragraph 2.3.1 |
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2. Back adjustment strap | paragraph 2.3.1 |
3. Seating depth adjustment strap | paragraph 2.3.1 |
4. Leg angle adjustment strap | paragraph 2.3.1 |
5. Shoulder adjustment strap | paragraph 2.3.2 |
6. Chest adjustment strap | paragraph 2.3.3 |
7. Leg strap | |
8. Abs strap | |
9. Front cover | |
cords | |
10. Safety | |
System | |
11. Footrest adjustment | paragraph 2.3.4 |
strap | paragraph 2.1 |
12. ABS stabilizer adjustment | paragraph 2.3.8 |
GTO Light 2 is supplied already adjusted to a standard ergonomic setting,
apart from adjustments required for pilot height. Therefore, for the first
flight we recommend adjusting the harness for height alone, leaving the other
settings unchanged, because they have proved to be satisfactory for the vast
majority of pilots. If you wish to change the other settings, remember that
you can always return to the factory settings by making reference to the red
marks on all adjustment straps.
Please remember that the size of your GTO Light 2 must be chosen accor- ding
to your height and not according to the width of the seat.
Unlike a “sitting” harness, where the height of the back support is not
essential for comfort, the height of the back support is decisive in a harness
that requires “lying” piloting for obtaining comfort and a correct flight
position. It is therefore important to choose the right size, paying more
attention to the height of the back without worrying about the width of the
seat.
To find the optimum position we recommend hanging with the harness, simulating
flight position and conditions. Therefore, it is best to place all the
material which you normally take into flight with you in the back pocket.
CAUTION: – Before carrying out any adjustment the reserve parachute must
be inserted. – Each adjustment must be carried out symmetrically on both
sides.
– Each adjustment strap must be tensioned.
2.3.1- Seating position and back adjustment
In this photo, you can see how the “lateral” adjustments are arranged and how
many points actually go to support the pilot, from the upper part of the back
to the lumbar part. All these adjustments offer the great advantage of
supporting the pilot and, moreover, allow for adaptation to every type of
back.
In detail, adjustment No. 1 varies the angle between the legs and the back (seating depth), distributing the loads between the seat and the lumbar area, thereby providing the pilot with greater comfort. The main adjustment that allows you to select the inclination f the torso with respect to the vertical flight axis is n°2 for back adjustment. Adjustment 3 varies the angle of the legs. If you want to change the adjustments, you must loosen the first strap and then subsequently adjust it to the most comfortable point. Once these adjustments have been made, re-tighten the overlying strap to secure the new set point.
2.3.2- Shoulder-pad adjustment
Adjustment of the shoulder pads compensates for the variation in pilot height
and the adjustment buckle is located at the apex of the same.
The shoulder pads also bear part of the weight of the torso for improved
comfort. We recommend adjusting the shoulder pads so that they fit against
your shoulders without being too slack or too tight.
2.3.3- Chest-strap adjustment
The chest strap which controls the distance between the two karabiners has a
maximum opening of 50 centimetres. For the first flight with GTO Light 2, we
suggest setting the chest strap to the halfway point and then locating the
preferred length in flight by means of gradual adjustment.
When the chest strap is shorter and tighter, stability is greater. An
excessive distance between karabiners does not improve glider performance and
tightening the chest strap excessively may exacerbate the ‘‘twist’’ effect
that may follow an asymmetric collapse of the wing.
2.3.4- Leg-cover
The leg cover is made of special, very lightweight wind-proof and water-proof
Lycra material. The geometry of the innovate cords of the leg-cover’s
automatic closing system makes it easier for the pilot to insert their legs
after take-off. This cover can be adjusted length-wise using the two buckles
on the sides just over the ankles, highlighted in the picture below. We
recommend lengthening or shortening as needed while respecting the
symmetry.
2.3.5- Speed-bar adjustment
GTO Light 2 is already equipped with a 3-step speed-bar: After having adjusted
the sitting position to the optimum configuration, the length must be
adjusted. To adjust the system correctly, the pilot has to adopt a flying
position in the harness, suspended from a flight simulator, and hook into the
risers of the paraglider or have another person then help by supporting the
risers, so the pilot can adjust the length of the speed-system cords. If the
speed-bar cord is too short, it could cause a constant force on the speed-
system during flight, so that it is unintentionally engaged at all times in
flight. It is safest to take off with the speed-bar a little too long,
progressively shortening it during the next flights. Remember that all
adjustments have to be performed symmetrically, on both sides. If you want to
change the bar, we advise against the use of rigid speed-bars that can damage
the external Lycra cover. The bar’s cords should be passed through the pulleys
located near the back corners of the seat and then moved directly up to the
paraglider riser connections, passing through the eyelet hole on the Lycra,
placed in the leg cover. The two elastic bands must also be installed, fixed
by means of simple knots to the two loops on the lower side of the footrest.
This allows the speed bar to always be well stretched out and ready for
use.
2.3.6- Pee Tube
In the blue part on the left side of the harness is a hole for passage of the
pee tube
2.3.7 -Cockpit angle adjustment
To manage the weight of your flight instruments and find the ideal cockpit
angle by adjusting the plastic buckle of the strap that connects the bottom of
the cockpit to the chest strap.
2.3.8 – ABS stabilizer adjustment
The new ABS adjustment strap allows you to control the GTO light 2
stabilization: the further from the red mark, the less stable and the more
responsive your GTO light 2. Please note that our factory settings already
makes the GTO Light 2 more stable than its
predecessor.
FLYING WITH GTO Light 2
3.1 – Preflight checks
For maximum safety use a valid and complete preflight inspection method and
repeat the same sequences mentally for each flight. Check that
- The two buckles on the chest strap and the “Safety-Lock” system are closed
- The reserve parachute handle is fastened in its correct position, and the pins are firmly inserted
- The pockets and zips are closed
- The paraglider is connected correctly to the harness, and that both karabiners are locked closed by means of their locking system
- The speed bar is attached correctly to the glider
3.2 – Pockets
In addition to the back pocket seen in section 2.2.5, GTO Light 2 features a
spacious back pocket and various side pockets. One of these is located
comfortably near the right main karabiner and is equipped with a safety slot
for radio or mobile phone housing. The harness is also equipped with other two
very spacious side pockets. The instrument panel is designed so that it can be
easily removed from the cockpit so that tools are always available for various
briefings and to keep them safe from any possible crushing due to harness
packing.
3.3 – Camelbak
GTO Light 2 is set up for a camel-bak. Position the camel-bak in its special
compartment inside the back pocket. Pass the hose through the special hole set
indicated with a “H2O” logo, through which you can reach the red strap fixed
inside the Lycra on the left side near the karabiner (as shown in the photos),
where a second “H2O” logo is fixed.
3.4- Using the cockpit
The cockpit is built into the leg-cover and has a support base for detachable
instruments.
3.5- Lower tent or ballast holder pocket
GTO Light 2 houses a pocket under the seat, designed to hold a single-seater
tent and an ultralight inflatable mattress, or alternatively for inserting a
ballast bag. 3.6 – Anti-G drag parachute
The “Anti-G” drag parachute is a safety device that allows safer spiral
descents by reducing the G force in a spiral dive. This system is very simple
to use and works with any type of glider. Stowage is provided in the front
pocket just below the flight instruments for anti-G installation on the GTO
Light 2. Attach the anti-G bridle to the right karabiner of the harness. To
correctly use the braking parachute, simply open the zip, pull it out, release
it, and start the spiral to the right. The advantages of using it are a higher
sink rate and up to a 40% reduction in G-Force. You can descend in spiral and
then disable the drag chute using the handle and land as normal with the
Anti-G parachute deployed (but disabled). Otherwise, once exiting the spiral,
you need to disable it and then put it back in its pocket and close the pocket
zipper. At this point it is ready to be used again.
CAUTION: To ensure correct use of the “Anti-G” parachute it is important
that you carefully read and understand the instructions included in the
parachute manual. The “Anti-G” drag parachute is optional equipment and can be
purchased separately.
3.7- Dorsal protection
The GTO Light 2 is equipped with a TüV and CE (level 2) approved dorsal
protection which is found inside the back of the harness. This protection
increases back comfort but can be removed by accessing the zipper on the back
of the backrest.
The absorption effect of the back protector reaches approximately the required
value with a residual force of only 975 kN.
This means that approximately 94% of the impact energy is absorbed.
The materials and their protective function are TÜV SÜD approved in accordance
with European standard EU-Norm 89 /686 / EWG and have been tested/certified as
personal protection equipment category 2 (PSA). They also meet standard TÜV/GS
on roduct
safety.
3.8- Flying over water
GTO Light 2 poses no specific problems connected to flying above water but, in
any case, landing in water is always dangerous.
Woody Valley recommends using a suitable life jacket when flying above water.
3.9- Assisted take-off hook
GTO Light 2 harnesses can be used for towed launches. The tow bridle release
should be hooked directly to the main karabiners, ensuring that the karabiners
are positioned with the opening bar facing the rear. For further details see
your tow hook instructions or ask a qualified towing instructor at your air
field.
3.10- Landing with GTO LIGHT 2
Before landing, slide your legs out and off the seat surface, so that you take
up a standing position. Never land in the seated position; it is very
dangerous for your back even if you have foam dorsal protection, which
provides exclusively passive protection. Standing up before landing is an
active safety precaution, and it is much more effective than passive forms of
protection.
3.11- Disposing of the harness
The materials used in a paragliding harness require correct disposal. Please
give your harness back to us instead of throwing it away, we’ll take care of
its correct disposal.
3.12- Regulations for behaviour in natural environments
Please respect the nature and landscapes that surround us when practising
sport. Please do not leave marked trails, do not dispose of waste, do not make
loud noises and please respect the delicate balance that exists in the
mountains.
3.13- Tandem flying
GTO Light 2 cannot be used as a tandem harness for pilots or for passengers.
PACKING THE HARNESS
The GTO Light 2 harness can be packed into the rucksack whether or not the
paraglider is hooked onto the karabiners. The sequence of operations shown
below will help you pack up the harness properly.
Fold the leg cover, then place the footrest on top, then position the glider
over the harness and slip on the rucksack from the bottom.
Once the harness is inserted, turn over the entire package and close the zipper. Fold the tail inside. The materials used allow any extent of folding without affecting how it functions in flight. Enough space will be available in the top part for the instruments and helmet.
CHARACTERISTICS AND INSTALLATION OF OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
5.1- Ballast bag
Our ballast bag is equipped with transport handles, a tube and drainage tap.
It can hold from 3.8 litres up to 5.7 litres of water (depending on the size
of the harness) and can be inserted into the ballast holder under the seat.
5.2- Concertina light
A convenient “concertina light” for folding your paraglider is available as an
optional extra. It weighs approximately 275 grams and is equipped with two
side zippers to reduce the volume of the paraglider and facilitate its
insertion into the rucksack.![Woody Valley GTO LIGHT 2 Cross Country Magazine
- concertina](https://manuals.plus/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Woody-Valley- GTO-LIGHT-2-Cross-Country-Magazine-concertina.jpg)
5.3- Rucksack
As an optional, we also offer a rucksack, sized to hold the harness, the
paraglider and the rest of your equipment. Equipped with various pockets, pole
holder, camel bak holder and a convenient external elastic cord jacket holder.
An emergency whistle is located on the chest strap closure. Very comfortable
and enveloping, it will accompany you on your walks to reach take-off.
Available in four sizes, starting from S with a volume of 95 litres, M 105
litres, L 115 litres and XL 120 litres.
5.4 – Inflatable protection
Our innovative inflatable protection reduces the GTO light 2 volume and weight
once packed.
To insert the inflatable protection into your harness, open the zip under the
seat making sure that the inflating tube stays on the back and comes out
behind the seat on the right side of your GTO light 2. Finally, secure it with
the little red strap near the right carabiner.
5.5 – Windscreen
The optional windscreen protects the pilot from the cold and the wind.
Secure the windscreen with the three buttons under the cockpit Lycra.
To preserve your windscreen, always remove and keep it in its bag when you’re
not flying.
5.6 – 40mm block
The GTO light 2 can be used with the optional AV006 40mm pulley instead of the
default one.
To add your AV006 40mm pulley, do as follows: release its bottom loop, pass
the Dynema loop through it and lock it back. Keeping the arrow in the correct
direction is key to successfully complete this operation (see related
picture).
5.7 – Foot-sliding protection
The foot-sliding protection preserves the inner fabric of the leg cover from
the wear and tear caused by the speed bar usage.
Check out the assembly instructions in our video manual or ask your Woody
Valley dealer.
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
Check the harness after every impact, bad landing or launch, or in the case
that there are signs of damage or excessive wear.
We recommend having your harness checked by your retailer every two years, and
replacing the main karabiners every two years.
To prevent unnecessary wear and deterioration of the harness, it is important
to avoid scraping it against the ground, rocks or abrasive surfaces. Do not
expose the harness unnecessarily to UV radiation (sunlight) outside normal
flying activities. Wherever possible, protect the harness from humidity and
heat.
Store all your paragliding equipment in a cool, dry place, and never put it
away while damp or wet.
Keep your harness as clean as possible by regularly cleaning off dirt with a
plastic bristle brush and/or a damp cloth. If the harness gets exceptionally
dirty, wash it with water and a mild soap.
Allow the harness to dry naturally in a well-ventilated area away from direct
sunlight.
If your reserve parachute ever gets wet (e.g. in a water landing) you must
remove it from the harness, dry it and repack it before putting it back in the
container.
Repairs and replacement of harness components cannot be performed by the user,
but exclusively by the manufacturer or staff authorised by the manufacturer.
The manufacturer and authorized service staff alone can use materials and
techniques ensuring correct product functionality and its complete conformity
to product certification.
Zip fasteners should be kept clean and lubricated with silicone spray.
In the case of making any request to an official retailer or Woody Valley for
maintenance operations, please quote the complete identification number shown
on the silver label in the rear pocket.
In order to create a high-performance, lightweight harness, the materials used
are of excellent quality, but have a lower weight per square meter with
respect to standard harnesses. Therefore, pilots should take the ut- most care
when using and packing the GTO Light 2 harness.
Correct use will extend harness life.
In the event of damage to the harness, repairs can only be performed by the
manufacturer or by workshops certified by the manufacturer. The only
exceptions are small cuts or holes in the covering material (with a length of
less than 20 cm), which can be covered and glued with appropriate materials
6.1- Replacing air inlet reinforcements
Remove the damaged Mylar and replace it with the spare that you will find in
the nylon bag by rewinding it in the two pockets that are just inside the air
inlet.
6.2- Periodic dorsal protection checks
It is advisable after a crash to check the condition of the seams of the parts
that make up the dorsal protection. Open the zipper under the seat on the left
side of the harness. Remove the protection and open its zipper.
Remove the three polyethylene panels and the second container. Open the zipper
on the second container and remove the four parallelepipeds, check the seams
of the latter and the two containers. Once the condition of all the seams have
been inspected, reassemble everything.
6.3- Replacing the leg cover
The leg cover is made with a very elastic, very lightweight Lycra. We invite
you to follow some recommendations for greater durability:
– In case of take-offs with crushed stone or in the presence of thist- les,
lay the harness on the ground delicately. Do not move the harness by dragging
it on the ground.
– Do not use metal speed bars or those that have protruding parts that can
damage the Lycra.
– To avoid stressing the elasticity and the surface of the Lycra too much, get
used to pushing the speed-bar in a horizontal line, avoiding pushing downward,
dragging shoes along the Lycra.
The GTO Light 2 leg cover is equipped with a zipper for replacement when
needed.
WARRANTY
The warranty period, which is 2 years as provided for by law, commits us to
correct any construction defects on our products that are attributable to
manufacturing defects.
We advise you to validate the warranty period by filling out the form
available on our website in the “Support” section within 10 days from the date
of purchase.
Enter the ID code of the harness shown on the silver label positioned in the
rear pocket.
To initiate a warranty claim, promptly inform WOODY VALLEY of the discovery of
the alleged manufacturing defect by sending the harness ID code and a detailed
description of the detected problem.
To restore the defective product, you will need to send it to WOODY VALLEY or
parties authorised by them.
WOODY VALLEY reserves the right to decide the best method for restoring the
harness (repair, replacement of parts or of the product). The warranty does
not cover damage caused by careless or incorrect use of the product (for
example inadequate maintenance, unsuitable storage, overloading, exposure to
extreme temperatures, etc.). The same holds true for damage attributable to
accidents, emergency parachute opening shock or normal wear.
CERTIFICATES OF APPROVAL
GTO light 2 – user manual
EAPR GmbH
Anlage 1
Inspektionsbericht Nr. EAPR-GZ-0831/18
Erklärung über Bauausführung und Leistung (EBL)
30.07.2018
Gleitsegel-Gurtzeug
Musterprüfung | EAPR-GZ-0831/18 |
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Gerätemuster | GTO light |
Musterprüfinhaber | WOODY VALLEY SRL |
via Vienna 92 38100 Trento Italy
TECHNICAL DATA
Distance between karabiner and
seat| S = cm 46
L cm 50.5| M = cm 48
XL cm 52
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Distance between karabiners (min
– max)| S = cm 37-50
L cm 37-55| M = cm 37-50
XL cm 37-55
Total weight of GTO Light 2| 5 = 3,182 Kg
L = 3,591 Kg| M = 3,345 Kg
XL = 3,657 Kg
Type of dorsal protection| Protection in 16| cm foam
Type of back protection| Lightshield protection (WV cat. 2 )
Type of straps| Get-Up without rigid seat
Reserve parachute housing volume| 3000 — 5000 cm’
Limit of use| 120 daN
LTF certification number| EAPR-GZ-0831/18
Front pocket capacity| 1 litre
Bottom pocket capacity| S = 3,8 litres
L= 5,3 litres| M= 4,5 litres
XL= 5,7 litres
Rucksack volume (optional)| S = 95 litres
L= 115 litres| M= 105 litres
XL= 120 litres
Rucksack weight (optional)| 5 = 610 gr
L= 660 gr| M= 648 gr
XL= 667 gr
Easy Bag weight (optional)| 275 gr
Every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this
manual is correct, but please remember that it has been produced for guidance
only.
This owner’s manual is subject to change without prior notice.
Please check at www.woodyvalley.com for the
latest information regarding the GTO light 2 harness. Latest update: MAY 2020.
GTO light 2 – user manual
MANUFACTURER INFORMATION:
WOODY VALLEY s.r.l.
via Vienna, 92 – Loc. Spini, Sett. “D”
38121 Trento – ITALY
Tel +39 0461 950811 – Fax +39 0461 950819
Web: www.woodyvalley.eu
E-mail: info@woodyvalley.com
References
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