Safety
Safety advice
Paragliding demands a high level of individual responsibility. Prudence and risk-awareness are basic
requirements for the safe practice of the sport, for the very reason that it is so easy to learn and
practically anyone can do so. Carelessness and overestimating one’s own abilities can quickly lead to
critical situations. A reliable assessment of conditions for flying is particularly important. Paragliders
are not designed to be flown in turbulent weather. Most serious accidents with paragliders are caused
by pilots misjudging the weather for flying.
Paragliders are subject to specific guidelines for air sports equipment in each country. They must
not under any circumstances be flown without a valid certification. It’s your responsibility to know and
observe the regulations of the region where you fly. Independent experimentation is strictly
prohibited. This manual does not replace the need to attend training at a paragliding school.
The manual must be passed on to any new owner if the paraglider is sold. It is part of the
certification and belongs with the paraglider.
Observe the other specific safety advice in the various sections of this manual.
Safety notices
Safety notices are issued when defects arise during use of a paraglider which could possibly also
a
ff
ect other gliders of the same model. The notices contain instructions on how the a
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ected gliders
can be inspected for possible faults and the steps required to rectify them.
Gin Gliders publishes on its website any technical safety notices which are issued in respect of GIN
products. The paraglider owner is responsible for carrying out the action required by the safety notice.
Liability, warranty exclusion and operating limitations
Use of the paraglider is at the pilot’s own risk!
The manufacturer cannot be held liable for any personal injury or material damage which arises in
connection with Gin Gliders paragliders.
Pilots are responsible for their own safety and must ensure that the airworthiness of the glider is
checked prior to every flight. The pilot should launch only if the paraglider is airworthy and must
observe the relevant regulations in each country.
Liability and warranty exclusion
In terms of the warranty and guarantee conditions, the paraglider may not be flown if any of the
following situations exists:
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changes of any kind (incl. paraglider design or changes to the brake lines beyond the
permissible tolerance levels)
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incorrect repairs to the glider
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the inspection period has expired, or the inspection has been carried out by the pilot
him/herself or by an unauthorised inspector
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the pilot has incorrect or inadequate equipment (reserve, protection, helmet etc)
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