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Speed system
It is important that the speed system is connected correctly, and the length checked, to ensure
smooth operation in flight.
The link between the foot stirrup and the risers consists of two cords and two Brummel® hooks.
The speed stirrup itself is composed of a foot bar and webbing with loops sewn on either end to
attach the cords. These cords should be run up through the eyelets and pulleys on the harness to
connect with the pulley system on the front of the risers. If in any doubt, please ask your school or
the harness dealer/manufacturer.
Suitable harnesses
The Guru can be flown with any harness with the main suspension point at around chest height.
The lower the suspension points the more the harness will respond to weight shift.
The recommended distance between the karabiners depends on the pilot weight:
<50kg: 38cm
50-80kg: 42cm
>80kg: 46cm
These distances have been used also during all certification flights. The harness design should
also guarantee that it is possible to accelerate the UP Guru up to the maximum speed.
Please note that different harnesses can cause very different wing characteristics in extreme
situations (like increased risk of twists with cocoon harnesses).
Note that the height of the hang point also affects the brake line length. If you have a question
about your UP harness, contact your dealer or UP International.
Rescue system
It is strongly recommended that you have a rescue system (reserve parachute) fitted at all times.
In some countries it is mandatory, so check if you plan to travel. Make sure that the reserve
system you have is the correct size, and that you are fully conversant with its use.
For fitting the reserve system, follow the instructions of the harness manufacturer.
Use of the UP Guru
The UP Guru has been developed and tested solely for foot launched and winch launched
paragliding flights. It is not allowed and potentially dangerous to use the glider for any other
purpose.
Aerobatics
The UP Guru has not been developed, constructed and/or tested for aerobatics use.
WARNING! The glider has not been certified for aerobatics. Performing aerobatics with
the UP Guru or any other paraglider can be very dangerous. Doing aerobatics can
induce flying configurations well beyond the tested flight envelope, and can lead to total
loss of control. Aerobatics can also overload your glider and break it in flight.
Motorised Paragliding
The UP Guru has not been tested for use with any kind of engine.
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