Ozone Geo II Manuel page 7

balance of weight saving and longevity. Lines are a combination of sheathed Aramid
(lowers), unsheathed Aramid (mids) and unsheathed Dyneema (uppers). 2 riser options
for even more choice; standard webbing or light weight Dyneema if weight saving
really is a priority.
Designed for fun, aimed at adventure, tested to extremes and trimmed for safety the
Geo 2 has been great fun to develop. We have enjoyed our journey, but the adventure
is by no means over, in fact for you it has just begun. Now you have the tool to make it
real. Get out there, explore, discover, enjoy.
Bag
The bag has been especially designed for the Geo 2. It is light in weight, comfortable
and useful (padded hip belt, ergonomic and adjustable shoulder straps). It has a large
volume that will allow you to store all your kit, whilst still being comfortable for hiking.
We've also added some pockets on the side and on the top, handy for all those easily
lost accessories.
Brake Lines
The brake line lengths have been set carefully during testing. We feel it is better to
have slightly long brake lines and to fly with a wrap (one turn of line around the hand).
However, if you do choose to adjust them, please bear in mind the following:
• Ensure both main brake lines are of equal length.
• If a brake handle has been removed, check that its line is still routed through the
pulley when it is replaced.
• When the brake handles are released in flight, the brake lines should be slack. There
must be a substantial "bow" in them to guarantee no deformation of the trailing edge.
• There must be a minimum of 10cm of free play before the brakes begin to deform
the trailing edge. This prevents the trailing edge from being deformed when using the
speed system.
IMPORTANT : In the unlikely event of a brake line snapping in flight, or a handle
becoming detached, the glider can be flown by gently pulling the rear risers
(C-risers) for directional control.
Risers
The Geo 2 has been designed with 3 risers. The A and B risers are covered with
coloured webbing, this allows them to be easily identified.
The A's are RED. You will notice that the A's are split in two parts. The small riser on
the back, holding only one line, is the "Baby A"; it has been designed to make applying
"Big Ears" simple.
The B's are BLUE
7mm Lightweight Dyneema risers are an option. The A's and B's are also identified with
Red and Blue webbing.
Accelerator System
To set up an accelerator on the ground, ask a friend to pull your risers into their in-
flight position while you sit in your harness. Now adjust the length of the line so that
the main bar sits just beneath your seat. You should now be able to hook your heel in
to the secondary (lower) loop of the accelerator.
The accelerator must be slack enough to ensure that the front risers are not pulled
down in normal flight, but not so long that it is impossible to use the full speed range
of the Geo 2.
Extending the secondary (lower) loop of the accelerator fully will take the Geo 2
through approximately half its accelerated speed range. Should you need even more
speed you should hook your feet on to the upper bar, which you can then extend until
the pulleys on the risers touch.
Once set up, test the full range of the accelerator in calm flying conditions: ensure that
both risers are pulled evenly during operation. Fine-tuning can be completed when you
are back on the ground.
IMPORTANT : Using the accelerator decreases the angle of attack and can
make the glider more prone to collapse, therefore using the accelerator near
the ground or in turbulence should be avoided.
Harness
It will be in your harness that you will enjoy flying... Therefore, we recommend you
spend the time necessary to adjust your harness's different settings, which will make
flying more pleasurable, because you are comfortable.
The shoulder straps and the hip straps need to be set (make sure you do not have your
shoulder's strap too tight, or you might find it difficult to get seated after launching).
Your ideal position in your harness should be comfortable, leaning slightly backwards
with your head behind the risers..
The chest strap should be set at 42, 44, 46cm (between the centres of the risers) for
sizes S, M, L respectively.
Total weight in flight
Each Geo 2 has been certified for a defined weight range. We recommend that you
respect these weight ranges. If you are between sizes the following information may
help you make a decision as to which size to buy:
If you want better speed, precise handling, if you generally fly in mountains and/or in
strong conditions, you should chose to fly in the top part of the weight range.
If you want a better sink rate, if you generally fly in flat lands and/or in weak conditions,
you may choose to fly in the bottom part of the weight range. Remember, you can
always add ballast for when conditions are stronger.
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