Paragliding is a sport that requires a fine touch when it comes to controlling the speed of your glider. A properly placed speed bar allows you to penetrate headwinds for added speed and slow down during tailwinds to keep your glider from collapsing. Once the speed bar is threaded into your harness, you will be able to utilize the full capabilities of your glider, improving your overall performance.
Step 1
Thread a long piece of cord through the hole in each end of the speed bar you will be using. Tie a secure knot in the end of each cord so it catches at the hole in the speed bar when you pull it through.
Step 2
Feed the cords through the pulleys on the corners of the glider seat. Pull the speed bar up as close as possible to the bottom of the seat so it will be out of the way during takeoff.
Step 3
Thread the cords up along the harness straps of the seat and through the O-ring clips on the handlebars of the frame. If you do not have O-ring clips, pass the cords through a buckle in the harness strap so it will move freely when the speed bar is engaged.
Step 4
Pass the open end of each cord through an oval chain link. Fold the line back down on itself so the open end and standing line are parallel. Lay the open end of the line over the parallel lines to create a loop. Wrap the open end of the cord twice around the parallel lines, passing it through the center of the loop each time. Pull on the open end of the line to snug the slipknot up against the chain link.
Step 5
Grab the speed system cord that is already attached to the seat harness and feed it through the speed system pulleys on the harness. Feed the open end of the line through the untied side of the oval chain link and secure it in place with a second slipknot.
Step 6
Cut off the excess cord to keep it from becoming tangled in your flight system.
Step 7
Sit in the glider seat and test the speed system to ensure that the cord moves smoothly through all pulleys.
Things You'll Need
- Speed bar
- Cord
- Oval chain link
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