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Contents Thank you for flying ADVANCE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 About ADVANCE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 LIGHTNESS 3 – Ready to Transit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Features LIGHTNESS 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Protectors at a glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Features LIGHTPACK 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Safety...

Thank you for flying ADVANCE Congratulations on your choice of an LIGHTNESS 3 – a quality product from ADVANCE. We hope that you will spend many rewarding hours in the air with it. This user manual is an important part of the harness. Here you will find instructions and important information about safety, care and maintenance, and that’s why we recommend that you read this document carefully before your first flight. Register your LIGHTNESS 3 online on www.advance.ch/warranty; you will then receive product updates or safety-related bulletins about the LIGHTNESS 3 direct from us. This...

About ADVANCE ADVANCE, based in Switzerland, is one of the world’s leading paraglider manufacturers. Since it was founded in 1988, the company has consistently pursued its own directions and concepts, both in development and production. The results are quality products with distinctive characteristics. Behind the ADVANCE brand name is a team of specialists who share the passion and trust in the company’s products. At home in the air themselves, they contribute their valuable personal experience and dedication to the working processes. Total control of the production process and supervision...

LIGHTNESS 3 – Ready to Transit The new LIGHTNESS 3 offers comprehensive comfort both in flight and handling, and there’s even more protection. A new choice of standard or light speedbag results in a wider range of uses; there’s also the option of a windshield, which significantly raises flying comfort on long distance flights.. All-embracing comfort Redesigned suspension and chest strap geometry distinguishes the LIGHTNESS 3 by its excellent comfort in flight – especially when accelerated – and high stability. The seat shell fits every pilot’s body perfectly, and protects it where...

Features LIGHTNESS 3 Side view 1 Edelrid ALIAS alu carabiners 2 Recline angle adjustment (Back strap) 3 Shoulder strap adjuster 4 Drink tube guide 5 Shoulder harness velcros 6 Drink Tube opening 7 Inner pocket for drink system 8 Reserve V-connection channel with zip 9 Easy-release reserve system

Front view 10 Additional stowage 11 Mesh back section on the back 12 Air-filled neck spoiler 13 Air intake for neck spoiler 14 Relief tube exit 15 Small chest strap 16 Optional Windshield for standard speedbag 17 Carbon footplate

Protectors at a glance The LIGHTNESS 3 has an LTF (91/09) certified foam protector and visco-elastic soft foam along the back section up to the neck vertebrae. This visco-elastic back protection from the German SAS-TEC company attenuates impacts. Our familiar comfort foam, as used since the first generation LIGHTNESS, lies on top. The main protector, SAS-TEC element and comfort foam can be removed and replaced without problem. See also section “Exchanging parts” 1 Certified Foam Protector 2 SAS-TEC Back Protection 3 Folding crease for easy packing 4 Comfort Foam

Features LIGHTPACK 3 1 Circumferential zip 2 Rucksack handle 3 Ergonomically shaped, adjustable shoulder straps 4 Large stretch side pocket 5 Wrist loop 6 Netting pocket 7 Elasticated waist strap pocket 8 Elasticated side pocket 9 Waist strap pocket with zip 10 Ergonomic waist strap 11 Ergonomic mesh back support

Safety Advice Like all commercially available reserve parachutes, paraglider harnesses are never suitable for free fall parachuting because their design and construction details do not allow such a thing. Neither the reserve parachute nor its attachments to the harness can withstand the loadings involved in an abrupt opening. All harness adjustments should be made before the harness is flown. Correct adjustment of the LIGHTNESS 3 greatly contributes to safety, correct function and comfort in flight. No protector can provide total protection from injury. The EN/LTF certified foam protector...

Handle with Care ADVANCE LIGHTNESS 3 products are extremely lightly built and intended for specialised use. This puts particularly high demands on their handling and care. A committed interest in the products and their characteristics is essential. Because of the choice of materials and construction rucksack and harness are much more vulnerable to wear and tear from improper use than regular ADVANCE products. LIGHTNESS 3 products should never be dragged over the ground. All the zips are for light use only; they should never be closed under heavy loading. Pointed and sharp objects do not...

Preparing the product Delivery Before delivery every ADVANCE product has to be checked by the dealer for delivery package contents and correct initial settings. A completed warranty form makes sure that deficiencies of the product, attributable to the manufacturer, are covered by the ADVANCE warranty (see under “Warranty” in the section” Service”). We ask you to complete this form on the ADVANCE website under “Warranty”, within 10 days of purchase. Delivery package LIGHTNESS 3 delivery includes § Harness with Standard or Light speedbag, incl. carbon footboard and integrated cockpit §...

Harness adjustment General Individual LIGHTNESS 3 set up is easy, even though there are many adjustment possibilities. As is generally required for reclining harnesses, you should take some time over initial adjustments, and repeat and refine after flight – as necessary. Follow the following step-by-step instructions for a bespoke-fitting harness. They take into account all the important criteria such as upper body support, pressure distribution, speedbag length and the most efficient speedbag angle in flight. All the buckles can be adjusted in flight. All other (non-buckle) settings can...