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31. Hip strap adjustmentThe fastened hip strap (1) of a packed rucksack should lie centredover the upper edge of your pelvis/hip bones. Pull the hip strap tightenough at this position so that, while still feeling comfortable, most ofthe rucksack weight is carried on the hip strap.2. Shoulder strap adjustment2Only pull the shoulder straps (2) in gently, so that they can be felt, butare not pressing. The more you now pull in the load adjusters (3) themore will your shoulders be unloaded. The low-mounted shouldertstraps allow for different body heights. When correctly adjustedthe shoulder straps will sit on the shoulders, without applying heavypressure.3. Carrying external load1The rucksack comes with a bungee strap which can be used for fixingwalking poles and extra clothes. You can rig it or leave it at home.24
Using the LIGHTNESSFlying with the LIGHTNESSThe LIGHTNESS is normally used in a reclining position. If the harnesshas been correctly adjusted information from the wing will betransmitted directly to your mid section. Your weight will be evenlydistributed from thighs to shoulder blades. This means that pressurepoints will be avoided, blood circulation will function without problem,and you will be able to keep your concentration during long flights.The streamlined speedbag protects you from the cold, and acts as astirrup.Chrigel’s story: During the race my thoughts before a flightwere never ‘Now I’ve got to fly,’ but always ‘Now I can liedown again at last.’ The LIGHTNESS was so comfortablethat sometimes it was difficult to overcome my permanenttiredness.Chrigel’s story: You can leave the chest/leg straps permanentlyclosed, and get into and out of the harness as if itwere a climbing harness. This saves you the trouble of closingthe slide buckles and the reserve attachments. Even soyou must still check before every takeoff that the chest strapslide buckles are properly closed, that the front container isproperly attached to the chest strap and that both ends ofthe Y-connection sit correctly in the main carabiners.Walking with the LIGHTNESSThis is most comfortable when the rucksack is full and under light‘full up’ tension. The volume of the rucksack is partly taken up by acorrectly folded glider, then fine tuning follows automatically with theexpansion of the harness comfort foam, which takes up the availablespace. The rucksack does not need a compression strap.Chrigel’s story: During the X-Alps I wanted to be fast, especially.That meant avoiding time-wasting situations on theground. Even on a normal tour a lot of time will be lost by regularstops. To read a map or take a drink you can slow upyour pace without having to make a stop. Always doing certainthings the same way can save a lot of time as well, andyou are less likely to forget something. Always pack yourrucksack exactly the same way, then you never have tosearch around in it.25
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Page 3 and 4: ContentsThe LIGHTNESS..............
Page 5 and 6: More important details• The harne
Page 7 and 8: Handle with CareADVANCE LIGHTNESS p
Page 9 and 10: Installing the comfort foamThe comf
Page 11 and 12: Adjusting the harnessThe LIGHTNESS
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Page 15 and 16: Further fine adjustment: By careful
Page 17 and 18: 2Fitting the speed system1The speed
Page 19 and 20: Packing and fitting the reserveThe
Page 21 and 22: Packing the inner container in the
Page 23: Compatibility checkCorrect stowage
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Page 29: Throwing the reserveIn an emergency
Page 33 and 34: it must unquestionably be repacked.
Page 35 and 36: Materials usedWe routinely inspect
Page 37 and 38: The ADVANCE warranty does not cover
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