SKY PARAGLIDERS REVERSE 2 User Manual

REVERSE 2

SKY

User Manual for REVERSE 2 Harness
Handbuch für Gurtzeug REVERSE 2
Mode d‘empoi de la REVERSE 2

ENG / DE / FR

Thank you for fl ying Sky Paragliders‘ products.

Thank you for buying REVERSE 2 harness.

We hope you will be satisfi ed with this product and wish you a lot of awesome fl ights. It is strongly recommended to
consult the manual before the fi rst fl ight. The manual might help you to familiarise yourself with the product faster.

Danke, dass Sie sich für ein Produkt aus dem Hause Sky Paragliders entschieden haben.

Wir wünschen Ihnen viele schöne und unfallfreie Flüge mit dem neuen Sky Gurtzeug REVERSE 2.

Lesen Sie bitte diese Bedienungsanleitung sorgfältig durch. Bei auftretenden Fragen oder bei Problemen wenden Sie
sich bitte an den Fachhändler, Importeur oder direkt an Sky Paragliders. Dieses Produkt wurde zum Gleitschirmfl iegen
entwickelt. Die Benutzung erfolgt immer auf eigene Gefahr. Der Pilot trägt alleine die volle Verantwortung für die
Inbetriebnahme des Produkts.

Merci de voler avec un produit Sky Paragliders, nous vous remercions de votre confi ance.

Nous espérons que la REVERSE 2 vous apportera entière satisfaction et vous aidera à réaliser de très beau vols.

Avant votre premier vol, nous vous conseillons vivement de prendre connaissance de ce mode d‘emploi. Il vous
aidera à vous familiariser avec votre sellette.

Team Sky Paragliders

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Contents Page 5
Inhalt Seite 16
Index Page 26

REVERSE 2

S, M, L, XL

ENG/DE/FR

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Contents

English

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Introduction 6

1. General Information 6

2. Pilot‘s Profi le 6

3. Reverse 2 Scheme 7

4. Harness Set-Up 8

1. Reserve Chute Installation 10–11

2. Speed System Adjustments 12

5. Check Before Flight 12

6. Take-Off 13

7. Landing 13

8. Adjustments of the Flying Position 14

9. Safety Information 15

10. Maintenance Checks 15

Contact 37

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INTRODUCTION

Introduction

At the time of delivery, this harness conforms to
the testing criteria of the „Luftfahrt-Bundesamts
LTF 91_09 (LTF - Luftfahrt-Tauglichkeits
Foderungen, or ”Flying Craft Airworthiness
Standard”) and/or the testing criteria for the
EN 1651-1999. Read more about the testing
regime in the technical data.

PLEASE NOTE

Any changes will invalidate the result of the

certifi cation.

Use of this harness is at your own

responsibility. All liability is excluded by the
manufacturer or the distributor. The pilot is
responsible for airworthiness of his / her
aircraft. The pilot must comply with legal
regulations.

Model name: REVERSE 2

 Total maximum weight in fl ight: see the

technical data.

 Integrated reserve pocket with a large and

easy-to-grab handle.

 Auto buckles.
 SKY SAFETY STRAP SYSTEM.
 Reversible.
 Bar tacks as standard stitching procedure.
 Cordura© material.
 This user manual version dated 1 May 2011.

General Information

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REVERSE 2 is aimed at:

 Pilots who prefer sitting in fl ight.
 Pilots keen on travelling and mountaineering

fl ights.

 Simple and high-tech harness.

Pilot‘s Profi le

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Shoulder Adjustement Straps

Main Suspention Points

Chest and Legs Straps with Automatic Buckles

Seat Board Adjustment

Speed Bar

Reserve Handle

Pulley for Speed System

Back Adjustement

Lateral Adjustement

Reserve Attachement

REVERSE 2

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1) Reserve Chute Installation

The initial installation of the reserve parachute
must be done by specialists only.

We recommend that the initial installation of the
reserve parachute be done by an experienced
person. Ask the paragliding supplier to do the
initial installation of the reserve parachute, and
familiarise yourself with the process of installation.
The size of the reserve pocket on REVERSE 2 is
suitable for almost all current reserve systems. If it
is not possible to connect the harness reserve
handle to loops on the parachute deployment
bag inside the pocket, it can also be sewn in at
an appropriate place, which must be done by
a qualifi ed person only.

WARNING!
After the installation of the reserve parachute in
the harness, it is ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL to
do a simulation under a static swing, making
sure that the parachute release system operates
correctly and the parachute comes out easily.
The elastic cord which closes the reserve pocket
must be checked regularly. If the cord is worn, it
must be replaced.
Every time you put the reserve parachute back
into the harness, check that it is suffi ciently robust
by applying a load of 10 kg.
Before each fl ight, check that the pin and handle
are positioned correctly.

Harness Set-Up

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Installing the Reserve Chute

Reserve risers.

Step 1

Place the reserve in the container and close the fl aps.

Step 2

Harness Set-Up

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Close the pocket and put the needles in place.Step 3

Put the handle in place.Step 4

Installing the Handle

Closing the Container & Final Check

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BEWARE!

PARAGLIDING IS AN EXTREMELY
DEMANDING SPORT REQUIRING THE
HIGHEST LEVEL OF ATTENTION, JUDGMENT,
MATURITY, AND SELF-DISCIPLINE. EVEN
SMALL DETAILS SHOULD BE CAREFULLY
CHECKED BEFORE FLYING.

Check the carabiners, and make sure that the

twist lock system enables them to be closed
automatically.

Check the buckles of your harness, they

should lock automatically.

Adjust the harness using a harness hanger or

simulator. When adjusting the simulator you
should make yourself familiar with the harness
and its parts. Test all adjustments, familiarise
yourself with using the reserve handle.

Check that the reserve handle and the needle

are in the right position.

What Else to Check Before
Take-Off:

Make sure that there are no twists on the lines

and risers that connect the harness to the glider.

Check chest, side and shoulder straps

adjustments.

Check that all buckles are locked.
Check your reserve handle.

2) Speed System Adjustment

The speed system should be adjusted at the
right length using a harness simulator.

The accelerator line cannot run through the
reserve handle. The line must „run inside“ on the
reserve side. Therefore REVEL 2 has a special
tube which is located on that side.

Speed System

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Check Before Flight

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