Reserve Parachute START SUP’AIR - VLD 34 rue Adrastée Parc Altaïs 74650 CHAVANOD FRANCE 45°54.024’N / 06°04.725’E Pull down APEX Rescue parachutes

START reserve user’s manual Thank you for choosing a SUP’AIR reserve parachute! We are glad to be able to join you in a common passion : paragliding! SUP’AIR has been designing, manufacturing and distributing accessories world wide since 1982. Choosing a SUP’AIR product is the right choice for anyone to make, for it is supported by thirty year of expertise and innovating designs driven by customer feedback always taken into account. Next, are explicit instructions to familiarize yourself with the products technical features. Please, carefully read the following content! Visiting our website at...

START reserve user’s manual Characteristics SUP’AIR’S RESERVE PARACHUTE START. The reserve parachute “START” was designed by the A basic, easy to pack and very stable reserve parachute. SUP’AIR in-house Research and Development team. Mainly, this model wants to be seen as a quality product with an attractive price. We are using known products to guaranty quality and high performance. Characteristics : Sink rate below 5.5 m/s at maximum load ( tests and measurements conducted in a laboratory ). Liros lines 10150-0450 (M and L) 00099-1628 ( Tandem). Riser bridle : Length 28cm, Polyester bridle...

START reserve user’s manual EN 12491 norm This notice shows the information requested by the EN 1291 norm. This European Norm (EN) is required for all the paragliding reserve parachutes. All our reserve parachutes are conforming to the EN norm. The reserve parachute certification code EN 12491 is described as follows: - Flight proper sequence : during a straight flight, the reserve parachute is deployed. In order to conduct accurately reproducible tests by avoiding any interference from the paraglider, the test-pilot releases his paraglider at peak height during a roll to begin the descent with...

START reserve user’s manual STRUCTURAL TEST EUROPEAN Norm 12491 Horizontal speed 32 m/s or 115 km/h at maximum load. SUP’AIR _START Page

START reserve user’s manual Guideline procedures to follow with our reserve parachutes: : To begin with, we must stress that using a reserve parachute should never be taken for granted or considered to be without risks to the pilot. A reserve parachute is only there to deploy in case of an emergency situation. The pilot’s weight must conform to the parachute manufacturer’s recommended load limitations to be fully operational. Any intent to use a reserve parachute below or above the manufacturer’s recommended weight limitations is dangerous and must totally be avoided. - Any reserve parachute...

START reserve user’s manual To install the reserve parachute inside the harness or front mounted reserve parachute container, please refer to the harness or the front container owner’s manual. Split risers. « Y « risers. Use the Maillons to connect the risers to the harness. Our reserve parachutes are pre-equipped for this model. Use a Maillon to fasten the reserve parachute to the risers. 1. Use a 7 mm Maillon Rapide® to connect the reserve 1. A HANG-TEST AFTER INSTALLATION IS MANDATORY parachute on the low end of the “Y” vertical stroke. Add the toric rings to lock the bridles onto the Maillon...

START reserve user’s manual Installing the tandem reserve parachute. Connect the risers to the parachute using a rectangular 7 mm stainless steel ( Inox )Maillon Rapide®, then use toric elastic rings to secure the bridles to the Maillons as indicated below. Connect the risers atop each spreaderbar ( main hooking location ), with the rectangular Inox ( stainless steel ) Maillon Rapide® + use toric elastic. Toward the « B « or « C « wing risers. Toward the reserve parachute. On both sides, push the small recoil « André Rose « strap / webbing, through the main paraglider carabiner riser, and connect...

START reserve user’s manual Packing a reserve parachute is not very difficult but requires a methodical and precise folding procedure. If you feel uneasy about repacking the reserve parachute yourself, it will be advisable for you to seek professional assistance to do the job correctly. Tip: take advantage of having to repack your parachute, to deploy it on the ground and vent it for a while, prior proceeding to folding it again. Before each repacking procedure, the following sequence must be observed : - Carefully check each line from the canopy to the riser for any possible damage. - Aerate...

START reserve user’s manual Lift the upper line to keep the folds tidied up along the entire panels length, and the wind channel unobstructed right up to the canopy’s apex. S-fold the left side of the canopy under the centre of the parachute, then S-fold the right side of the canopy onto the centre of the chute. Keep the canopy neatly folded in place using sandbags or books. Be certain for the upper and lower lines to freely run from the canopy to the risers. Place the pod at the top, then flip it all upside down with the “S” folded parachute. Keep a small space at the front of the parachute’s...

START reserve user’s manual «S» fold the lines into the accommodating space left for them, leaving about 1m length of lines outside for the outer coils. «S» fold the coil the remainder of the lines on the outside of the reserve parachute container. NOTE : Videos pertaining to our reserve parachutes use and packing are available, and can be viewed at www.supair.com Close the fourth flap and insert about 4 cm of folded lines through the elasticated loop to keep the container closed. Verify that you have in your possession all of the listed items in step 1, as confirmation that none of them have...