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WALIBI 3

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Introduction
The WALIBI 3 harness is crafted for professional pilots and paragliding enthusiasts, prioritizing comfort, lightness, and durability. It complies with European and German safety standards (EN 1651: 2018 and LTF Nfl II 91/09). Users should adjust the harness on static hang-posts before their first flight.

Technical Specifications
The harness is available in two sizes (SM and L) for pilots between 160 cm to 200 cm in height and 60 kg to 120 kg in weight. Key features include a BUMPAIR impact damping system and a reserve parachute pocket with a capacity of 7 to 10.4 liters.

Size Choice
A height/weight table assists users in selecting the correct harness size. It is advisable to try the harness under a hanging device at a retailer.

Nomenclature and Harness Overview
The manual provides a detailed list of harness components and features, such as Cobra buckles, shoulder strap adjustments, and storage pockets.

Accessories Assembly
Instructions for assembling accessories like carabiners and backrest protection are included. The harness features a main attachment point for the carabiner.

Installing the Reserve Parachute
Detailed steps for installing the reserve parachute are provided, including connecting the handle to the POD, riser/harness connection, and placing the risers inside the sleeve. Professional assistance is recommended for initial assembly.

Adjustments
Guidance on adjusting the harness, including shoulder straps, backrest, and lumbar support, is provided to ensure comfort and safety during flight.

Flight Phases
Instructions cover pre-flight checks, take-off, in-flight behavior, and landing procedures, emphasizing maintaining a vertical posture during take-off and ensuring a safe landing approach.

Maintenance
Regular maintenance is advised, including cleaning, storage, and periodic checks of the reserve parachute handle location.

Warranty and Disclaimer
The manual concludes with warranty information and a disclaimer, emphasizing the pilot's responsibility for safety.

Emergency Procedures
In emergencies, deploy the rescue parachute by pulling the handle with a strong tug and throwing it towards a clear area. Once deployed, pull the glider towards you symmetrically using the risers or toggles. Prepare for landing by adopting an upright posture with slightly bent legs.

Mandatory Controls
Ensure parachute deployment functionality and inspect the harness for wear. Annual deployment and repacking of the parachute by certified personnel is required.

Care and Maintenance
Clean the harness using a brush and mild solvents, avoiding aggressive chemicals. Lubricate zip fasteners with silicon spray. Regularly check and maintain carabiners and buckles, especially in dusty or marine environments. Store the harness in a dry, cool place, protected from UV exposure.

Materials and Hardware
The harness is made from durable materials like Nylon ripstop and Cordura, featuring self-locking carabiners and other resilient components.

Warranty and Safety
SUPAIR offers a five-year warranty against manufacturing defects. The harness is designed exclusively for paragliding, and SUPAIR is not responsible for misuse or accidents. Pilots should wear appropriate gear and carry insurance.

BUMPAIR Shock Absorber
The harness includes a BUMPAIR shock absorber for impact protection, compliant with EU regulations. Regular inspection is necessary, and any damage should be repaired by professionals.

Service and Maintenance Records
A service book is provided to record maintenance and resale information, ensuring the harness remains in optimal condition.

Catalog excerpts

User’s manual PARC ALTAÏS 34 RUE ADRASTÉE 74650 ANNECY CHAVANOD FRANCE RCS 387956790 Revision index : V1 13/08/202

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Harness User’s manual | WALIBI 3 hank you for choosing the WALIBI 3. We are glad to be able to share our common paragliding passion with you. SUPAIR has been designing, producing and selling free flying equipment since 1984. By choosing a SUPAIR product you benefit from almost thirty years of expertise, innovation and listening. This is also our philosophy : working endlessly to develop better products and to maintain a high quality production. We hope you will find this user’s manual comprehensive, explicit and hopefully enjoyable as well. We advise you to read it carefully. You will find the...

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Harness User’s manual | WALIBI 3 Introduction Technical specifications Size choice Nomenclature Harness Overview Accessories assembly Carabiners Neoprene sleeve Backrest protection Bumpair Installing the reserve parachute Reserve parachute characteristics POD reserve parachute handle connection Parachute risers – harness connection Place the risers inside the neoprene sleeve Place the risers inside the sleeve Riser connection – reserve parachute Installing the reserve parachute in the container Locking the reserve parachute handle Gear packing and tips Adjustments The various adjustments Adjusting...

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Harness User’s manual | WALIBI 3 Welcome to the world of paragliding according to SUPAIR, a world of shared passion. The Walibi 3 harness is aimed at professional pilots and flying enthusiats. Comfort, lightness and durability dictated its design and the materials chosen by our R&D team. The WALIBI 3 harness was certified EN 1651 : 2018 and LTF Nfl II 91/09. Indicating that it meets European and German safety requirements. After reading this manual, we suggest you to check your harness in static hang-posts to adjust it before your first flight. N.B : Three important icons will help you when reading...

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Harness User’s manual | WALIBI 3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Harness size Pilot size (cm) Pilot weight (mini - maxi) (kg) Harness weight (+ carabiners+speedbar)(kg) Designed for Back lenght (cm) Backrest tilt adjustment (cm) Seat length (cm) Carabiners height (cm) Carabiners distance (cm) Impact damping system Certification Tandem (Pilot or Passenger) Towing Quick-out carabiners compatibility Reserve parachute pocket volume (liter) Back lenght Backrest tilt adjustment Carabiners height Carabiners distance Seat length

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Harness User’s manual | WALIBI 3 SIZE CHOICE Choosing your harness size is important. You will find here below a height/weight table that will help you in your size choice. With its hammock architecture and its “lying flat” flying position, we advise you to try out the harness under a hanging device at one of our retailers in order to choose the correct size. For a complete list of our retailers, please click here : www.supair.com Taille Poids Preliminary test under hanging device

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Harness User’s manual | WALIBI 3 NOMENCLATURE Harness 2x 45 mm Zicral self-locking carabiners Camera pocket POWI3 reserve parachute handle Options TANDEM DYNEEMA PARACHUTE RISERS (réf. : ELEBIY)

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Harness User’s manual | WALIBI 3 HARNESS OVERVIEW 1 Cobra © buckles (chest & legs) 2 Backrest angle adjustment 3 Shoulder strap adjustment 4 Lumbar support adjustment 5 Reserve parachute pocket 11 6 Reserve parachute handle 7 Paragliding main hooking points 8 Bumpair 9 Back storage pocket 10 Backrest protection 11 Camera pocket

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Harness User’s manual | WALIBI 3 Carabiners Compatible carabiners : 45 mm Self-locking zicral carabiners Réf. : MAILCOMOUS45 ACCESSORIES ASSEMBLY Backrest protection Install the backrest protection 1. Open the dorsal pocket zip Pass the carabiners through the 2 main attach points 2. Insert the back protection and close the zip The Walibi 3 is designed with only the main attachment point for the carabiner. Do not attach yourself to any other place of the harness. There is no rescue attachment point and no towing attachment point. WALIBI 3 | page 9

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Harness User’s manual | WALIBI 3 ACCESSORIES ASSEMBLY BUMPAIR Compatible BUMPAIR : Bumpairs assembly 1. Fold the harness at the neoprene cap level 2. Open the zip 3. Slide the 2 bumpairs in 4. Fasten the zip

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Harness User’s manual | WALIBI 3 INSTALLING THE RESERVE PARACHUTE Thank you for reading the following carefully ! We recommend for the initial rescue parachute assembly and installation to be made by a qualified professional. Reserve parachute folding and installation inside the harness must conform to the specific guidelines found in this manual. Rescue parachute pocket characteristics • Panels locked via cables • Parachute volume 7 to 10,4 liters • Adapted to all SUPAIR reserve parachutes Connecting the handle to the POD 1 Fasten the reserve parachute handle bridle to the external pod loop...

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Harness User’s manual | WALIBI 3 INSTALLING THE RESERVE PARACHUTE Riser/Harness connection >> Access to the reserve parachute connection points. Open the sleeve located on the spreader bars to access the parachute’s attach points.

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Harness User’s manual | WALIBI 3 INSTALLING THE RESERVE PARACHUTE Riser/Harness connection Fastening the risers to the harness with a set of 7mm square Maillons Rapides®. Connect each riser to a spreader bar using a squared Maillon Rapide® and O-ring. - Open the 7mm maillon Rapide® - Push the toric ring through the Maillon Rapide® and twist it. - Push the bridle connecting point through the toric ring loop - Push the Maillon Rapide® through the bridle connection loop. - Give the toric ring a second twist - Push the bridle through the Maillon Rapide® - Close the maillon Rapide® by hand, then tighten...

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Harness User’s manual | WALIBI 3 INSTALLING THE RESERVE PARACHUTE Place the risers inside the sleeve 1 Pass the risers through their respective shoulder sleeve. - Place the risers inside their guiding sleeve connected alongside the harness and bring them out through the reserve parachute container - Use the Velcro to close the sleeve

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