CONNECT REVERSE 3 Instruction Manual (EN)

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Dear SWING customer, Thank you for purchasing a SWING product. Ongoing development work along with the innovative combination of the materials used have resulted in a product which meets our own high expectations and those of our customers and which sets standards in the industry. If you have any questions which are not answered in this Manual, please do not hesitate to contact your SWING dealer or SWING directly: Tel: +49 81 41 32 77 888 or [email protected] SWING Team WARNING Read this Manual before using your harness! DANGER This harness must not be used for sky-diving.

Special text Manual You must read this Manual carefully before using the harness for the first time. This will allow you to familiarise yourself with the adjustment options and the care and maintenance of your new paraglider harness. Information in this Manual on design of the paraglider harness, technical data and illustrations are subject to change. We reserve the right to make changes without prior notification. Special text giving safety information is identified in this Manual in accordance with the ANSI Z535.6 standard. The Manual complies with the airworthiness requirements in LTF NFL...

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02 Safety WARNING The safety advice given below must be followed in all circumstances. Failure to do so renders invalid the certification and/or results in loss of insurance cover, and could lead to serious injuries or even death. Safety advice All forms of aerial sport involve certain risks. When compared with other types of aerial sport, paragliding has the lowest number of fatal accidents measured according to the number of licensed pilots. However, few other sports demand such a high level of individual responsibility as paragliding. Prudence and risk-awareness are basic requirements for...

WARNING The harness owner is responsible for carrying out the action required by the safety notice. Operating limits The harness may only be used within the operating limits. These have been exceeded if any of the following situations exists:  it is used outside of the permissible weight range Disclaimer and exclusion of liability, Operating limits it is used when there is obvious damage to it Use of the product is at the pilot’s own risk! The manufacturer cannot be held liable for any personal injury or material damage which arises in connection with SWING products. The certification and warranty...

03 Harness features Technical data Use Paraglider harness Certification number Maximum clip-in weight Distance carbiner – seat plate [cm] Distance between carabiners [cm] (min. – max.) Seat plate (l x w back / w front) [cm] Weight approx. [kg]* Protection Integrated container under the seat, side deployment handle CONNECT REVERSE 3 harness Deuter Vari-Flex hip belt Two aluminium carabiners Deployment handle for reserve Instruction Manual Optional accessories Deuter rain cover Deuter transport cover Deuter Streamer (3 litre hydration pack) Helmet attachment *Weight including seat plate, carabiners,...

Storage compartment Opening for hydration pack Back adjustment Shoulder straps Hang point Chest strap Seat plate adjustment Leg straps Attachment point for footstirrup Speedbar (optional) Eyelet for speed system Reserve container Reserve handle Side pockets Airbag with spring system Fig. 1: Diagram of the CONNECT REVERSE 3 Concept The CONNECT REVERSE 3 is one of the latest generation of paraglider harnesses. It is designed as a convertible harness/backpack and combines the usual high comfort level of SWING’s Connect range of harnesses with outstanding carrying features as a backpack. In designing...

falling out. This also makes it less likely to forget Comfort features the leg straps. Carrying system In backpack mode, the CONNECT REVERSE 3 is fitted with a carrying system made by Deuter, the specialist in alpine backpacks. The Alpine Back System ensures the highest level of carrying comfort and ideal weight distribution. The flexible Vari Flex hip belt is available as an optional extra for the Alpine Back System, and is included in delivery with the CONNECT REVERSE 3. Mesh back section Fig. 2: Chest strap with T-lock done up The back section uses mesh fabric to optimise seating comfort....

Rain cover / Transport cover Fig. 4: Streamer compartment with Velcro PLEASE NOTE Attach the streamer asymmetrically and do not over-fill it, as otherwise it will press into the pilot’s back during flight, affecting comfort and safety Lid pocket The Connect Reverse 3 has a zipped lid pocket to store small items. Side pockets The CONNECT REVERSE 3 has two side pockets for any items which need to be within reach during flight. The shape of the pockets means that nothing will get lost even during launch. One side has an open net pocket and the other side has a zippered pocket. The pockets all have...