Other brand paraglider models
The harness can be flown with any paraglider. There is no restriction.
When using other spreaders attention should be paid to the correct
routeing of the connection lines.
Landing in water
When there is the possibility of a water landing (e.g. during SIV training)
take note that – like any harness with foam protector – the protector
will try to float. This means that the pilot will be turned face and head
down in the water. Wearing a lifejacket is essential for safety training.
When carrying out a SIV water landing it is recommended that the har-
ness is unbuckled while in the water, and the BIPRO 3 taken off befo-
re its occupant gets in the boat. A water-logged harness is very heavy
and it can be very difficult to bring a pilot aboard with the harness.
The protector could be removed before this training, to reduce the flo-
ating effect.
For a water landing outside the SIV environment, and without a li-
fejacket, buckles must be opened immediately if drowning is to be
avoided.
Care and maintenance after landing in water
After contact with water all the BIPRO 3 protectors should be taken
out. Then harness, protectors and reserve inner container should be
carefully laid out in the shade outside to dry, or, even better, the empty
harness itself could be hung up by its carabiners and gently wafted to
and fro. The reserve should be removed and dried separately. It must
then be repacked and reinstalled in the BIPRO 3.
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