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car. However, this direction is disadvantageous to pull the reserve parachute out of
the harness and it increases the release force significantly. The release shackle at
the inner container of the DIAMONDcross is designed in such a way that the release
force remains low even in this „worst case“ so that the reserve system can be pulled
out of the harness reliably and fast.
Separate canopy lock
The rescue system container of the DIAMONDcross is designed in such a way that it
first releases the lines, and the canopy is released only after the lines are fully
stretched. This provides for a defined canopy opening and further reduces the risk of
an entangling of the reserve in the hangglider.
URGENT RECOMMENDATION
Today, also some harness manufacturers offer containers suitable for their
harnesses. The DIAMONDcross has been certified in combination with its inner
container and many of the container’s details contribute to an optimal performance of
the system. Tests showed that the DC container performs significantly better in many
aspects than the container that comes with a harness. 5 years of experience with
rescue system deployments on the
G-Force Trainer
(a centrifugal force simulator)
have been incorporated into the development of the container. We therefore urgently
recommed the use of the original DC inner container and to let the release handle be
attached to it by an authorised specialist if necessary. Should sewing be required,
you can contact CHARLY for assistance. We are offering this extra service as the
interfaces of the different components are not standardized in paragliding. A careful
adjustment of all components in addition to the obligatory compatibility test thus
optimises your system significantly!