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The used material for handle pads and the Velcro provides a guarantee for
functionality and safety against unintentional loosening. The new material is stiff
and therefore
ICARO paragliders recommends to bend the handle pad a couple of times
and open and close the Velcro before each installation. Thus the web of the
handle becomes softer and the adhesion of the Velcro decreases.
The release of the rescue system represents an essential factor to reduce the
required release force. When the handle is pulled upwards, the resistance caused
by the protective cover is much higher when releasing it horizontally or diagonally
upwards.
Therefore we recommend to train
(before repacking the rescue system,
during g-force trainer) these methods.
Another problem can arise when the
handle is released with the other hand.
After evaluation of different air
accidents, however, it was found that
such a situation only happens with
multiple adverse conditions (for example
wrong recovery of a Full stall, partly
fallen into the cap, the throwing hand
covered in lines and additionally spiral
dive) .
Also in this case it is essential not to try to pull the parachute handle vertically but
as far as possible horizontally or diagonally upwards
.
Connecting the wing to the harness
Without twisting the risers, connect them to the harness attachment loops using
the selflocking carbines.
Check for the risers to be properly positioned and untwisted. The «A» risers must
be located at the front and facing the flight direction (see diagram).
Lastly, check for the main self-locking carbines to be fully closed and locked in
place
