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This pocket was specially designed with a
size and shape suitable for a pair of
telescopic walking poles (maximum length 67
cm in the L size), as well as the rucksack and
a windcheater jacket: in other words, the
equipment required by a hiker.
The tips of the telescopic walking poles
should be inserted into the metal grommets
at the bottom of the pocket, as shown in the
photo. To close the pocket and the
aerodynamic part of the harness, just close
the two zips.
Fitting the rescue system
The new ENERGY XC provides for two configurations:
1 - with the parachute container in the classic position, beneath the seat at the
front;
2 - with a second parachute lodged beneath the cockpit at the front (optional).
The lower reserve parachute must be attached to the harness before being
inserted into the built-in container, which has been modified with an elastic
bulkhead that allows for parachutes of different volumes to be inserted in stable
positions. This connection with the harness takes the form of a dual bridle fixed to
the harness at shoulder height, for better load distribution and to ensure a correct
landing position in the case that the reserve parachute is deployed. This helps
reduce the risk of injury to a minimum.
The reserve chute bridle has a large central loop colored red, and this is reinforced
with a cover in Cordura 500. At the extremity of the loop, there is a Velcro band
which enables the link with the reserve parachute to be held firmly in position.
Connecting the deployment handle to the deployment bag
ENERGY XC is supplied with a handle for reserve
parachute extraction. It is identified with the number 6;
this handle alone should be used for this purpose.
The black loop attached to the handle itself should be
passed into the loop on the deployment bag, and then
the entire handle should be passed through its own
loop and pulled tight. For easier extraction, the loop
attached to the deployment bag should be positioned
laterally with respect to the centre of the reserve
parachute.
If your deployment bag does not have this loop, please contact the retailer from
whom you purchased the reserve parachute.
