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The harness includes a number of improvements and new technical features
designed to improve the safety and pleasure of flying, while at the same time
maintaining the lightness, comfort and control requirements that have always
distinguished Woody Valley products.
The geometry of the load-bearing structure, combined with its active piloting,
render it fully capable of satisfying the needs of a wide range of pilots, while even
ensuring ease of transport thanks to its exceptional lightness, and all in full
compliance with the LTF protocol.
The harness is fitted with new LTF-certified dorsal protection with a 12 cm layer of
foam.
Leg-straps and chest straps are fitted with the “GET-UP safety system,” and with
the innovative DRC system that prevents the pilot from slipping out of the harness
in the case that he or she has forgotten to fasten the leg straps.
The system includes two females buckles attached to a load bearing carbine, and
another attached to the leg-cover’s closure element; the central element that
allows for the buckles to be fastened is attached to the leg strap: in this manner, in
order to properly close the leg-cover, the pilot is required to grasp the leg strap,
and is thus reminded to close it.
The S.O.S. label, colored red with white lettering, is readily visible in a pocket on
the right shoulder-strap padding. It is easy to pull out, and it is fastened to the
harness to prevent it from being lost.
On the back of this label, you can write the information that you think should be
given to rescue personnel in case of accident.
The harness is supplied with dorsal protection and a polycarbonate plate,
which have already been assembled by the manufacturer.
The emergency parachute must be fitted with great care by a qualified
professional, such as your instructor. Only after this operation should the
pilot adjust the harness for optimum comfort.
Optional accessories available are Ballast bag with carrying handle, tube, and
drainage tap, Emergency parachute with deployment on left-hand side, Front
parachute and Side protection.
Adjustment of
ENERGY XC
The harness supplied already adjusted to a
standard
ergonomic
setting,
apart
from
adjustments required for pilot height. Therefore,
for the first flight we recommend adjusting the
harness for height alone, leaving the other
settings unchanged, because they have proved
to be satisfactory for the vast majority of pilots. If
you wish to change the other settings, remember
that you can always return to the factory settings
by making reference to the red marks on all
adjustment straps.
Please remember that the size of your harness should be chosen according to
your height, and not according to seat width. Unlike a harness based on a
fundamentally seated position, in which the height of the seat back is not essential
for good comfort, in this harness the pilot flies in a more supine position, and so
