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Introduction  

We congratulate you on your purchase of a new Manix harness.  

The Manix harness is built to comply with the high standards and demands for 
paragliding harnesses. You have chosen a state of the art product which is one of most 
comfortable lightweight paragliding harnesses available on the market today.  

Please read this user manual carefully and use it as a guide to adjusting the harness 
properly for your size and shape; and to obtaining the most comfortable flight position.  
In addition to adjusting the harness please pay special attention to the insertion of the 
reserve parachute and its connection to the harness. In addition to instructions you will 
find a few important suggestions and tips on how to care for, clean and use your new 
harness.  

By purchasing our equipment, you accept responsibility for being a certified paraglider 
pilot and you accept all risks inherent with paragliding activities including injury and 
death. Neither the manufacturer nor the seller of this product shall be held liable for 
personal or third party injuries or damages under any circumstances.  

We thank you for placing your trust in us, and hope that comfortably seated you will get 
maximum enjoyment during many pleasant flights. We wish you maximum enjoyment 
from your discovery of this fantastic aerial sport and of course happy landings.  

MAC PARA TEAM 

 

Technical description 

The Manix is harness for light sport aircraft with an empty weight of less than 120 kg in 
the category paraglider.  The Manix harness was developed to satisfy the demands for 
a modern paragliding harness, and incorporates feed-back from the most demanding 
pilots. MAC PARA's long experience of the design and development of harnesses 
combined with the use of the best selected materials guarantees a combination of 
longevity and comfort during use combined with perfect flying characteristics. 
 
The Manix harness is suitable for all pilots, from beginner to the experienced pilot who 
prefers a slightly inclined sitting position. The Manix can be flown with all types of 
paraglider unless the manufacturer of your particular model requires a specific harness 
to be used with their glider. 
 

The breathable back material provides comfortable sitting position. The harness is 
equipped with a foam protector against the shock caused by impact. The rear pocket  
provides large storage space. The harness has one lateral pocket on left side for small 
objects. The Manix harness is supplied inclusive of relax-bar and speed bar system with 
Brummel-hooks, as usually delivered on MAC paragliders. 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for Manix

Page 1: ...Manix PARAGLIDING HARNESS Version 1 0 Stand 05 2013 ...

Page 2: ... Assembly in outer container 8 Reserve parachute deployment 10 Relax bar 11 Speed system 11 Storage Pockets 11 Pre flight checks 12 Take off with the Manix 12 Rescue Deployment 12 Landing with the Manix 13 Towing 13 Tandem flying 13 Flying above water 13 Maintenance and repairs 13 Looking after your harness 14 Deterioration a few tips 14 Storage 14 Disposal 14 In Conclusion 14 Treating nature with...

Page 3: ...ll get maximum enjoyment during many pleasant flights We wish you maximum enjoyment from your discovery of this fantastic aerial sport and of course happy landings MAC PARA TEAM Technical description The Manix is harness for light sport aircraft with an empty weight of less than 120 kg in the category paraglider The Manix harness was developed to satisfy the demands for a modern paragliding harnes...

Page 4: ...pocket and pocket on left side light rest bar kevlar plate option The Manix is available in sizes S M L XL and XXL Weight 5 30 kg Medium size complete with back protection 4 80 kg with Kevlar plate Volume space for the rescue 7 2 dm3 Loop for main carabineer Speed system Shoulder Straps Chest Straps Leg Straps Whistle Styrofoam protection Speed bar Reserve parachute handle ...

Page 5: ...can be made to the lateral straps leading trough the flat buckles to your back When correctly adjusted you feel only light pressure on both back and shoulder If the lateral straps are too loose you will feel pressure on your shoulders from the shoulder straps By pulling on them you change the position If you feel pressure on your back release the lateral straps by pulling the loop on the flat buck...

Page 6: ...reased By pulling the black colored release loop the chest strap can be slackened Additional chest strap with whistle Additional chest strap with plastic buckle with whistle provides better position of padded shoulder flaps and prevents their sliding by wide adjustments of the chest strap Whistle on plastic buckle can help in emergency cases Adjusting of the chest strap Additional chest strap with...

Page 7: ...ore prone position then we recommend the choice of either the XCL or Hawaii harness Emergency parachute assembly The Manix harness is compatible with most available emergency parachutes The envelope system outer container is integrated into the harness shape The inner container is big enough to hold a rescue canopy up to 45 m 2 in size The reserve bridle is integrated into the harness being attach...

Page 8: ...pper front flap Thread the elastic loops into the smallest of the eyelets on the pocket flaps Close the flaps following the order shown in the photographs below Push the metal pins on the handle into the elastic loops It is essential to remove the cords after this operation The cords should be pulled out slowly in order not to damage the elastic loops by excessive friction Finally the handle shoul...

Page 9: ...9 Assembly in outer container step by step ...

Page 10: ... handle and grasp it firmly with one hand Pull the handle outwards in order to extract the reserve parachute from the ventral container Look for a clear area and in a continuous motion throw the reserve parachute away from yourself and the paraglider After the reserve parachute has opened avoid any chance of entanglement by pulling in the paraglider gripping one of the brake lines in order to coll...

Page 11: ...ut relax bar the front lateral straps can be hidden into small pockets closed to the straps See pictures below Speed system The Manix harness is equipped with a speed system and includes Brummel hooks as supplied on MAC paragliders The speed bar lines feature stoppers preventing free movement of the speed bar unless required The first step of the speed bar should maintain its position to the front...

Page 12: ...ms are tied down safely Check again that you have closed your leg and chest straps before you take off Attention Pay special attention during winter in ice or snow Always clear any ice or snow before fastening the buckles Take off with the Manix Check that the leg straps allow proper leg movement by take off All strap s adjustments should allow upright standing position without any pressure on sho...

Page 13: ...ers in the direction of flight For further details refer to the documentation provided with your tow release or ask a qualified towing instructor at your flying site Tandem flying The Manix harness is suitable for tandem flying as passenger harness Thanks to a well designed leg strap system it offers an outstanding freedom of leg movement This facilitates an easy run during take off If the passeng...

Page 14: ...eaners or thinners is expressly prohibited Keep automatic buckles clean They may be lubricated once in a year with a silicon spray Storage Store the harness a dry space at ambient temperature away from chemicals and UV light Never store the harness wet This shortens the life of the cloth Always dry harness thoroughly before any packing or storage During transport it has to be considered that some ...

Page 15: ...wildlife Don t walk outside marked routes don t leave any waste don t make needless noise and respect the sensitive biological balance in the mountain eco system especially in the takeoff area Checks Let check the harness by an authorized person once every two years Name Company Date Signature Stamp ...

Page 16: ...L 38 42 cm Recommended pilots height S under 170 cm M 165 178 cm L 175 190 cm size XL 185 195 cm Weight without rescue chute and carabineers S 4 90 kg M 5 30 kg L 5 45 kg XL 5 75kg Back protection Styrofoam protection 18 cm Rescue system Integrated container envelope system under seat plate with a lateral handle Certification Certified standards and procedures LTF 91 09 EN 1651 1999 Type testing M...

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