NOTE:
The following
example
shows the
Angel v1
140 with 20
gores being
repacked.
The 90/95
and 110 have
18 gores
therefore
the indicated
numbers will
be different.
v2 Angels
only have the
centre panel
numbered.
EN
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Your parachute should be repacked
every 6 months, preferably by a qualified professional to ensure best operation
and to give you peace of mind. When removing the parachute from the harness take the opportunity to complete
a practice deployment. Check that you can reach your handle easily and that the parachute can exit the harness
smoothly, free of any resistance, Certification requires an effort of less than 7kgs.
Before repacking, the parachute should have a thorough visual check of the cloth, lines and bridles. Do not use a
parachute with any sign of visible damage. The parachute must be completely dry and free of dirt, dust or any other
contaminates.
Packing Procedure
Completely unfurl the parachute, ideally it should be hung overnight to release the folds and to air the material.
To ease the packing process it is best to work with an assistant and have the following pieces of equipment:
weights such as sand bags; line spacers; carabiners; spare elastic bands.
Lay the parachute on a packing table or on the ground. Make sure the surface is clean and dry.
Pull out the apex completely and pull all of the lines and panels under
tension so that there are no major folds in the canopy. Attach the apex to
something solid using a carabiner and check that the lines at the apex are
of equal lengths.
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PACKING