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YOU MUST READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE DOING 

ANYTHING WITH YOUR SQUIRREL EQUIPMENT

USER MANUAL

Contents

About this Manual ............................................................................... 1
Before you BASE, Skydive .................................................................... 2
Use, Care, and Feeding of your Squirrel ................................................ 3

3D Inlet ..................................................................................................................................... 3
Zipper Bungees ......................................................................................................................... 3
Arm Foam Options  .................................................................................................................... 3
The Super NutSack  ................................................................................................................... 4
Mylar  ....................................................................................................................................... 4
Leg Wing Zipper Pulls  ............................................................................................................... 4
Arm and Leg Wing Zippers  ........................................................................................................ 4
Innie-Outie Zip System  ............................................................................................................. 4
Innie-Outie Zip System Part Deux... Chest Strap Width In BASE Mode .......................................... 4
Brummel Hook Zipper Anchor  ................................................................................................... 4
Hiking Pole Attach Points  .......................................................................................................... 5
Holding Your Grippers, And Positioning The Leading Edge Of Your Suit  ....................................... 5
Leg Wing Bungee ...................................................................................................................... 5
A Note On The Carbon Fiber Grippers ......................................................................................... 5
Hook Knife ................................................................................................................................ 6
Sleeping and Bathing Your Squirrel  ........................................................................................... 6

Contact Us .......................................................................................... 7

Summary of Contents for Aura 2

Page 1: ...ptions 3 The Super NutSack 4 Mylar 4 Leg Wing Zipper Pulls 4 Arm and Leg Wing Zippers 4 Innie Outie Zip System 4 Innie Outie Zip System Part Deux Chest Strap Width In BASE Mode 4 Brummel Hook Zipper Anchor 4 Hiking Pole Attach Points 5 Holding Your Grippers And Positioning The Leading Edge Of Your Suit 5 Leg Wing Bungee 5 A Note On The Carbon Fiber Grippers 5 Hook Knife 6 Sleeping and Bathing Your...

Page 2: ...rt for damages of any kind caused by negligence on the part of Squirrel LLC or otherwise By using this product or allowing it to be used by others the user waives any liability of the manufacturer for personal injuries or other damages resulting from its use WARNING ALL FORMS OF SKYDIVING PARACHUTING BASE JUMPING AND WINGSUIT FLYING ARE INHERENTLY HAZARDOUS ACTIVITIES AND REQUIRE THE DELIBERATE AN...

Page 3: ...ss and we can t stay friends if you are going to act the fool When we receive a new design we skydive it first Not because we love skydiving or we have a ton of money It s because we don t want to die yet We drive a long distance to an expensive dropzone which is not ideal or convenient but we do it because it s the smart thing to do We do this even though we are always very familiar with the type...

Page 4: ... are unable to adjust your zippers to your satisfaction as recommended above then please go to squirrel ws zipperstuff to read about further options Arm Foam Options Your A2 is shipped with 5mm black foam inserted in the arms This is the middle performance option for your suit There are three possible configurations for you to choose from 1 Light Grey Foam thickest option For normal skydiving and ...

Page 5: ...ips open or partially open will affect the flight characteristics of the suit Always be sure to close your leg wing zipper after accessing your nutsack Make zipper checks a part of your pre flight checklist Innie Outie Zip System For BASE mode you have the option of zipping the front of your harness system inside the suit place the shoulders of your harness inside the front of the suit as shown Fo...

Page 6: ...gripper nestled gently in the palm of your hand There are 2 common ways to hold the gripper properly the first 1 is how Matt and most people hold it and the second 2 Le Blond style shown from rear only is how Vincent Descols holds his grippers for max glide BAD All of these positions are very wrong Please note how they deform the shape of the leading edge and twist the zipper into a non straight l...

Page 7: ... ensure proper operation of your emergency handles Sleeping and Bathing Your Squirrel Don t smother your Squirrel When it s hibernating it likes to breathe and relax in a cool dry comfortable nest Do not store your suit for long periods of time in a tightly folded or compressed manner Doing so will result in the deformation of your inlets Always fully shade dry your suit if it becomes wet or damp ...

Page 8: ...oduct that we make please do not hesitate to contact us www squirrel ws fly squirrel ws 855 FLY SQRL Contact Us THANK YOU FOR FLYING SQUIRREL v 201512 Check the AURA 2 product page at www squirrel ws for the latest PDF version of this manual ...

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