HIGH ASPECT RATIO INLET
INNIE-OUTIE
USE, CARE, AND FEEDING OF YOUR SQUIRREL
Try not to store your suit in a tightly packed configuration. Do
not store your suit folded tightly in hot conditions. In the case
of inlet deformation, massaging them into shape at or above
room temperature will help to reform them.
When BASE jumping, you have the
option to place your BASE harness MLW
inside the chest portion of the suit.
ZIPPER BUNGEES
The bungees that hold the zippers tight to the main lift webbing (MLW) of your harness must always
be connected. When skydiving,
DO NOT
jump your suit without the zipper bungees set tightly
around your harness MLW. Securing the bungees on the inside of the MLW usually results in the
zippers being closer, and the hole being smaller.
We highly recommend using a standard pillow handle as the best choice for wingsuit flying. For
more detailed information on the decision of what handle type is best, please see our Reserve
Handle Information PDF here:
http://squirrel.ws/handles
NOTE:
If you think that the zipper system is not functioning well with your skydive harness (i.e. your
emergency handles are not always 100% accessible), please contact us before your next jump.
You may need to modify the zippers so that the sliders stay locked in place, as per the information
at this URL:
http://squirrel.ws/zipperstuff
AIRFOIL CROSS-SECTION (“ARM FOAM”) OPTIONS
Your AURA 5 is shipped with 5mm black foam, which is inserted in the arms. Also included is a pair
of airfoil cross-sections that may be used for performance flying.
5mm Black Foam:
Acceptable for Skydiving and BASE jumping. The 5mm black foam helps to smooth out the leading
edge of your wingsuit. The consensus is that it is not noticeably restrictive during the pull and riser
access, if your suit fits properly.
Airfoil Foam:
The removable airfoil cross section foam should only be used once you feel confident in the AURA 5
at all angles and in all modes of flight. Using the airfoil cross section foam inside the suit may reduce
comfort and range of motion during deployment. With the foam installed in the suit, the arms may fit
snugly.
Do not use the airfoil cross section for BASE jumping if you feel that it restricts your BoC
access in any way
.
ARM AND LEG WING INTERNAL ZIPPERS
We recommend flying with them closed at all times.
You may experiment with opening them to reduce
internal pressure in the arm and leg wings, but the
AURA 5’s full performance can only be experienced
with zippers closed. Make zipper-checks a part of
your pre-flight checklist.
NUTSACK
Your nutsack is made for your stuff-sack and not much
heavier. Adding a lot of heavy equipment or even too much
food or water will change your center of gravity and could
possibly affect your flight in a negative way.
LEG WING ZIPPER PULLS
Always fasten your leg wing zipper pulls. If you walk around
with them dragging on the ground, you will ruin them. If your
suit is on, have the zipper pulls connected. Do not drag them
through the dirt.
MASSIVE LEG WING POCKET
The large zipped pocket on the inside of the leg wing
is suitable for the storage of hiking poles and other
lightweight equipment.
BASE
SKYDIVE
Keep zippers close against MLW webbing.
Handles completely exposed.
Zippers tight against MLW.
