Lines and risers
We use DC60, DSL70, PPSL120 Liros Lines with a special waved Dyneema core. This stretch resistance
prevents changes in fl ight characteristics caused by diff erent stretching after a short time of use. An
optimum of safety and strength in proportion to drag is achieved by the use of diff erent line diameters.
The whole line system consists of single element that are sewn and looped on both ends. All suspen-
sion and brake lines are forked in the upper cascade. The diff erent color of the lines guarantee ease of
handling and control. All suspension lines are looped separately in maillons and connected to the risers.
The maillons have clips bulit in to prevent slipping of the lines. The main brake line is looped through a
pulley at the D-riser with a color marking where a brake toggle has to be tief off .
The manufacturer settings is 0 travel plus 5 cm. Shortening more than 5 cm is not allowed and results
in a “brake” condition in fl ight which is extremely dangerous for takeoff , fl ight and landing. The factory
settings provides suffi
cient brake travel on landing and in extreme fl ight conditions, as well as a com-
fortable arm positon on trim speed.
Please note that with the height of the harness mounting also the relative distance changes. When ad-
justing the setting, both sides have to be symmetric and a permanent knot has to be used. Optimum
solution is the so called “Spierenstich” knot which doesn`t slip or aff ect the lines adversely.
The U-Turn ALPINE PEAK 2 is equipped with a very eff ective leg-actuated speedsystem that increases
the speed btw. 12 and 15 km/h depending on model and pilots weight area load respectively. During
extreme manoeuvers the speedsystem should not be activated, when entering an extreme manoeu-
vres it should be immediately deactived. All extreme manoeuvres (i.e. stalls...) get more dynamically at
higher speed.
Because the maximal adjustment of the accelerator is related to the safety characteristics of the canopy
it may happen, that -using certain harnesses - the broad accelerator adjustment is not available.
Risers
The A- and B-risers have a diff erent color to ensure positive identifi cation at take off and during a B-stall
descent. The length of all risers has been chosen in a way to get easy access to all and lineshackles in-
fl ight for special manoeuvres.
Mode of rigid and stretch resistandt Polyster-webbing, the ALPINE PEAK 2 risers guarantee a long term,
stable trim.
Speed System
All offi
cially approved harness systems with mounting about the breast height are suitable for the ALPINE
PEAK 2 (they have to be DHV rated GH). The lower the mounting, the better is the steering by shifting of the
bodyweight. U-Turn recommends the new IQ4 harness for its highest level of safety and convenience. The
positioning of the mounting also changes the relative breakedistance. If you have any questions about the
usage of your harness with the ALPINE PEAK 2, ask your U-Turn dealer or directly contact U-Turn. We assist
you in any possible way.
Suitable Harness
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