U-Turn BACKUP RS 100, Manual

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The squaring of the circle
The long controversy whether to use round or cross canopy reserves has an end.
We are following the simple principle - the best of both. The BACKUP RS combines
the aeronautical advantages of the cross canopy with the easy handling of the clas-
sic round canopy. In the area of parachutes the construction-mix has been estab-
lished for a long time through the T-11. To the paragliding market the system was
introduced by Companion. With the BACKUP RS U-Turn offers a light alternative
based on the round-square construction principle.
Since the year one U-Turn examined the advantages of different reserve canopy shapes and continued that
through countless development innovations. The new round-square construction was also put through several
practical tests and revealed astonishing results in the test flights. That is how the positive features of both
construction designs were enhanced. The advantage of the mix-design is a very stable sinking at a high
swing resistance. Through the additional air outlets the air can escape in a controlled manner and simultane-
ously provide a fast opening of the rescue systems as well as stability. The opening time as well as the sinking
rate was considerably reduced through elaborate calculations at the BACKUP RS series, thereby we also ma-
naged to undercut the existing EN and LFT standards. The consistent lengths of the lines drastically simplify
the packing of the rescue and are easily sorted through color coding. Another innovation by U-Turn is the easy
connect. Through an integrated soft-link the main bridle of the BACKUP RX can be connected with any junction
neat and easy.
The overview of the advantages:
Through the long standing know-how from the traditional parachute production, only state-of-the-art manu-
facturing procedures on highest safety standards are used during the manufacturing process of the BACKUP
RS. The material-mixture is aimed at long-term durability. The used canopy material Paratex SX 20 is cha-
racterized through high resistance at low elongation features. An antistatic coating avoids the layers to stick
together which additionally accelerates the opening.
The BACKUP RS is a reliable rescue system, built in accordance with the latest constructional findings. Mini-
mal pack volume and weight make the BACKUP RS first choice for all pilots, who want to control their safety.
very high swing resistance
through the square
surface area with flat upper side and optimized air
outlets
low tendency to gather pace
through the round
square design
optimized opening time
through the Rapid Infla-
tion System (RIS)in combination with the air outlet
valves
minimal sinking rate
of approx.. 5 m/s
minimal weight
through the resistant lightweight
material Paratex SX20
maximal reliability
simplified packing
through a packing procedure
that is similar to the one of a round canopy
simplified mounting
through the Easy Connect
System
RS 100 RS 100
ULTIMATE
RS 120 RS 120
ULTIMATE
weight (without Container)
Eigengewicht (ohne Container)
1,2 kg 1,1 Kg 1,5 kg 1,2 Kg
Area
Fläche
25,5 m
2
25,5 m
2
32,5 m
2
32,5 m
2
volumen
volume
3,3 l 3,0 l 4,1 l 3,3 l
Maximal charge EN
rate of descent at 5.4 m/s
Maximal Zuladung EN
Sinkfahrt bei 5,4 m/s:
100 daN 100 daN 120 daN 120 daN
Errors and omissions expected. Subject to change without
notice. Reproduction in whole or in part without written
permission of U-Turn GmbH is prohibited.
Irrtümer, Druckfehler und Änderungen bleiben vorbehalten.
Nachdruck auch auszugsweise, nur mit schriftlicher
Genehmigung der U-Turn GmbH.
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