Woody Valley exense, Manual

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EXENSE & EXENSE AIR- user manual
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1.1- Concept
EXENSE is made in two versions, EXENSE (with foam protection) and EXEN-
SE AIR (with Airbag protection).
EXENSE / EXENSE AIR is a product that was developed wholly by Woody Val-
ley to meet the demands specifically expressed by our pilots. This harness
was designed principally for inexperienced pilots, though its use can extend
well beyond this category, because we dedicated particular attention to the
comfort and safety of our customers.
EXENSE / EXENSE AIR is a simple, linear, lightweight harness, designed for
maximum comfort and ease of use. It is easy to carry around when not in
the air.
Chest-straps and leg-straps are fitted with the “T-LOCK safety system” to
prevent the pilot from sliding out of the harness in the case that he or she
has forgotten to fasten the leg-straps.
1.2- Protection and safety
EXENSE is fitted with dorsal protection in foam with a thickness of 17 cm.
A sheet of high-density polyethylene on the outside of the foam dorsal pro-
tection provides a barrier in the case of collision with pointed objects, and
the reinforced external fabric reduces the damage that could be caused to
the harness by abrasion.
This dorsal protection was designed to help the pilot in case of impact, re-
ducing the energetic intensity of deceleration. However it cannot comple-
tely eliminate the risk of injury.
EXENSE AIR the airbag provides excellent protection against the shock
caused by impact. Its structure based on semi-rigid compartments ensures
that about 60/70% of total protection is provided even without complete
inflation, which occurs during the launch phase.
When preparing for flight, before putting on the harness, check that the zip
on the back is completely closed. In any case, the performance of the airbag
underneath remains unchanged, because the opening between the airbag
and the rucksack is of dimensions to ensure consistent results whether the
zip is open or closed.