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1.2- The VOYAGER PLUS harness and its protective system
The airbag provides excellent protection against the shock caused by impact. Its special 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.
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.
1.3- S.O.S. label
This label, coloured red with white lettering, is readily visible in a pocket on the right shoulder-strap padding. It is easy to pull out, and it is fastened to the harness
to prevent it from being lost. On the back of this label, you can write the information that you think should be given to rescue personnel in case of accident.
2- BEFORE USING THE HARNESS
VOYAGER PLUS must be assembled by a qualified paragliding professional, such as your instructor. More specifically, great care has to be dedicated to inserting
the reserve parachute into the harness in the correct way. Only after this has been performed should the pilot adjust the harness for maximum comfort.
2.1- Reserve parachute
The container for the reserve parachute is not included in the standard harness. It is an optional extra, and it should be positioned on the ventral part of the
harness. The container is large enough for most of the reserve parachutes available on the market today. It is connected to the harness at two points at shoulder
height, in order to distribute load and to ensure a correct landing position in the case that the reserve parachute is deployed, therefore reducing the possibility of
