Woody Valley X-ALPS, Manual

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3- FLYING WITH THE X-ALPS HARNESS
3.1- Pre-flight checks
For maximum safety, use a complete and thorough sequence of pre-flight checks, and use the same sequence of checks every flight.
Ensure that:
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the two chest-strap buckles are fastened. Take great care particularly in the presence of snow or ice, and remove the snow or ice
before fastening the buckles;
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the bridle loops are correctly inserted into the karabiners;
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the emergency parachute deployment handle is in the correct position, with the pins properly inserted;
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all pockets and zips are closed;
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the paraglider is correctly hooked to the harness, and that both karabiners are locked closed by the respective locking mechanism;
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the speed-bar is correctly fitted to the paraglider.
3.2- Pockets
X-ALPS has a back pocket and three side pockets. One of the side pockets is located near the main left karabiner and has a safety loop; it can
be used to hold a small radio or a mobile phone. The other two pockets are positioned on the sides of the leg cover.
3.3- Flying above water
There are no specific problems connected to flying above water using an X-ALPS harness, but in any case, landing in water is always
dangerous.
Woody Valley recommends using a suitable lifejacket when flying above water.