Woody Valley X-ALPS, Manual

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1- GENERAL INFORMATION
This equipment should contain:
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Harness
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Polycarbonate seat plate
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Composite foot plate
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Hook-in karabiners
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Emergency parachute deployment handle
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Two spare elastic loops for fastening the emergency parachute container
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Three-step speed-bar
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Bridle
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Rucsac
1.1- Concept
X-ALPS was created principally for the like-named paragliding competition, but its light weight, convenience and dynamic performance have
made it popular with all pilots who like para-trekking. In addition, its geometry and active flying characteristics make it ideal for cross-country
pilots, and in fact this harness was designed for maximum comfort and simplicity of use. As it was created specifically for this type of
competition, and with the objective of reducing weight and bulk as far as possible, it does not have any back protection. Even though the
harness cannot be given certification, because of the lack of back protection, its structural frame has in any case passed the breaking
strength test performed as part of the LTF procedure. Its low aerodynamic drag considerably improves the performance of competition
paragliders.
The leg straps and chest strap are fitted with the “GET-UP safety system” which prevents the pilot from sliding out of the harness in the case
that he or she forgets to fasten the leg straps.