III. Operator
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s Section
1.General
This manual can not substitute for the knowledge and training you receive in a proper Tandem
Master course. The scope of this manual is also not to enable you to operate this parachute
system without any basic skills.
It is in the responsibility of every trained and licensed operator and/or owner to pack and
operate to the manufacturers instructions and to his best knowledge and ability in the use
of this equipment.
It is also in the responsibility of every operator and/or owner to stay within the limitations
set by the manufacturer regarding pack opening speeds and maximum suspended weight
to not endanger himself nor his passenger
This manual is a guideline and a source of compact information, both for the owner and the
operator.
2.
About Packing
Paratec recommends the Pro Packing Method for the Century Twin Main Canopies. Should you
wish to Flat Pack, this is also acceptable. Our canopies look, handle and pack no different than
any other 9 cell tandem main on the market. Pro Packing is a standard in parachuting today, you
therefor will not see any pictures of another folding variation in this manual.The Pro packing
Method is probably the most logical and efficient method of packing a reserve today. Nevertheless,
the packer should pay extra attention to the following steps:
Always keep your lines under tension
Clear stabilizers, perform neat S-folds, clearing all line groups
While folding the tail, make sure your steering lines stay in the centre of
the pack
Position the slider on top of the slider stops and in the centre of your
pack job.
Match your packing (fabric distribution) to the dimensions of the
individual main deployment bags
After the canopy is in the bag, follow the manual of the rig
manufacturer to close the container.
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