SKY SPARE
SKY SPARE / SKY SYSTEM
is a life saving system for both paragliding and hang gliding.
The Sky Spare / Sky System is a hand-thrown or manually activated emergency parachute canopy.
The design, materials and technologies used in the Sky Spare / Sky System make the product very reliable.
The canopy is made of cloth specifically engineered for this application. The cloth is coated with a material that prevents sticking to facilitate smooth and rapid
deployment. The cloth is also engineered to minimize shape distortion. These features, as well as the distinctive canopy design and
the low permeability of the cloth result in a low sink rate.
The lines leading from the canopy are selected for their superior strength and resiliency. They reduce opening shock, especially at high speeds.
The Sky Spare / Sky System canopy has a center line. This design feature shortens the opening time and aids in stabilization. The canopy lines are packed in loops and each loop is secured with a
rubber fitting. As the system is deployed the loops are released one by one, thereby preventing tangling and facilitating a smooth and even deployment.
The reserve is packed in an inner container linked to deployment handle. The inner container is designed to open in any direction. The safety pins at the end of the handle secure the system within the outer
container or harness, and prevent accidental openings. The handle is also reinforced for an easy grip, even when wearing gloves.
USING THE SKY SPARE SYSTEM
Before each flight, check all straps securing the outer container to the harness (where applicable). Ensure that the container is securely closed, and visually inspect the safety pins for damage
and to ensure that they are secure.
To deploy the rescue canopy:
1. Look at the deployment handle.
2. Grasp the deployment handle. Pull it free of the outer container or harness.
3. Using the deployment handle, throw the inner container forcefully into open air (AWAY from the Paraglider canopy).
4. The force of the throw will separate the inner container and attached handle from the canopy.
5. The canopy – thanks to the central line – inflates quickly and easily.
6. The pilot collapses the paraglider by pulling the „B“ risers to stabilize the descent.
As with all paraglider rescue systems, the deployment throw must be forceful enough to separate the inner container from the canopy. The special coating and
design of the Sky Spare / Sky System dramatically reduce failed deployments, in comparison to other rescue systems. If the system does not
immediately deploy due to a weak throw, the pilot should grasp the parachute bridle attached to the harness, and pull it back in
– if necessary for another, more forceful throw (even systems inferior to the Sky Spare / Sky System, this
is an extremely unlikely occurrence).
SKY SPARE / SKY SYSTEM / SKY LITE
