SALSA
8 COMPATIBILITY TEST
The SALSA rescue system is appropriate for integrated reserve chute containers.
The first time installation of the reserve chute into the harness should be carried out
only by an expert, a so-called compatibility-testing authority.
This requirement is necessary to make sure that no unsuitable harnesses with integrated
outer containers are used in combination with our reserve. Please contact your flight
school or skywalk dealer to prepare for the initial installation. There you can find in most
cases a certified compatibility tester.
ATTENTION
AFTER EVERY REPACKING AND REINSTALLATION OF THE RESERVE CHUTE
IN THE OUTER CONTAINER, THE CORRECT OPENING OF THE OUTER CONTAINER
MUST BE CHECKED WITH THE PILOT SITTING IN FLIGHT POSITION, PULLING ON
THE RESCUE HANDLE AND ENSURING THAT THE OUTER CONTAINER OPENS
SMOOTHLY, THE RESERVE CHUTE IS HANGING ON THE RESCUE HANDLE, AND
IS PROPERLY CONNECTED TO THE HARNESS. THE PULLING FORCE OF THE
RELEASE HANDLE MUST BE BETWEEN 2 AND 7 daN.
9 RELEASING THE RESCUE SYSTEM
The SALSA is a reserve chute for paragliding and is only approved for this purpose.
Use the reserve chute only in an emergency! To deploy the reserve chute, follow
these steps:
> Pull the rescue handle firmly. The outer container opens up and the pilot is now holding
the rescue system still packed in the inner container.
> Throw the container into free airspace with a hefty swing. The more powerful the
throw, the faster the lines of the reserve chute will extend and accelerate the opening
process.
> Immediately after the reserve chute opens, draw the paraglider in toward you to avoid
the two canopies forming a V-position. This is best done via a B-line or C-line stall, by
pulling down both brake lines until the glider stalls, or by pulling down one of the risers
and/or several middle lines.
> Before you land, assume an upright position, put your legs together, bend your knees
lightly and prepare to do a parachute landing fall.
> After landing in strong winds, pull the canopy toward you using the middle lines to keep
the reserve chute from inflating again.
Tip:
Poorly maintained reserve chutes may open more slowly. If this is the case, pull firmly and
sharply on the lines!
ATTENTION
THE RESCUE SYSTEM MUST ALWAYS BE THROWN ON THE SIDE WHERE THE
CONNECTING LINES OF THE HARNESS ARE LOCATED.
10 PACKING INSTRUCTION
All skywalk SALSA paraglider reserve chutes are inspected and packed in skywalk‘s
manufacturing facility. It is recommended that the reserve chute will be repacked once
again by a suitably qualified and experienced specialist before installaing in the harness.
The effectiveness of the reserve chute and its ability to save lifes depends on proper
packing. If in doubt, or if you have any questions, please contact your flight instructor
or skywalk dealer.
Tip:
You will find a detailed packing instruction on the product page:
https://skywalk.info/project/salsa/
PREPARATION
> Before repacking, the reserve chute must be aired out, ideally for 12 hours in a cool,
dry room.
> The packing area must be large enough, clean, level and dry.
> The reserve chute must be subjected to visual inspection and checked for damage to
the canopy, the lines, the suspension points, the main riser and the screw shackle.
PLEASE NOTE
YOUR LIFE DEPENDS ON THE FUNCTIONALITY OF YOUR RESCUE IF YOU
HAVE TO USE IT. IMPROPER HANDLING, INCORRECT INSTALLATION,
IMPROPER STORAGE OR INCORRECT PACKING CAN HAVE FATAL
CONSEQUENCES.
IN CASE OF DOUBT, ALWAYS HAVE IT PACKED BY A SPECIALIST!
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