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Strong Enterprises owner’s manual. Para-Cushion
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1.15 Landing and Recovery
Ideally, you want to reduce your landing speed by facing into the wind (or quartering slightly).
Avoid all but very slight turns below 200 feet.
Push your feet and knees tightly together and point your toes slightly so you don’t land on your
heels. The tension caused by keeping your ankles and knees pressed tightly together increases
their individual support, reducing your chance of injury. Keep your elbows in and try to look at
the horizon, not down at the ground. This will give you a better idea of your altitude (much like
looking out the side, rather than over the nose during a landing flare).
If the wind keeps your canopy inflated after touchdown, you may be dragged. Pull in the lines
closest to the ground to spill some air, and then run around the canopy to collapse it.
In most cases you can maneuver the canopy as necessary to avoid as many obstacles as possible.
In the event of a tree or power line landing, keep your feet together so you don’t straddle a limb
or wire. Be prepared to slide through and hit the ground afterwards. You should be able to avoid
power lines, but if not, throw away the ripcord -- it is an electrical conductor. If suspended from a
power line, do not attempt to climb down and do not accept assistance from anyone until the power
has been shut off.
To prepare for a water landing, the chest strap may be unfastened (except with the Aerobatic
harness) as long as you cross your arms in front of the harness to prevent falling out. Depth
perception over water is difficult, so do not attempt to leave your harness above the water. Take
a deep breath just before you splash down. Once under water, unfasten your harness straps and
swim as far as possible upstream, allowing the canopy to blow away from you. Entanglements with
wet nylon cloth and lines can weigh you down.
1.17 Reporting of Equipment Improvement Recommendations
In our effort to continuously improve our products, processes, and services, we invite you to send us
your comments and suggestions. As a user of this equipment, you are uniquely suited to provide us
with valuable feedback regarding design and/or performance. Feel free to tell us what you like and
what you don’t like. Send us an email or mail a letter to:
Strong Enterprises
6448 Pinecastle Blvd. Ste. 104
Orlando, FL 32809
[email protected]
