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Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. TNT System -
Rev. A 1/16
1.4.4 Reserve Deployment System
The reserve deployment system consists of a pilot chute, a reserve deployment bag (freebag) with
bridle, and a reserve canopy.
1.4.4.1 Reserve Pilot Chute
The Grabber Reserve Pilot Chute is a spring type, 36-inch diameter, high
drag pilot chute made of ripstop nylon with a meshed lower portion. With
approximately 40 lbs of pressure the spring quickly launches the pilot chute
into the air when released. The bridle consists of type XII nylon webbing with
a ring stop for the Air Anchor. The length of the bridle and position of the Air
Anchor stop give the pilot chute enough distance to get clean air while also
giving the Air Anchor time to work should there be greater drag from the main
canopy.
1.4.4.2 Reserve Deployment Bag and Bridle
The reserve deployment bag is a wedge shaped “free” type bag made
from ripstop nylon with two grommets on the inner flap, rubber band
stows on the side flaps and three locking stows the top flap. There are
also two elastic keepers to stow the bridle. Similar to the ALS bag the
freebag is extracted from the reserve pack tray and lines are uniformly
and symmetrically released from the line stows. Finally the last stow
is released and the pilot chute pulls the freebag off and away from the
reserve canopy. The freebag and pilot chute are not attached to the
canopy allowing the reserve canopy to perform its function without
interference or additional stress.
1.4.4.3 Patronus Reserve Canopy
During the high stress of a cutaway the last thing that the Tandem
Instructor should be doing is trying to learn the characteristics of a new
canopy, with this in mind we created the Patronus Reserve canopy. The
Patronus Reserve is the first ever semi-elliptical reserve tandem canopy.
This canopy is 366 square feet, and is identical to the SET-366 in span,
chord, size and line dimension. The fabric is 1.12 oz, 0-3 cfm ripstop nylon
with Kevlar reinforcements throughout and 1000 lb Spectra cord for all
lines.
1.5 Reporting of Equipment Improvement Recommendations
In our effort to continuously improve our products, processes, and services, we invite you to send
us your comments. As a properly trained and qualified user of this equipment, you are uniquely
suited to provide us with valuable feedback regarding design and/or performance. Tell us what you
like as well as what you don’t like. Send us an email or mail us a letter to:
Strong Enterprises
11236 Satellite Blvd.
Orlando, Florida 32837
[email protected]
www.strongparachutes.com