THE SAFE-T-BAR
PATENT N° A 1832/981
The majority of the SUP’AIR har-
ness models are equipped with this
system.
Closure of the chest strap buckle
can only be done with the SAFE-T-
BAR buckle, which is on another
strap, linked to the left leg strap.
If the leg strap buckles have been
opened, after an abandoned take-
off, for example, and have not been
closed again, the SAFE-T-BAR sys-
tem prevents you falling from the
harness should you take off without
doing up the leg straps.
This system is simple and does not
make putting the harness on more
complicated:
the chest strap can quickly be buc-
kled with a single buckle whose
central part has two tips.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Even the SAFET- BAR
system does not give
a total guarantee against getting
the harness on
wrongly.
The SAFE-T-BAR
strap must pass
bet ween your
legs.
DEPTH ADJUSTMENT (OPTIONAL)
(this adjustment is only available on specific models).
To adjust seat depth, remove the Bump’air from your harness,
if it has one.
The adjustment buckle located underneath the seat plate
makes enables seat depth and lumbar adjustment to suit
each pilot’s morphology. Once adjusted, double back the
webbing through the buckle a second time.
ADJUSTMENT OF THE SHOULDER
STRAPS
For take-off comfort and getting into a sitting position, the
shoulder straps must be fairly slack, so that the pilot can be
in a standing position without feeling any pressure points.
ADJUSTMENT OF THE FLYING POSITION –
LUMBAR STRAPS
The lumbar straps located on each side of the pilot’s chest are equipped
with camlock buckles which make it possible to alter one’s position during
flight.
■
When the strap is short, you are flying in an upri-
ght, seated position.
■
If you let this strap out to its maximum
length, you will be flying in a supine, leaning-
back position.
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To adjust these straps in flight, we recommend
that you ease the tension first by leaning forward.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Choosing a
position leaning too far back redu-
ces stability and increases the risk of
twisting of the risers.
ADJUSTMENT OF THE CHEST STRAP
The more the chest strap is tightened, the greater the efficiency of the «Auto
Balance System» (stabilizing system) and roll response of the wing is redu-
ced. The pilot may feel more stable in his harness in turbulent conditions,
the wing may be more stabilized in the event of an asymmetric collapse, but
the wing may bank less when turning.The stabilization brought about by
tightening the chest strap of SUP’AIR harnesses remains reasonable, thanks
to the integrated Auto Balance System.
SUP’AIR harnesses are consequently suitable for wings whose pilots wish to
fly them by the weight displacement method.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
this adjustment can be quite sensitive and
it is best to try adjusting it under a static swing, and then in still
air, before trying to change it during a turbulent flight. Before
taking off, don’t forget to pre-adjust your chest strap. You will enjoy a better
flight comfort.
ADJUSTMENT POSSIBILITIES FOR THE HARNESS
USING THE HARNESS
PRE-FLIGHT CHECKS
■
Check through the vinyl window
that the reserve parachute pocket
closing pin is correctly located.
The Velcro
®
flap, which covers
the pin, must be closed.
■
Check that the rescue handle is cor-
rectly fixed.
The eye of the closing pin must always
be on the same side as the rescue
handle. Never attempt to push the eye of the closing pin through the webbing
grommet as doing this will prevent the rescue parachute from opening.
■
Check that the adjustments of the lumbar and chest straps are to your
personal taste.
■
Check that the chest strap is connected, that the leg straps are connected
and tight, that the carabiners are closed and locked, and that the accelerator
slides smoothly. In particular, if you have a front mounted reserve para-
chute, it is necessary to check that the parachute strap goes on the outside
of the accelerator lines, to avoid being suspended from the accelerator if the
reserve parachute opens.
PUTTING ON THE HARNESS AND ADJUSTING IT
Adjusting the harness before taking off is extremely important,
so as to ensure that you can easily get into a sitting position after
take-off.
1/
Put on the harness.
2/
Fasten the leg buckles, and then the chest strap buckle.
3/
Push the leg straps down as far as possible towards the knee, and then
tighten them up (if the leg straps are too high, it is difficult to get into the
harness after take-off without using one’s hands).
4/
If necessary, loosen the shoulder straps (the shoulder straps are adjusted
according to the size of the pilot, but must leave a certain degree of freedom
of movement, so that one can run easily).
5/
Check that the lumbar straps are adjusted to give the position required
after take-off.
6/
Check that the chest strap is correctly pre-adjusted.
7/
Make a final check that the leg straps and chest strap buckles are cor-
rectly fastened (incorrect closing of these buckles is, sadly, the cause of too
many accidents).
TAKE-OFF
When taking off, it should not be necessary to use one’s hands to get into a
sitting position. If it is necessary, you should get well clear of the mountain-
side before doing this.
LANDING
When you are on your final approach, you should move from a sitting to a
standing position. Do not leave this too late. In this way, seated landings
resulting in spinal injuries can be avoided. Do not become complacent,
injuries can occur even when one is equipped with protection against back
injury.
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