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Technical details
Parachute types:
PROTECT NANO, PROTECT 3 RIS L, PROTECT 3 RIS XL
Manufacturer
U-TURN GmbH
Paraglider & Kites
Esslingerstr.23
78054 Villingen - Schwenningen
Technical Data U-Turn Rescue Systems
PROTECT 3 NANO
PROTECT 3 RIS L
PROTECT 3 RIS XL
Weight with container:
1,6 kg
2,4 kg
2,6 kg
Area in m²
25
38
42
Maximal Load
120 kg
140 kg
160 kg
Take off weight;
rate of descent
100 kg > ca. 6,0 m/s
80 kg > ca. 5,3 m/s
120 kg > ca. 5,2 m/s
100 kg > ca. 4,7 m/s
80 kg > ca. 4,2 m/s
140 kg > ca. 5,0 m/s
120 kg > ca. 4,7 m/s
100 kg > ca. 4,3 m /s
Recommended
additional load
70 kg - 100 kg
80 kg – 120 kg
100 kg – 140 kg
fabric
RSTX 40
RSTX 40
RSTX 40
Middle Line
1
1
1
Help Parachute
Yes
Yes
Yes
RIS No
Yes
Yes
Technical Description
The U-Turn Team relies on strong experience in personal glider development
and accessories. Due to the most innovative approach in design, the U-Turn
Team is at the cutting-edge of technology in flying sports.
New products are developed at U-Turn bases on our new concepts and re-
quirements which we receive from our customers. In combination with the latest
computer-aided R&D tools along with the most experienced test pilots world-
wide we deliver best of breed solutions in personal glider technology, rescue-
systems and accessories.
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Usage
These Rescue Systems are for manual use by Paragliding- and Hanggliding pi-
lots who are getting in an emergency situation during a paraglider or hangglider
flight. Any other use has not been tested and certified and is therefore not al-
lowed. Especially this Rescue System is not dedicated for skydiving.
3.
Licensing time
Your PROTECT 3 lifetime is 10 years i fit is treaded and cared properly. Every
two years a check and inspection by the manufacturer or a licensed service agent
is mandatory. After ten years, it can be used another two years but requires a
yearly inspection then.
4.
Structure
Parachute with lines and riser
Parachute-opening-device with pulling grip
Outer
container
