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2.1- Reserve parachute
The new X-Alps GTO provides for two configurations:
1.
with the parachute container in the classic position, beneath the seat at the front;
2.
with a second parachute lodged beneath the cockpit at the front (optional).
The lower reserve parachute must be attached to the harness before being inserted into the built-in container, which has been modified with
an elastic bulkhead that allows for parachutes of different volumes to be inserted in stable positions. This connection withe the harness takes
the form of a dual bridle fixed to the harness at shoulder height, for better load distribution and to ensure a correct landing position in the
case that the reserve parachute is deployed. This helps reduce the risk of injury to a minimum. The reserve chute bridle has a large central
loop coloured red, and this is reinforced with a cover in Cordura 500. At the extremity of the loop, there is a Velcro band which enables the link
with the reserve parachute to be held firmly in position.
2.1.1- Connecting the deployment handle to the deployment bag
X-ALPS GTO is supplied with a handle for reserve parachute extraction. It is identified with the
n. 6
; this handle alone should be used for this
purpose. The black loop attached to the handle itself should be passed into the loop on the deployment bag, and then the entire handle should
be passed through its own loop and pulled tight. For easier extraction, the loop attached to the deployment bag should be positioned laterally
with respect to the centre of the reserve parachute. If your deployment bag does not have this loop, please contact the retailer from whom
you purchased the reserve parachute.