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SUPAIR ACRO Base M User Manual

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SUPAIR-VLD
ACRO BASE SYSTEM
PARC ALTAÏS
34 RUE ADRASTÉE
74650 ANNECY CHAVANOD
User's manual
FRANCE
45°54.024'N / 06°04.725' E
SUPAIR manufactures its products in Europe.
The majority of the components used come from Europe.

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  • Page 1 SUPAIR-VLD ACRO BASE SYSTEM PARC ALTAÏS 34 RUE ADRASTÉE 74650 ANNECY CHAVANOD User’s manual FRANCE 45°54.024’N / 06°04.725’ E SUPAIR manufactures its products in Europe. The majority of the components used come from Europe.
  • Page 2 We advise you to read it carefully ! On our website www.supair.com, you will find the last up to date information about this product. If you have any further questions, feel free to ask one of our retailers. And of course, the entire SUP’AIR team are at your disposal through info@supair.com...

  • Page 3: Warning

    • Any voluntary intent to use the BASE System without having an emergency situation at hand, is prohibited. • Any use of the BASE System outside its recommended guide lines is extremely dangerous and could result in serious injuries and possible death. SUPAIR manufactures its products in Europe. The majority of the components used come from Europe.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Installing the speed-bar system. Position setting. Flight behavior. Flight phases Packing the BASE wing. Mandatory controls Maintenance Complements/Accessories Service Book Pictures credits SUPAIR, Raul RODRIGUEZ, Roland WACOGNE SUPAIR manufactures its products in Europe. The majority of the components used come from Europe.

  • Page 5: Base System Technical Information

    The wing is packed following the straight forward folding technique of a BASE-Jump canopy. Refer to page The photos below, illustrate a BASE System opening sequence. SUPAIR manufactures its products in Europe. The majority of the components used come from Europe.

  • Page 6: Introduction

    After reading this manual, we suggest you check your harness by hanging in it before flying. N.B : Three important icons will help you when reading this manual Advice Caution ! Danger !! SUPAIR manufactures its products in Europe. The majority of the components used come from Europe.

  • Page 7: Technical Specifications

    Distance entre les l'inclinaison du Flight : tandem (Pilot- Passenger) No-No points dossier Longueur d'assise Flight : acrobatic flying Largeur d'assise Take-off : Winching Quick-out carabiners compatibility SUPAIR manufactures its products in Europe. The majority of the components used come from Europe.

  • Page 8: Size Choice

    Nonetheless we advise you to try out the harness under a hanging device and in different sizes at one of our retailers in order to choose the correct size. For a complete list of our retailers, please click here : www.supair.com Size...

  • Page 9: Nomenclature

    Stainless steel ( Inox ) 45 O rings (x2) mm ( x2 ) carabiners. Slim double-stage speed- bar. BUMPAIR 17 cm Speed-bar connection hooks ( x2 ). SUPAIR manufactures its products in Europe. The majority of the components used come from Europe.

  • Page 10: Harness Overview

    BASE System risers/harness connec- tion. Poche parachute sous-cutal Reserve parachute risers connec- tion beneath the seat. Elévateurs de connexion Para- Speed system pulleys. chute BASE System/Sellette SUPAIR manufactures its products in Europe. The majority of the components used come from Europe.

  • Page 11: Bumpair Assembly

    Push the upper section of the BUMPAIR. Be certain of its correct positioning by sliding your hand between the wall and the BUMPAIR. Neatly close the two zips. SUPAIR manufactures its products in Europe. The majority of the components used come from Europe.

  • Page 12: Setting Up The Release System

    Carabiner. that loop coming out on the other side of the grommet. Elastic guide. SUPAIR manufactures its products in Europe. The majority of the components used come from Europe.

  • Page 13: Pod Base System Installation

    ( E ). Fastening Velcro for the Parachute BASE System to harness connection bridles. Self-locking stainless steel ( Inox ) carabiner for the connection paraglider-harness. SUPAIR manufactures its products in Europe. The majority of the components used come from Europe.

  • Page 14: Base Pocket Fastening

    SUPAIR manufactures its products in Europe. The majority of the components used come from Europe.

  • Page 15: Installation Of The Reserve Parachute Located Beneath The Seat

    2. Tighten securely the “loop lon Rapide®. Refer to page 14. center connection point us- to loop” connection. ing a “loop to loop” configu- ration. SUPAIR manufactures its products in Europe. The majority of the components used come from Europe.
  • Page 16 E ) receiving Velcro strip tive housing. ( male to female ).Tuck away the handle extremi- ties ( G ) in their respective housing on flap ( E ). SUPAIR manufactures its products in Europe. The majority of the components used come from Europe.

  • Page 17: Proper Parachute Riser Layout

    Shoulder bridle connection for parachute under side) the seat. Shoulders BASE wing lines. Left Right shoulder. shoulder. Toward the shoulder front. Toward the shoulder front. SUPAIR manufactures its products in Europe. The majority of the components used come from Europe.

  • Page 18: Very Important Remark On Underseat Rescue Bridles Gearing

    Please check that the bridles are correctly pas- sing behind the lateral flaps. Please check that the bridles are correctly passing behind the lower flap. SUPAIR manufactures its products in Europe. The majority of the components used come from Europe.
  • Page 19 5. Tuck away the risers excess un- der the flaps. Maillon Rapide® Inox 6 mm O rings Risers for reserve parachute located beneath the seat. SUPAIR manufactures its products in Europe. The majority of the components used come from Europe.
  • Page 20 3. Tidy-up and tuck away the ex- Risers for the reserve cess risers under the flaps. parachute located beneath the seat. Connection points for the reserve parachute located beneath the seat. SUPAIR manufactures its products in Europe. The majority of the components used come from Europe.

  • Page 21: Installing The Speed-Bar System

    Cable grommet. 5.Fasten the speed-bar crimped hook to the wing’s riser crimped hook. Then, adjust the line accordingly. Cable sleeve. SUPAIR manufactures its products in Europe. The majority of the components used come from Europe.
  • Page 22 Connect the recoil elastic cord loops ( B ) to the bridle with grommet ( G ). Repeat procedures 1 and 4 for the other side. SUPAIR manufactures its products in Europe. The majority of the components used come from Europe.

  • Page 23: Position Setting

    Resting on the shoulder straps contributes to the overall comfort lev- el and must be precisely adjusted ( not too tight or too loose ). Loosen serrer SUPAIR manufactures its products in Europe. The majority of the components used come from Europe.

  • Page 24: Flight Behavior

    Keep in mind that we want to see you practice this specialty with peace of mind and for as long as pos- sible. The best gear will not protect you against over confidence or a cascade of mishaps. Be prudent ! Happy flights ! SUPAIR manufactures its products in Europe. The majority of the components used come from Europe.
  • Page 25 • Check for the carabiners to be securely locked. Thigh strap quick-release buckles (female). Thigh strap quick-release buckles (male). Safe-T-Bar® SUPAIR patent A-1832/981 Chest strap quick-release buckles (female). SUPAIR manufactures its products in Europe. The majority of the components used come from Europe.

  • Page 26: Flight Phases

    Straighten yourself in your harness and adopt a running posture to dissipate the horizontal speed. Do not land whilst in the seated position, this is dangerous. SUPAIR manufactures its products in Europe. The majority of the components used come from Europe.
  • Page 27 • Wing behavior in flight : the glider is easily guided but with a 2.5 glide, correctly evaluate the dis- tance to cover to reach the targeted landing area. A sustained ample braking impute 4-5 m over the ground must be implemented. SUPAIR manufactures its products in Europe. The majority of the components used come from Europe.

  • Page 28: Packing The Base Wing

    Surface area ( square feet ) Gore number Folding type Pliage dans l’axe Certification number EN 12491 : EP 062.2012 LTF : RG 062.2012 Glide ratio Extractor Slider SUPAIR manufactures its products in Europe. The majority of the components used come from Europe.
  • Page 29 Prepare to roll down with pivoting shoulders. PLF ( Parachute Landing Fall ). Using the rescue parachute located beneath the seat may be the only possible alternative if the pilot falls into his wing. SUPAIR manufactures its products in Europe. The majority of the components used come from Europe.

  • Page 30: Mandatory Controls

    An opening and repacking of the BASE conducted at an approved certified specialized facility, or by an authorized com- petent person. An opening and repacking of the rescue parachute located beneath the seat at an approved specialized facility or autho- rized competent person. SUPAIR manufactures its products in Europe. The majority of the components used come from Europe.

  • Page 31: Maintenance

    Carabiners must be replaced by new ones every five ( 5 ) years by identical models or models recommended by the manufacturer ( SUPAIR ). SUPAIR manufactures its products in Europe. The majority of the components used come from Europe.
  • Page 32 SUP’AIR also offers the possibility for its products to be repaired beyond the end of the warranty period. Please contact us either by telephone or by E-mail sav@supair.com in order to receive a quotation.
  • Page 33 Your harness protection CE conformity labeling is certified by the following laboratory : CRITT Sport Loisirs 0501, Z.A. du Sanital, 21 Rue Albert Einstein, 86100 Chatellerault – FRANCE SUPAIR manufactures its products in Europe. The majority of the components used come from Europe.

  • Page 34: Complements/Accessories

    Parachute Supair light L (PTV Max 135kg) 1850 g All the information for the accessories are provided with the product or are easy to access on our website www.supair.com SUPAIR manufactures its products in Europe. The majority of the components used come from Europe.

  • Page 35: Service Book

    Name and stamp of the shop Workshop’s name/ Buyer’s name Workshop’s name/ Buyer’s name Care Care Resale Resale Date Date Workshop’s name/ Buyer’s name Workshop’s name/ Buyer’s name SUPAIR manufactures its products in Europe. The majority of the components used come from Europe.
  • Page 36 SUPAIR-VLD PARC ALTAÏS 34 RUE ADRASTÉE 74650 ANNECY CHAVANOD FRANCE 45°54.024’N / 06°04.725’ E SUPAIR manufactures its products in Europe. The majority of the components used come from Europe.

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