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- Page 1 SUPAIR-VLD PARC ALTAÏS 34 RUE ADRASTÉE 74650 ANNECY CHAVANOD FRANCE User’s manual 45°54.024’N / 06°04.725’ E Revision index 20131125 EN...
- Page 2 Thank you for your choice of a SKYPPER FR ! We are proud to join you on your journey in our common passion : paragliding. SUP’AIR has been designing, producing, and selling accessories for free flying activities since 1984. By choosing a SUP’AIR product you benefit from almost thirty years of expertise innovation and listening.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Introduction Take-off Technical information SpeedBag installation. Technical specifications In flight Size choice Speed-bar use Nomenclature Landing Harness overview Using the reserve parachute. Pockets and portability Complements/Accessories BUMPAIR assembly Washing and harness maintenance. Installing the cockpit Storage and transport. Reserve parachute pocket : characteristics. -
Page 4: Introduction
Perfectly seated in an integrated streamlined profile, you will be able to feel with great accuracy, every movement your wing will send to the SKYPPER FR, during long efficient high speed flights ! After reading this manual, we will recommend checking your harness during a hang-test before flying. -
Page 5: Technical Specifications
Technical specifications Model SKYPPER FR SKYPPER FR SKYPPER FR SKYPPER FR Pilot size 160-170 170-180 180-190 190-200 Backrest height (cm) Pilot weight (cm) 60-75 70-85 80-100 80-110 Harness weight (+ carabiners + speedbar) 7.45 7.57 7.69 7.81 Reclined seating height (cm) -
Page 6: Size Choice
Nonetheless we will advise you to try the harness in various sizes during a hang-test at one of our retailers to find your correct fitting size. For a complete list of our retailers, please click here : www.supair.com Size... -
Page 7: Nomenclature
Nomenclature SKYPPER FR harness. 1 BUMPAIR 15 cm. 30 mm self-locking carabiners (x2). Reserve parachute handle for pod located beneath the seat ( ref : E2 ) x2. Triple stage speedbar for 29 mm Harken pulleys. XC carbon fiber seat plate (36x33). -
Page 8: Harness Overview
Harness overview This illustration will help you understanding the user’s manual. Chest strap quick release buckle. Safe-T-strap. Leg strap quick release buckle. Chest strap adjustment. Backrest tilt adjustment. Lower back support. Shoulder straps adjustment. Dorsal storage pocket. Sliding guide system diagram. Adjusting the SpeedBag angle. -
Page 9: Pockets And Portability
Pockets and portability Dorsal storage pocket. Inner water pocket. Inner (10 liter) water ballast pocket. Side storage pocket. Ballast dumping valve passage. Drag-Chute compartment. Cockpit. SUP’AIR _SKYPPERFR Page 9 SUP’AIR manufactures its products in Europe. Most of the components used are Made in Europe. - Page 10 Installing the seat plate SUP’AIR _SKYPPERFR Page 10 SUP’AIR manufactures its products in Europe. Most of the components used are Made in Europe.
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Page 11: Bumpair Assembly
BUMPAIR assembly The Bumpair is installed in place permanently. There is no need to re- move it from its location except in case of severe impact, when it would be necessary to inspect it for possible damage. Open the zipped pocket. Open the internal zip ( green ) of the «... -
Page 12: Installing The Cockpit
Installing the cockpit The cockpit is installed on the right side of the harness and Speed- bag. Wen entering and seating inside the harness, the Cockpit auto- matically finds its correct location and positioning, for optimal and direct instrument visibility. Easily removable, it is nevertheless equip- ped with a detachable velcroed supporting instrument platform to carry away to briefings if needed. -
Page 13: Reserve Parachute Pocket : Characteristics
• Cable locking system. • Volume : 3 to 8 liters. • Compatible with the SUPAIR LIGHT or X-TRALITE reserve para- chutes as well other solo models. Handle to POD connection. 1. Attach the handle to the POD central webbing passage and make a loop to loop configuration. - Page 14 Installing the reserve parachutes Installing the reserve parachutes in their respective pockets. Right handed pilots will install and connect Reserve risers beneath the the left reserve parachute first. The reverse POD, guided through the Thank you for care- will apply to left handed pilots. sleeve to the shoulders.
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Page 15: Reserve Parachute Installation
Installing the reserve parachutes. You can only install Inner rigid flaps. one reserve parachute Rigid internal to the right or the left Neoprene lining. flaps. for a total of 2 para- chutes between the two containers. Close the two rigid flaps between Two rigid flaps are to be closed Once the installation the stiffened panel and the neo-... -
Page 16: Installing The Accelerator
Installing the accelerator. 5 mm accelerator Dyneema line. Speedbag elasticated connection. SUP’AIR _SKYPPERFR Page 16 SUP’AIR manufactures its products in Europe. Most of the components used are Made in Europe. - Page 17 Using a flexible drinking water pouch – Camelback like. Place the pouch inside the receptacle loca- Push the drinking tube through the guiding Close the risers guide flaps while placing ted inside the dorsal storage pocket. Push zip located underneath the reserve para- the drinking tube between the velcros.
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Page 18: Adjustments
Adjusting the seating posture. Adjusting the harness prior takeoff is extremely important. Speedbag adjustment buckles beneath the seat. Speedbag lateral adjustment buckles. Speedbag lateral tension adjust- ment strap buckles. Backrest angle adjustment loose- ning strap. Tightening loop-cord ( backrest angle adjustment ). Lumbar loosening adjustment sup- port strap. -
Page 19: Adjusting The Speedbag Angle And Length
A Adjusting the Speedbag angle and length. Using the two lateral buckles and the two buckles underneath the seat, modify the Speedbag angle around the horizontal axis. B Adjusting the backrest angle. Modify the angle by pulling on the cord ( to become closer to the Tighten vertical axis ), or the black strap ( to pull away from the vertical axis ). -
Page 20: Inflight Harness Behavior
Inflight behavior The SKYPPER is a XC and competition harness. Efficient and stable, it transmits precisely the wing’s output to the pilot. Keep in mind that we want to see you practice this specialty with peace of mind and for as long as possible. The best gear will not protect you against over confidence or a cascade of mishaps. -
Page 21: Pre-Flight Check
• Check that the harness and the carabiners are not damaged. Pre-Flight check. • Check thoroughly that the rescue handle cable has not come out of the snapper flaps • Check that your personal settings have not been modified. • Check that all zippers and buckles are properly closed. •... -
Page 22: Take-Off
Take-off After being properly connected, lock the Speedbag’s left buckle (1) fastened to a line, then connect the Cockpit supporting velcro (2), and lock the Speedbag’s second buckle (3) to the right. Keep an upright posture while taking off ( do not try to immediately seat in your harness ) distance yourself from the ground first, then backpedal to reach and grab the Speedbag. -
Page 23: In Flight
In flight Once in flight, the SKYPPER FR’s behavior is intuitive and precis. Please set the distance between the two carabiners according to aerology conditions and to the wing manufacturer’s recommendations. Tightening provides more stability but less harness piloting efficiency. Beware of the increased risk of riser twisting. On the contrary loosening the strap provides more efficiency but can be dangerous in turbulent aerology (increased risk of falling towards the collapsed side of your glider). -
Page 24: Landing
Landing Approaching landing, take your legs out of the Speedbag early enough. Straighten your body, adopt an upright posture and be ready to run to dissipate the horizontal speed to a stop. Do not land whilst still seated position, this is dangerous. Using the reserve parachute. - Page 25 Using the Drag-Chute. The SKYPPER FR was designed to use a Drag-Chute. If the Drag-Chute was to be used in flight, it can be found stowed away inside the left pocket along the Speedbag. This pocket is large and open enough for an easy chute extraction.
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Page 26: Washing And Harness Maintenance
These carabiners must never be used for anything else than paragliding (not for climbing, nor towing, etc.). Carabiners must be replaced by new ones every five ( 5 ) years by identical models or models recommended by the manufacturer ( SUPAIR ). SUP’AIR... -
Page 27: Repair
If showing any signs of significant wear and tear, you should check it and have it repaired at a certified repair centre if necessary. 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. Materials Fabrics Under the seat parachute risers DYNEEMA®... -
Page 28: Warranty
Warranty SUP’AIR takes the greatest care in the design and production of its product line, hence, offers a five (5) years limited warran- ty from the purchase date against any manufacturing defect or design issues occurring during normal use. Any damage or degradation resulting from incorrect or abusive use, abnormal exposure to aggressive factors, including, but not limited to;... - Page 29 Maintenance manual This page will help you to record all the life stages of your ACRO3 harness. Serial number : Purchase date Care Care Resale Resale Owner’s name Date Date Workshop’s name/ Buyer’s name Workshop’s name/ Buyer’s name Name and stamp of the shop Care Care Resale...
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