At skywalk we are enthusiastic about wind sports and innovative technologies. When we Maintenance Check founded skywalk in 2001, our goal was to make paragliders and kites that offer new solu- tions to set new impulses, and to provide customers with a maximum of user friendliness.
2 DESCRIPTION CAUTION The RANGE X-ALPS2 is the first choice for Hike & Fly athletes and XC pilots who want THE FIRST FLIGHT MUST BE CARRIED OUT BY A QUALIFIED EXPERT. to go to the limit in competitions or who insist on extremely light gear. It’s detailed design...
FEATURES The Easy Access Line simplifies the entry into the cocoon. The leg bag will no longer Power Frame be blown behind the pilot during the take off, Reser ve parachute V-line channel thus ensuring safe access. Front rescue system with integrated cockpit Carbon Sandwich Footplate Ram-air nose Storage compartment »seat«...
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POWER FRAME PROTECTOR The skywalk-designed power frame provides perfect back support in flight. The RANGE X-ALPS is a harness with permanent-airbag protector. The protector is It replaces the conventional seat board. Unlike other harnesses, the force is not approved according to the rigorous criteria of LTF91/09 and meets these requirements applied at a single point to the straps, but rather is distributed evenly over the entire when installed.
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To fill the protector: 1. Lay the harness lengthwise sideways on the ground. 2. Make sure that no heavy objects or weights are lying on the protector. That would make filling more difficult. 3. Connect the tube from the rear storage compartment with the inflation bag and keep inflating the protector until it can´t take any more air (pic 1+2).
(pic 2). 3. Pack your rescue system into the front container of the RANGE X-ALPS. If you are uncertain, you should consult a specialist or contact your local skywalk dealer. 44 Mounting the Reserve Parachute...
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If you are not sure, consult a specialist or contact your local chute line (because of the low friction we recommend unsheathed, not too thin skywalk dealer. The reserve chute must be deployed with the correct throwing technique paraglider lines), which you thread through the two loops on the bottom flap by pulling it in a sideways direction.
7 SET-UP AND ADJUSTMENTS SHOULDER STRAPS The optimal setting of the shoulder straps depends on The RANGE X-ALPS is available in sizes S, M and L and should be set up and adjusted ex- the pilot’s body size. First, the height of the shoulder strap actly to match your needs.
DO NOT LAUNCH IF YOU FIND ANY DEFECTS, EVEN SMALL ONES! IF YOU FIND ANY SIGNS OF DAMAGE OR ABNORMAL WEAR AND TEAR, CONTACT YOUR FLIGHT CAUTION SCHOOL OR SKYWALK DIRECTLY. NEVER FLY ON BAR IN TURBULENT AIR. BEHAVIOR IN THE EVENT OF A RESERVE CHUTE DEPLOYMENT NEVER FLY ON BAR NEAR THE GROUND.
> Zippers should be treated with silicon spray once a year. MATERIALS The skywalk RANGE X-ALPS is manufactured from the highest quality materials. skywalk has selected the best possible combination of materials with regard to resilience, perfor- mance and longevity. We are aware that the durability of the harness is a deciding factor in the pilot’s satisfaction.
The metallic parts can be turned in at a metals recycling center. The STORAGE best solution is to send your retired skywalk harness directly to us. We will then take care Ideal is a dry, dark place with a constant temperature. Moisture is an old enemy of the du- of recycling it.
173 - 184 183 - 200 In terms of safety, comfort and innovation, the skywalk RANGE X-ALPS is at the absolute Suspension points height (cm) leading edge of development in the market for competition harnesses. It cost us a lot of Chest strap width (cm) time to develop this harness, but it was also a lot of fun.
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