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- Page 1 DELIGHT3 User’s manual SUPAIR-VLD PARC ALTAÏS 34 RUE ADRASTÉE 74650 ANNECY CHAVANOD FRANCE 45°54.024’N / 06°04.725’ E RCS 387956790 Revision index : 25/10/2018...
- Page 2 Harness User’s manual | DELIGHT3 hank you for choosing the DELIGHT3 We are glad to be able to share our common paragliding passion with you. SUP’AIR has been designing, producing and selling free flying equipment since 1984. By choosing a SUP’AIR product you benefit from almost thirty years of exper- tise, innovation and listening.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Harness User’s manual | DELIGHT3 List of contents Introduction Wing/harness Connection Technical specifications Inflight behavior Size choice Flight phases Components list Pre-Flight check Equipment overview Take-off Accessories assembly In flight Seat-plate Speed-bar use Carabiners Landing Foot-plate Using the reserve parachute... -
Page 4: Introduction
Harness User’s manual | DELIGHT3 Introduction Welcome to the world of light and high performance gear! The DELIGHT3 is a Cross-country light enough to go hiking with. Its minimal weight and size make it a good choice to carry to takeoff with ease. -
Page 5: Technical Specifications
Harness User’s manual | DELIGHT3 Technical specifications Model Back length Pilot size (cm) 150-170 165-185 180-195 > 195 Pilot weight (mini - maxi) (kg) 50 - 65 60 - 85 75 -105 90 - 115 Back inclination adjustment Harness weight (+ carabiners+speedbar)(kg) -
Page 6: Size Choice
“lying flat” flying position, we advise you to try out the harness under a hanging device 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 Preliminary test under hanging device... -
Page 7: Components List
Harness User’s manual | DELIGHT3 Components list Harness Removable Speedbag with integrated cockpit D3 reserve parachute handle with POD MINI carbon fiber seatplate BUMPAIR 16 STK Zicral 30 mm carabiners Accelerator 2B Speedbag Brummel hook speed bar links Carbon fiber foot plate Dyneema®... -
Page 8: Equipment Overview
Harness User’s manual | DELIGHT3 Harness overview Leg and chest straps buckles Chest strap adjustment Backrest angle adjustment Lumbar adjustments Shoulder strap adjustment Speedbag upper length adjustments Speedbag lower length adjustments Speedbag carbon fiber foot plate Speedbag closing buckles Harken® Pulleys... -
Page 9: Accessories Assembly
Harness User’s manual | DELIGHT3 Accessories Assembly Carabiners Seatplate Carbon fiber seatplate Profile view Compatible carabiners: Zicral 30 mm carabiners Taille S et M Réf. : MPPL021 Réf. : MAILCOMOUS30 Taille L et XL Réf. : MPPL025 Bottom Flight direction... -
Page 10: Foot-Plate
Harness User’s manual | DELIGHT3 Accessories Assembly FOOT PLATE BUMPAIR for Speedbag SUPAIR | DELIGHT3 | page 10... -
Page 11: Speed-Bar System
Harness User’s manual | DELIGHT3 Accessories Assembly Speed-bar system SUPAIR | DELIGHT3 | page 11... -
Page 12: Installing The Reserve Parachute
Harness User’s manual | DELIGHT3 Installing the reserve parachute Thank you for reading carefully ! We recommend for the initial rescue parachute assembly and installation to be made by a qualified professional. Folding and installation of the reserve parachute inside the harness must conform to the specific line guide found in this manual. -
Page 13: Risers Connection - Harness
Harness User’s manual | DELIGHT3 Installing the reserve parachute Connecting reserve risers >> harness Attach each riser to the Assemble everything cor- shoulder attachment rectly. points by making a Lark’s - Make sure for the risers knot ( loop to loop con- not to be longer than one nection ). -
Page 14: Installing The Reserve Parachute In The Container
Harness User’s manual | DELIGHT3 Installing the reserve parachute Rescue parachute assembly Place the reserve parachute in- side the reserve parachute pocket with the handle on the inner side of the harness. WARNING! The POD side handle must be facing toward the front of the harness. - Page 15 Harness User’s manual | DELIGHT3 Installing the reserve parachute Rescue parachute assembly Take the safety pin Push the second handle cable through the white lanyard loop and through grommet #3, then grommet #4, then the end of the cable in hole #5 Using the safety pin, push the handle’s short cable through the...
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Page 16: Closing The Reserve Parachute Container
Harness User’s manual | DELIGHT3 Installing the reserve parachute Rescue parachute assembly Place the handle indicator tab in the small pocket provided for this purpose Mandatory extraction test procedure Close the each Zip Check the completed installation during a hang-test. -
Page 17: Gear Packing And Tips
Harness User’s manual | DELIGHT3 Gear packing and tips Hydration tube opening. Back storage pocket Safety kit Cockpit Radio pocket 5 liter ballast pocket under the seat Small storage pocket SUPAIR | DELIGHT3 | page 17... -
Page 18: Safety Kit
Harness User’s manual | DELIGHT3 Safety kit How to secure oneself after a tree landing Call for help after an accident Emergency call numbers EUROPE / INDIA Help needed? USA / CANADA CHINA / JAPAN NEPAL IRAN AUSTRALIA NEW ZEALAND... -
Page 19: Adjustments
Harness User’s manual | DELIGHT3 Adjusting the harness Adjusting the harness prior using your harness is vital. The various adjustments Adjusting the chest strap Adjusting the shoulder straps Adjusting the backrest Lumbar adjustments Lower Speedbag length adjustment Upper Speedbag length adjustment... -
Page 20: Adjusting The Harness
Harness User’s manual | DELIGHT3 Harness adjustments Adjusting the harness Sit in the harness connected to a hang-test device. tighten Fasten the self-locking buckles. Adjust the shoulder straps using the shoulders adjustment buckles. loosen Adjust the backrest using the two lateral buckles relative to your piloting posture. -
Page 21: Wing/Harness Connection
Harness User’s manual | DELIGHT3 Connecting the wing to the harness Connecting the wing to the harness. Without twisting the risers, connect them to the harness attachment loops using the self-locking carabi- ners. Check for the risers to be properly positioned and untwisted. The «A» risers must be located at the front and facing the flight direction (see diagram). ... -
Page 22: Inflight Behavior
Flight behavior The DELIGHT3 is designed to long technical flights. Its behavior is predictable, precise and stable enough to be used with a precis high level reactive wing, not necessitating heavy weight shiftingor high performance modern wings reactive enough to necessitate heavy weight shifting. -
Page 23: Flight Phases
Harness User’s manual | DELIGHT3 Flight phases Pre-Flight control • Check that the harness and the carabiners are not damaged • Make sure that the reserve parachute safety cables to ride through the closing tabs keeping the reserve rescue pocket flaps closed. -
Page 24: In Flight
Harness User’s manual | DELIGHT3 Flight phases In flight Please set the distance between the two carabiners according to aerology and to the wing manufacturer’s recommendations. Speedbar use We recommend a cautious speed-bar use due to the increased risk of major partial or full frontal collapses. -
Page 25: Using The Reserve Parachute
Harness User’s manual | DELIGHT3 Using the reserve parachute Throwing the reserve parachute It is strongly recommended to frequently check your reserve parachute handle location while in flight. This exercise should be executed instinctively and will increase your chances of a successful parachute extraction in case of an emergency. -
Page 26: Maintenance
BUMPAIR dorsal protector damage after substantial impact(s). It must be replaced by a new one after two (2) substantial impacts or five (5) years of use ( whichever comes first ). The threads and fabric used for the manufacturing of the DELIGHT3 were specifically selected for their quality and resilience levels. -
Page 27: Repairs
Repair In spite of using the highest quality products to manufacture the DELIGHT3 , it is possible for your harness to deteriorate through general use. If show- ing any sign of wear and tear, it should be sent for inspection and/or repairs at a professional certified facility. -
Page 28: Warranty
The provided safety protections in the SUPAIR harnesses are guaranteed for use in medium temperature (between -10ºC and 35ºC). -
Page 29: Service Book
Harness User’s manual | DELIGHT3 Service Book This page will help you keep record of your DELIGHT3 scheduled maintenance. Care Care Purchase date Resale Resale Owner’s name Date Date Name and stamp of the shop Workshop’s name/ Buyer’s name Workshop’s name/ Buyer’s name... - Page 30 SUPAIR-VLD Parc Altaïs 34 rue Adrastée 74650 Chavanod, Annecy FRANCE info@supair.com +33(0)4 50 45 75 29 45°54.024’N / 06°04.725’E...
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