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  • Page 1 Wa n ì E d i t i o n 2 / 0 3 . 2 0 1 5...
  • Page 2 SAFETY NOTE By the purchase of Woody Valley equipment, you are responsible for being a certified paraglider pilot and you accept all risks inherent with paragliding activities including injury and death. Improper use or misuse of equipment greatly increases these risks. In no case shall Woody Valley or Woody Valley equipment resellers be held liable for personal or third party injuries or damages under any circumstances.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    INDEX 1- GENERAL INFORMATION ..................................... 1 1.1- C ................................................1 ONCEPT 1.2- P ............................................. 2 ROTECTION AND SAFETY 1.3- S.O.S................................................. 2 LABEL 2- BEFORE USING ........................................3 2.1- E ............................................3 MERGENCY PARACHUTE 2.1.1- Connecting the deployment handle to the float bag ..............................3 2.1.2- Connecting the reserve parachute to the harness ................................
  • Page 4 3.3- C ................................................ 20 AMEL 3.4- T ..............................................21 ANDEM FLYING 3.5- F ............................................21 LYING OVER WATER 3.6- A ..........................................21 SSISTED TAKE OFF HOOK 3.7- L ............................................21 ANDING WITH Ì 3.8- D ..........................................21 ISPOSING OF THE HARNESS 3.9- R ................................

  • Page 5: 1- General Information

    1- GENERAL INFORMATION This equipment must contain:  Harness  Polypropylene seat with front flexible part  Snap-hook  Reserve parachute deployment handle  2 reserve elastic loops for closing the reserve parachute The main options available are:  Speed - bar ...

  • Page 6: Protection And Safety

    1.2- Protection and safety WANÌ incorporates the concept of the self-inflating system developed for Haska, which consists of the use of a steel spring which does not serve the purpose of protecting from impact, but generates the force needed to expand the air bag and make it immediately ready for potential impact.

  • Page 7: 2- Before Using

    2- BEFORE USING 2.1- Emergency parachute Emergency parachute housing is provided under the seat and has adjustable volume. This allows you to stow varying sizes of rescue parachute. The new bridle cover system with zip simplifies parachute insertion operations. 2.1.1- Connecting the deployment handle to the float bag WANÌ...
  • Page 8 First system: Use a screw-lock karabiner with a breaking strength of at least 2,400 kg. In this case, the bridles should be held in position within the karabiner using elastic bands, to prevent the karabiner from rotating and taking the strain laterally instead of vertically. The karabiner’s screw-lock should be tightly screwed shut to avoid any possibility of it opening accidentally.
  • Page 9 Third system: If you are using a reserve parachute with directional control and dual bridle, or if your reserve parachute has a double-riser bridle, it can be connected to the harness using the two loops positioned at the base of the harness bridle, near the padded shoulder straps. In this case, the harness’s reserve parachute bridle will not be used, and so it should be folded, fastened using two elastic bands, and positioned under the cover behind the pilot’s neck.
  • Page 10 ATTENTION: To prevent abnormal side loads, the cable is hooked to both loops on their respective shoulder-straps. Not only to one of the two. Do not put any objects inside the bridle container.

  • Page 11: 3- Inserting The Reserve Parachute

    2.1.3- Inserting the reserve parachute Insert the parachute in the harness container with the handle visible toward the outside and with the handle coupling loop to the float bag facing upward. Make sure that the parachute is properly positioned between the seat and the elastic fabric used to adjust the volume of the container.
  • Page 12 Take the bridle cover zip all the way to the right to close it, moving the zip about 20 cm leftward. Then begin to close the outside parts of the container, following the progressive order in the photographs, taking care during this phase that the zip does not open back up at the right end.
  • Page 13 After having closed all container parts, it is advisable to check that the zip part under the opening system has been closed correctly. The cord must be removed at the end of this phase, and must be extracted slowly in order to avoid damaging the elastic loops due to excessive friction between the parts.

  • Page 14: 4- Suitable Reserves

    ATTENTION: Each new combination of reserve parachute and harness or external container that is assembled for the first time must be inspected by an official reseller of the harness or the reserve chute or a flight instructor to verify that it can be effectively deployed. Checks should be carried out by hanging in a flight simulator.

  • Page 15: Harness Adjustments

    2.2- Harness adjustments WANì harness provides a number of methods of adjustment so that the pilot can fly in the ideal position. A little time has to be invested in finding the optimum position, but this effort will be rewarded by exceptional comfort in flight. WANì...
  • Page 16 Back position adjustment Paragraph 2.2.1 Seating position adjustment Paragraph 2.2.1 Shoulderpad adjustment Paragraph 2.2.2 Chest-strap adjustment Paragraph 2.2.3 Leg-strap adjustment Paragraph 2.2.4...

  • Page 17: 1- Seating Position And Back Adjustment

    2.2.1- Seating position and back adjustment In this photo you can see how the back and seat depth adjustments are each subdivided at two points. The adjustment that allows you to select the inclination of the torso with respect to the vertical flight axis is No. 1. Adjustment No. 2 varies the angle between the legs and the back (seating depth), distributing the loads between the seat and the lumbar region, thereby providing the pilot with greater comfort.

  • Page 18: 2- Shoulderpad Adjustment

    2.2.2- Shoulderpad adjustment Adjustment of the shoulder pads compensates for the variation in pilot height and the adjustment buckle is located in front of the pilot's shoulder. The shoulder pads also bear part of the weight of the upper body for improved comfort. We recommend adjusting the shoulder pads so that they fit against your shoulders without being too slack or too tight.

  • Page 19: 4- Leg-Strap Adjustment

    There is also a small elastic clip at the extremity of the padded shoulder-straps. This prevents the shoulders from slipping out of the straps during the launch run. The plastic clip also includes a useful whistle that can be used in emergency situations. 2.2.4- Leg-strap adjustment GET-UP SYSTEM: The high position of the leg attachment, typical of the Get-Up system, provides ample movement for the pilot’s legs.

  • Page 20: 5- Stabilizer

    2.2.5- Stabilizer This small but important adjustment makes it possible to stabilize the harness when you exert pressure on the speed-bar, preventing excessive tilt of the back. Its mode of operation is very simple: when you push the speed-bar, this small plastic buckle blocks the shoulder- straps at the point at which they slide in the chest strap, making the entire strap system more rigid and improving overall harness stability.

  • Page 21: 3- Flying With Wanì

    3- FLYING WITH WANì 3.1- Preflight checks For maximum safety, use a complete and consistent system of pre-flight checks and repeat the same mental sequence every flight. Check that:  the reserve parachute handle is fastened in its correct position, and the pins are firmly inserted. ...

  • Page 22: Pockets

    3.2- Pockets In flight configuration, WANÌ has a spacious rear pocket, in which a backpack for transport can be stowed. You can place clothing and a camel- bak in the remaining space. Two pockets are provided on the sides of the harness: the left one in elastic mesh contains a practical radio port and the right one in elastic Lycra has a zip closure.
  • Page 23 In backpack configuration, two large elastic Lycra pockets are provided on the sides: one of these is used for transporting telescopic poles. The hip belt has two pockets, both of these also in elastic Lycra, to hold small sized objects. One last pocket is positioned over the handle for backpack lifting.

  • Page 24: Camel-Bak

    3.3- Camel-bak WANÌ is designed for camel-bak or similar water hydration system installation and use both in backpack and in harness configuration. Before take-off, position the camel-bak in its special compartment inside the rear pocket. Pass the hose through the plastic hole which is already set at the top of the harness.

  • Page 25: Tandem Flying

    3.5- Flying over water There are no specific problems connected to flying above water using an WANì harness, but in any case, landing in water is always dangerous. Woody Valley recommends using a suitable lifejacket when flying above water. 3.6- Assisted take-off hook WANì...

  • Page 26: 4- Folding The Harness, Inserting The Paraglider And Using The Rucksack

    4- FOLDING THE HARNESS, INSERTING THE PARAGLIDER AND USING THE RUCKSACK To change from harness to backpack configuration, completely open the back pocket and enlarge the backpack inside. Turn the entire structure upside down and fold the seat against the harness back, leaving the whole set of belts and buckles inside the sandwich that is created between the back and seat.
  • Page 27 Place the paraglider above the rear pocket and, finally, close the backpack. For easier zipper closing, crush the backpack so as to remove remaining air inside the paraglider and the airbag. You will have enough space in the top part to stow a helmet, instruments and some clothing accessories. Once all equipment has been packed away, tighten the four side belts if necessary to compact contents.
  • Page 28 ATTENTION: Do not fold the rigid Lexan part on itself as sharp folds could be created, damaging it. This would cause airbag deformation which could compromise correct function.

  • Page 29: 5- Characteristics And Installation Of Optional Equipment

    5- CHARACTERISTICS AND INSTALLATION OF OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT 5.1- Installation and adjustment of the speed system After having adjusted the sitting position to the optimum configuration, the accelerator must be adjusted. This harness is compatible with all normal types of speed-system accelerators. The elastic in front of the board that retains the speed-bar keeps the handle of your reserve parachute from becoming tangled in the event it is deployed.

  • Page 30: Relax - Bar

    5.3 -- - Leg - cover Leg Cover is a product that has been developed uniquely by Woody Valley in order to ensure unequalled comfort. The special cover in waterproof, vapour-permeable fabric ensures protection from the cold and provides an improved aerodynamic profile. To fit the leg cover to the harness, follow the instructions provided in the Leg Cover instruction manual.

  • Page 31: 6- Maintenance And Repair

    Zip fasteners should be kept clean and lubricated with silicone spray. In the case of making any request to an official retailer or Woody Valley for maintenance operations, please quote the complete identification number shown on the silver label in the rear pocket.

  • Page 32: 7- Warranty

    Enter the ID code of the harness shown on the silver label positioned in the rear pocket. To initiate a warranty claim, promptly inform WOODY VALLEY of the discovery of the alleged manufacturing defect by sending the harness ID code and a detailed description of the detected problem.

  • Page 33: 8- Technical Data

    8- TECHNICAL DATA Distance between karabiner and seat Size M cm 43; L cm 45; XL cm 47 Distance between karabiners (min - max), Get-up system Size M cm 37-48; L cm 37-48; XL cm 37-49,5 Distance between karabiners (min - max), T-Lock system Size M cm 37-48;...

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