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4. Safety device versions
4.3
TANDEM
m
2
The m
TANDEM version is designated for tandem gear. Activation occurs if the altitude above the landing area is below 610 m (2,000 ft)
2
and the falling speed is over 35 m/s-1 (78 mph). The altitude lock is 900 m (2,950 ft). Activation will not occur under an altitude of 100 m
(330 ft). Therefore, the activation zone is in the range between 610 m and 100 m (2,000 ft and 330 ft) above the landing location.
TANDEM meter
m
2
4.4
SPEED
m
2
The m
SPEED version is designated for canopy piloting. This version is for the most experienced pilots with extremely fast pa-
2
rachutes and with great experience! Activation occurs if the altitude above the landing area is below 270 m (885 ft) and the falling
speed is over 45 m/s-1 (101 mph). The altitude lock is 450 m (1,475 ft). Activation will not occur under an altitude of 150 m (490 ft).
Therefore, the activation zone is in the range between 270 m and 150 m (885 ft and 490 ft) above the landing location.
SPEED meter
m
2
TANDEM feet
m
2
SPEED feet
m
2
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