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  • Page 3 That's why your opinion is so important to us. Your experience and collaboration help us constantly improve our har- nesses, to always get the best out of every Woody Valley creation.
  • Page 4 TRANSALP 2 - User manual MANUFACTURER INFORMATION: WOODY VALLEY s.r.l. via Linz, 23 - 38121 Trento - ITALY Tel +39 0461 950811 Web: www.woodyvalley.eu E-mail: info@woodyvalley.com DATA CONTAINED ON THE HARNESS LABELS Manufacturer infor- mation Dealer - distributor information Date of sale of the...
  • Page 5 TRANSALP 2 - User manual THANK YOU We would like to thank you for choosing a Woody Valley product. We invite you to carefully read this important document, the harness user manual and to take special account of the two most important paragraphs concerning: INSERTING THE RESERVE PARACHUTE The reserve parachute is a life-saving piece of equipment.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    2.2.1 - Back adjustment 2.2.2 - Shoulder-pad adjustment 2.2.3 - Chest strap adjustment 2.2.4 - Seat height adjustment 3 - FLYING WITH TRANSALP 2 3.1 - Preflight checks 3.2 - Pockets 3.3 - Tandem flying 3.4 - Flying over water 3.5 - Winch launch bridle attachment...

  • Page 7: 1- General Information

    TRANSALP 2 - User manual 1- GENERAL INFORMATION This manual is an integral part of the TRANSALP 2 harness and should be stored in a safe place for future reference. For further information, please contact your reseller or Woody Valley di- rectly.

  • Page 8: Concept

    TRANSALP 2 is a harness that is easy to put on and simple to use , designed for maximum comfort in flight, and easy and lightweight during transport and during ground handling.

  • Page 9: Recco System

    TRANSALP 2 - User manual 1.3 - RECCO system TRANSALP 2 is equipped on the left shoulder strap with a RECCO reflec- tor, a device that allows you to search for anyone in trouble in open areas. Thanks to the RECCO system, very large areas can be searched quickly and therefore search times can be significantly reduced.

  • Page 10: Before Using

    2.1- Reserve parachute The FRONT LIGHT RESCUE CONTAINER ANTHRACITE ventral reserve para- chute container is not included with the purchase of the TRANSALP 2 har- ness but is an optional extra and must be placed in front of the chest strap adjustment.

  • Page 11: Inserting The Reserve Parachute

    TRANSALP 2 - User manual 2.1.2- Inserting the reserve parachute Connect the reserve parachute “V”bridle through the FRONT LIGHT RESCUE CONTAINER ANTHRACITE ventral reserve parachute container “V”bridle by means of the two loops. The emergency parachute should then be passed through the large “V”bridle loop.
  • Page 12 TRANSALP 2 - User manual ATTENTION: Each new combination of reserve parachute and harness that is assembled for the first time must be inspected by an official harness or reserve chute dealer or a flight instructor to verify that it can be effectively deployed.

  • Page 13: Connecting The Reserve Parachute To The Harness

    TRANSALP 2 - User manual 2.1.3- Connecting the reserve parachute to the harness The FRONT LIGHT RESCUE CONTAINER ANTHRACITE ventral reserve con- tainer must be connected to the harness via the loops of the Y-bridle, which must be inserted into the main carabiners/maillons. Then connect the at- tachment straps.
  • Page 14 TRANSALP 2 - User manual 2.1.5- Extracting the reserve parachute It is important to periodically check the position of the reserve parachute handle during normal flight so that the reaction movement to grab it is instinctive in the event of an emergency.

  • Page 15: Harness Adjustments

    TRANSALP 2 - User manual 2.2 - Harness adjustments TRANSALP 2 offers the option of adjusting the back inclination, the chest width and the shoulder height in order to guarantee an optimum pilot posi- tion. Some time is needed to find this optimum position, but the time spent will be well rewarded in exceptional flying comfort.
  • Page 16 TRANSALP 2 - User manual 2.2.1 - Back adjustment This adjustment allows you to select the inclination of the torso with re- spect to the vertical flight axis. 2.2.2- Shoulder-pad adjustment Adjustment of the shoulder pads compensates for the variation in pilot height.

  • Page 17: Seat Height Adjustment

    This adjustment varies the angle between the legs and the back (seat depth), distributing the loads between the seat and the lumbar area, thereby providing the pilot with greater comfort. 3 - FLYING WITH TRANSALP 2 3.1- Preflight checks For maximum safety, use a valid and complete preflight inspection method and repeat the same mental sequences on every flight.
  • Page 18 TRANSALP 2 - User manual ATTENTION: When you are wearing TRANSALP 2, the snap-hooks may inadvertently loop around the shoulder straps and the main strap, twisting them. There- fore, check that the straps are fully extended and not twisted before you...

  • Page 19: Pockets

    TRANSALP 2 - User manual 3.2- Pockets In flight configuration, TRANSALP 2 has a rear pocket in which clothing, a rucksack and trekking poles can be stowed. As a matter of comfort, please avoid overfilling the pocket and stow the trekking poles in their specific vertical compartment.

  • Page 20: Regulations For Behaviour In Natural Environments

    4 - REFOLDING THE HARNESS To fold up the TRANSALP 2, simply sandwich it by joining the leg supports and folding the back on itself while keeping all the straps inside.

  • Page 21: 5- Characteristics And Installation Of Optional Equipment

    TRANSALP 2 - User manual 5- CHARACTERISTICS AND INSTALLATION OF OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT 5.1 - Speed-system installation After having found the best harness setting according to the physical char- acteristics of the pilot, the speed-system must be adjusted. This harness is supplied with a two-step bar but is compatible with all common types of speed-systems.
  • Page 22 TRANSALP 2 - User manual To install the soft links, follow the procedure as shown in the pictures be- low. Put the soft link first into the harness front loop behind the two rings held together with the elastic and then into the protection loop.

  • Page 23: Maintenance And Repair

    TRANSALP 2 - User manual 6- MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR Check the harness after each impact, bad landing or launch, or if there are any signs of damage or excessive wear. We recommend having your harness checked by your dealer every two years and replacing the main snap-hooks every five years.

  • Page 24: Warranty

    To restore the defective product, you will need to send it to WOODY VALLEY or parties authorised by them.

  • Page 25: Technical Data

    This user manual is subject to change without prior notice. Please check www.woodyvalley.com for all the latest news on TRANSALP 2. Latest update: DECEMBER 2022...

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