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  • Page 1 Please read this manual before flying with the PEAK 2 for the first time.
  • Page 2 The incorrect or inappropriate use of Woody Valley equipment greatly increases this risk. In no case can Woody Valley and the Woody Valley retailer be held responsible for personal injury caused to yourself or to third parties, or for whatever type of damage.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ....................................................2 ESERVE PARACHUTE 2.1.1- Connecting the deployment handle to the deployment bag .....................................3 2.1.2- Connecting the reserve parachute to the harness ......................................3 2.1.3- Inserting the reserve parachute into the PEAK 2 harness ....................................6 2.1.4- Reserve parachute deployment..............................................7 2.2- H ....................................................7 ARNESS ADJUSTMENTS 2.2.1- Adjusting the sitting position ..............................................7...

  • Page 4: 1- General Information

    1.1- Concept PEAK 2 is a product that was developed wholly by Woody Valley to meet the demands specifically expressed by our pilots. This is a lightweight paragliding harness, designed to be the ideal product for a large proportion of pilots, because we have dedicated special attention to the comfort and safety of our customers in the construction of this harness.

  • Page 5: Peak 2 Protection

    2- BEFORE USING THE HARNESS PEAK 2 must be assembled by a qualified paragliding professional, such as your instructor. More specifically, great care has to be dedicated to inserting the reserve parachute into the harness in the correct way. Only after this has been performed should the pilot adjust the harness for maximum comfort.

  • Page 6: 1- Connecting The Deployment Handle To The Deployment Bag

    2.1.1- Connecting the deployment handle to the deployment bag PEAK 2 is supplied with a handle for reserve parachute extraction. It is identified with the number 6; this handle alone should be used for this purpose. The black loop attached to the handle itself should be passed into the loop on the deployment bag, and then the entire handle should be passed through its own loop and pulled tight.
  • Page 7 Second system: The reserve parachute bridle is passed through the loop at the end of the harness reserve parachute bridle. The reserve parachute itself is then passed through the large loop in the reserve parachute bridle. This connects the two bridles. The loops should be pulled as tight as possible to avoid any chance of dangerous friction developing between the two bridles during the shock caused when the reserve parachute opens.
  • Page 8 The two connections should be made using screw-lock karabiners with a breaking strength of at least 1,400 kg. In any case, it is important to verify that the length of the bridle is sufficient to position the reserve parachute inside the harness pocket, and that there is sufficient play to enable the parachute to be taken out of the pocket without causing the reserve parachute deployment bag itself to open during extraction.

  • Page 9: 3- Inserting The Reserve Parachute Into The Peak 2 Harness

    2.1.3- Inserting the reserve parachute into the PEAK 2 harness Insert the reserve parachute into the pocket of the harness, so that the handle is visible and facing outwards, and the loop connecting the handle to the deployment bag is facing upwards.

  • Page 10: 4- Reserve Parachute Deployment

    2.2- Harness adjustments The PEAK 2 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.

  • Page 11: 2- Back Position Adjustment

    2.2.2- Back position adjustment By adjusting the back (using the trimmers higher up on the side), the pilot adjusts the inclination of the torso with respect to the vertical axis in flight. A good flying position, improving control of the glider, is obtained by positioning the face at about 15 cm from an imaginary line between the two karabiners. 2.2.3- Shoulder-strap adjustment Shoulder-strap adjustment enables the harness to be adjusted to the pilot’s height.

  • Page 12: 4- Chest Strap Adjustment

    2.2.4- Chest strap adjustment The chest strap adjusts the distance between the two karabiners, and it can be set between 37 and 48 centimetres. When the chest strap is tighter, stability is greater. We recommend a length of about 40-42 cm. A wider distance does not improve glider performance, and a smaller distance can accentuate the effects of a “twist”...

  • Page 13: 5- Leg Strap Adjustment

    IMPORTANT All adjustments have to be performed symmetrically on both sides. 3- FLYING WITH THE PEAK 2 HARNESS 3.1- Pre-flight checks For maximum safety, use a complete and consistent system of pre-flight checks and repeat the same mental sequence every flight.

  • Page 14: Pockets

    3.2- Pockets The PEAK 2 harness has a large dorsal pocket and small pockets on the sides, arranged so that contents cannot fall out during flight even if pockets are left open. These pockets are on the two sides of the harness: one has a zip fastening, and the pocket on the left hand side has a web pocket with safety strap for your radio.

  • Page 15: Dual Flying

    3.4- Flying above water It is inadvisable to use the PEAK 2 harness on flights over water. In the event of the pilot being forced to land on the water, the airbag, which is filled with air, may force the harness into a position that holds the pilot underwater.

  • Page 16: Cockpit And Front Ballast Assembly

    the speed bar, the bar must be at a distance no greater than 10 cm below the front of the harness. If the speed-bar cord is too short, it could cause a constant force on the bar during flight, so that the accelerator is unintentionally engaged at all times in flight. It is safest to take off with the speed-bar a little too long, progressively shortening it during the next flights.

  • Page 17: Relax-Bar

    4.4- 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 18: 6- Technical Data

    Size of polycarbonate seat, size L Width 35 cm; depth 37,5 cm Size of polycarbonate seat, size XL Width 37 cm; depth 40,5 cm Total weight of PEAK 2, size L, complete with reserve 3,55 kg parachute handle and karabiners Type of protection PEAK 2 –...

  • Page 19: 7- Certificate Of Approval

    7- CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL 7.1- PEAK 2 GET-UP CERTIFICATES...

  • Page 20: Peak 2 T-Lock Certificates

    7.2- PEAK 2 T-LOCK CERTIFICATES Every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this manual is correct, but please remember that it has been produced for guidance only. This owner's manual is subject to change without prior notice.

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