Summary of Contents for SUP’AIR Skypper
- Page 1 SUPAIR-VLD PARC ALTAÏS 34 RUE ADRASTÉE 74650 ANNECY CHAVANOD FRANCE User’s manual 45°54.024’N / 06°04.725’ E Revision Indice 20130416 EN...
- Page 2 Thank you for your choice of a SKYPPER. We are proud to join you on your journey in our common passion : paragliding. SUP’ A IR has been designing, producing and selling accessories for free flying activities since 1984. By choosing a SUP’ A IR product you benefit from almost thirty years of exper- tise, innovation and listening.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
List of contents Introduction Take-off Technical sheet Entrering the Speedbag Technical specifications In flight Size choice Speedbar use Nomenclature Landing Harness overview Throwing the reserve parachute Storage and attachments Complements/Accessories BUMPAIR assembly Wash and care of your harness Cockpit assembly Storage and transport Rescue parachute pocket characteristics Lifetime... -
Page 4: Introduction
With the SKYPPER (re)discover the pleasure to sail the sky. After reading this manual, we suggest you check your harness by hanging in it before flying. -
Page 5: Technical Sheet
Technical specifications Model SKYPPER SKYPPER SKYPPER SKYPPER Technical sheet Pilot size (cm) 145-170 160-190 170-195 185-205 Back height (cm) Pilot’s weight (kg) 50-60 50-75 55-90 85-110 Harness weight (all included,kg) 5.345 5.445 5.545 5.645 Leaning setting height (cm) Designed for... -
Page 6: Size Choice
Size choice Choosing your harness’ size is important. You will find here below a height/weight table that will help you in your size choice. Nonetheless we advise you to try out the harness under a hanging device and in different sizes 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 Size... -
Page 7: Nomenclature
Nomenclature Speedbar Zicral 30 mm carabiners(x2) Rescue parachute handle Bumpair 15 cm Footrest Rescue parachute risers Unique size O rings (x 2) Cockpit seat plate Maillon Rapide® Inox 7 mm(x 1) -
Page 8: Harness Overview
Harness overview This illustration will help you during your reading. Automatic ventral buckle Safe-T-bar (Sup’ A ir patent 1832/981) Automatic thigh strap buckle Ventral width adjustment Leaning setting lumbar support Shoulders’straps adjustment back pocket feet glide part Speedbag leaning adjustment Speedbag length setting Footrest Speedbag closing buckles... -
Page 9: Storage And Attachments
Storage and attachments back pocket Internal pocket for water bladder Internal pocket for ballast (8 litres) Lateral storage pocket Ballast outlet Elastic webbings for microphone holding Cockpit Poche dorsale de rangement Poche interne pour poche à eau... -
Page 10: Bumpair Assembly
BUMPAIR assembly The BUMPAIR has to be placed only once, there is no need to re- move it from its location except in the case of a hard impact. In this case, please verify its integrity. open the zipped dorsal pocket open the internal zip (U shape) Push the BUMPAIR forward and con- trol the following points :... -
Page 11: Cockpit Assembly
Cockpit assembly The cockpit has to be assembled on the left side of the harness and the Speedbag. By seating in your harness, the cockpit will find its natural position, thus providing an optimal visibility of your instruments. Easily removable, it is fitted with a velcro instruments-holding plate you can remove for briefings. A- Connect the female buckle (1) to the male buckle (2). -
Page 12: Rescue Parachute Pocket Characteristics
Rescue parachute assembly Rescue parachute pocket characteristics • 2 flaps lateral pocket (+2 inside compression flaps) • Cable locking. SKYPPER rescue parachute • Handle on the right-hand side. handle (S2) • Volume : 3 to 8 litres. • Compatible with the SUPAIR light and X-tralite rescue para- Parachute folded according to chutes and other solo rescue parachutes. -
Page 13: Placing The Parachute In The Rescue Parachute Pocket
Placing the parachute in the rescue parachute pocket Thanks for reading carefully ! We recommend 1. Put the rescue parachute inside the the initial rescue parachute installation is made harness‘ pocket. Place the stretch flaps D and E outside. The rescue by a qualified person. -
Page 14: Connecting The Rescue Parachute : Y Risers
Connecting the rescue parachute risers to the harness : Y risers 1. Place the Maillon Rapide® 2. Pass the riser inside 3. Make a new twisted 4. Repeat steps #1, #2 and Elévateur parachute de (locking nut upwards and on the free loop and inside loop with the ring and #3 with another O-ring for the... -
Page 15: Connecting The Rescue Parachute Risers : Standard Risers
Connecting the rescue parachute risers to the harness : standard risers 1. Make a lark’s head Fasten between risers lark’s head neatly Your SKYPPER is fitted with light standard parachute risers and the webbing loop for rescue attachment. Neatly stow sur- Rescue parachute... -
Page 16: Speedbar Assembly
Speedbar assembly A light speedbar is provided with harness. The following illustration shows how to install it. Composition24 Pulleys change Second bar Braided ropes Webbing ratchet pulley (non provided) First bar Speedbar hook Centering spacer Speedbar position- Snapper Harken ning elastic cords bearing pulleys (pro- vided) Pass the speedbar braided rope in-... -
Page 17: Position Setting
Position setting Setting your position inside the harness before taking-off is extremely important. Under seating buckle for Speed- bag setting Lateral buckles for Speedbag set- ting Lateral buckles for Speedbag ten- sion setting Loosening strap (leaning setting) Tightening snapper (leaning set- ting) Loosening strap (lumbar adjust- ment) -
Page 18: Speedbag Angle Setting
Speedbag angle setting With the help of the two lateral and under seating buckles, set the angle of the Speedbag around horizontal position. Leaning angle setting Set the angle of leaning by tightening the snapper (towards a more tighten vertical position) or the black webbing (towards a more horizontal position). -
Page 19: Flight Behavior
Flight behavior The SKYPPER is a harness designed for XC and competitions. It is a precise and stable harness that will transmit the informations of your glider. -
Page 20: Pre-Flight Control
• Check that the harness and the carabiners did not deteriorate. Pre-Flight control • Check thoroughly that the rescue handle’s cable end has not got outside the snappers’ flaps • Check that your personal settings haven’t changed. • Check that all zippers and buckles are closed. • Check that the speedbar is correctly connected and set. -
Page 21: Take-Off
Take-off After being correctly fitted into your harness, fasten the left buckle (1, on braided rope) of the Speedbag then fasten the second Speedbag buckle (2). If you wish a bigger opening for your legs, you may let unfastened the buckle (3) and close it when fying, as soon as the flying conditions allow it. -
Page 22: Entrering The Speedbag
Entrering the Speedbag CAUTION : to properly enter and seat inside the Speedbag, the harness must first be adjusted during a hang-test. WARNING : the pilot must not let the toggles out of his/her hands while entering the Speedbag. Close the Cockpit buckle/clip Close the upper Speedbag takeoff Running phase After takeoff, do not immediately buckle/clip... -
Page 23: In Flight
In flight As soon as you are airborne, the behaviour is very instinctive and precise. Please set the distance between the two carabiners according to aerology and to wing‘s manufacturer recommendations Tightening provides more stability but less harness piloting efficiency. Be careful as it increas- es the risk of risers twisting. -
Page 24: Landing
Landing In order to land, during the approach, take your legs out of the Speedbag in plenty of time. Stand up inside the harness and adopt an upright position in order to run to dissipate hori- zontal speed. Do not land whilst in the seated position, this is dangerous. Throwing the reserve parachute We strongly advise you to check frequently the location of the reserve parachute‘s handle. -
Page 25: Complements/Accessories
Complements/Accessories We propose you optional accessories that combine perfectly to your SKYPPER harness. Function Code Description Weight Portage SACAVENTURE sac AVENTURE . 110 l/noir/ Cordura 500D, PA 420 D 2150 g Rescue parachute PARXTRALITE S Parachute SUPAIR X-tralite S (PTV Max 80 kg) -
Page 26: Wash And Care Of Your Harness
• webbings (no excessive wear, no rip beginning, no unwanted folds) • buckles and carabiners The threads that compose the webbing and fabrics used in the SKYPPER have been selected in order to ensure the best possible lightness/lifetime compromise. Nonetheless, in some conditions, after a long term exposure to UV and/or significant abrasion or exposure to chemicals, it is compul- sory to check your harness in a certified repair centre. -
Page 27: Repair
Repair Though we use the highest quality materials, it is possible that your harness may eventually dete- riorate through general use. If its is showing any signs of significant wear and tear, you should check it and repair it in an certified repair centre. SUP’... -
Page 28: Warranty
Warranty SUP’ A IR takes the greatest care in the design and production of its products. SUP’ A IR guarantees its products 5 years (from purchase date) against any defect or design fault occurring during nor- mal use. Any damage or degradation resulting from incorrect or abusive use, abnormal exposure to aggressive factors, including, but not limited to;... -
Page 29: Service Book
Service Book This page will help you to record all the life stages of your SKYPPER harness. Serial number : Purchase date Care Care 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 ANNECY CHAVANOD FRANCE 45°54.024’N / 06°04.725’ E...
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