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Safety advice
Paraglider harnesses, like all commercially available reserve parachu-
tes, are not at all suitable for free fall because of their construction.
The reserve parachute and its connection to the harness are not de-
signed to withstand an abrupt opening because they do not have the
appropriate shock-absorbing capability.
All adjustments of the harness should definitely be made before flight.
The correct adjustment of a harness contributes significantly to its
correct functioning, safety, and comfort in flight.
The impact protector in the back of the harness, in this manual refer-
red to as the dual-chamber foam protector, does not provide com-
plete and comprehensive protection from injury. It merely serves to
attenuate the energy of impacts, and thus minimise injury which may
result from a fall to the ground from a minimal height during imperfect
takeoffs and landings.
When carrying out safety training over water you should be awa-
re that the foam protector floats in the water and can put the pilot in
a head down attitude. There’s also a risk that the foam protector will
eventually fill with water and sink – with the pilot.
General advice about paragliding
Flying a paraglider calls for appropriate training and a sound know-
ledge of the subject, as well as, of course, the necessary insurance
cover and licence. A pilot must be able to correctly assess the wea-
ther conditions before taking off. His or her capabilities must be ade-
quate for the actual paraglider.
Wearing an adequate helmet, suitable boots and clothing, and car-
rying an emergency parachute are essential. Before every flight all
items of equipment should be checked for damage and airworthi-
ness. A proper pre-takeoff check must also be carried out.
Every pilot bears sole responsibility for his or her participation in the
sport of paragliding. Neither the manufacturer nor the seller of a pa-
raglider can guarantee or be held responsible for the pilot’s safety.
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