Only use the appropriately sized slider with your canopy, and we recommend
removing your slider when it is not being used on low airspeed deployments.
Apex BASE also offers 4 different styles of slider:
1. Large Mesh Slider
2. Small Mesh Slider
3. Slow Slider
4. Sail Slider
Take the time to educate yourself about each of these different designs and
when their use is most appropriate. Feel free to reach out to us if you have
any questions about which slider is most appropriate for your particular
application.
ALWAYS PACK AND CONFIGURE YOUR GEAR APPROPRIATELY FOR
YOUR JUMP.
Tailgate
The tailgate was invented by the team at Apex BASE and has become a
standard safety feature on all BASE canopies from every major
manufacturer. It’s function is to contain your control lines during
deployment, reducing significantly the risk of certain malfunctions. Apex
BASE recommends using a tailgate on all BASE jumps, slider up or slider off.
Extra caution should be taken when using a large mesh slider and tailgate in
order to ensure they do not interact with one another during canopy
deployment. Use only a small rubber band on the tailgate, as using large
rubber bands and/or bands not commonly used in parachuting can result in
a malfunction where the tailgate can fail to release.
Maintenance
Apex BASE canopies have several points of inspection and a few points of
common maintenance. The entire system must be inspected before each
pack job. Inspect all fabric, stitching, lines, velcro, and your tail pocket for
damage and/or wear. Inspect everything you can see. Look more closely for
the things you can not see as easily during normal packing. Velcro will wear
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