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REVERSE 5
1. GENERAL
INFORMATION
Model name: REVERSE 5 - S, M, L and XL
Total maximum weight in flight: see the technical data.
This user manual version dated 30 November 2018.
1.1 Product Overview
• The REVERSE 5 is a reversible airbag harness with carbon
seat plate and underseat rescue container.
• The REVERSE 5 offers comfort, safety and convenience in
a compact, lightweight package.
• The REVERSE 5 is well-suited to leisure pilots, hike ‘n fly
pilots and travellers, yet is comfortable enough to be used
on long cross-country flights.
1.2 Certification
REVERSE 5 has passed the certification according to load test
EN 1651:1999 and this harness conforms to the testing criteria
of the „Luftfahrt-Bundesamts LTF 91-09 (LTF - Luft Tüchtigkeits
Foderungen, or ”Flying Craft Airworthiness Standard”). Any al-
teration of the harness can invalidate all the aforementioned
certifications.
Please note: Use of this harness is at your own risk. Any
liability of the manufacturer or distributor is excluded. The pilot
is responsible for airworthiness of the aircraft. The pilot must
comply with legal regulations.
1.3 Pilot’s Profile
• REVERSE 5 is suitable for all levels of pilot
• Pilots demanding a comfort level and low weight harness
• Pilots who prefer a simple and versatile harness
1.4 Scope of delivery
• Reversible harness (harness with rucksack)
• Carbon seatboard
• One Pair of the main carabiners
• Rescue handle
• Speedbar
• Integrated rescue V-bridle
1.5 Features
REVERSE 5 main features are:
• harness combined with a backpack
• simple strap system and easy adjustment
• low weight - for its category
• carbon seatboard
• modern stable geometry (optimized hang point height and
distance)
• integrated airbag protection
• integrated rescue container
• cargo mode – variable volume of the the back pocket/
backpack
2.
SET UP
2.1 Fitting the reserve
It is highly recommended that the initial installation of the re-
serve parachute be carried out by a qualified professional. Ask
your paragliding equipment supplier or instructor to do it for
you and familiarise yourself with the process. The size of the
reserve pocket on Reverse 5 is suitable for most current reserve
systems. If it is not possible to connect the harness reserve
handle to the loops on the parachute deployment bag inside
the pocket, please consult your supplier who may be able to
supply an alternative deployment bag. Loops can be sewn at
an appropriate place on any deployment bag, but this must be
carried out by a qualified person only.
WARNING! After installation of a reserve parachute in the
harness, it is absolutely essential to do a simulated deploy-
ment under a static swing, ensuring that the parachute release
system operates correctly and the parachute comes out easily.
The cords which close the reserve pocket must be checked
regularly. If the cord is worn, it must be replaced. Each time a
reserve parachute is installed, check that the cord is in good
order by applying a load of 10 kg. Before each flight, check that
the pins and handle are located correctly.
Connect the reserve
bridle to the harness
risers, secure with the
O-rings.
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