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Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. Dual Hawk Tandem System -
Revision L: 1/16
The Cutaway handle is a soft Cordura “pillow” that attaches outboard
on the instructor’s right main lift web and has two coated 3/32” stainless
steel cables. The easy grip “finger pocket” handle allows a quick, no-slip
pull. An additional safety feature of the cutaway handle is the addition
of a drogue release loop. The instructor’s drogue release cable is placed
through this loop ensuring that all three main canopy points (two main
risers and one drogue riser) are released upon cutaway, eliminating
the chance of a main/reserve entanglement. When pulled the cutaway
handle releases both main riser three ring systems as well as the drogue three ring, allowing the
instructor to completely remove him/herself from the malfunctioning canopy.
Attached to left side main riser is a Reserve Static Line (RSL) lanyard. Release of main
canopy (cutaway) will pull RSL lanyard taunt. RSL lanyard terminates with a ring which
is placed around the cables holding the reserve straight pins. Once RSL lanyard is tight
it will pull the reserve pins opening the reserve container. This allows spring loaded pilot
chute to be released. The RSL will most likely have the reserve container open before the
parachutist has a chance to pull the reserve ripcord. This does not mean the parachutist
can neglect to pull the reserve ripcord.
The reserve ripcord is an angled “D” (Raft) handle located outboard on the
instructor’s left main lift web. The shorter cable is 25-1/4 inches while the
longer cable is 26-1/2 inches. A locking ripcord pin terminates each cable. When
pulled the reserve handle allows the reserve pack tray to open and releases the
spring loaded pilot chute.
1.4.2 Tandem Student Harness Description
Similar to the main harness the student harness is made of type VII
webbing throughout. The student harness is secured to the student by
four fully adjustable attachment points; two leg straps, one chest strap,
and one belly band. There are six additional adjustment points; one on
each main lift webbing, one on each lower side, one across the small
of the students back and the Y-mod strap. When properly fitted these
adjustment points ensure the student is secure in the harness and will
be comfortable during the skydive.
The student harness is secured to the main harness using two
5000-pound butterfly snaps for the upper attachment to the instructor
harness, and two 2500-pound adjustable quick ejector snaps for the lower/side attachments. This
heavy duty hardware ensures that the student remains secured to the instructor.