SUPAIR SAVAGE, User Manual

Page 1: ...Glider user s manual SAVAGE SUPAIR SAVAGE page 1 User s manual SUPAIR 34 rue Adrastée Parc Altaïs 74650 Annecy Chavanod FRANCE 45 54 024 N 06 04 725 E English Revision index 06 08 2020 Photo Guy Bolton ...

Page 2: ...d customer care We pride ourselves on our work ethics and cus tomer care We hope you will find this user s manual comprehensive explicit and hopefully en joyable as well We advise you to read it carefully You will find the latest information and updates on this product on our website www supair com If however you have any further questions do not hesitate to ask one of our dealers Naturally the en...

Page 3: ...tting up the glider 8 Pre flight preparation 10 Take off 11 Flight characteristics 12 End of the flight 13 Specific use 13 Fast descents 14 Flight incidents 16 Line layout 17 Materials 18 Measurements tables 19 Maintenance 27 Mandatory checks 28 Pilot s gear 28 Warranty 29 Disclaimer 29 Recycling 29 Eco responsibility 29 Contents ...

Page 4: ... Class C Certified This means that the paraglider in spite of good passive safety can react dynamically to over piloting or in turbulence and will have to be handled accordingly to stabilize it It also means that it requires a skill level and experience compatible with the wings in that category It can be used with most harnesses found on the market today For better inflight comfort and feeling we...

Page 5: ...ariable device No Break travel at maximal weight cm 59 62 65 68 Harness dimensions used for certification At minimum weight Length between main sus pension points 40 2 cm Height of main suspension points 40 1 cm Length between main sus pension points 40 2 cm Height of main suspension points 43 1 cm Length between main sus pension points 40 2 cm Height of main suspension points 41 1 cm Length betwe...

Page 6: ...IR SAVAGE page 6 In flight weight range Weight kg 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100 105 110 115 SAVAGE XS SAVAGE S SAVAGE M SAVAGE ML In flight weight range kg Perfect In flight weight range kg to optimize flight performances EARTH FIRE POLAR ...

Page 7: ...g edge 3 Stabilizer 4 5 A riser 6 B riser 7 C riser 10 Brake handle 9 Brake line 11 12 Brake holder A split riser for Big Ears Inner surface Outer surface TREK 130 lt capacity carrying rucksack Speedbar Split hook COMPACT CASE 16 17 Pocket with repair kit 1 2 3 4 5 3 15 16 17 14 8 13 15 6 7 10 9 11 12 ...

Page 8: ...accor ding to your measurements For correct use there must not be any tension on the split hook level when the accelerator speedbar is not activated by the pilot Choose a flat or lightly angled training hill without obstacles or wind Open your wing and arrange it in a crescent shape Check the fabric and the lines for any sign of wear or damage Check for the links connecting the lines to the risers...

Page 9: ...le to pull the first centi mers of brake line towards you without having any noticeable action on the trailing edge If you modify the original default setting have it ins pected and approved by a professional before flying Brake line lengths are set at the factory to allow optimal glider control However if they do not suit you they can be adjusted to your liking We will advise using a fisherman s ...

Page 10: ...in calm conditions on a school training hill or a fami liar site you are used to flying with your own harness Caution It vital to conduct a thorough pre flight check and have the harness properly connected to the glider prior to each takeoff Run through the following procedure prior to each takeoff Harness and carabiners do not show signs of wear and tear The reserve parachute container is correct...

Page 11: ...ly brakes as necessary look up and perform a visual check before accelerating to take off Reverse launch If the wind speed is sustained and allows it we will advise you to use a reversed inflation method more adapted to conduct a better visual check Face the wing and grab the A risers With a light pull and adapted rearward walking motion inflate your wing Once the glider is stable overhead turn ar...

Page 12: ...o prevent a possible flat turn or twisted turn on the vertical axis The SAVAGE turns very well with handle input and does not require big weigh shifting in the harness When flying at low speed begin your turn by raising your hand on the upper and external side of the turn to prevent a possible spin from occu ring If for whatever reason the brake handles are no longer available you will need to pil...

Page 13: ...and into the wind upwind standing up and ready to run to a stop if necessary Make your landing approach with maximum air speed if possible depending on the weather conditions of the moment then progressively brake to slow the glider to a final touchdown Beware not to brake too much too soon and too rapidly to prevent a possible stall and hard landing In case of a landing in sustained higher wind s...

Page 14: ...glider sink rate along with the angle of at tack We do not recommend the use of big ears close to the ground In order to pull ears grab the specific riser outer A riser while kee ping the brake handles around your wrists and lowering them until the wingtips collapse Once the Ears are folded and stabilized we recommend using the speedbar to recover your initial horizontal horizontal speed To reopen...

Page 15: ...e might be disorientating and in extreme cases cause you a temporary loss of consciousness Practice this maneuver gradually with ample space around and below you This technique is usually physically demanding and will lead to a deep stall configuration and therefore wing control will be dimi nished Loosing altitude using the B risers is done by grabbing the risers at the metal or soft links level ...

Page 16: ...ed bar You might also need to push forward on the A risers Make sure you regained a normal flight configuration before proceeding with brake handle usage again A spin will only occur because of a piloting error If so release the brake fully on the stalled side and be certain to keep the glider in check during the ensuing dive and reopening sequence Asymmetric collapses Front collapses During a fro...

Page 17: ...Glider user s manual SAVAGE SUPAIR SAVAGE page 17 Line layout ...

Page 18: ...s Porcher Sport Sticky Skytex Main lines Producer Reference Top cascade Edelrid 8000U 050 8000U 070 A 9200 030 Upper middle cascade Edelrid 8000U 050 Lower middle cascade Edelrid 8000U 130 8000U 090 8000U 070 8000U 050 Lower cascade Edelrid 8000U 230 8000U 130 Stabilo lines Producer Reference Top cascade Edelrid A9200 30 Middle cascade Edelrid A9200 30 8000U 050 Lower cascade Liros DSL 70 Brake li...

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Page 20: ...416 BRMU5 904 704 CMU6 650 450 BRMU6 958 758 a1 1355 1155 b1 1352 1152 c1 639 439 d1 686 486 br1 1534 1334 a2 1258 1058 b2 1254 1054 c2 583 383 d2 633 433 br2 1277 1077 a3 1253 1053 b3 1245 1045 c3 570 370 d3 617 417 br3 1282 1082 a4 1315 1115 b4 1305 1105 c4 565 365 d4 604 404 br4 1225 1025 a5 1266 1066 b5 1256 1056 c5 526 326 d5 564 364 br5 1251 1051 a6 1163 963 b6 1157 957 c6 559 359 d6 591 391...

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Page 22: ... AM5 1083 883 BM5 1073 873 CM5 1921 1721 AM6 989 789 BM6 988 788 CM6 1994 1794 CMU1 743 543 BRMU1 1840 1640 CMU2 682 482 BRMU2 1646 1446 CMU3 679 479 BRMU3 1491 1291 CMU4 670 470 BRMU4 1450 1250 CMU5 635 435 BRMU5 936 736 CMU6 670 470 BRMU6 993 793 a1 1406 1206 b1 1404 1204 c1 657 457 d1 708 508 br1 1593 1393 a2 1306 1106 b2 1302 1102 c2 600 400 d2 653 453 br2 1326 1126 a3 1302 1102 b3 1293 1093 c...

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Page 24: ... 1111 911 BM5 1101 901 CM5 1975 1775 AM6 1014 814 BM6 1013 813 CM6 2048 1848 CMU1 759 559 BRMU1 1891 1691 CMU2 697 497 BRMU2 1692 1492 CMU3 694 494 BRMU3 1532 1332 CMU4 684 484 BRMU4 1490 1290 CMU5 648 448 BRMU5 957 757 CMU6 684 484 BRMU6 1013 813 a1 1444 1244 b1 1441 1241 c1 671 471 d1 722 522 br1 1636 1436 a2 1342 1142 b2 1337 1137 c2 607 407 d2 666 466 br2 1362 1162 a3 1337 1137 b3 1328 1128 c3...

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Page 26: ... 1139 939 BM5 1128 928 CM5 2031 1831 AM6 1039 839 BM6 1038 838 CM6 2108 1908 CMU1 775 575 BRMU1 1940 1740 CMU2 711 511 BRMU2 1737 1537 CMU3 708 508 BRMU3 1572 1372 CMU4 698 498 BRMU4 1529 1329 CMU5 661 461 BRMU5 983 783 CMU6 698 498 BRMU6 1043 843 a1 1480 1280 b1 1477 1277 c1 683 483 d1 738 538 br1 1678 1478 a2 1376 1176 b2 1372 1172 c2 622 422 d2 681 481 br2 1393 1193 a3 1371 1171 b3 1362 1162 c3...

Page 27: ...ing inspections to be conducted at regular intervals Repair eventual small fabric damages holes smaller than a 1Euro coin or 1 US 25 cents coin with the small rounded sticky ripstop pieces included in your repair kit Empty out the cells caissons from sand pebbles grass leaves etc Storage and transport When not using your glider store it inside your paragliding rucksack in a dry cool and clean plac...

Page 28: ...ssential to wear a helmet suitable shoes with good ankle support and adapted clothing Carrying a reserve emergency parachute corresponding to your weight and properly connected to the harness is also highly recommended The entire SUPAIR harness accessory and reserve parachute selection except for tandem gear is compatible with the SAVAGE glider For additional information please access our internet...

Page 29: ...tions SUPAIR cannot be held responsible for your paragliding decisions or activities This SUPAIR product was designed for solo use only Any other activity such as tandem paragliding skydiving or BASE jumping is absolutely forbid den SUPAIR takes the greatest care in the design and production of its product line hence offers a 3 years limited warranty from the purchase date against any manu facturi...

Page 30: ...Photo Guy Bolton SUPAIR Parc Altaïs 34 rue Adrastée 74650 Chavanod Annecy FRANCE info supair com 33 0 4 50 45 75 29 45 54 024 N 06 04 725 E ...