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WALIBI 3

 

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Harness User’s manual

 

| WALIBI 3

•   Lock the leg / chest  automatic buckles

•  Check that the harness, the carabiners, the spreader bar and in general all your flight equipment are not damaged. As the captain, you 

are responsible for the safety of the crew

•  Make sure that the reserve parachute safety cables to ride through the closing tabs keeping the reserve rescue pocket flaps closed.

•  Check that your personal settings haven’t changed.

•  Check that all zippers and buckles are closed.

•  Check that none of the glider lines or any object comme into contact with the reserve parachute handle(s).

•  Make sure that the self-locking carabiners are locked and connected to the paraglider.

FLIGHT PHASES

Takeoff maintaining a vertical posture and push yourself inside the harness but only once away 

from the ridge.

Do not release your hands from the brakes when you are close to terrain.

Pre-Flight control

Take-off

After a thorough weather conditions analysis, when the decision to fly has been taken, put your harness on and follow the next steps

Summary of Contents for WALIBI 3

Page 1: ...SUPAIR SAS PARC ALTA S 34 RUE ADRAST E 74650 ANNECY CHAVANOD FRANCE RCS 387956790 User s manual WALIBI 3 Revision index V1 23 06 2020 English...

Page 2: ...osophy working endlessly to develop better pro ducts and to maintain a high quality produc tion We hope you will find this user s manual comprehensive explicit and hopefully en joyable as well We advi...

Page 3: ...rs inside the sleeve 17 Riser connection reserve parachute 18 Installing the reserve parachute in the container 19 Locking the reserve parachute handle 26 Gear packing and tips 28 Adjustments 29 The v...

Page 4: ...ghtness and durability dictated its design and the materials chosen by our R D team The WALIBI 3 harness was certified EN 1651 2018 and LTF Nfl II 91 09 Indicating that it meets European and German sa...

Page 5: ...lenght cm 63 70 B Backrest tilt adjustment cm 32 36 C Seat length cm 46 49 D Carabiners height cm 42 45 E Carabiners distance cm 45 48 Impact damping system BUMPAIR Certification EN 1651 2018 LTF Nfl...

Page 6: ...L L L L 110 L L L L 120 L L L L Choosing your harness size is important You will find here below a height weight table that will help you in your size choice With its hammock ar chitecture and its ly...

Page 7: ...WALIBI 3 NOMENCLATURE 1 2 3 4 Pre cut parachute risers sleeves TANDEM DYNEEMA PARACHUTE RISERS r f ELEBIY Options 5 POWI3 reserve parachute handle Bumpair WI3 Camera pocket 6 Harness 2x 45 mm Zicral...

Page 8: ...1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Cobra buckles chest legs 9 10 8 Shoulder strap adjustment 11 Backrest angle adjustment Reserve parachute pocket Small storage pocket Back storage pocket Paragliding main hooking points...

Page 9: ...rene sleeve 45 mm Self locking zicral carabiners Compatible carabiners R f MAILCOMOUS45 Tearable neoprene sleeve Carabiners Pass the carabiners through the 2 main attach points R f GAINEELEVW3 How to...

Page 10: ...ess User s manual WALIBI 3 ACCESSORIES ASSEMBLY Tearable neoprene sleeve 2 Insert the sleeve 3 Take out the comfort chest strap 4 Attach the shoulder straps and do the same on the other side 3 Take ou...

Page 11: ...nstall the sleeves on the spreader bars 1 Connect the spreader bars to the Walibi 3 Tearable neoprene sleeve 2 Install the sleeve on the spreader bar Backrest protection 1 Open the dorsal pocket zip 2...

Page 12: ...ess User s manual WALIBI 3 ACCESSORIES ASSEMBLY BUMPAIR Bumpair WI3 R f PROBUMPW3 Compatible BUMPAIR Bumpairs assembly 1 Fold the harness at the neoprene cap level 2 Open the zip 3 Slide the 2 bumpair...

Page 13: ...pecific guidelines found in this manual Connecting the handle to the POD Panels locked via cables Maximum volume 10 4 liters Adapted to all SUPAIR reserve parachutes Rescue parachute pocket characteri...

Page 14: ...ness User s manual WALIBI 3 INSTALLING THE RESERVE PARACHUTE Riser Harness connection Open the velcro located on the spreader bars to access the parachute s attach points Access to the reserve parachu...

Page 15: ...apide and twist it 1 Push the bridle con necting point through the toric ring loop Push the Maillon Rapide through the bridle connection loop 2 Give the toric ring a second twist 3 Push the bridle thr...

Page 16: ...RESERVE PARACHUTE Place the risers inside the neoprene sleeve 1 Pass the right hand riser inside tearable neoprene sleeve along the speader bar then the Maillon Rapide s and finally the shoulder stra...

Page 17: ...ACHUTE Place the risers inside the sleeve 1 Pass the risers through their respective shoulder sleeve 2 Place the risers inside their guiding sleeve connected alongside the harness and bring them out t...

Page 18: ...llon Rapide Push the maillon through the risers loops Push the maillon through the plastic ring Twist Give a second twist to the plastic ring Push the buckle through the maillon Push the riser end thr...

Page 19: ...hute inside the reserve parachute poc ket with the handle on the right side Thank you for reading the following carefully We re commend for the initial rescue parachute assembly and installation to be...

Page 20: ...ALIBI 3 INSTALLING THE RESERVE PARACHUTE Installing the reserve parachute in its container 2 Pass the folding rod through the loops number 3 and 4 3 Using the rod pass the loops 3 and 4 through the go...

Page 21: ...er s manual WALIBI 3 INSTALLING THE RESERVE PARACHUTE Installing the reserve parachute in its container 4 Pass the loop 4 through the small side flap 5 Pass the large rod through the guides through th...

Page 22: ...WALIBI 3 page 22 Harness User s manual WALIBI 3 INSTALLING THE RESERVE PARACHUTE Installing the reserve parachute in its container WARNING Do not pass the big rod in black loops 1 and 2...

Page 23: ...r s manual WALIBI 3 INSTALLING THE RESERVE PARACHUTE Installing the reserve parachute in its container 6 Using the rod pass the loops 1 and 2 through the gommets 7 Pass the loop 1 in the side flap whi...

Page 24: ...ss User s manual WALIBI 3 INSTALLING THE RESERVE PARACHUTE Installing the reserve parachute in its container 8 Pass the small rod through the loop 1 9 Pass the small rod in the guide then in the loop...

Page 25: ...LIBI 3 page 25 Harness User s manual WALIBI 3 INSTALLING THE RESERVE PARACHUTE Installing the reserve parachute in its container 10 Check the mounting In each of the 4 loops must pass a rod and only o...

Page 26: ...26 Harness User s manual WALIBI 3 INSTALLING THE RESERVE PARACHUTE Locking the reserve parachute handle 12 Insert the velcro holding the handle into the slot 11 Insert the parachute handle in the dedi...

Page 27: ...to the lower flap Check the completed installation during a hang test Have the installation checked by a professional outfit Conduct an extraction test every six 6 months to assure proper sys tem func...

Page 28: ...e 28 Harness User s manual WALIBI 3 1 2 3 4 PACKING AND TIPS Back storage pocket 1 2 Camera pocket 3 Small storage pocket Tip The main loop is protected by a safety cover Zipped storage pocket for mem...

Page 29: ...ness User s manual WALIBI 3 2 1 3 2 3 1 ADJUSTING THE HARNESS Adjusting the harness prior each takeoff is vital 1 2 3 The various adjustments Adjusting the shoulder straps Adjusting the backrest Lumba...

Page 30: ...ng the backrest will tilt the back support rearward Adjust the shoulder straps length using the trimmers The pressure on the shoulder straps contributes to general comfort in flight It must be precise...

Page 31: ...Harness User s manual WALIBI 3 CONNECTING THE WING TO THE HARNESS Connect the Walibi 3 harness to the tandem spreader bars using the loops intended for this purpose Connecting the wing to the harness...

Page 32: ...ettings haven t changed Check that all zippers and buckles are closed Check that none of the glider lines or any object comme into contact with the reserve parachute handle s Make sure that the self l...

Page 33: ...y reduce the glider air speed by pushing the toggles all the way down until contact with the ground is made Beware not to brake too soon and too rapidly and too deep which could lead to a stall and a...

Page 34: ...nd then vertical tug pull the handle towards you and then throw the parachute away from you including the con tainer and its handle toward a clear unobstructed area of the sky As soon as the parachute...

Page 35: ...r s manual WALIBI 3 IN CASE OF AN INCIDENT 112 EUROPE INDIA 911 USA CANADA 119 CHINA JAPAN 101 NEPAL 112 IRAN 000 AUSTRALIA 111 NEW ZEALAND Help needed Call for help after an accident Emergency call n...

Page 36: ...abric used for the manufacturing of the MINIMAX 3 were specifically selected for their quality and resilience levels Howe ver in particular instances such as long term UV exposure abrasion contact wit...

Page 37: ...rder to receive a quotation In spite of using the highest quality products to manufacture the MINIMAX 3G it is possible for your harness to deteriorate through general use If showing any sign of wear...

Page 38: ...ad protection certified paragliding helmet boots and right clothing for the activity Moreover carrying a reserve parachute connected to your harness in flight is highly recommend WARRANTY Paragliding...

Page 39: ...the shock absorber are likely to benefit from adaquate protec tion against possible impacts If your BUMPAIR is damaged have it inspected and repaired at a professional qualified facility or contact us...

Page 40: ...ep record of your WALIBI 3 scheduled maintenance Purchase date Owner s name Name and stamp of the shop Care Resale Date Workshop s name Buyer s name Care Resale Date Workshop s name Buyer s name Care...

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