CARABINERS | Lifespan 5 or 8 years!
The carabiners are used as a connection between the risers and the harness. If in doubt, replace the carabiners! The consequences of a carabiner break are serious while…
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The carabiners are used as a connection between the risers and the harness. If in doubt, replace the carabiners! The consequences of a carabiner break are serious while…
The Swiss Federation (SHV in German) recommends not to use a parachute older than 10 years. We can’t know the date of first use, so it’s the production…
It is obvious that lightweight materials are less durable than standard materials, but to what extent? For a paraglider used intensively in school or to make several two-seater…
Manufacturers recommend not to use a harness for more than 10 years. Nine in good condition for 5 years is tolerated. We generally cannot know the date of…
The spacers are used as a connection between the risers of the tandem-paraglider and the harness (pilot & passenger). Check the condition of the straps and seams !…
It quickly happened to “get bogged down” on takeoff or landing, to get your brushes tangled up… Hands trapped in the brake handles… and PAF! We crash miserably,…
A full-face helmet with a visor protects against sunburn. Even with the visor up! Flapping the visor is only useful when flying quickly, during transitions, or when it…
It is often said that with a full-face helmet, the noise of the wind is less heard. Certainly! But the noise of the wind does not indicate the…
The full helmet is back in force in competition. The reason is simple: it is the high speed of racing animals that makes champions cry ! Now even…
The weight difference between an open helmet (480 g) and a full face helmet (650 g) is only 170 g. It’s not much more than the weight of…
It is advisable to change it every 5 years. With a high frequency of use, it is even quite reasonable to replace it more often! As for motorcycle…
You will have understood that we prefer the full helmet for many reasons… But we also sell “Jet” helmets and some are even equipped with a visor! And…
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