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…
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 main brake lines connect the brake handles to the brake lines. The consequences of an in-flight rupture can be catastrophic. The brake lines pass through pulleys or…
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 !…
The “Maillons” are used to connect the lines to the risers of paragliders. In a larger format, they are used as a connection between elevators and a harness…
Curiously, there is no reliable recommendation for the duration of use of paragliders! However, every time they fly, they are exposed to UV rays, abrasion on the ground,…
To reduce the weight of the equipment by a few tens of grams, Soft Links or Connects are used instead of carabiners to connect the lines to the…
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