by Rutherford, Hannah | Nov 22, 2022 | Paragliding, Safety Notices
This is a reminder to regularly check your gear and keep an eye on safety notices published by the manufacturer. SUBJECT : WALIBI LITE harnesses manufactured before 2019 PROBLEM DESCRIPTION : A Supair Walibi Lite harness produced in 2017 showed an inability to extract...
by Rutherford, Hannah | Nov 2, 2022 | Paragliding, Safety Notices
A routine inspection has revealed visible material degradation which may result in the breaking of the rubber bands closing the inner bag of the G-Lite rescue parachute and thus a failed deployment. Pilots flying with the G-lite should replace the rubber bands with...
by Rutherford, Hannah | Oct 21, 2022 | Paragliding, Safety Notices
During a B-stall manoeuvre with a heavily used CHILI3 manufactured in 4/2014, several lines in the outer area broke. The pilot immediately deployed his reserve parachute and landed uninjured. The inspection showed that the strength of the Technora lines was...
by Rutherford, Hannah | Sep 18, 2022 | Paragliding, Safety Notices
This is DHV safety notice regarding all PG harnesses with 2 zips, where a separate zip closes the rescue container. Follow the link for the full notice: DHV_Safety_note_harness_with_zip_reserve_container
by Rutherford, Hannah | Jul 12, 2022 | News, Paragliding, Safety Notices
Gin have recalled all Switch 2 harnesses produced before July 2022, because of a manufacturing problem affecting the airbag. Switch² owners are asked to immediately return the harness to their Gin importer for modification, as detailed in the safety notice on Gin’s...
by Rutherford, Hannah | May 23, 2022 | Safety Notices
PROBLEM: Possible lack of a safety seam on rescuer connection lines. Several users of Supair rescuer connection lines had noticed the absence of a seam. Supair asks all users to check the connection lines. Solo Dyneema parachute bridles REF : ELESOLODYNEEMA / Tandem Y...
