Safety Notices
Karpofly Xalps 3 and 4 (harness)
Date 02.12.2022 Subject Paraglider harnesses Karpofly Xalps 3 and 4 Sample test number: PH 045.2013 (Number was assigned by the test center www.para.test.com for the model Xalps 3) On a...
Skywalk Chilli3 lines – Revised safety notice
All owners of CHILI 3 are requested to control the breaking strength additional to the LTC 80, also the LTC65 and LTC 45 before the next flight. The check centers know about the details....
Supair Walibi Lite
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...
Gin G-Lite rescue parachute
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...
Skywalk CHILI3 lines
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...
Paraglider harnesses with zip reserve container
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:...
Ozone BV 1 harness parachute handle
Concerning BV1 harnesses produced before June 2022. The parachute handle extraction of the BV1 is certified and effective. However we have found that the process can be improved by...
23 May 2022 – Supair parachute bridles
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...
3 May 2022 – BGD Snug harnesses
Harness Snug manufactured February 2017 This safety notice applies to SNUG harnesses manufactured in February 2017, which use plastic wire to retain the rescue. Harnesses which use...
28 March 2022 – Woody Valley X-Rated 7 harnesses
Paraglider harness X-Rated 7 EAPR-GZ-0541/16 Dear customer, Unfortunately we have recorded a case of low-load breakage on one of our X-Rated7 rescue handles. Test results on harnesses sold...
Recall Notice – Neo String 3.0 harness
Neo have issued a Safety Recall notice for String 3.0 harnesses manufactured in 2021. Neo said pilots should not fly the harness again, and should follow the instructions in their notice...
10 December 2021 – Supair Strike 2 harnesses
Paraglider harness Supair Strike 2 M AIRT GZ_331.2021 Several pilots had reported to the DHV problems with the rescue release from the front container of the Supair Strike 2. A check...
15 November 2021 – All CHARLY rescue parachutes
Paraglider emergency parachute Second Chance 94 DHV GS-02-0002-88, Second Chance 86 DHV GS-02-0003-88, Sprint DHV GS-02-0005-89, Second Chance 118 DHV GS-02-0012-90, Duo DHV GS-02-0024-92,...
25 October 2021 – Kortel Kanibal Race 2 harnesses
Paraglider harness Kortel Kanibal Race 2 XXX Harness manufacturer Kortel has published a safety notice for its Kanibal Race 2 harness. In conjunction with certain rescue inner containers,...
6 October 2021 – Skywalk Poison X-Alps S paraglider
Paraglider Skywalk Poison X-Alps S EAPR-GS-0511/16, Skywalk Poison X-Alps M EAPR-GS-0512/16, Skywalk Poison X-Alps XS EAPR-GS-0519/16 The manufacturer Skywalk Paragliders has published a...
19 August 2021 – Tow Release mechanisms
Tow release Easy Quick DHV 06-0043-15, Easy Quick T DHV 06-0044-17, Easy Quick T2 DHV 06-0046-21 Possible blocking of the release by steel ring on the leader rope It has been reported that...