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  • Page 1 Please read this manual before flying with the VOYAGER PLUS for the first time.
  • Page 2 The incorrect or inappropriate use of Woody Valley equipment greatly increases this risk. In no case can Woody Valley and the Woody Valley retailer be held responsible for personal injury caused to yourself or to third parties, or for whatever type of damage.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ....................................................2 ESERVE PARACHUTE 2.1.1- Connecting the deployment handle to the deployment bag .....................................3 2.1.2- Connecting the reserve parachute to the harness ......................................3 2.1.3- Inserting the reserve parachute into the VOYAGER PLUS harness ................................6 2.1.4- Reserve parachute deployment..............................................7 2.2- H ....................................................7 ARNESS ADJUSTMENTS 2.2.1- Adjusting the sitting position ..............................................7...

  • Page 4: 1- General Information

    1.1- Concept VOYAGER PLUS is a product that was developed wholly by Woody Valley to meet the demands specifically expressed by our pilots. This very light harness was designed to be an ideal product for a large proportion of pilots, and above all for pilots who like hiking up to launch sites and then flying back down to the valley floor.

  • Page 5: The Voyager Plus Harness And Its Protective System

    2- BEFORE USING THE HARNESS VOYAGER PLUS must be assembled by a qualified paragliding professional, such as your instructor. More specifically, great care has to be dedicated to inserting the reserve parachute into the harness in the correct way. Only after this has been performed should the pilot adjust the harness for maximum comfort.

  • Page 6: 1- Connecting The Deployment Handle To The Deployment Bag

    2.1.1- Connecting the deployment handle to the deployment bag VOYAGER PLUS is supplied with a handle for reserve parachute extraction. It is identified with the number 6; this handle alone should be used for this purpose. The black loop attached to the handle itself should be passed into the loop on the deployment bag, and then the entire handle should be passed through its own loop and pulled tight.
  • Page 7 Second system: The reserve parachute bridle is passed through the loop at the end of the harness reserve parachute bridle. The reserve parachute itself is then passed through the large loop in the reserve parachute bridle. This connects the two bridles. The loops should be pulled as tight as possible to avoid any chance of dangerous friction developing between the two bridles during the shock caused when the reserve parachute opens.
  • Page 8 The two connections should be made using screw-lock karabiners with a breaking strength of at least 1,400 kg. In any case, it is important to verify that the length of the bridle is sufficient to position the reserve parachute inside the harness pocket, and that there is sufficient play to enable the parachute to be taken out of the pocket without causing the reserve parachute deployment bag itself to open during extraction.

  • Page 9: 3- Inserting The Reserve Parachute Into The Voyager Plus Harness

    2.1.3- Inserting the reserve parachute into the VOYAGER PLUS harness Insert the reserve parachute into the pocket of the harness, so that the handle is visible and facing outwards, and the loop connecting the handle to the deployment bag is facing upwards.

  • Page 10: 4- Reserve Parachute Deployment

    2.2- Harness adjustments The VOYAGER PLUS harness provides a number of methods of adjustment so that the pilot can fly in the ideal position. A little time has to be invested in finding the optimum position, but this effort will be rewarded by exceptional comfort in flight.

  • Page 11: 2- Back Position Adjustment

    2.2.2- Back position adjustment By adjusting the back (using the trimmers higher up on the side), the pilot adjusts the inclination of the torso with respect to the vertical axis in flight. A good flying position, improving control of the glider, is obtained by positioning the face at about 15 cm from an imaginary line between the two karabiners. 2.2.3- Shoulder-strap adjustment Shoulder-strap adjustment enables the harness to be adjusted to the pilot’s height.

  • Page 12: 4- Chest Strap Adjustment

    2.2.4- Chest strap adjustment The chest strap adjusts the distance between the two karabiners, and it can be set between 37 and 48 centimetres. When the chest strap is tighter, stability is greater. We recommend a length of about 40-42 cm. A wider distance does not improve glider performance, and a smaller distance can accentuate the effects of a “twist”...

  • Page 13: 5- Leg Strap Adjustment

    IMPORTANT All adjustments have to be performed symmetrically on both sides. 3- FLYING WITH THE VOYAGER PLUS HARNESS 3.1- Pre-flight checks For maximum safety, use a complete and consistent system of pre-flight checks and repeat the same mental sequence every flight.

  • Page 14: Dual Flying

    3.4- Flying above water It is inadvisable to use the VOYAGER PLUS harness on flights over water. In the event of the pilot being forced to land on the water, the airbag, which is filled with air, may force the harness into a position that holds the pilot underwater.

  • Page 15: Landing With The Voyager Plus

    3.6- Landing with the VOYAGER PLUS Before landing, slide your legs out and off the seat surface, so that you take up a standing position. Never land in the seated position; it is very dangerous for your back even if you have an airbag, which provide exclusively passive protection. Standing up before landing is an active safety precaution, and it is much more effective than passive forms of protection.

  • Page 16: 5- Features And Assembly Of Optional Accessories

    When preparing for flight, perform the operations detailed above in reverse order. Before putting on the harness, ensure that the zip on the back is completely closed. . In any case, the performance of the airbag underneath remains unchanged, because the opening between the airbag and the rucksack is of dimensions to ensure consistent results whether the zip is open or closed.

  • Page 17: Cockpit And Front Ballast Assembly

    5.4- Leg Cover Leg Cover is a product that has been developed uniquely by Woody Valley in order to ensure unequalled comfort. The special cover in waterproof, vapour- permeable fabric ensures protection from the cold and provides an improved aerodynamic profile. To fit the leg cover to the harness, follow the instructions...

  • Page 18: 6- Maintenance And Repair

    Zip fasteners should be kept clean and lubricated with silicone spray. In the case of making any request to an official retailer or Woody Valley for maintenance operations, please quote the complete identification number shown on the silver label in the rear pocket.

  • Page 19: 7- Technical Data

    Size of polycarbonate seat, size L Width 35 cm; depth 37,5 cm Size of polycarbonate seat, size XL Width 37 cm; depth 40,5 cm Total weight of VOYAGER PLUS, size L, complete with 3,95 kg reserve parachute handle and karabiners Type of protection...

  • Page 20: 8- Certificate Of Approval

    This owner's manual is subject to change without prior notice. Please check at www.woodyvalley.com for the latest information regarding the VOYAGER PLUS harness. Latest update: APRIL 2010...

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