Skywalk TAPA X-ALPS User manual

/ TAPA X-ALPS
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TABLE OF CONTENT
1Introduction 3
2 Description 4
3 Technical Data 4
4 Materials 4
5 Construction 5
6 Connect the reserve chute to the harness 6
7 Packing Instruction7
8Closing words 15
1 INTRODUCTION
Welcome to skywalk!
Congratulations on the purchase of your new TAPA X-ALPS and thank you for your
trust in us and in our products. In this manual you will find product-specific information
that will help you quickly get to know your new rescue system.
General information about the most important safety-relevant points for handling
your rescue system can be found in the attached „BASIC GUIDE“, which you can also
download at:
https://skywalk.info/downloads/download-category/manuals/
We are always open for questions, comments or critique and are happy to provide
you at any time with further information!
Your skywalk Team
PURE PASSION FOR FLYING
Edition 1.0 / 02_2022
The latest version of the manual can be found on
www.skywalk.info
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2 DESCRIPTION
The skywalk TAPA X-ALPS is characterized by high reliability and strength, fast
opening time with low sink rate, high pendulum stability, ultralight weight and
minimal packing volume. Its symmetrical design reduces drift to a minimum,
directional flight is not specified.
The TAPA X-ALPS reserve chutes are cross-cap centerline reserve chutes with
retracted apex and divided panels. Optimized layout and differentiated air perme-
ability due to special processing and material mix result in a reserve chute of the
most modern design. The lightweight materials used require a certain amount of
care in handling. With careful handling, the rescue chute will still be in top condi-
tion after many years.
3 TECHNICAL DATA
Size
Area (m²)
Number of panels
Line length (m)
Weight (g)
Sink Rate (m/s)
Maximum load (kg)
Minimum load (kg)
Nr. of EN-certification
Packing volume (l)
4 MATERIALS
Sail: NYLON 6.6 10D ripstop
Lines: LIROS DC201 & DC161, rescue line 1628/29
Webbing: 9,5mm PA
Rubber bands: Rubber ring on silicone base (Rainbow LOOM)
Main suspension riser: Dyneforce 78 Shield Solid 4mm
5 CONSTRUCTION
1 – Canopy
2 – Lines
3 – Corner openings
4 – Center line
5 – Packing loops
6 – Loop for rescue handle
7 – Rescue-connection bridle
4 Description | Technical Data | Materials Construction 5
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6 CONNECT THE RESERVE CHUTE TO THE HARNESS
To connect the reserve chute to the V-line, you must use an oval screw shackle with at
least 2400 daN breaking load. The lines have to be secured on both sides of the screw-
shackle with rubber bands by means of Larks Head knot (1), with fixing tape or a neoprene
socket against fraying and abrasion.
As an alternative, you can directly connect the bridle and the V-line (2).
To protect the connection from external influences and to fix it additionally, it is advis-
able to use the neoprene cover supplied. Slide this onto the the connection line of the
harness or front rescue before you start the connection.
After you have connected the rescue system to one of the two above-mentioned, the
last step is to cover the connection with the neoprene cover.
It is important to ensure that the connection is centered, both connecting lines that
lead to the shoulder are of the same length. If the harness does not have an integrated
attachment possibility for the reserve chute on the shoulder straps, then the reserve
chute connecting line can also be attached to both main carabiners.
7 PACKING INSTRUCTION
All skywalk TAPA X-ALPS paraglider reserve chutes are inspected and packed in
skywalk‘s manufacturing facility. It is recommended that the reserve chute will be
repacked once again by a suitably qualified and experienced specialist before installing
in the harness.
The effectiveness of the reserve chute and its ability to save lifes depends on proper
packing. If in doubt, or if you have any questions, please contact your flight instructor
or skywalk dealer.
Tip: You will find a detailed packing instruction on Youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1HY9F1pFeek
PREPARATION
> Before repacking, the reserve chute must be aired out, ideally for 12 hours in a cool,
dry room.
> The packing area must be large enough, clean, level and dry.
> The reserve chute must be subjected to visual inspection and checked for damage
to the canopy, the lines, the suspension points and the softlink.
YOUR LIFE DEPENDS ON THE FUNCTIONALITY OF YOUR RESCUE IF YOU
HAVE TO USE IT. IMPROPER HANDLING, INCORRECT INSTALLATION,
IMPROPER STORAGE OR INCORRECT PACKING CAN HAVE FATAL CONSEQUENCES.
IN CASE OF DOUBT, ALWAYS HAVE IT PACKED BY A SPECIALIST!
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1. Use a piece of line to thread
the 20 packing loops together.
Don’t forget the four corner
loops mounted slightly further
back on the panels.
2. Secure the packing loops
for now and pull on the main
riser and the attached loops
until it is tight.
3. The TAPA X-ALPS is a cruci-
form rescue parachute with
four corner points, so lay out
the canopy with one corner at
the bottom, one on the left, one
on the right and one on top.
Start with the first corner at
the bottom and smooth the
material by running your hand
along it on the table.
4. Pull the base from one line
attachment point to the next
along the seam to the side
you are sorting and smooth the
crossed panel. A line separator
and a weight will help to secure
the already sorted lines.
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PACKING PROCESS
Follow the steps below to pack your rescue chute:

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10 Packing Instruction
7. Next, you will again encounter
rectangular panels until you
reach the next corner, which is
now the uppermost and last
one on this side.
Make sure you leave an open
channel through so you can
see the table underneath.
We will come to this later.
8. Now repeat steps 4 to 7 for the
second side.
5. Now lay out the next panels in
a rectangular fashion. They will
be slightly easier to lay out.
6. Now comes the corner that
points to one of the sides.
This is also to be laid out in
a crossed fashion, as in the
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13. Now fold the reserve chute with an
„S-fold“ corresponding to your size and
place the rescue container that the
rescue flap with the rubber loop looks to
the side (seen from the base).
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12 Packing Instruction
11. You are done with the sorting of the panels.
12. So now you can inspect the middle line
towards the main riser to see if the middle
line is free.
9. Now return to the channel and
run your hands along the con-
necting points of the middle
lines until they are free of the
material.
10. The extra material simply can
be pushed up inside the channel
as in the picture.
The reason for this is to prevent
the material from burning during
a deployment.
TAPA X-ALPS 105
Double S-fold
TAPA X-ALPS 90
Single S-fold

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17. Place the line bundles in the
fourth and final rescue flap and
secure it with the remaining
line length from step 16.
14. Now place the reserve chute
like a snake in the container,
take care to use the full
length and width.
15. Now close the first three
rescue flaps and secure them
with a small line loop.
This method will avoid burns
from a deployment later since
the bundle of lines will be re-
leased first and will not come
in contact with the material.
16. Starting at the main riser, loop
the line bundles in the shape of
a figure-eight. Use siliconebased
rubber rings to fix the line
bundles.
Make sure that there is no line
knot in the line loop. Make sure
to leave approx. 30 cm free to
the first figure-eight.
This length is needed for the final
line loop.
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The rescue system is now packed!
8 CLOSING WORDS
The skywalk TAPA X-ALPS LIGHT is at the pinnacle of development in the market for
ultralight square rescue systems. It cost us a lot of time to develop this rescue, but it
was also a lot of fun. In this development we recognize the challenge of making the
right product for every area and individual taste.
We wish you a lot of fun while flying, that you finally will never need your rescue chute
and HAPPY LANDINGS!
Your skywalk Team

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