SUP’AIR STRIKE 2 User manual

SUPAIR SAS
PARC ALTAÏS
34 RUE ADRASTÉE
74650 ANNECY CHAVANOD
FRANCE
RCS 387956790
User’s manual
STRIKE 2
Revision index : V1 08/02/2021
English

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Thank you for choosing the STRIKE 2. We
are glad to be able to share our common
paragliding passion with you.
SUPAIR has been designing, producing and
selling free flying equipment since 1984.
By choosing a SUPAIR product you benefit
from almost thirty years of expertise, inno-
vation and listening. This is also our philo-
sophy : working endlessly to develop better
products and to maintain a high quality pro-
duction.
We hope you will find this user’s manual
comprehensive, explicit and hopefully en-
joyable as well. We advise you to read it
carefully.
You will find the latest up to date informa-
tion about this product on our website
www.supair.com.
If you have any further questions, feel free
to ask one of our retailers for answers. And
naturally, the entire SUPAIR team is at your
disposal on [e-mail].
We wish you many safe enjoyable flying
hours, and happy landings
Team SUPAIR

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Introduction 4
Technical specifications 5
Size choice 6
Nomenclature 7
Harness Overview 8
Accessories assembly 9
Carabiners 9
Removable comfort plate 9
Seat plate 10
Bumpair 11
Inflatable protection 11
Speed bar 12
Installing the reserve parachute 13
Reserve parachute characteristics 13
POD reserve parachute handle connection 13
Parachute risers – harness connection 16
Installing the reserve parachute in the container 17
Gear packing and tips 23
Adjustments 24
The various adjustments 24
Adjusting the harness 25
Wing/harness Connection 27
Installation in the harness 28
Inflight behavior 29
Flight phases 30
Pre-Flight check 30
Take-off 30
In flight 31
Speed-bar use 31
Landing 31
Using the reserve parachute 32
Towing 32
Mandatory controls 32
Maintenance 33
Harness cleaning and maintenance 33
Storage and transport 33
Product longevity 33
Repairs / spare parts 34
Materials 34
Recycling 34
Warranty 35
Disclaimer 35
Pilot’s gear 35
Shock Absorber 36
In case of incident 37
Service Book 38
LIST OF CONTENTS

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Welcome to the world of paragliding according to SUPAIR, a world of shared passion.
The STRIKE 2 harness is the ideal harness to enter the world of light and performance! Designed on the basis of the Strike X-Alps, it
is intended for hike and fly and cross-country pilots. It is therefore intended for experienced pilots who are fully trained in the practice
of paragliding.
The design and choice of materials have been designed with the objective of comfort and lightness.
STRIKE 2 harness was certified EN 1651: 2018 and LTF Nfl II 91/09. Indicating that it meets European and German safety require-
ments.
After reading this manual, we suggest you to check your harness in static hang-posts to adjust it before your first flight.
The STRIKE 2 is a lightweight harness. Do not fly with shoes with hooks for lacing. They hook and can tear your speedbag.
Introduction
N.B : Three important icons will help you when reading this manual :
Advice Caution ! Danger !!

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Speedbag lenght
Taille de la sellette S M L XL
Pilot size (cm) 155-170 165 -185 175 -195 185 -205
Pilot weight (mini - maxi) (kg) 50- 80 kg 60 - 85 kg 70 - 110 kg 80 - 120 kg
Harness weight (+ carabiners+speedbar)(kg) 120 dNa (env 120 Kg) 120 dNa (env 120 Kg) 120 dNa (env 120 Kg) 120 dNa (env 120 Kg)
Harness weight ( Great comfort mode ) ( kg ) 2300 g 2400 g 2500 g 2545 g
Designed for Paragliding only
A Back lenght (cm) 58 65 68 72
BBackrest tilt adjustment (cm) 34,5 36,5 39 41
C Seat length (cm) 45 45 47 47
D Seat width (cm) 33 33 35 35
E Carabiners height (cm) 40 40 42 44
F Carabiners distance (cm) 38-46 38-46 40-48 40-48
G Speedbag lenght (cm) 91 96 103 108
Impact damping system FOAM BUMP OR INFLATABLE PROTECTION
Certification EN 1651
Tandem (Pilot or Passenger) /
Towing Yes
Quick-out carabiners compatibility No
Reserve parachute pocket volume (litre) S/M : env 4,5L L/XL : env 4,75L
A
B
C
D
E
FA
B
C
D
E
F
G
G
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Back lenght
Backrest tilt adjustment
Seat length
Seat width
Carabiners height
Carabiners distance

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SIZE CHOICE
Choosing your harness size is important. You will find here below a height/weight table that will help you in your size choice. With its hammock ar-
chitecture and its “lying flat” flying position, we advise you to try out the harness under a hanging device at one of our retailers in order to choose the
correct size.
For a complete list of our retailers, please click here : www.supair.com
Size
Weight 1m55 1m60 1m65 1m70 1m75 1m80 1m85 1m90 1m95 2m00 2m05
50 S S
55 S S S S
60 S S S S
65 S S S S M M
70 S S S S ou M M M M ou L
75 S S S ou M M M L L
80 S ou M M M M ou L L L L
85 S ou M M M L L L L
90 M M ou L L L L L ou XL XL XL
95 M ou L L L L ou XL L ou XL XL XL
100 L L XL XL XL XL
105 L ou XL XL XL XL XL
110 XL XL XL XL
115 XL XL XL
120 XL XL

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Carabiners Grivel Plume
TREK LIGHT BACKPACK
( Ref : SACTREKLIGHT )
Inflatable protection
( ref : PROGONF )
Dyneema connects
( Ref : MAILCONNECT )
Options
Plateau pied carbone speedbag
Speedbar 2B speedbag light
Reserve parachute handle
Carbon seat plate
Harness
NOMENCLATURE
3 4
2
1
6 7
5
8
9
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Bump STK2
8
9
Solo DYNEEMA risers
Comfort back plate

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1
2
3
4
5
6
7
9
10
8
Lumbar adjustment
11
12
13
Bump
12
13
4
9
3
11
1
2
6
7
8
5
10
HARNESS OVERVIEW
Chest strap adjustment
Chest strap
Shoulder strap adjustment
Backrest angle adjustment
Reserve parachute pocket
Small storage pocket
Back storage pocket
Paragliding main hooking points
Reserve parachute hooking points
Reserve parachute handle
Pulleys For speedsystem

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Carabiners Plume Grivel
Réf. : MAILPLUM
Removable comfort plate
1. Open the zip of the rear storage pocket
2. Open the zip of the protection location
3. Slide the plate into its housing and close the 2 zips
The Strike 2 was designed to also be flown with dyneema connectors
(ref: MAILCONNECT). This lightens the material and makes the leg
straps fixed as for the X-Alps harness. You will then have to put on the
harness like a climbing harness.
The removable comfort plate can be removed for sportier use. The har-
ness then becomes lighter and more compact when stored.
ACCESSORIES ASSEMBLY
Compatible carabiners :
Carabiners
Insert the carabiner
through the 3 harness
riser connection.

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Flying with the seat plate gives a stiffer seat and cleaner load transfers. The harness therefore gives more information and is more
precise. The seat plate also contributes to a more comfortable seat, without lateral compression.
Flying without the seat plate makes the seat flexible and slightly raises the attachment points. The harness is therefore more neutral
and more stable.
Note that in the event of leaving the wing’s flight domain, command precision must compensate for the lack of downforce and preci-
sion provided by the plate.
The STRIKE 2 harness can be used with or without a seat plate.
Seat plate
Front
Install the seat plate :
Compatibles Seat plates : S / M : Réf MPPL021 ou L / XL : Réf : MPPL025
1. Open the zip of the pocket located under the seat
2. Open the velcro located under the seat
3. Slide the plate into its housing and close the velcro then the zip
Flight direction
ACCESSORIES ASSEMBLY
Rear

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The STRIKE 2 harness can be used with a BUMPAIR or an inflatable protection.
ACCESSORIES ASSEMBLY
Install the bumpair : Install the inflatable protection :
Compatibles Bumpair : BUMP STK 2 Compatibles protections: Protection gonflable Strike 2
1. Open the zip of the pocket located under the seat
2. Open the zip of the bumpair pocket
3. Insert the bumpair then close the 2 zips
1. Open the zip of the pocket located under the seat
2. Open the zip of the bumpair pocket
3. Insert the bumpair then close the 2 zips
4. Exit the pipe through the outlet on the shoulder
Réf. : PROBUMPSTK2 Réf. : PROGONF
Inflatable protectionBumpair

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ACCESSORIES ASSEMBLY
Inflatable protection
Passage of the inflatable protection pipe
The hole for the passage of the pipe is located on
the top of the pocket of the Bump.

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Compatible speed-bar :
Speedbar assembly :
Regarding either side of the harness: :
2B Light Speedbag : ACCEL2BLIGHTSPBG
ACCESSORIES ASSEMBLY
Speed-bar system
Be careful, make sure the speedbar is not set too short. It could be dangerous. When you are not using the speedbar,
the line should not be under tension at your risers.
Pass the elastic bands through the triangles of the
lower foot plate and tie a maintenance knot.
Pass the lines through the guide ring under the seat.
Pass the speedbar line through the pulley located on the
side of the harness, passing as close as possible to the
chassis
Bring out the line through the opening in the side of the
speedbag.
Finally, attach a hook to the line so that it can be connected to
your paraglider’s speedbar system.
Check the operation of the speedbar by simulating acceleration, ie
by sliding the line.
1
4
5
3
2
1
2
3
4
5
6

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Thank you for reading the following carefully ! We recommend for the initial rescue parachute assembly and installation to be made
by a qualified professional. Reserve parachute folding and installation inside the harness must conform to the specific guidelines
found in this manual. We are not responsible for any other use.
The volume of reserve parachutes may vary depending on the folding
We have checked the pocket for compatibility with some of our reserve parachutes. Other parachutes are compatible, which we
have not tested here.
• Flaps fastened with a cable
• Volume 4,5 to 4,75 liters
• Adapted to the reserve parachutes SU-
PAIR, SHINE, and FLUID LIGHT as well as
other rescue solo models.
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INSTALLING THE RESERVE PARACHUTE
Connecting the handle to the POD
Rescue parachute pocket characteristics
Fasten the reserve parachute handle bridle to the
middle pod loop via a Lark’s head knot connection.
Tighten the handle/POD
connection securely.
STRIKE 2 Sizes L and XL
Compatible
parachutes S M L
SHINE
FLUID LIGHT
STRIKE 2 Sizes S and M
Compatible
parachutes S M L
SHINE *
FLUID LIGHT

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A
We recommend the use of the risers supplied with the
harness to ensure optimal opening of the reserve.
12
3
INSTALLING THE RESERVE PARACHUTE
Riser/Harness connection
First, open the riser guiding sleeve all the way from top to bottom to access the reserve parachute connec-
tion loops. Once the riser guiding sleeve is fully opened, the zipper tab must be located on the same side of
the reserve parachute pocket.
>> Access to the reserve parachute connection points.
Attach each riser to the
shoulder attachment points by
making a Lark’s knot ( loop to
loop connection ). Use the larg-
est bridle loop ends.
Fastening the risers to the harness via a Lark’s head knot connection.
Assemble everything
correctly.
Make sure for the risers
not to be longer than one
another. Tighten each connection securely.

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1-Place the risers inside their guiding/protec-
tive sleeve connected alongside the harness.
Risers mustn’t be too stretched.
- Bring them out through the reserve para-
chute container
2- Use the Zip to close the sleeve until the left
shoulder strap
INSTALLING THE RESERVE PARACHUTE
Place the risers inside the sleeve
The harness is delivered with solo dyneema risers. The risers sleeve is designed to work only with this model.

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5
3
INSTALLING THE RESERVE PARACHUTE
Reserve parachute/risers
- Open the 7mm square
Maillon Rapide®
- Push the maillon through
the risers loops
- Push the maillon through
the plastic ring
- Twist
- Give a second twist to
the plastic ring.
- Push the buckle through
the maillon.
- Push the two riser ends
through the toric ring loop.
- Push the maillon through
the riser loop
-Tidy up the assembly.
- Be certain for the riser end loops to be securely
fastened.
- Close the Maillon Rapide® tightly by hand.
- Tighten using pliers and making a ¼ turn.
One (1) square 7mm Maillon Rapide® will be needed + two (2) flexible toric rings.

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1
Thank you for reading the following carefully ! We re-
commend for the initial rescue parachute assembly and
installation to be made by a qualified professional.
Reserve parachute folding and installation inside the
harness must conform to the specific guidelines found
in this manual.
INSTALLING THE RESERVE PARACHUTE
Installing the reserve parachute in its container

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2
Pass the folding rod through the loop number #1
3
Using the rod, pass the loop #1 through the gommet #1
INSTALLING THE RESERVE PARACHUTE
Installing the reserve parachute in its container
loop 1
gommet 1

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4
Using the rod, pass the loop #1 through the gommet #2
5
- Pass the first rod through hole #1 and then throught loop #1 to lock it
- Remove the folding rod
INSTALLING THE RESERVE PARACHUTE
Installing the reserve parachute in its container
gommet 2
hole 1
loop 1