SUP’AIR Strike User manual

User’s manual
Harness
English
Revision index : 17/05/2016
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Parc Altaïs
74650 Annecy - Chavanod
FRANCE
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Thank you for choosing the STRIKE We are
glad to be able to share our common para-
gliding passion with you.
SUP’AIR has been designing, producing
and selling free flying equipment since
1984. By choosing a SUP’AIR product you
benefit from almost thirty years of expertise,
innovation and listening. Our mission state-
ment: research and develop to constantly
enhance our product line.
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 lastest udated information
about this product on our website www.su-
pair.com. If you have further inquiries, feel
free to ask one of our retailers for answers.
And naturally, the entire SUP’AIR team is at
your disposal at [e-mail]
We wish you many safe enjoyable flying
hours and happy landings.
Team SUP’AIR

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List of contents.
Introduction 4
Technical specifications. 5
Size choice 6
Components list 7
Equipment overview 8
Accessories assembly. 9
Bumpair 9
Speedbag 10
Speed-bar system
11
Installing the reserve parachute. 12
POD reserve parachute handle connection. 12
Reserve parachute/harness connection 12
Reserve parachute characteristics 15
Installing the reserve parachute in its container 16
Adjustments 17
The various adjustments 17
Adjusting the harness 18
Wing/harness connection 19
Inflight behavior 20
Flight phases 21
Pre-Flight check 21
Takeoff 21
In flight 22
Speed-bar use 22
Landing 22
Using the reserve parachute 23
Towing 23
Mandatory thorough checkup. 23
Maintenance 24
Harness cleaning and maintenance 24
Storage and transport 24
Product longevity 24
Repairs 25
Spare parts. 25
Materials 25
Recycling 25
Warranty 26
Disclaimer 26
Pilot’s gear 26
Service Book 27

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Welcome to the paragliding world according to SUPAIR; a world of shared passion.
The STRIKE harness is the best weapon for extreme adventure without compromise between security and lightness! Designed for X-Alps
competitors the STRIKE harness is dedicated to “hike and fly” pilots who deserve the best. It is aimed at experienced pilots fully trained
and paragliding.
It was designed with schooling and fun in mind to provide full comfort and lightness.
The harness STRIKE harness was certified EN 1651 : 1999 and LTF 91/09
Indicating that it meets European and German safety requirements.
After reading this manual we suggest you to check your harness during a hang-test to adjust it before your first flight.
Introduction
N.B : Three important icons will help you when reading this manual
Advice Caution ! Danger !!

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A
B
C
D
E
F
G
M L
Pilot size (cm) 170 -185 180 - 200
Pilot weight (mini - maxi) (kg) 65 - 85 80 - 120
Harness weight (+carabiners+speedbar) (kg) 2 2
Designed for No
Backrest height (cm) A58 65
Backrest tilt adjustments (cm) B28 35
Seat depth (cm) C40 45
Seat width (cm) D33 33
Hooking point height. (cm) E43 43
Length between the hooking points. (cm) F38 - 47 38 - 47
Speedbag length (cm) 95 - 110 105 - 120
Impact damping system: Airbag No
Impact damping system: Bumpair Yes
Certification Yes : EN 1651 : 1999 and LTF 91/09
Tandem (Pilot or Passenger) No
Acrobatic flying No
Towing Yes
Reserve parachute pocket volume ( Liters ). 4.5 4.5
Technical specifications
ABackrest height.
BBackrest tilt adjustments.
CSeat depth.
DSeat width
EHooking point height.
FLength between the hooking points.
Characteristics Harness size
Speedbag length (cm)
G
G

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Choosing your harness’ size is important. You will find here below a height/weight table to help you with your size choice. With its ham-
mock architecture and reclined flying posture, we advise you to try out the harness during a hang-test first at one of our retailers loca-
tion to choose the correct size.
For a complete list of our retailers list click here : www.supair.com
Size choice.
Preliminary hang-test.
Size
Weight 1m65 1m70 1m75 1m80 1m85 1m90 1m95 2m
50
55
60
65 M M
70 M M M
75 M M M
80 M M
85 L L L
90 L L L L L
95 L L L L
100

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2«F-LITE » reserve parachute handle.
Connects
Speedbag carbon fiber seat plate 25cm x 33 cm
Nomenclature
Harness
1
3
4
Options
5BUMPAIR 14 back SK
7TREK LIGHT backpack
7
2
1
3
4
5
6Accelerator 2B Speedbag
8Bumpair LITE (not certified)
MINI carbon fiber seatplate
4

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Harness overview
Chest strap buckle.
Left leg strap buckles.
Chest strap adjustment.
Backrest tilt adjustment.
Reserve parachute handle.
Reserve parachute pocket.
Reserve parachute paragliding main hook-
ing points.
Reserve parachute hooking points.
Bumpair
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1
3
4
5
7
8
9
10
13
Back storage pocket.
Shoulder straps adjustments.
6
Speed-bar/accelerator pulleys.
Speedbag length adjustments
11
12
Seat depth adjustments.
Ballast or storage pocket under the seat.
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15
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Accessories assembly.
>> 1. Bumpair
ref : Bumpair 14 back SK
1. Open the zip located under the
seat on the front of the harness.
2. Open the second zip located un-
der the first one
3. Insert the BUMPAIR with the thin section
first.
4. Close both of the zips
Bumpair 14 back SK

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Using the seat-plate. :
Seatplate description. :
Front
Rear
1. Open the zip-
per of the pocket
located beneath
and at the front of
the seat.
2. Open the
velcro located
at the top of
the pocket and
access the seat-
plate compart-
ment.
3. Insert the
seatplate in its
compartment
and close the
velcro.
Flying with the plate gives a tighter seating posture and transfers the wing’s imputs more precisely. The seatplate equally contributes
to heightened overall comfort without lateral hip pressure.
Flying without the seatplate brings a more flexible seating area following the pilot’s body shape while slightly rising the carabiners at-
tachment points. The harness is slightly more neutral and overall stable. Without the seatplate the harness feels tighter.
Note that in case of a situation beyond the wing’s safety limitations, toggle control must compensate for the lack of pressure and preci-
sion given by a seatplate.
Installing the seatplate. :
MINI carbon fiber seatplate 30x 22cm
Reference : MPPL021
The STRIKE can be used with or without the carbon fiber seatplate.
>> 2. Seatplate
zip
velcro
Profile view :
Top
Bottom
Rear
Front
Accessories assembly.

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Accessories assembly.
>> 3. Speedbag
1. Pass the main attachment points through the dedicated holes in the speedbag.
Caution : do not confuse with the speed system exit holes
2. Install the speedbag straps through the Tensionlock®
buckles located on each side of the harness.
4. Once you have put
the harness on, close
the leg and chest
straps, then close the
speedbag starting
with the left pannel.
3. Foot-plate

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STANDARD double stage speed-bar/accelerator.
Accessories assembly.
>> 4. Speed-bar system. (option)
Compatible accelerator/speed-bar. :
Ref. : ACCELPOULIE, ACCELERATEUR 2B SPEEDBAG LIGHT
Speedbar assembly. :
1. Push the retaining elastics
through the grommets found
at the far end of the speed-
bag and knot them securely.
2. Push the accelerator/
speed-bar line through the
pulley connected to the lateral
panel ( #11 ).
3. Pull the line through the side
skirt opening slit.
4. Finally, attach a hook to the
cord before connecting it to
the glider’s speed-bar/acce-
lerator.
5. Simulate the speed-bar/
accelerator’s functionality
by sliding the cord back and
forth.
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3
Regarding either side of the harness:

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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.
Connecting the handle to the rescue parachute’s deployment bag.
1. Fasten the handle strap
to the POD’s middle loop by
making a loop to loop ( Lark’s
head ) knot.
2. Tighten the handle/POD
connection securely.
Installing the reserve parachute.
DSingle reserve parachute handle.
Reserve parachute handle ( Ref.POIFSK ).
Reserve parachute inside its deployment bag and folded according the
manufacturer’s specifications.
Parachute rigging lines
B
C
A
D
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Reserve parachute/harness connection.
>> Loop to loop connection ( Lark’s knot ) of the STRIKE harness to the reserve parachute individual risers.
1. Attach each riser to
the shoulder attachment
points by making a Lark’s
knot ( loop to loop connec-
tion ). Use the largest bridle
loop ends.
2. - Assemble everything cor-
rectly.
- Make sure for the risers not
to be longer than one an-
other.
- Tighten each connection
securely.
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1. First, open the riser guiding sleeve all the way from top to
bottom to access the reserve parachute connection loops.
2. Once the riser guiding sleeve is fully opened, the zipper
tab must be located on the same side of the reserve para-
chute pocket.
3. Now you have an access to the reserve parachute
connection loops
>> Access to the reserve parachute connection points.
Opening direction
Installing the reserve parachute.

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1. - Open the 7mm square
Maillon Rapide®.
- Connect the reserve para-
chute single riser loop. la
fixer avec un joint torique.
- Push the maillon through
the plastic ring
- Twist
3. - Give a second twist to
the plastic ring.
- Push the buckle through
the maillon.
2. - Push the end riser
through the toric ring.
- Push the maillon through
the risers buckles.
4. - If you use separate/in-
dependente risers Repeat
steps 1 through 3 with the
second riser.
- If you use separate risers
>> Reserve parachute/risers.
5. - Tidy up the assembly.
- Be certain for the riser end
loops to be securely fas-
tened.
- 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.
>> Position the risers
- Place the risers inside their guiding/protective
sleeve connected alongside the harness.
- Push them through and under the zipper tab.
- Bring them out through the reserve container.
- Close the Zip to the tab above the left shoulder.
- Fasten the Velcro® located at the end of the
sleeve.
Reserve parachute/harness connection.
A
A
Closing direction.
Installing the reserve parachute.

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Installing the reserve parachute.
A
B
F
Left upper flap.
C
G
Right flap.
D
H
E
I
Reserve parachute risers.
- - Three (4) flap front pocket.
- Locking via cables
- - Handle «SK» ( Ref.: POIFSK ).
- Reserve parachute pocket max. volume 4,5 Liters.
The reserve container is compatible with current SUPAIR Xtralite re-
serves and also suitable with other brands’ light reserves.
Lower flap.
Reserve parachute handle.
Reserve parachute surplus lines ( about 1 meter ).
Reserve parachute folded in its POD.
Rescue parachute pocket characteristics :
Reserve parachute single riser.
Left flap.
A
B
F
C
G
D H
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I

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1
2
3
Installing the reserve parachute in its container.
1. Place the reserve parachute inside
the container, with the handle posi-
tioned upward, and parachute risers
downward.
2. - Take a small piece of line to help with
the installation procedure.
- Push it through loop #1 ( B flap).
- Using the piece of line, pull the white
loop through the left grommet of the « C
» then « A » flaps.
Installing the reserve parachute.
3. Secure the installation by pushing
the left side of the yellow cable
through the white loop.
Carefully remove the line.
4. Using the piece of line pull loop #3
through grommet #4 – flap (D)...
5. Secure the installation by pushing the
right side of the yellow cable through
the loop cord.
Carefully remove the line.
6. - Fasten the reserve parachute
handle to the Velcro®
- Push the two outer ends of the reserve
parachute handle inside their respec-
tive housings located on either side of
the handle on the harness.
Check the com-
pleted instal-
lation during a
hang-test.
Have the installation
checked by a profes-
sional outfit.
Conduct an extrac-
tion test every six ( 6
) months to assure
proper system func-
tionality.
Note : conducting and
extraction test does not
imply deploying the re-
serve parachute which
will stay inside its POD.
A
B
C
D
E
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C
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B
C
D
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B
C
D
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Adjusting the harness prior each takeoff is vital.
Adjusting the harness.
Adjusting the chest strap.
Adjusting the backrest.
Adjusting the shoulder straps.
The various adjustments.
2
1
3
4
2
1
4
3
3
4
Adjusting the speedbag.
5Seat depth adjustments.
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1. Backrest tilt adjustment :
Without strap tension, first adjust the backrest incline at the desired angle.
>>Tightening will bring the backrest at a more vertical angle ( recommended posture for
beginners ).
>> Loosening the backrest will tilt the back support rearward.
3. shoulder straps.
Adjust the shoulder straps length using the trimmers.
The pressure on the shoulder straps contributes to general comfort in flight. It must be precise: not too tight nor too
loose. The upper area of the straps must offer enough support to maintain your torso in a comfortable position.
tighten
loosen
Harness adjustments.
Adjusting the harness.
5. Adjusting the chest strap.
The distance to consider corresponds to the length between the middle points at the bottom of each carabiner.
The ideal distance varies between paragliding wing models. Adjust your harness’s chest strap according to the wing manufacturer’s
recommendations.
tighten
loosen
Tightening the chest-strap provides more stability but less piloting efficiency while increasing the risk of
riser twisting.
On the contrary loosening the strap provides more efficiency but can be dangerous in turbulent aero-
logy (increased risk of falling towards the collapsed side of your glider).
Before your first flight, check the completed adjustments during a hang-test.
2. Speedbag length.
Your legs must be extended ; seat comfortably all the way back inside the harness.
4. Seat depth.
Adjust the seat depth by feel : alter the lower back support to a comfortable snug fit. The tighter
the adjustment, the more reclined the flying position will become. Relaxing the tension adjust-
ment will bring the sitting posture to a more vertical position.

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Connecting the wing to the harness. Connecting the wing to the harness.
Install the accelerator by following the previous ins-
tructions.
Connect it to the wing using the split hooks.
Once the accelerator/speedbar is connected adjust
its length according to the wing recommended mea-
surements.
Installing the accelerator.
1
3
5
2
4
6
7 8
Without twisting the risers, connect them to the har-
ness attachment loops using the self-locking carabi-
ners.
The connection wing/harness can be done using
either standard self-locking carabiners or a set of
SUP’AIR «Connects» ( ultralight flexible Dyneema
connectors ).
Check for the risers to be properly positioned and
untwisted. The «A» risers must be located at the front
and facing the flight direction (see diagram).
Lastly, check for the main self-locking carabiners to
be fully closed and locked in place.
1
3
5
2
4
6
7 8
1
3
5
2
4
6
7 8
Harness
Flight
direction.
Twist Lock Carabi-
ners Connects
« A » risers
left side.
Self-locking
carabiners.
For correct use there
must not be any line
tension at the split hook
level when the accelera-
tor/speedbar line is fully
relaxed.