SUP’AIR SAVAGE User manual

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User’s manual
SUPAIR
34 rue Adrastée
Parc Altaïs
74650 Annecy - Chavanod
FRANCE
45°54.024’N / 06°04.725’E
English
Revision index : 06/08/2020
Photo : Guy Bolton

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Thank you for choosing to fly our SAVAGE.
We are delighted to have you on-board to
share our passion for paragliding.
SUPAIR has been designing, producing and
selling accessories for free flying activities
since 1984. By choosing a SUPAIR product
you benefit from almost thirty years of ex-
pertise, innovation and customer care. We
pride ourselves on our work ethics and cus-
tomer care.
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 information and
updates on this product on our website :
www.supair.com. If however you have any
further questions, do not hesitate to ask
one of our dealers.
Naturally the entire SUPAIR team remains
at your disposal at [e-mail]
We wish you many safe and enjoyable flying
hours and happy landings.
Team SUPAIR
Photo : Guy Bolton

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Introduction 4
Technical data 5
In-flight weight range 6
Equipment overview 7
Setting up the glider 8
Pre-flight preparation 10
Take-off 11
Flight characteristics 12
End of the flight 13
Specific use 13
Fast descents 14
Flight incidents 16
Line layout 17
Materials 18
Measurements tables 19
Maintenance 27
Mandatory checks 28
Pilot's gear 28
Warranty 29
Disclaimer 29
Recycling 29
Eco-responsibility 29
Contents

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Introduction
Advice Caution ! Danger !!
The wing SAVAGE meets all the requirements of the sport pilot whishing to fly under an accessible but yet efficient and lightweight C
glider. It was designed for high performance flying and will give the pilot maximum comfort and optimized feedback for long distance XC
adventures.
The SAVAGE glider is EN 926 -1 : 2006 & 926 - 2 : 2013 Class C. Certified.
This means that the paraglider in spite of good passive safety can react dynamically to over-piloting or in turbulence, and will have to be
handled accordingly to stabilize it.
It also means that it requires a skill level and experience compatible with the wings in that category.
It can be used with most harnesses found on the market today. For better inflight comfort and feeling we will advise you to choose the
SUPAIR XC harness models.
After reading this manual we advise you to inflate & check your wing on a training hill first.
N.B. : The following three icons will help you to read this manual.

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Technical data
Glider SAVAGE XS S M ML
Cell number 67 67 67 67
Flat surface area (m²) 22.5 24.5 26 27.5
Span (m) 12.09 12.62 13 13.37
Chord (m) 2.32 2.42 2.49 2.56
Flat Aspect Ratio 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.5
Projected surface area (m²) 18.88 20.57 21.82 23.08
Projected span (m) 9.37 9.78 10.07 10.36
Projected aspect ratio 4.65 4.65 4.65 4.65
Glider weight (kg) 3.6 3.8 4 4.3
In-flight weight range (kg) 65-85 75-95 85-105 95-115
Certification
Class C,
EN : 926-2 : 2013 & 926-1 : 2015,
LTF : 2. DV LuftGerPV §1, Nr 7 c
Aerobatics flying NO
Riser number 3+1 (B on Dyneema string)
Speed system yes, travel: 150mm yes, travel: 160mm yes, travel: 160mm yes, travel: 170mm
Trimmer No
Other variable device No
Break travel at maximal weight (cm) 59 62 65 68
Harness dimensions used for certification
At minimum weight
* Length between main sus-
pension points:
40 ±2 cm
* Height of main suspension
points: 40 ±1 cm
* Length between main sus-
pension points:
40 ±2 cm
* Height of main suspension
points: 43 ±1 cm
* Length between main sus-
pension points:
40 ±2 cm
* Height of main suspension
points: 41 ±1 cm
* Length between main sus-
pension points:
43 ±2 cm
* Height of main suspension
points: 44 ±1 cm
Harness dimensions used for certification
At maximum weight
* Length between main sus-
pension points:
43 ±2 cm
* Height of main suspension
points: 40 ±1 cm
* Length between main sus-
pension points:
43 ±2 cm
* Height of main suspension
points: 43 ±1 cm
* Length between main sus-
pension points:
44 ±2 cm
* Height of main suspension
points: 43 ±1 cm
* Length between main sus-
pension points:
48 ±2 cm
* Height of main suspension
points: 43 ±1 cm

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In-flight weight range
Weight (kg) 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100 105 110 115
SAVAGE XS
SAVAGE S
SAVAGE M
SAVAGE ML
In-flight weight range (kg)
Perfect In-flight weight range (kg) to optimize flight performances
EARTH FIRE POLAR

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13
Riser hook-up loop
14
1Leading edge
2Trailing edge
3
Stabilizer
4
5
A riser
6
B riser
7
C riser
10
Brake handle
9
Brake line
11
12
Brake holder
«A» split riser (for Big Ears)
Inner surface
Outer surface
TREK 130 lt. capacity carrying rucksack
Speedbar Split-hook
COMPACT CASE
16
17 Pocket with repair kit
1
2
3
4
5
3
15
16
17
14
8
13
15
6
7
10
9
11
12

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Setting up the glider
Opening the wing
Without twisting the risers, connect them to the harness connection loops
using the carabiners. Check for the risers to be properly positioned and un-
twisted. The "A" risers must be located at the front and facing the flight direc-
tion( see schematic ). Lastly, check for the main carabiners to be fully closed
and locked in place.
Risers
Carabiners Flight direction
Choosing an adapted harness
Install the speed system according to your harness manufacturer's
recommendations. Connect it to the wing using the split hooks.
Once the accelerator/speedbar is connected, adjust its length accor-
ding to your measurements. For correct use, there must not be any
tension on the split-hook level when the accelerator/speedbar is not
activated by the pilot.
Choose a flat or lightly angled training hill without obstacles or wind.
Open your wing and arrange it in a crescent shape.
Check the fabric and the lines for any sign of wear or damage.
Check for the links connecting the lines to the risers to be fully closed.
Identify, separate and arrange the A,B and C risers as well as the brake lines neatly. Knots or tangles
can not be present.
The SAVAGE glider was certified EN C with a EN1651 & LTF certified harness and can therefore be flown
with most harnesses models found on the market today.
We wil advise you to choose a EN1651 and or LTF certified harness with a built-in back protection sys-
tem.
Connecting the wing to the harness
Installing the speed system

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Brake line length Fisherman's knot
Setting up the glider
Free brake line travel adjustment
Be certain to maintain a small amount of slack in
the brake line. While flying with the accelerator on
(full speed) you must be able to pull the first centi-
mers of brake line towards you without having any
noticeable action on the trailing edge.
If you modify the original default setting, have it ins-
pected and approved by a professional before flying..
Brake line lengths are set at the factory to allow
optimal glider control. However, if they do not suit
you they can be adjusted to your liking.
We will advise using a fisherman's knot and to keep
your length changes to a minimum (approx 5cm
maximum).

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Pre-flight preparation
Unfold the glider and place it on its upper surface in an arc.
Separate the A,B,C risers and the brakes, be certain for the risers and lines not to have any twists or knots or be hooked to a branch,
stone etc...
The SAVAGE glider was designed for cross-country pilots wishing to fly far and fast. The glider itself gives a sporty feeling similar to
the one fed by competition gliders within a much more accessible EN-C package. It is lightweight, ideal for bivouac adventures.
To discover your new wing, we will advise you to conduct your first small flights in calm conditions on a school training hill or a fami-
liar site you are used to flying with your own harness.
Caution !
It vital to conduct a thorough pre-flight check and have the harness properly connected to the glider prior to each takeoff.
Run through the following procedure prior to each takeoff :
- Harness and carabiners do not show signs of wear and tear.
- The reserve parachute container is correctly closed and the handle is in the correct position
- Your personal settings have not been altered
- The wing is properly connected to the risers with all links securely tightened and locked in place.
- The risers are properly connected to the harness without any twist.
- You are securely connected to the harness with the leg and chest strap buckles closed, carabiners locked.
- Your are wearing your helmet and it is properly fastened.