Woody Valley MK1 User manual

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Congratulations on purchasing a WOODY VALLEY product.
We would like to remind you that all our products are the result of
meticulous research in constant collaboration with pilots from all
over the world. This is why your feedback is so important. Your ex-
perience and collaboration allow us to constantly improve our har-
nesses, to always get the best out of every Woody Valley creation.

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MANUFACTURER'S INFORMATION:
WOODY VALLEY s.r.l.
via Linz, 23 - 38121 Trento - ITALY
Tel [phone]
Web: www.woodyvalley.eu
E-mail: [email protected]
HARNESS LABELS
INFORMATION
Manufacturer's data
Harness name
Certication
code
Production
lot
Size
Certication
code
Barcode
Serial number
Standard reference
for harness certica-
tion
Dealer-distributor's-
information
Harness sale date

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THANK YOU
Thank you for choosing a Woody Valley product, we invite you to carefully
read this important tool which is the harness user manual, and to pay par-
ticular attention to the two most important paragraphs concerning:
INSERTION OF THE RESERVE PARACHUTE.
The reserve parachute is a life-saving tool, it must be in working condition
when needed, whether it is used in two days or two years.
HARNESS ADJUSTMENTS.
The harness is the connecting element between the pilot and the wing,
necessary to achieve performance and enjoyment from the ight. A bad,
well-tted harness can make you y well, but a good, poorly-tted harness
can make you lose the desire to y.
We trust that this harness will be able to provide you with greater comfort,
control, performance and enjoyment in ight. We know very well that read-
ing a user manual may not be exciting. In this case, please keep in mind that
the product in question is not a juicer or a mobile phone and that the cor-
rect use of the harness greatly helps to reduce the risks of ight accidents.
This manual contains all the necessary information to assemble, adjust, y,
and store your harness. A thorough knowledge of your equipment will im-
prove your personal safety and allow you to increase your potential.
The Woody Valley Team
SAFETY NOTE
By purchasing Woody Valley equipment, you acknowledge that you are a
paraglider pilot with a valid certicate and accept all risks associated with
paragliding, including injury and death. The improper or incorrect use of this
equipment signicantly increases this risk. Under no circumstances, Woody
Valley and the Woody Valley equipment retailer shall be liable for personal
injuries, caused to yourself, to third parties or damages of any kind. If any
aspect of using our equipment is not sufciently clear, we recommend that
you contact your local dealer or Woody Valley directly.

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INDEX
1- GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 - Concept
1.2 - T-Lock Safety System
2 - BEFORE USE
2.1 - Protection MK1
2.2 - Reserve parachute
2.2.1 - Emergency parachute handles
2.2.2 - Harness connection lines
2.2.3 - Connection of the reserve parachute to the harness.
2.2.3 - Insertion of reserve parachutes
2.2.4 - Emergency parachute extraction
2.2.5 - Back storage pocket
2.3 - Harness adjustments
2.3.1 - Adjustment of the high and low back
2.3.2 - Adjustment of the shoulder straps
2.3.3 - Adjustment of the chest strap
2.3.4 - Leg straps adjustment
2.3.5 - ABS stabilizer adjustment
2.3.6 - Seat depth adjustment
2.3.7 - Attachment and adjustment of the Speed bar.
3 - FLYING WITH MK1
3.1 - Preight checks
3.2 - How to wear MK1
3.3 - Pockets
3.4 - Flying over water
3.5 - Towing hook
3.6 - Landing with MK1
3.7 - Disposal of the harness
3.8 - Rules of behavior in natural environments
3.9 - Tandem ight
4 - STOWAGE OF THE HARNESS
5 - FEATURES AND ASSEMBLY OF THE OPTIONAL ITEMS
5.1 - Relax Bar
6- MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
6.1 - Periodic check of dorsal protection
6.2 - Maintenance in case of water landing
7 - WARRANTY
8 - CERTIFICATION DOCUMENTS
9 - TECHNICAL DATA

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1- GENERAL INFORMATION
This manual is an integral part of the MK1 harness and must be kept care-
fully for future reference.
If you would like further information, contact your dealer or Woody Valley
directly.
Before using the harness, it is recommended that the pilot carefully read
this manual.
Declaration of conformity
The manufacturer WOODY VALLEY Ltd hereby declares that its products
comply with the UNI EN 1651 - LTF 91-09 - CE 2016/425 standards.
This equipment must contain:
Harness
- Wooden seat board
- 2 Carabiners
- 2 Rescue parachute extraction handles installed
- 2 Separate handles for rescue parachute extraction.
1 Bridle line
- 2 Maillon rapides for attaching bridle line
- 4 OR for bridle lines attachment
- 1 50cm pull cord for emergency closure
-Speed bar
- Dorsal protection
The main available options are:
- Relax bar
- Hook knife
- Lightshield

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1.1- Concept
The MK1 is a harness for recreational paragliding with a maximum weight
of 120 kg; designed and made specically for acrobatic paragliding.
Designed in collaboration with pilot Nicola Donini, this harness specically
caters to the needs of paragliding pilots who practice this discipline.
The MK1 is equipped with 2 side emergency containers, the high safety fea-
tures of the MK1 will allow you to rene your acrobatic routine with greater
peace of mind, allowing you to improve in this specialty.
1.2 - T-Lock Safety System
Leg straps and chest strap are equipped with the "T-LOCK safety system"
to prevent any slipping out of the harness, in case the pilot forgot to fasten
the leg straps.
Proceed by fastening the leg strap buckles and then attaching the central
buckle of the chest strap; this operation, which in its simplicity must be
carefully carried out and checked for a safe ight.
leg straps
closure
adjustment
ABS
adjustment
Chest strap
Carabiner
Shoulder
straps
adjustment
T-Lock

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2- BEFORE USE
The MK1 comes with the protections already assembled by Woody Valley.
Before installing the reserves, make sure you have installed the dorsal pro-
tection.
The installation of the reserve parachute must be carried out with the ut-
most care and attention by a qualied professional operator, such as your
instructor. Only after this operation should the pilot adjust the harness for
optimum comfort.
2.1- MK1 Protections
MK1 comes equipped with an EN-LTF approved foam back protection locat-
ed under the seat with a thickness that goes from a minimum of 12 cm to a
maximum of 16.5 cm.
An optional Lightshield protection (TÜV/GS certied in category 2 accord-
ing to EU standard 89/686/ECC) protects the upper back and can be ac-
cessed through the zipper behind the backrest located between the main
frame and the rear pocket.
Please note the optional Lightshield protection was not needed to achieve
the required certication standard.
We suggest removing the protections in order to check them after a partic-
ularly hard impact or to let them dry in case of a water landing.
To access the rear pocket containment of the dorsal protection, you must
open the zipper of the right side bridle cord, where you will nd another
zipper where the protection pocket is located.
Mount the dorsal protection with the thicker part facing towards the back
of the harness as shown in the images.
We recommend inserting the foam protection from the front.

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