Woody Valley X-RATED 5 User manual

Please read this manual before flying with the X-RATED 5
for the first time.

THANK YOU!
We would like to thank you for having chosen one of our products, and we invite you to read this important document, the User Manual for the harness. Please pay
special attention to the two most important paragraphs, regarding:
Insertion of the reserve parachute.
The reserve parachute is a piece of equipment that may save your life. It must be treated so that it works correctly when it is required, whether this happens in
two days’ time, or two years from now.
Adjusting the harness.
The harness forms the connection between the pilot and the paraglider, and it is an essential component in optimizing performance and the pleasure of flying. A
bad harness that is well adjusted may enable you to fly well, but a good harness that is badly adjusted may put you off flying altogether.
We are confident that this harness will give you greater comfort, control, performance and enjoyment in flight. We are conscious of the fact that reading an
instruction manual is not an exciting experience. However, please remember that the respective product is not a citrus juicer or a mobile phone, and that correct
use of the harness helps reduce the risk of flying accidents. This manual contains all the information necessary to assemble, adjust, fly and store your harness.
Thorough knowledge of your equipment will improve your personal safety and your level of flying.
The Woody Valley team
SAFETY NOTE
You have purchased a piece of equipment manufactured by us, and
so you are aware of your identity as a paraglider pilot holding the
respective pilot’s licence, and you accept all the risks connected to
paragliding including the possibility of injury and death. The
incorrect or inappropriate use of Woody Valley equipment greatly
increases this risk. In no case can Woody Valley and the Woody Valley
retailer be held responsible for personal injury caused to yourself or
to third parties, or for whatever type of damage. If you have any
doubts on the use of our equipment, please contact your retailer or
the importer for your country.

INDEX
1- GENERAL INFORMATION .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 1
1.1- CONCEPT ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................1
1.2- X-RATED 5PROTECTION ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................2
1.3- S.O.S. LABEL..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................2
2- BEFORE USING THE HARNESS ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2
2.1- ASSEMBLING THE DORSAL PROTECTION FOR X-RATED 5.........................................................................................................................................................................................................3
2.2- RESERVE PARACHUTE ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................3
2.2.1- Connecting the deployment handle to the deployment bag .............................................................................................................................................................................4
2.2.2- Connecting the reserve parachute to the harness..............................................................................................................................................................................................4
2.2.3- Inserting the reserve parachute into the X-RATED 5 harness..........................................................................................................................................................................7
2.2.4- Reserve parachute deployment................................................................................................................................................................................................................................8
2.2.5- Closing the rear storage pocket................................................................................................................................................................................................................................8
2.3- HARNESS ADJUSTMENTS............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................9
2.3.1- Adjusting the sitting position....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................9
2.3.2- Back position adjustment.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................10
2.3.3- Shoulder-strap adjustment .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................10
2.3.4- Chest strap adjustment ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................11
2.3.5- Leg strap adjustment ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................11
2.3.6- Stabilizing the harness..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................11
2.3.7- Leg cover adjustment................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................12
2.3.8- Speed-system adjustment.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................12
3- FLYING WITH THE X-RATED 5......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
3.1- PRE-FLIGHT CHECKS ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................13
3.2- POCKETS ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................14
3.3- HYDRATION BLADDER...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................15
3.4- INSTALLING BALLAST AND USE OF THE COCKPIT.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................15
3.5- FLYING ABOVE WATER...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................17
3.6- TOW BRIDLE CONNECTION.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................17
3.7- LANDING WITH THE X-RATED 5 ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................17

4- PACKING THE HARNESS................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 17
5- FEATURES AND ASSEMBLY OF OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ............................................................................................................................................................ 18
5.1- BALLAST BAG ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................18
5.2- EMERGENCY PARACHUTE CONTAINER WITH DEPLOYMENT ON THE LEFT ..................................................................................................................................................................................19
5.3- CONTAINER FOR A SECOND EMERGENCY PARACHUTE ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................19
6- MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 19
7- TECHNICAL DATA ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 20

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1- GENERAL INFORMATION
The equipment supplied should comprise:
- Harness
- Wooden seat plate
- Hook-in karabiners
- Handle for reserve parachute deployment
- 2 spare elastic loops for fastening the reserve parachute
- Speed-bar
The optional extras comprise:
- Front ballast pocket
- Leg Cover (wind-proof protection)
- Polycarbonate seat plate
1.1- Concept
X-RATED 5 is a product that was developed entirely by Woody Valley in order to meet the needs expressed by our pilots. This paragliding harness was designed for
a wide range of pilots, from those who like to fly cross-country to competition pilots. In fact, we dedicated special attention to comfort and safety in the
construction of this harness.
X-RATED 5 was designed for optimum comfort and use. Its aerodynamic design makes it attractive and striking.

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Its reduced aerodynamic resistance provides considerable improvements in performance when using competition paragliders. In this fifth version, we have
optimized the main structure to improve handling qualities and precision in thermals, while ensuring that passive safety remains high during high-speed glides
from one thermal to the next. The harness also ensures optimum control of the glider in turbulence.
Leg straps and shoulder straps are fitted with the “GET-UP safety system” which prevents the pilot from sliding out of the harness in the case that he or she has
forgotten to fasten the leg-straps.
1.2- X-RATED 5 protection
X-RATED 5 is fitted with a new LTF-certified dorsal foam protection piece with a thickness of 12 cm.
1.3- S.O.S. label
This label, coloured red with white lettering, is readily visible in a pocket on the right shoulder-strap padding. It is easy to pull out, and it is fastened to the harness
to prevent it from being lost. On the back of this label, you can write the information that you think should be given to rescue personnel in case of accident.
2- BEFORE USING THE HARNESS
X-RATED 5 must be assembled by a qualified paragliding professional, such as your instructor. More specifically, great care has to be dedicated to inserting the
reserve parachute into the harness in the correct way. Only after this has been performed should the pilot adjust the harness for maximum comfort.

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2.1- Assembling the dorsal protection for X-RATED 5
Woody Valley recommends that assembly should be performed in the sequence detailed below. In case of doubts or any other problems regarding this procedure,
please consult your instructor, your Woody Valley retailer, or the importer.
Normally the product is supplied with dorsal protection in foam and rigid plastic. This is rolled and packed separately. In this case, follow these steps for its
installation:
a. Remove the foam protection from its packaging (once it has been removed from its packaging, it may take about 2 hours to return to its normal shape)
b. Insert the narrowest part of the rigid sheet into the upper pocket, and the wider part into the lower pocket, as shown in the illustrations below.
c. Insert the foam protection as shown in the photographs. The foam will automatically fit into the correct position.
Do not place the foam protection below the cross-buckles on the back of the harness.
Should it be necessary to remove the protection, just extract it following the steps above in reverse order.
2.2- Reserve parachute
The housing for the reserve parachute is below the seat in the front part of the harness. The container is large enough for most reserve parachutes on the market
today. The reserve parachute has to be linked to the harness before it is inserted into the built-in pocket. This connection takes the form of a dual bridle fixed to
the harness at shoulder height, for better load distribution and to ensure a correct landing position in the case that the reserve parachute is deployed. This helps
reduce the risk of injury to a minimum. The reserve chute bridle has a large central loop coloured red, and this is reinforced with a cover in Cordura 500. At the
extremity of the loop, there is a Velcro band which enables the link with the reserve parachute to be held firmly in position.

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2.2.1- Connecting the deployment handle to the deployment bag
X-RATED 5 is supplied with a handle for reserve parachute extraction. It is identified with the number 6; this handle alone should be used for this purpose.
The black loop attached to the handle itself should be passed into the loop on the deployment bag, and then the entire handle should be passed through its own
loop and pulled tight. For easier extraction, the loop attached to the deployment bag should be positioned laterally with respect to the centre of the reserve
parachute. If your deployment bag does not have this loop, please contact the retailer from whom you purchased the reserve parachute.
2.2.2- Connecting the reserve parachute to the harness
There are three different methods of attaching the reserve parachute bridle to the harness bridle.
First system:
Use a screw-lock karabiner with a breaking strength of at least 2,000 kg. In this case, the bridles should be held in position within the karabiner using elastic bands,
to prevent the karabiner from rotating and taking the strain laterally instead of vertically. The karabiner’s screw-lock should be tightly screwed shut to avoid any
possibility of it opening accidentally. This type of connection can absorb a higher opening shock than the second system, and for this reason this is without doubt
the recommended system.

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Second system:
The reserve parachute bridle is passed through the loop at the end of the harness reserve parachute bridle. The reserve parachute itself is then passed through
the large loop in the reserve parachute bridle. This connects the two bridles. The loops should be pulled as tight as possible to avoid any chance of dangerous
friction developing between the two bridles during the shock caused when the reserve parachute opens. To ensure that the link between the two bridles remains
tight, remember to fasten the knot using the Velcro strip on the harness reserve parachute bridle.
Third system:
If you are using a reserve parachute with directional control and dual bridle, or if your reserve parachute in any case has a double-riser bridle, it can be connected
to the harness using the two loops positioned at the base of the harness bridle, near the padded shoulder straps. In this case, the harness’ reserve parachute
bridle will not be used, and so it should be folded, fastened using two elastic bands, and positioned under the cover behind the pilot’s neck.

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The two connections should be made using screw-lock karabiners with a breaking strength of at least 1,400 kg. In any case, it is important to verify that the length
of the bridle is sufficient to position the reserve parachute inside the harness pocket, and that there is sufficient play to enable the parachute to be taken out of
the pocket without causing the reserve parachute deployment bag itself to open during extraction.
IMPORTANT: To prevent anomalous lateral loads, the bridle should be attached to both the loops on the shoulder straps. Not to just one of them.