SHINE: ROUND PDA RESERVE

FEATURES

• Sink rate < 5.5 m/s
• 20 Decitex MJ cloth
• Dyneema lines
• Certification: EN 12491 and LTF 91/09

SIZES & MEASUREMENTS

PACKAGE

The reserve is delivered with:

• Folding instructions (CD)

ADDITIONAL OPTIONS

• Maillons
• Standard solo reserve bridle
• Dyneema reserve bridle

DOWNLOADS

• User Manual
• Certification

REGISTER

Register your product with SUPAIR here. 

New generation square parachute with maximum security.

Compared to conventional models, the FLUID square parachute offers exceptional performance, in particular in terms of:

• very fast opening time (less than 3 seconds)
• low sink rate
• excellent pendular stability
• short line set

This means that safety is greatly improved in the event of deployment, in particular with no risk of throwing the reserve into the glider. Moreover, repacking the Fluid is simple and fast and unlike other square parachutes it does not require a specific pod (inner container / nappy sack).

TECHNICAL DATA

MATERIALS

• Dominico Tex D30, PA 6.6 high tenacity, 20 dctex, 30g/m².

• reserve colour: white/red

PACKAGE 

Delivered with: User manual (CD).

DOWNLOADS

Sup'Air Fluid User Manual (PDF)

Certification report (PDF).

SUP'AIR PRODUCT REGISTRATION

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Great safety & performance features in a lightweight & compact package.

Whether you are a hike&fly expert or the occasional pilot, you will need a FLUID LIGHT to hike with light gear and fly safely.

With greater stability and better sink rate than a round parachute, the FLUID LIGHT is designed for emergency situations in rough terrains. As far as safety goes, we made no compromise whatsoever while designing the parachute used by our test pilots as well as X-Alps athletes.

The use of thoroughly placed lanyards and marks allows easier folding of your parachute, which can be carried out in less than an hour.

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First rescue with Flap Valve System for fastest opening and best pendulum stability

The ESCAPE by SWING: a reserve of the latest generation is released. Its very rapid opening, unequalled low sink rate and high level of pendulum stability will put your mind at ease even in a case of emergency.

SWING’s new ESCAPE series uses an innovative valve system, which has made it possible for the first time to combine the advantages of the tried and tested double canopy (high level of opening safety and pendulum stability, rapid opening time) with the advantages of a ‘traditionally’ designed reserve (easy to pack, advantage with respect to load).

The principle of the double canopy has been used: when the reserve opens, a total of 8 vent flaps ensure additional airflow into the reserve from the centre. This reduces opening time considerably and improves opening safety. It differs from the double canopy in closing the vent flaps after inflation which, combined with optimised design, leads to greater efficiency. A further advantage of the vent flaps is that they allow compensating airstreams into the canopy, which can counter possible pendulum motion.

Use of a special zero-porosity material further assists opening behaviour and efficiency, meaning that the same sink rates can be achieved while the amount of materials used is reduced. This in turn has a positive effect on pack size and weight. The best example of this is the Escape M which, with a maximum load of 105kg, weighs just 1.05kg - meaning it is one of the lightest reserves with LTF certification available, or even the lightest!

Use of rubber tabs in the internal container is a further safety measure. The suspension lines are attached to these, so on opening the reserve the lines tighten in a controlled manner. This makes it practically impossible for the lines to get crossed. The colour scheme for the reserve chute and the internal container in signal colours complete the well thought-out design.

In short:

The ESCAPE is the first choice for any pilot who wants more than just a second chance. In particular, its extremely low weight and pack size, combined with very good descent rates, suggest that the ESCAPE is destined for use in convertible harnesses and /or lightweight harnesses such as the Connect Reverse, or as a second reserve – in a separate front container or in the integrated front container of the Connect Race.

The Escape’s new features at a glance:

• The double-top surface design with closable valves allows the reserve to open very rapidly.
• The optimised form improved its top surface and reduced its weight, two factors which have a positive effect on opening time.
• Special zero-porosity material reduces weight and improves opening speed.
• New line loops in the internal container ensure that the lines unfold in a controlled manner. They also prevent the lines from getting tangled above the canopy or unintentional deployment.

Escape M: 22m², 1.05kg

The smallest size of Escape differs in several respects from the ESCAPE L and XL. Its impressive small pack size and very low weight of just 1050g make it the perfect option for:

• very light pilots
• competition pilots wanting a second reserve, and
• mini-wing or mountaineer pilots.

The ESCAPE – small, lightweight and reliable, especially when time is of the essence.

Orange Cross – squaring the circle

The Swing Orange Cross combines in a unique way everything pilots require from a modern paraglider reserve. It is a cross canopy which incorporates the best features of various types of reserve design. The cross canopy design is pulled down low and, by special openings for dynamic pressure distribution, it achieves a level of pendulum stability not seen before, even in strong or unfavourable wind conditions. The innovative concept gives excellent opening times, but at the same time prevents any unwelcome tendency with cross canopies to glide upwards. This helps avoid unnecessary stress on the pilot in an extreme situation and the low sink rates allow plenty of time to focus on the landing.

In addition to the features essential for survival such as pendulum stability, rapid opening and good sink rates, you will be impressed by the extremely low weight and small pack size of the SWING Orange Cross, which was achieved by using the latest materials. We were able to simplify the packing method considerably, making it very similar to that used for a round canopy. Manufactured in Europe, the excellent workmanship with top quality products ensures a long life of up to 12 years.

In short:

The SWING Orange Cross is the right choice for pilots wanting to minimise the potential risk of injury if they have to land using a reserve. The small pack size and low weight of the Orange Cross make it suitable for use in convertible and/or lightweight harnesses as well. Whether you regularly fly cross-country or fly infrequently, whether you are a social pilot or an acro pilot – with the SWING Orange Cross, you can be completely confident that your safety is in hand.

At a glance

• a lightweight reserve
• extremely high level of pendulum stability and wind resistance
• very good opening safety even in spirals and negative spins 
• rapid opening
• low sink rates
• small pack size
• lightweight internal container
• no forwards motion
• proven and reliable materials, which are extremely lightweight and durable
• straightforward packing method using loops (similar to a round canopy)
• certified under the stringent requirements of LTF 91/09

Data:

SAVE YOUR LIFE

BACKUP X series: lightness that matters in case of emergency. Reliable when you need it - inconspicuous when you don‘t.

With the BACKUP series U-Turn presents an innovative line of reserve parachutes in the newest generation. The lightweight cross canopy X is built in accordance with the newest development findings and provides all constructional advantages of the square reserve parachute with a sensational weight of only 0.98 / 1.2 kg. The BACKUP X  not only provides impressing minimum values at weight but also at the vital opening and sinking rates. Through elaborate calculations of the cross canopy shape and air outlets it results in a flight behavior that is almost completely free of pendulum movements.

Thanks to the usage of state-of-the-art high-tech materials the BACKUP X is a lightweight despite its uncompromising sized surface area. This is vital for the sinking rate and the stable flight behavior. Efficient air inlets - in combination with the pre-tensioning at the base edge through Rapid Inflation System (RIS) - compensate for the surface area at filling behavior and opening time. Therefore the reserve concept was able to undercut the stringent norms of the EN and LTF certification. But also at the processing cutting-edge manufacturing methods at highest safety standards are applied. That is the result of the long standing manufacturing-know-how from the traditional parachute production.

Maximal best values through minimal factors:

•  minimal sinking rate
•  optimized opening time
•  very high swing resistance
•  construction of the canopy and optimized air outlets
•  minimal weight
•  maximal safety

TECHNICAL DATA

As another novelty the BACKUP X is equipped with the Easy Connect. That is an innovation by U-Turn that drastically simplifies the mounting of the reserve. Through an integrated soft-link the main bridle of the BACKUP RX can be connected with any junction neat and easy.

The BACKUP X is EN and LTF certified and is available as of now. 
Backup your life! So grabbing the reserve gets easier.