Reserve Parachute

Supair X-Lite

New X Lite reserve from Supair

Supair have unveiled a 741g ultra-light reserve, the X Lite which they say is the lightest parachute on the market
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An Angel Square reserve parachute. Photo: Ozone

How to throw: Deploying a reserve parachute

We asked some experts for their advice on reserve deployment – and how to give yourself the best chance of coming down safely
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Air Design Donut reserve parachute

How to look after your reserve parachute

Don’t just stick a reserve parachute in your harness and forget about it. You need to care for it, regularly repack it – and understand it
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Rogallo parachute

How to choose a reserve parachute for paragliding

Throw your reserve parachute and suddenly it’s the most important bit of kit you own. We asked some experts for their tips on how to choose a rescue
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Product Recall: Neo Y 125cm rescue bridle

Neo have issued a product recall on black Y 125cm rescue bridles manufactured in 2022. All such bridles are affected and should be replaced
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Supair Dyneema reserve bridles

Safety notice: Supair reserve bridles

Supair have issued a 'Call for Inspection' notice on their Dyneema reserve parachute bridles, which may have non-reinforced riser attachment points
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Companion SQR Prime

Companion SQR Prime reserve parachute

Companion say their new SQR Prime is the first reserve parachute on the market to be tested to a deployment speed of 50m/s (180km/h)
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square reserve

How to buy a reserve parachute

As a paraglider pilot, it’s the one piece of kit you never want to use in anger. Bastienne Wentzel dives into the world of reserves
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How to buy a reserve parachute for paragliding

Reserves have developed fast in recent years, resulting in several different types. The three main types are round, square, and steerable Rogallos
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Study into reserves and G-force by Matt Wilkes

Reserves and G-Force: What you need to know

Find out more about the biggest study into reserve parachutes for paraglider pilots and G-force ever done. By Dr Matt Wilkes
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