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It has come to our attention, thru the concerns of some pilots that were
having difficulty deploying their parachutes from their Matrix harnesses,
that others may find themselves in a similar situation.
We would like to emphasize that it is very important to practice deploying
your parachute, especially if you have a new parachute or a new harness or
both. You should practice deploying your parachute with both your right and left
hand. Though please note that deploying a chute with the opposite hand should be
avoided if at all possible. The reason is that it forces the bridle to cross your
body during deployment which can create a major problem once it loads. You ALWAYS
want to throw the chute out away from the side it is mounted on. You should practice
deploying your parachute when you purchase new equipment and again when you are
removing your parachute for it's 6 monthly repack.
Our Matrix series of harness do have compact parachute containers for streamlining
purposes. We do recommend that you use a small packed parachute similar to the Metamorfosi
Conar.
Contributing factors as to why you may have difficulty deploying your parachute:
1. Parachute is too big for the container.
Your parachute should fit into the parachute container easily, if it does
not your parachute may need repacking or you may need to purchase a smaller
packed chute.
2. Parachute is incorrectly installed.
Your parachute should be installed as per the manufacturer's instructions
or as per the Matrix manual. One other point to note is that the handle should
be routed on the inside of the two grommets. This helps spread the zip. If
the handle runs on the outside, it instead bunches the zip.
Incorrect-Handle on the outside of the grommets and bungee.
Correct-Handle on the inside of the grommets and bungee.
3. Deployment bag is fitted with a handle extension with only one attachment
point.
Your deployment bag should have 2 attachment points, using an extension
handle reduces the control and speed of deployment.
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Incorrect handle attachment.
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Correct handle attachment.
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4. One other point.
We have recently discovered that by cutting the bottom lip of the parachute container on the Matrix harness, a reduction in deployment
friction is achieved. It is advisable to cut/score this lip in the
middle of the container with a hot knife.
Incorrect-Handle on the outside of the grommets and bungee.
Your Matrix harness should come with a manual, if you did not receive one you
can down load from our web site.
www.moyes.com.au/productdetail.asp?id=47&pg=19&cat=Harnesses
Here are some video links showing how easily a correctly installed parachute
will deploy.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kfpKpceUT8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSe6I8_OR0U
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