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CONTENTS
Contents
Welcome
Introduction / Overview of Parts
Installation
Deploying
Repacking
Maintenance and Repairs
Guarantee
Specications
Closing
Repacking record
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WOW Owner’s Manual
Reserve parachute for paragliding
Welcome
Welcome to Bruce Goldsmith Design
BGD is a specialist manufacturer of high quality paragliding equipment. We y, research and develop in the south
of France, where Gourdon produces active-air test conditions year round. Bruce Goldsmith has been designing
paragliders and equipment since 1991, and has produced some of the world’s most loved and successful wings,
including two World Championship winning designs. We apply our competitive knowledge to design top quality
products that combine the highest performance with the safe handling our customers value and respect. BGD
pilots appreciate our quality and reliability. BGD´s World Class status is based on the skills and expertise we have
developed in combining aerodynamic design with cloth and materials technology. All BGD products are developed
and made with the same skill and attention to good design that are synonymous with the ultimate performance and
precision required by paragliders.
Congratulations on your purchase of a BGD WOW
The Wow is a modern square reserve parachute with a fast opening time, low sink rate and high pendulum stability.
The corner cut-outs make it very stable in descent immediately after deployment, and the symmetrical design
prevents system-related forward movement, resulting n a stable descent with easy landing.
The materials and technologies used in its construction ensure its reliability and robustness so it will have a long
service life. It is made from lightweight materials and packs down small. The panels are CNC precicion cut, and the
polyamide lines attach to the canopy with traditional loops, so they are quick and easy to replace if necessary. The
lines have some stretch, so they absorb some of the impact of a deployment.
The reserve is packed in a lightweight inner container linked to a deployment handle. The inner container is designed
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to open in any direction. The handle is reinforced for an easy grip, even when wearing gloves.
Before each ight, check all straps securing the outer container to the harness (where applicable). Ensure that the
container is closed properly, and visually inspect the pins for damage and make sure that they are secure.
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Introduction
Operating limits / precautions
The WOW has been specially developed for use as a reserve parachute for paragliding. It is not intended to be used
for other ying sports including BASE-jumping and skydiving. It is suitable for integrated reserve containers.
• According to EN 12491, the reserve should only be used up to maximum speeds of 32m/s or 115km/h.
• The reserve should be aired out and repacked every 6 months.
• After a deployment, the reserve should be inspected by a qualied person.
• The reserve parachute must be replaced after 10 years, even if it has never been used.
• A compatibility test should be carried out to ensure harness and rescue are compatible.
• This parachute system has been tested and found compliant using the original manufacturer’s inner container.
Use of any other inner container may produce different results, including failures
Pre-ight check
Before each ight, check all straps securing the outer container to the harness (where applicable). Ensure that the
container is closed properly, and visually inspect the pins for damage and make sure that they are secure.
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Overview of parts
Introduction
Canopy
Lines
Corner openings
Bridle
Centre or apex lines
Packing loops (on top surface)
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Compatibility Check
The WOW rescue system is suitable for integrated reserve containers in a wide range of harnesses. The rst-time
installation of the reserve chute into a harness should be carried out only by an expert, to ensure the harness is
compatible with the reserve.
To connect the reserve chute to the V-bridle, use an oval screw shackle with at least 2200 daN ultimate strength. The
lines should be secured on both sides of the screw shackle with rubber bands by means of a Larks Head knot; xing
tape or a neoprene cover can be used to protect against fraying and abrasion.
Directly connecting the bridle to the harness attachment webbing is not recommended, as if knotted incorrectly it
could signicantly weaken the system.
It is important to ensure that the connection is centred, that is, the two connecting lines leading to the shoulder straps
are of the same length. If the harness does not have an integrated attachment for the reserve chute on the shoulder
straps, then the reserve chute connecting lines can also be attached to the main karabiners.
Practice throw
After the initial installation, and if the back protection has been moved or changed, it is essential to do a simulated
reserve deployment under a static swing to ensure the parachute release system operates correctly and the
parachute comes out easily.
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Deploying
To deploy the WOW in an emergency:
1. Visually locate the deployment handle.
2. Grasp the deployment handle and pull it to release the parachute in its inner container, from the external
outer container or harness.
3. Using the deployment handle, throw the inner container forcefully into open air (AWAY from the paraglider
canopy). If in a strong rotation, throw downwards towards your feet. The canopy will separate from the inner
container and inate quickly and easily thanks to the central line.
4. Stop your paraglider from ying to ensure a stable parachute descent. This can be achieved by pulling the
B-risers.
As with all paraglider reserve systems, the deployment throw must be forceful enough to separate the inner container
from the canopy. The special coating of the WOW makes this easier, and reduces failed deployments.
However, if the initial throw was not powerful enough for the system to deploy immediately, grasp the parachute
bridle attached to the harness, and pull it back for another, more forceful, throw.
Poorly maintained reserve chutes may open more slowly. If the container does not separate from the chute after
throwing, pull rmly and sharply on the lines to assist separation.
This guide conforms to requirements specied by Regulation EN 12491.
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Repacking
Your parachute should be repacked every 6 months, preferably by a qualied professional. When removing the
parachute from the harness take the opportunity to complete a practice deployment. Check that you can reach your
handle easily and that the parachute exits the harness smoothly and easily.
Proper packing of the canopy is essential for the reliability and safety of the system. Therefore it is strongly
recommended to have the system re-packed by an authorised and trained specialist.
These instructions are aimed at pilots who are competent in folding a modern square reserve. They do not serve as a
substitute for proper training in folding a parachute.
The manufacturer can ensure the safety and reliability of the system only when it has been packed by a trained
professional who followed a proper packing procedure.
Before repacking
Airing
Before repacking, the reserve chute must be aired out, ideally for 12 hours in a cool, dry room.
Inspection
A thorough inspection is necessary. Visually inspect the reserve chute, checking for damage to the canopy, the lines,
the suspension points, the main riser and the screw shackle.
LINES: carefully inspect all the lines on both sides to ensure that they are undamaged, from the riser all the way to the
canopy. Make sure that the parachute is completely disentangled and that both the lower line and the upper of the
reef knot run freely from the risers to the canopy.
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CLOTH: Ensure that it is not damaged or contaminated.
OUTER AND INNER CONTAINERS: Ensure that the handle is properly and securely attached to the inner container
and the riser is securely (tightly) attached to the harness.
If you nd any damage or contamination that may lead to system failure, the system must be checked by the
manufacturer. If you are not certain about the reliability of the system, send it to a professional for inspection.
Packing Area
Ensure the packing area is large enough, clean, level and dry. You will need the following to help you repack:
• A 30cm length of line
• Silicon-based rubber rings to organise the lines
• A line separator
• Weights or clips to hold the sections together as you fold
Repacking
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