Sup'Air Xtralite Paragliding Reserve Parachute

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Sup'Air Xtralite Paragliding Reserve Parachute

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The Xtralite is an ultralight EN-certified paragliding emergency reserve parachute from Sup'Air. This incredibly light reserve is made from Porcher Skytex 27, an ultralight fabric developed specifically for reserve parachutes, which combines incredible lightness with extremely high tear resistance required to pass the stringent EN 12491 certification. Ideal for those who have (or like!) to walk, or those who just want to lighten the load of their paragliding equipment. A must for lightweight enthusiasts!

Product Description

Sup'Air Xtralite Paragliding Reserve Parachute


Ultra Light Pull Down Apex (PDA) Paragliding Emergency Reserve Parachute

The lightest EN certified paragliding emergency reserve parachute on the market. A must for lightweight enthusiasts!

This incredibly light new reserve from Sup'Air is made from Porcher Skytex 27 - an ultra light fabric developed specifically for reserve parachutes. This material combines incredible lightness with extremely high tear resistance required to pass the stringent certification (EN 12491).

The Xtralite is ideal for those who have to (or like to!) walk or those who just want to lighten the load of their paragliding equipment.

Sup'Air Xtralite > Features

  • Parachute type: Pull Down Apex
  • 3 Sizes, all with EN 12491 certification
  • Material: NCV high tenacity 31 g/m²
  • Lines polyamide 3.1 mm
  • 4-leaf clover inner container
  • Short simple single riser
  • Max descent rate at max load: less than 5.5m/s

Sup'Air Xtralite > Technical Specifications

Size

Area

Gores

System Weight*

Max Payload*

Xtralite Small

20.5 m²

14

0.983 Kg

80 Kg

Xtralite Medium

24.4 m²

16

1.197 Kg

95 Kg

Xtralite Large

28.9 m²

18

1.369 Kg

115 Kg


*System Weight, including lines, riser and inner container.
*Maximum All-Up Weight Range.

Sup'Air Xtralite > Certification

The Sup'Air XTRALITE parachute is EN certified in all 3 sizes (Small, Medium & Large) to the new EN 12491 certification standard.

IMPORTANT: Due to its very low pack volume the Sup'Air XTRALITE reserve parachute might not be compatible with your harness reserve container (i.e. the reserve container may be too large, which may cause a safety issue). Contact Us for advice if you are not sure.

Sup'Air Xtralite Video

The following video (in French) from the Sup'Air website is supposed to show the "Xtralite M" in action, although the text in the video actually says "Secour Sup'Air Light. 26.09.2008":

Download Sup'Air Xtralite Video (170MB, 55 seconds)

Sup'Air Xtralite > What's Included?

  • Sup'Air Xtralite Paragliding Reserve Parachute
  • Sup'Air Xtralite Inner Container
  • Sup'Air Reserve Parachute Packing Instructions

Sup'Air Xtralite > Optional Extras & Accessories

Optional extras and accessories available for the Sup'Air XTRALITE paragliding reserve parachute:

Reserve Parachute General Advice

Read some general advice about emergency reserve parachutes from Flybubble.

Additional Information

Condition New
Reserve Certification EN 12491

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