ADVANCE STRAPLESS 3 Protector Flybubble User Guide

: June 14, 2024
: Advance

ADVANCE STRAPLESS 3 Protector Flybubble

Product Information

Reliable Paragliding Equipment – ULTRALIGHT HARNESS
Thank you for choosing an ADVANCE product. This ULTRALIGHT HARNESS is designed for paragliding enthusiasts who prefer a basic, lightweight harness for Hiking and fly activities. With over 30 years of experience, ADVANCE has prioritized the needs and wishes of pilots, refining their models with Swiss precision to ensure the highest quality and absolute reliability.

Warranty
To register your product for a warranty extension, visit www.advance.swiss/register within 10 days of purchase. The basic warranty conditions of your country apply. By registering, you can receive an additional 12 months of warranty coverage.

Manual
This manual is an essential part of your harness. It provides instructions, guidance, and important safety advice. We recommend reading it carefully before your first flight to ensure proper usage, care, and maintenance.

Certification
The STRAPLESS 3 harness is certified according to EN 1651:2018+A1:2020 for a maximum weight of 110 kg. Additionally, when used with the protector attached, it is also certified according to NfL 2-565-20.

Legal Requirements
Paragliding requires appropriate training, comprehensive knowledge of the sport (including meteorology and equipment), as well as the necessary insurance and licenses. Every pilot carries sole responsibility for all risks associated with paragliding.

Range of Use
The STRAPLESS 3 harness is designed for Hike and fly activities. However, it is unsuitable for winching or extreme flight maneuvers such as SIV training or acrobatics.

The STRAPLESS 3 is an ultralight harness that requires careful handling. Mechanical stresses such as dragging on the ground can accelerate the aging process and should be avoided. Please remember to handle the product with care to prolong its lifespan.

Product Usage Instructions

Read the manual carefully before your first flight to familiarize yourself with the harness and its usage.
Ensure that you meet the legal requirements for paragliding, including appropriate training, knowledge of the sport, insurance, and licenses.
Register your product at www.advance.swiss/register within 10 days of purchase to extend the warranty by 12 months.
Use the STRAPLESS 3 harness for Hike & Fly activities only. Do not use it for winching or extreme flight maneuvers such as SIV training or acrobatics.
Handle the harness with care to avoid mechanical stresses that can accelerate the aging process. Avoid dragging it on the ground or subjecting it to unnecessary strain.

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GETTING STARTED

WELCOME ON BOARD Thank you for choosing an ADVANCE product. This document is a manual and will give you an overview of the first steps to familiarise yourself with your new STRAPLESS 3.

OUR STORY PIONEERING SPIRIT AND SWISS PRECISION

Putting our ideas into the air. That’s what we can do. For more than 30 years, ADVANCE has kept the needs and wishes of our pilots at the forefront. With Swiss precision, we refine model after model. Highest quality and absolute reliability have our top priorities, in the air and in our customer service. So from pioneers, we have become perfectionists and a leading worldwide comprehensive service provider.

WARRANTY

REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT FOR A +12 MONTH WARRANTY

The basic warranty conditions of your country apply. If you register your new product at www.advance.swiss/register within 10 days of purchase, the warranty will be extended by 12 months.

MANUAL READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE THE FLIGHT
This manual is an important part of your harness. It contains instructions guidance, and important advice about safety, care, and maintenance. We therefore advise you to read through it carefully before your first flight.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Certification
The STRAPLESS 3 is certified according to EN 1651:2018+A1:2020 for a maximum weight of 110 kg. With the protector attached, it is also certified according to NfL 2-565-20.
Disclaimer
Every pilot carries sole responsibility for all risks associated with paragliding, including injury and death. Neither the manufacturer nor the seller of paragliding equipment can guarantee the safety of the pilot or be held responsible for it.
Legal conditions
Paragliding requires appropriate training and a comprehensive knowledge of the sport (meteorology, equipment, etc.) as well as the necessary insurance and licenses.

RANGE OF USE

Range of use
The STRAPLESS 3 is a basic ultralight Hike and fly harness.
Winching
Do not use this product for win-ching.
Acro & SIV training
Do not use this lightweight product for SIV training, acro or extreme flight maneuvers.

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HANDLE WITH CARE

The STRAPLESS 3 is an ultralight harness. The “Handle with Care” label is there to remind you at all times that the life of this pro-duct is highly dependent on your care. Mechanical stresses such as dragging on the ground etc. accelerate the ageing pro-cess and should be avoided.
A lightweight product is much more sensitive to stress of all kinds.

FEATURES & DELIVERY

Features

Adjustable shoulder straps
Chest strap closure system
Distance adjuster leg pads
Protector attachment points
Low-friction rings for accelerator
Accelerator holder
Accelerator stopper
Delivery
Harness incl. carabiners
Accelerator
Storage bag
Options
Airbag protector
ZIP Light front container

ATTACHING THE PROTECTOR

Easy attachment
The optional airbag protector is attached to the STRAPLESS 3 by six connection points.

A Bullet-Toggles at the leg pads (left & right)
B Loops in the thigh area (left & right)
C Bullet-Toggles in the lower back (left & right)

INFO : To attach or remove the airbag protector, the speed system and both low-friction rings in the thigh area must be removed.
CAUTION : When attaching, make sure the air intakes face the direction of flight.

PUTTING ON & CLOSING

Putting on & closing the harness
Put on the harness and hook the blue and red loops of the front strap into the main carabiners.
CAUTION : Always check that the carabiners and the harness loops are not twisted.

Adjusting the shoulder straps
Adjust the length of the shoulder straps of your STRAPLESS 3 to your body size before your first flight. To adjust the length, move the position of the single knot above the large red-end knot.

Getting into the harness with a paraglider attached
If you store your harness connected to the paraglider, e.g. because you use soft links, step into the harness from above through the closed locking system.
CAUTION : Take care not to damage the harness with your shoes (e.g. with crampons).

MOUNTING A FRONT RESERVE

Using a front reserve
The STRAPLESS 3 can be used with a front container (e.g. the ZIP Light). Before attaching the paraglider to the carabiners, hang the ends of the reserve connection in the carabiners, then fasten the container as recommended by the manufacturer.
CAUTION : Important advice for using a front container.
The carabiner gates must face rearwards. This is essential so that when the reserve is thrown the reserve connections run upwards unimpeded. In addition, the reserve must be hung in the carabiners before hooking up the paraglider risers.

ATTACHING THE RISERS

Connecting
The STRAPLESS 3 has an EASY CONNECT SYSTEM. The colour-coded (blue = right, red = left) markings on the hangpoints simplify clipping an ADVANCE paraglider in.
CAUTION : Make sure that the Edelrid Ease carabiners are always correctly closed and secured and that they are only loaded in their lengthwise direction.

REPLACING PARTS

Accelerator

The accelerator passes through two low-friction rings on each side (A). These are attached to white loops. To detach the accelerator, the two Brummel hooks and stoppers must first be removed.
INFO : To attach or remove the airbag protector, the accelerator and both low-friction rings in the thigh area must be removed.
CAUTION : Never pass the accelerator directly through the white loops without mounted low-friction rings. Risk of damage due to friction!

Legpad nitinol wires

The nitinol wires are located in a pocket under the legpads and help to stretch the legpads for comfort. They can be replaced if damaged.
To remove a wire, grasp it with two fingers and pull it out slowly (A).
When installing, squeeze the circular wire into an oval (B) and push it into the pocket on one side. Always check that the connection is on the outside of the legpad (C). Now bend the nitinol wire so you can push
it into the pocket on the other side (D).
INFO : Check the nitinol wires from time to time for kinks or deformations.

CARABINER SERVICE LIFE

Maximum 5 years
The main carabiners are high-quality EDELRID EASE Alu Carabiners. Aluminum carabiners must be regularly visually inspected for metal discolorations, dents, and obvious scratches or cracks. In addition, you must ensure that a carabiner is always loaded vertically – along its major axis. If a carabiner shows visible signs of any of the above conditions or has been incorrectly loaded, both carabiners must be replaced immediately. In any case, the carabiners must be replaced no later than 5 years after being put into service or first flight (if unknown, 5 years after production date), and may not be used again. The production date is printed on the carabiner.

NATURE & ENVIRONMENT

Nature
Take care of nature and the landscape at all times when practicing paragliding.

Disposal
Environmental protection plays an important role in the selection of materials and production. We only use non-toxic materials and fabrics. When your harness has reached the end of its useful life, please remove all metal parts and dispose of the rest of the harness in the designated facilities.

SERVICE & WARRANTY

Cycle of service
Your harness should have a thorough visual check every 24 months and be regularly inspected. If any damage is detected, the harness should be professionally repaired before the next flight.

Warranty
The ADVANCE warranty covers defects that can be attributed to manufacturing faults. Damage caused by overloading is specifically excluded. The basic warranty conditions of your country apply. If you register your product with ADVANCE online within 10 days of purchase this cover will be extended by 12 months. In addition, you will be informed by email of product updates and safety-related topics.