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Carabiners Age Too
The unsung gear that demands your attention: why carabiner wear doesn't forgive and how to check your safety margins without the hassle.
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7 articles
Sécurité
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Plan B, Plan C: Preparing Your Flight Before Takeoff
Anticipating collapse, managing drift, and planning your exit: why ground preparation dictates the entire flight. Ground-level advice for flying with safety margins.
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Flying with a Radio: Useful, But Not for Being Piloted
Flight radio is a communication tool, not a remote control. A look at real autonomy and safety margins in the mountains.
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Asymmetric Collapse: What to Understand Before Panicking
An asymmetric collapse isn't inevitable. On EN-A/B wings, mastering terrain reading and immediate reaction remains your best insurance.
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When to deploy the reserve: the real question isn't technical
Deciding to pull the handle is neither chance nor pure instinct. Altitude, clarity of mind and ground preparation dictate the real margin before any action.
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Pre-season reserve check: the short list
Before heading to the launch, check your harness and its tools. Handle, pilot chute, bungees, packing date: a straightforward walkthrough.
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3 min
Reserve Parachute Repacking: Why, When, and How
A reserve parachute not repacked for a year is a reserve you *hope* will open. Hoping, in flight, is not enough. Here's what you need to know.
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