In the Czech Republic having a reserve parachute system on board is mandatory whilst flying higher than 150 m AGL. But this is the prescription and it does’t mean that in lower heights it wouldn’t work!
The use of reserve parachute goes in several stages and some of the most important are pulling it out of the harness (outer container) and then throwing it targeted in free space.
Proper and regularly checked installing in harness and fresh repack of a reserve parachute has a major effect on how fast and effective its use will be.
We recommend repacking your rescue parachute at least once a year. But forgetting and saying “OK, I’ll do it next time.” means not having it repacked far too long. So always try to have it repacked once more in the middle of season.
Every end of February we organize PARASEM – an event where everybody can get tuition and try their system in real-like situation and then have it repacked while there are another entertainments and lectures at the weekend.
If you don’t make it to PARASEM, you can bring or send us your harness with the parachute into El Speedo office. Our instructors will take care of the repack of any design of reserve parachute.
The price of the repacking service is CZK 500.
