CHARLY Easy Release
€39.70*
Delivery time: DE 1-3 working days, EU 3-10 working days
A speed system separation link is required to ensure the automatic separation of the harness speed system line from the paraglider speed system when the harness and paraglider separate following the release of the quick-release carabiners. This system can also be used with conventional paragliding carabiners.
The CHARLY Easy Release stands out thanks to its simple operation, low height, reliable function and low weight.
It can easily be attached to the paraglider risers using the shackles. Alternatively, if possible, the Easy Release ring clips can be looped in directly instead of the Brummel hooks.
The existing speed system lines of the harness can be looped through the release hooks, provided they are not too thick. Otherwise, the pre-assembled Easy Release speed system lines are used.
Weight: 20 g/pair incl. Easy Release speed system lines, 31 g/pair if the shackles are used
Scope of delivery: 2x ring clip, 2x mini shackle, 2x release hook with release line, 2x Dyneema speed system line, installation instructions
Manufacturer information: Finsterwalder GmbH, Pagodenburgstr. 8, 81247 Munich, GERMANY, office@finsterwalder-charly.de
- According to LTF, the maximum allowed sink rate for paragliding rescue systems is 6.8 m/s, corresponding to 24.5 km/h. However, many pilots are not aware that in the reserve parachute certification process, the sink rate is determined without the paraglider. Interactions between paraglider and rescue system can increase the sink rate substantially – for example, by increased swinging or due to a resulting shear position. The risk of injury increases accordingly.
- Although modern reserve parachutes usually reach maximum sink rates of "only" 5.5 m/s, corresponding to approx. 20 km/h, these values are often only achieved by a lateral drift that generates lift. A paraglider that is not separated or only separated on one side impedes this drift and thus substantially increases the sink rate.
- The possibility to choose the landing site with a steerable rescue system is a significant safety plus. If the main glider is not separated, this safety advantage is foregone.
- It has shown that a separated paraglider usually collapses very quickly, which makes its later recovery easier. In the case of a tree landing, there is also a much lower risk of damage to the glider when it does not carry the full pilot weight.
- Dangerous downplane situations after an emergency parachute deployment, as shown in this video, can be avoided.
