Parachute Companion SQR light :: ADVANCE

1040,00 € – 1640,00 €

From 834gr! One of the lightest square parachutes on the market... The COMPANION SQR Light (="Square Round") is a new generation of rescue parachutes that combines the advantages of the classic round parachute and the more modern cross-shaped parachute.

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Description

The fusion of the circle and the square

The "Square Round" is a fusion of the classic round parachutes and the more modern cross-shaped parachutes. The result is a new generation of rescue parachutes with many advantages: the "SQR" combines an extremely fast opening with a low sink rate and high pendulum stability. But it also impresses with its light weight despite the use of robust materials, an opening without horizontal displacement and a particularly simple and safe packing.

THE BENEFITS OF SQR AT A GLANCE

Improved opening behaviour, low sink rate, high sway resistance resulting from comprehensive practical tests and a canopy
aerodynamically refined with optimised nozzles.
Lighter weight due to careful selection of the best materials and structural rigidity.
Simple and reliable folding - similar to a circular dome - with relatively few lines for easy untangling, thanks to practical folding aids and coloured markings.
No horizontal displacement to control in flight.
Waterfall tested! A mixture of traditional and new materials, with reinforcements to ensure normal operation after water landings.
Certified to both EN 12491:2001 and LTF NFL II 91/09 flight standards simultaneously, with the same technical specifications for both!

	SQR Light 80	SQR Light 100	SQR Light 120	SQR Light 150	SQR Light 190
Surface	20.3 m2	25.4 m2	32.4 m2	38.9 m2	53.8 m2
Minimum load	50 kg	65 kg	80 kg	100 kg	125 kg
Maximum load	80 kg	100 kg	120 kg	150 kg	190 kg
Drop rate at maximum load	5.3 m/s	5.4 m/s	5.4 m/s	5.2 m/s	5.1 m/s
Rescue parachute weights	834 g	973 g	1171 g	1445 g	1937 g
Folded volume	1.8 - 2.8 l	2.5 - 3.5 l	2.8 - 4.0 l	3.5 - 5.5 l	4.0 - 6.5 l
Total length	6360 mm	6760 mm	7550 mm	8340 mm	9490 mm
Airship	–	–	–	–	–
Approval	EN/LTF	EN/LTF	EN/LTF	EN/LTF	EN/LTF
Approved for delta	–	–	–	Yes	–

[VIDEO of folding the Companion ]

Brand

Advance

The brand ADVANCE has always been synonymous with quality, innovation and attention to detail. As pioneers in the world of paragliding, they have always been in tune with the pilots. With Swiss precision, their glider models meet the highest demands and are refined year after year. Absolute quality and reliability, both in the air and in their services.

The square rescue parachute is the ultimate in safety. More technical in its design, this "new generation" parachute has been developed to considerably reduce the pendulum effect and improve the sink rate. Efficient, it opens in less than 3 seconds! Bigger than the round parachute, the square rescue offers additional safety. On the other hand, it also comes at a higher price, and repacking it will require a bit of concentration (and lots of tutorials). For maximum safety without adding too much weight to your paragliding equipment, particularly for trekking or bivouac flights, square rescue parachutes are available in light and ultra-light versions. The smallest parachutes, such as the tapa X-Alps from Skywalk weighing up to 780 gr :)

How do you choose?

As you can see, the main argument for the square parachute is not its weight, but the safety it provides. Virtually any classic harness with integrated para pockets will fit it under the seat, whether it's a paragliding school harness, a sport harness or a cocoon harness. It's big, but not too big either :) Some chest pockets, such as the supair OLYS have specific sizes that allow them to be fitted to the chest strap of light touring harnesses with leg straps. And of course, the light square rescue can be slipped into any (harness) pocket. Like your paraglider, a rescue parachute has a weight range. To optimise its opening, it is recommended to be 15% below its max ptv. CAD that if the max TPV is 100, the ideal is to be at 85kg. Most manufacturers do not take the weight of the glider into account when calculating the total weight of a rescue. So you'll have to take another look at the scales :) Although not compulsory, it is strongly recommended to ensure your safety. Don't hesitate to contact us to find yours, and we'll help you install it in your harness when you buy from us. Approval : All paragliding rescue parachutes are subject to European EN 12491 certification, and must pass a number of tests: - The opening time must be less than 5s, - The shock on opening must not exceed 15g, - Pendulum stability (observation from the ground of the stabilisation of pendulum movements), a parachute that is too unstable will be readjusted (and in any case, instability increases the sink rate...). - Fall rate: after a minimum fall of 100m, the measurement is taken over the last 30 metres before "ditching" → Max 5.5m/s. To ensure that it opens effectively, manufacturers recommend that it be re-bound every year. Tutorials are available to help you, but if you're not sure, don't hesitate to call in a professional or a sail inspection centre.

Here you will find our selection of Rescue parachutes for tandem paragliders. As with solo parachutes, your choice will depend on the type of flying you do. the round two-seater rescue parachute : is the traditional rescue. Compact and relatively light for a tandem rescue, it's easy to pack. It's also the least expensive. the square two-seater rescue parachute : It's the benchmark in terms of safety. More technical in its design, this 'new generation' parachute improves the fall rate and opens in less than 3 seconds. Larger in size, it will also cost more than a round parachute, and will require a little concentration when repacking. the light two-seater rescue parachute : As a tandem rescue parachute is quite bulky, manufacturers have developed lighter versions, round and square, to lighten the already substantial package of our tandem pilots. Don't hesitate to contact us to find yours, and we'll help you fit it into your harness when you buy from us. Certification: All paragliding rescue parachutes are subject to European approval. EN 12491To do this, they have to pass a number of tests: - The opening time must be less than 5s, - The shock on opening must not exceed 15g, - Pendulum stability (observation from the ground of the stabilisation of pendulum movements), a parachute that is too unstable will be readjusted (and in any case, instability increases the sink rate...). - Fall rate: after a minimum fall of 100m, the measurement is taken over the last 30 metres before "ditching" → Max 5.5m/s. To ensure that it opens effectively, manufacturers recommend that it be re-bound every year. Tutorials are available to help you, but if you're not sure, contact a professional or a sail control centre.

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