Outer and inner shell: | Nylon Ripstop |
Main and shoulder straps: | Dyneema |
Leg loops: | Dyneema |
Chest strap: | Dyneema |
Carabiner: | NOVA Special EDELRID Foras Karabiner |
Buckles: | Getup System mit farbigen Clicksafe AustriAlpin Cobra Schnallen |
Protection: | Pre-inflated Airbag, SAS-TEC Protektor |
En cas d’urgence, le pilote doit souvent lancer son parachute lorsque l’aile est en violente rotation avec la force centrifuge correspondante. Les tests EN actuels n’incluent pas les tests d’extraction avec des forces g élevées. NOVA teste volontairement et intensivement ses harnais à l’aide du G-Force Trainer – avec des parachutes de différentes tailles, des pilotes de différentes tailles, différentes longueurs de sangle de connexion, dans plusieurs directions et jusqu’à ce que nos testeurs soient éteints…
Memory materials – what are they?
The airbag of the ITUS contains Nitinol wire and a polycarbonate plate, which ensure that the airbag fills with air before take off. Both materials can be squashed (e.g. when packing), but they always return to their original shape. As if they could remember… This is why they are called “memory materials”.
The advantage of the Get-up system is ease of use as well as its light weight. Compared to the T-lock system, the ITUS requires only two clicks to close the harness instead of four. In combination with the colour-coded buckles, closing the harness is therefore as simple and straightforward as it can be.
How should you store the ITUS?
Generally harnesses should not be stored in damp, wet or hot conditions. The harness should never be exposed to hazardous substances like solvents, paints, battery acid and their gases, etc.
Why is it possible to detach the hiking rucksack from the ITUS?
Due to the detachable backpack, the ITUS is suitable for both reversible and light harness fans. It is also very useful that the rucksack can be washed separately without risking getting the parachute wet. For all those who like to transport their equipment in a quick packing bag or similar, the ITUS without the rucksack is almost a kilo lighter!
Yes, it is suitable for ground handling. The airbag fills immediately after unpacking – and therefore also protects whilst on the ground. If you like it especially light, you can remove the ITUS rucksack and even remove the SAS-TEC protector.
How does the seat geometry work on the ITUS?
The ITUS permits an upright as well as a slightly reclined seating position. Adjustment is easy and can be performed in the air. In order to avoid mis-adjusting the seat geometry, the ITUS is equipped with built-in strap limiters.
Should I use the ITUS deployment bag or the original one delivered with my parachute?
We recommend using the ITUS deployment bag, because our deployment bag is especially designed for the ITUS. Other parachute manufacturers sometimes recommend only using the original deployment bag of the rescue. At the end of the day, it is the pilot who needs to decide whose advice they wish to follow. With regard to our own parachutes, we can confirm that the ITUS deployment bag works perfectly with the BEAMER, BEAMER Light and the PENTAGON (all sizes). If you decide to use the original deployment bag of your rescue parachute, you can order the suitable deployment handle for installation on the ITUS from us.