Reserve Repack & Safety Worshop

Service Description

Duration: Half-day workshop (3–5 hours) Level: All certified paragliding pilots (Beginner to Advanced) Prerequisites: None – all pilots welcome Course Overview: The Reserve Repack & Safety Workshop is designed to give pilots the confidence, knowledge, and hands-on experience needed to properly understand and manage their emergency reserve parachute system. This workshop goes far beyond simply packing your reserve. You'll learn how your system works, how to pack it correctly, and—most importantly—when and how to throw it in flight. We’ll cover crucial decision-making strategies and post-deployment procedures, so you’re not just relying on instinct if the time ever comes. Because throwing your reserve isn’t the end of the incident—it’s the beginning of a safe recovery. What You’ll Learn: - Understanding your harness and reserve system: types, mechanics, and placement - Step-by-step repack instructions for common reserve types - Simulated reserve throws in a harness simulator - When to throw: recognition of situations where reserve deployment is the right decision - How to throw: effective body position and technique for fast deployment - What to do after deployment: managing your descent, preparing for landing, steering (if possible), and impact minimization Inspection and maintenance tips for your reserve system Course Structure: Theory & Demo: In-depth explanation of reserve systems and safety concepts Hands-On Repack: Guided repack of your own reserve with instructor oversight Throw Simulation: Practice throws in a suspended harness simulator Discussion: Debriefing real-life reserve incidents and decision-making processes Who This Course Is For: ✔ All pilots—new, rusty, or experienced—who want to better understand their emergency gear ✔ Pilots preparing for the season ahead ✔ Anyone who hasn’t repacked their reserve recently ✔ Pilots who want to train muscle memory for emergency scenarios Why Take This Course? Your reserve parachute is your last line of defense—and one you might only use once. When that moment comes, knowing how to react decisively can save your life. This workshop gives you the skills, mindset, and muscle memory to trust your gear and yourself when it matters most.