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1. ww baseriys Owners Manual Morpheus Technologies Owner s Manual http www BaseRigs com baserius CS 5107 Lantana Street Zephyrhills A 33542 Tel 813 780 8961 Fax 813 788 7072 Email info baserigs com Page 1 Morpheus Technologies Morpheus Technologies Owner s Manual http www BaseRigs com BASE jumping is extremely dangerous You may be seriously injured or killed Morpheus Technologies and all of tts affiliates advise you to senously consider the potential consequences of your actions should you decide to pursue this sport Do not use this equipment unless you accept full responsibility for any injury serous or otherwise including loss of life Do not use this equipment unless you have read and understand all waming labels owners manuals and packing instructions Do not use this equipment unless you have had complete and controlled instruction in the use of this parachute assembly Do not use this equipment without inspecting it and all of its components thoroughly before each and every use Replace any defective or wom components before use Disclaimer Warranty Morpheus Technologies and its affiliates offer no warranty expressed or implied as to the reliability or safety of any equipment or product that if sells This equipment is sold without any guarantee of its quality or performance It may not perform as if is designed fo Morpheus Technologies offers these inst
2. The great new features of your How to get the most out of your ro DVV How to take care of your me Le WARNING ATAIR TROLL DW CANOPY USER MANUAL This manual is nota course of instruction on how to make a parachute jump nor does it contain regulations that govem sport parachuting and related activities Page 63 Atair Canopies air wwwaAtairC anopies com es Troll DW Canopy User Manual Canol Section 2 Introducing Atair www AtairCcanopies com orwww Base Troll com Atair was founded in 1992 by Stane Krajnc and his wife Magdalena in Slovenia With a strong background in paragliding design Atair was formed to supply the paragliding industry with reserve canopies With a strong passion for both paragliding and skydiving Atair naturally dedicated their resources to developing new technological advances in Skydiving and BASE canopies To date Atair has manufactured over 12 000 rounds and several thousand skydiving and BASE canopies In the past Atair canopies have been sold through pnvate labelling Aloha Ace Viper Impulse Space etc Now all of the Atair products are available directly from Atair Sane Krajnc the owner of Atair has been involved in air sports for the past 30 years In 1973 Stane designed constructed and flew his own hang glider He has now accumulated over thousands of hours on hang gliders amp paragliders 700 skydives and over 300 BASE jumps Atair does not only make canopies for s
3. htip www BaseRigs com Figure 3 Figure 3 Before closing the bottom flap the packjob should resemble the photo Figure 4 Figure 4 Close the bottom flap in the normal way The container should now resemble the photo above Page 26 Morpheus Technologies Morpheus Technologies Owner s Manual http www BaseRigs com Section 6 List of components Gargoyle Medusa f oe May Include Harness Container Risers with slider down retainer strap amp Control Toggles Pilot Chute amp Bridle Hard housings installed Elastics for Leg amp Chest Straps Release Handle Gargoyle Closing loops e Medusa Shrivel Flap e WS X treme Dynamic Corners Integrity risers and Mylar stiffener for top flap closing loop closure Page 27 Morpheus Technologies Morpheus Technologies Owner s Manual http www BaseRigs com Section 7 Risers We at Morpheus Technologies use Type 8 webbing for our risers Type 8 is proven to have superior strength yet maintains a high level of flexibility We follow the measurements of construction that The Relative Workshop uses Since they are the company that designed the 3 ring system that is commonly used today they continue to do extensive testing and assure that the latest performance specifications are accurate and reliable All of our BASE risers come standard with a slider down off line release modifi
4. 4 A RRN N Figure 3a and 3b Figure 3a and 3b Bring the mushroom shaped fabric down over the S folded mesh and bridle keeping the disc handle at the top Work the air out of the fabric keeping folds tidy You should have a bulbous shape at the disc handle The bridle attachment point and the start and finish of each S fold should be incorporated in the disc handle area This makes for a good grip at pull time The length of the pilot chute should be approximately the same length as the BOC pilot chute pocket Figure 4 Figure 4 Place the excess bridle in the pouch This slack helps the pilot chute extend from the pocket without tension Place the pilot chute in the pouch keeping control of the disc handle area Tuck any excess bridle coming from the pouch under the bridle protector flap Page 45 Morpheus Technologies Morpheus Technologies Owner s Manual http www BaseRigs com Section 11 SAFETY CHECKS Before Every J ump Check Your Equipment It is a wise decision to get in the habit of methodically checking your equipment before every jump It is best fo have a 2nd knowledgeable person to check the back of the container but if there is not a 2nd person available be certain to check the back of the system before gearing up It is best to follow a pattern of some description Either top to bottom or front to back Starting at the front Check that the 3 Ring System is assembled correctly Make certain that the w
5. Flake the canopy in a traditional pro pack manner Before you bring the tail around count the three nose cells on one side and brng the tail around behind them In other wordsdo not cocoon the tail around the nose Leave the nose cells exposed Page 70 Atair Canopies cano Troll DW Canopy User Manual min 2 wwwaAtairC anopies com Atair BW Canopy Der Manua Do the same on the other side leaving the center cell to hang down in the middle Gently place the canopy on the ground keeping tension on the lines The neater you place the canopy the easier it will be to redress it once it s on the ground Find the three nose cellson each side and tease them out gently They should be resting neatly on top of one another resembling figure 1b above Figure 2 Figure 2 Picka side to start redressing From the bottom stabiliser reach in between the A and B lines and flake all of the fabnc to the outside keeping the lines ordery in the center From the next stabilizer reach between the B and C lines flaking all of the fabnc to the outside keeping the lines ordery in the center Now reach in between the C and D lines flaking all of the fabnc to the outside keeping the lines ordery in the center Be certain to maintain tension on the lines by gently pulling the appropnate fabnc from the top of the canopy dunng this process Next be sure to clear the fabnc between the D lines and the control lines This is done by placing your hand between
6. Gargoyle Twin dual pin container yle Page 13 Morpheus Technologies Morpheus Technologies Owner s Manual http www BaseRigs com The Gargoyle Twin Container The Gargoyle Twin is a two pin BASE specific container that features a no tension pin protector flap This flap is designed to open cleanly and quickly at low airspeeds yet has been thoroughly tested at terminal and withstands the performance of radical treefly manoeuvres The Gargoyle does not have enclosed corners at the base of the container This ensures the opportunity for optimum on heading deployment It s streamline design and curved yoke contours to the user s body shape and length allowing for maximum comfort and flexibility It comes standard with a complete bridle protection pocket and features a continuous harness system made of type 7 and type 8 webbing This assures maximum strength at crucial junctures The Gargoyle Twin can be ordered with Style Stealth or Streamlined Stealth riser covers Through observation and discussions with locals af several popular wingsuit cliff sites we saw a need to improve upon container opening characteristics during wingsuit deployments Hence the development of Dynamic Corners This design allows the tray to open fully leaving no edges for the canopy or tail pocket to snag during high speed horizontal deployments The Gargoyle can also be ordered with an optional lower articulated harness This c
7. and bring if up over the canopy Feed the pull up cord through the bottom closing loop located on the bottom flap then through the bottom left grommet and finally through the bottom right grommet Ensuring that the bridle is not twisted place the remaining pin pin that is closest to the pilot chute through the closing loop Itis very important that the closing loops on the Gargoyle Twin do notexceed 3 4 in length A small drop of Super Glue placed on the closing loop knot can help reduce slipping over time Page 17 Morpheus Technologies Morpheus Technologies Owner s Manual www BaseRigs c om a Bg yA ASP A a A Figure 7a Top closing loop Figure 7b Bottom closing loop Figure 7a and 7b Take special care when threading the pins through the closing loops Ensure that you do not twist the closing loops and pass the pin through loop from left to right so the pin shape resembles the arch of a bridge with the end of the pin passing under the right stiffener therefore reducing the risk of the pin being pushed out The bridle should remain straight and not twisted the bridle below the bottom pin should be tucked under the right side flap and then fed in to the bridle protector flap Figure 8 Figure 8 Close the pin protector flap taking care to keep the bride in its central position Proceed fo the pilot chute section and follow instructions for the type of deployment that you wish to us
8. as you close the container Please refer to figure 7 of Section 3 Packing the Gargoyle Twin for details of the correct method fo insert the closing pins and route the bridle Figure 4 Figure 4 Fold the tail on top in the normal manner to complete the closing sequence refer to the Section 5 Packing with Dynamic Comers Page 23 Morpheus Technologies Morpheus Technologies Owner s Manual http www BaseRigs com Section 4 1 Packing the WS X treme wit top flap closing loop Figure 5 Mylar insert holding the top closing loop in place The Wingsuit X treme container can also be packed in the exactly the same manner as the Gargoyle Twin container by using the normal 3 4 closing loop attached to the top flap The small Mylar stiffener provided is then inserted into the pockets either side of the grommet to keep the loop in position as shown in Figure 5 It is recommended to use the normal top flap closing loop on non terminal jumps Page 24 Morpheus Technologies Morpheus Technologies Owner s Manual htip www BaseRigs com Section 5 Packing with dynamic comers Figure Figure 1 After closing the top flap the pack job should resemble Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 2 Fold the Dynamic Corner inward and place this fold along the side of the container between the container sidewall and the folded canopy Repeat for the other side Page 25 Morpheus Technologies Morpheus Technologies Owner s Manual
9. equipment malfunctions Skydiving and BASE jumping equipment can fail even if the usertakes all possible precautions Failure to open the main or reserve parachute orto follow emergency procedures ata safe altitude and or equipment failures can result in severe injury or death It isthe user s responsibility to e Receive propertraining before any use of all skydiving and BASE equipment e Be extremely careful and cautious e Read and understand all owners and operations manuals for all skydiving and BASE equipment e Check all skydiving and BASE equipment and replace any defective or wom Component pnorto use e Review emergency procedures before each use of this and all skydiving and BASE equipment e Check equipment wamings do not exceed equipment limitations e Never violate the training and expenence requirements for the specific equipment in use Because of the unavoidable dangers involved in the use of this and all parachute equipment Atair including but not limited to all owners officers staff and employees makes no warranties of any kind expressed or implied It is sold with all faults and without any warranty of fitness for any pumpose By using this equipment or allowing it to be used by others owner buyer waives any liability of Atair for personal injunes death or damages from such use Any promises or representations inconsistent with or in addition to this statement of waranty are not authonzed by Atairand shal
10. tact and tree of obstructions Inspect the yellow cutaway cable and be certain that if is free of kinks and periodically clean if with a paper towel and a food grade silicone spray This keeps it moving freely through the housing for ease of cutting your canopy away after landing only Check the cutaway handle Velcro and replace if worn Section12 3 Container Check List Container flaps and stiffeners Stitching Flap Velcro Medusa Flap Grommets Gargoyle BOC spandex Inspect the flaps including riser covers on your container and be certain that none of the stiffeners have become cracked or broken Go over the stitching on your container looking for broken stitches or wear on the container If you own a Velcro container keep Velcro well maintained and replace when beginning to show signs of wear A shrivel flap has lots of Velcro and you can expect to replace it about every 75 jumps Inspect the bridle and check for wear at both ends Page 49 Morpheus Technologies Morpheus Technologies Owner s Manual http www BaseRigs com If you own a pin closed container look for damage or wear fo the grommets and change any trayed closing loops Do not wait for a closing loop fo fail Replace with Type 2A Nylon Remember closing loops should be 3 4 Inspect the bridle and check for wear on both ends and check the curved pin s tape and stitching for wear The BOC Spandex on a container gets lots of use if you jump with
11. the openings more comfortable 1 The most significant factor that affects your openings Is freefall speed If you deploy your canopy from a track you are much more likely to expenence hard openings If possible retum to a box position before deploying to help dissipate some of your honzontal soeed pnorto deploying assuming the object offers safe altitude to do SO 2 Check the suitability of your pilot chute for the delay canopy size An over sized pilot chute can cause line dump and center cell stnpping If you have any questions please contact us 3 Rolling the nose is also an option on large terminal objects which allow significant object separation Figure la Figure 1b Page 77 Atair Canopies t ir 1 wwwaAtairC anopies com es Troll DW Canopy User Manual 3 cont The nose can be rolled once the canopy has been placed into the container and the first fold at the top of the container hasbeen made Carefully pull the 3 left nose cells away from the pack job and roll the load tapes towards the center cell a few times This process is then repeated for the 3 nght nose cells as shown in figure la The center cell is left straight in the middle of the pack job in between the two rolls of nose cells The number of rolls applied to nose must be the same for each side of the canopy and can be increased up to several rolls if necessary Once both sides of the nose have been rolled the pack job should resemble figure 1
12. toggle as shown in figure 2b Figure 3 Figure 3 Pull the excess line back through the grommet The assembled toggle should look like photo above the excess line can be left hanging tree if allows for adjustment later on Page 31 Morpheus Technologies Morpheus Technologies Owner s Manual htip www BaseRigs com Section 9 2 Toggle assembly Method 2 Brake lines with pre installed toggle attachment loops Figure l Figure 1 Pass the control line through the toggle s grommet from the Velcro side of the toggle Figure 2 Figure 2 Then thread the bottom of the toggle through the toggle attachment loop pulling the slack brake line AS through the grommet 74 nu S Figure 3 Figure 3 The assembled toggle should look like photo above Page 32 Morpheus Technologies Morpheus Technologies Owner s Manual www BaseRigs com Section 9 3 Setting your brakes Line Mod No slider As ve NY DA _ Figure A Figure A Be certain to ensure proper control line continuity and make sure that when the brakes are unstowed the control lines run straight from the toggle your hand to the trailing edge of the canopy without passing through anything else The top of the toggle must never pass through the guide ring Figure Figure 1 Determine which brake setting will be Used and place the white loop on the riser through the cat s eye loop on the control line Page 33 Morpheus Techn
13. towards the canopy using the Same technique ason the first two stacks This fold should be beneath the fold of the first two stacks Do the same on the otherside Whilst kneeling on the canopy at the Tail Pocket run your forearm at a 90 angle up the Canopy from the Tail Pocket Let youram rest about half way up the canopy while you use the other hand to tuck small portions of the tail around the entire canopy Having your am across the width of the canopy helps ensure that you don t pull any lines away from the center of the canopy whilst wrapping tucking the tail Make the finished width of the fold even with the edgesof the Tail Pocket Do not cover the nose Work the air out and count the nose cells on each side making sure that you count three on the left and three on the nght Page 75 Atair Canopies rita rc wwwaAtairC anopies com ar Troll DW Canopy User Manual TC a n o p The center cell is undemeath and willbe accounted for when placing the canopy in the container Lightly tuck these cells underthe pack job yourcanopy should now resemble Figure 5 Figure 6a amp 6b Primary Stow Figure 6 Once you have cocooned the canopy and made it the width of the Tail Pocket release the tension from the container Siton the canopy facing the container Open the Velcro closures on the Tail Pocket Using the rubber band located between the Tall Pocket and the canopy grasp approximately 6 of line below the rubber band Place the
14. Rigs com Section 12 8 Bndle Check List e End loops e Pins Be certain to inspect the loops on each end of the bridle Check for any wear or loose or broken stitching If you own a pin closed container check the stitching on the webbing that attaches the curved pins fo the bridle If it becomes damaged in any way be sure to have if repaired Make sure that the pins are in good condition and free of any damage that could interfere with them being extracted at deployment time Page 52 Morpheus Technologies Morpheus Technologies Owner s Manual http www BaseRigs com Appendix A Contact details Morpheus Technologies 5107 Lantana Street Zephyrhills A 33542 813 780 8961 813 788 7072 fax Robert baserigs com kathy baserigs com htto www BasekRigs com Morpheus Technologies are proud to use the following equipment aerodynamics hito www atalr si http www Phoenix Fly com Page 53 Morpheus Technologies Morpheus Technologies Owner s Manual http www BaseRigs com Appendix B Reference Chart for height delay pilot chute and slider Slider Yes No No No No Yes No No No No Yes No No No No Yes Yes No No No Yes Yes No No No No Yes Yes No No Hand Stowed No Yes Yes No No No No Yes Yes No No No No Yes No No No No Yes Yes No No No No Yes Note Use of sail is NOTreco
15. a stowed pilot chute Replace if when if becomes worn It can be very dangerous when it begins to wear out as it could cause a premature deployment Section 12 4 Risers Check List Webbing Three ring Assembly White loop at three ring Link attachments Guide ring webbing and bartacks Velcro and elastic Inspect your risers closely Check webbing for any fraying or broken stitching Check for proper routing of three ring assembly page 24 Manoeuvre the rings of the three rings on occasion to make certain they are moving freely Insoect the white Three ring loop This is a highly critical point If there is any damage or wear if must be replaced before the next jump Section 12 5 Connector Links Chec klist Make certain to inspect the 5 connector links at the risers Be sure that they are tight but do not over tighten them as this can cause stripping or cracking of the link This could cause failure When placing them on the risers finger tighten then and then tighten 1 4 turn with a 9mm wrench Inspect the slider bumpers covers and be sure that they cover the links Replace them if they are cracked or broken They protect the slider grommets from contact with the links when the slider comes down during deployment Page 50 Morpheus Technologies Morpheus Technologies Owner s Manual http www BaseRigs com Section 12 6 Toggles Check List e Assembly e Velcro Be certain that the toggles are assembled to the c
16. air Aerodynamicsd o o Stane Krajnc Partizanska cesta 9 4220 Skofja Loka Slovenia Phone 386 451 265 65 Fax 386 451 265 60 Email stane basetroll com http www basetroll com or http www ataircanopies com The Atairteam are proud to be associated with Page 82 Morpheus Technologies North America Distnbutoss of the Troll Canopy 5107 Lantana Street Zephyrhills A 33542 USA Phone 813 780 8961 Fax 813 788 7072 info basengs com http www BaseRigs com Phoenix Aly Ul Platana 2 10434 Simec Phone 385 98 326 123 Fax 385 1 6346 964 info phoenix fly com http www Phoenix Fly com End Atair Canopies re Gargoyle ws l 5107 Lantana Steet Zephyrhills A 33542 Tel 813 780 8961 Fax 813 788 7072 Email info basengs com Published J anuary 2006
17. allows easy access for 3 ring inspection at any time yet makes if easy to re close the riser covers when preparing to jump The Medusa features a continuous harness system made of type 7 and type 8 webbing ensuring exceptional strength at every point It can be ordered with an optional lower articulated harness The contoured yoke is designed fo tailor fit the shoulders promoting maximum flexibility and comfort Packing the Medusa Before placing the canopy into the container read this manual through from cover to cover If there is any element that you do not understand please do not hesitate in contacting us or contact a qualified rigger to assist you in assembly and packing Page 8 Morpheus Technologies Morpheus Technologies Owner s Manual http www BaseRigs com Figure Figure 1 Follow the canopy manufacturer s instructions for packing the canopy until if resembles the figure above Fold the top flap and the yoke area under the container This fold is also used at a later stage as a guide to determine where fo fold the canopy Tuck the bottom flap under the container as well Figure 2 Figure 2 Grasp the canopy and the Tail Pocket so as not fo disturb the stowed lines and slide the cocooned canopy over and into the pack tray ensuring the risers don t get twisted Lay the tail pocket and canopy flat on the bottom of the pack tray with the rear risers toward the inside If you have Big Grab toggles just have them
18. anual htip www BaseRigs com Figure 3 First fold Nose cell exposed for slider off pack job Figure 3 Fold the canopy back on itself toward the bottom of the container Use the warning label arrows as a guide to determine where to make the fold Whilst keeping control of the canopy find the three nose cells on one side and tease them out of the pack job Now fold them inward 2 folds toward the center of the pack job Do the same on the other side Find the center cell and tease if out of the pack job Be certain that it stays exposed Figure 4 Figure 4 Fold the remainder of the canopy toward the top of the container using the bottom of the pack tray as a guide Be sure fo fill bottom of pack tray This should put the top of the canopy approximately in the center of the container Be certain that the center cell remains exposed Page 16 Morpheus Technologies Morpheus Technologies Owner s Manual htip www BaseRigs com Figure 5 Figure 5 Clear the top flap from under the container and place it over the canopy Bring the left side flap over and feed the pull up cord through the top closing loop located on the top flap Feed the pull up cord through the top left grommet and then through the top right grommet Be certain that the bridle exits between the top flap and the right flap Figure 6 Figure 6 Place the pin that is closest fo the canopy through the loop Clear the bottom flap from under the container
19. b 4 Direct slider control can also help Sow down teminal openings This involves attaching a bungee to the canopy C line attachment tape and using the bungee to stow the center of the slider mesh dunng packing Dunng deployment this bungee ensures the slider only starts descending once the canopy bottom skin Is inflating The bungee Is larks headed to the C line load tape You should use a rubber band land Ya inches by 1 3 16 inch 3 2 cm by 0 5cm To make the stow take the center of the slider and make a small fold in the mesh wrap the bungee around this bite of matenal twice as shown in figures 2a and 2b Page 78 Atair Canopies canop Troll DW Canopy User Manual Ata irC i At L irc wwwaAtairC anopies com Section 8 Toggle Assembly Figure 1 Figure 1 Pass the control line through the toggle s grommet from the Velcro side of the toggle Figure gt Figure 2 Then thread the bottom of the toggle through the attachment loop pulling the slack control line back through the grommet Figure 3 Figure 3 The assembled toggle should look like this Page 79 Atair Canopies g r wwwaAtairC anopies com S Troll DW Canopy User Manual Section 9 Inspecting and Maintaining your Equipment Your equipment will last longer look better and function corectly if it is insoected ona regular basis and maintained accordingly Generally your gear should need very little maintenance unless it is subjected to
20. bite of line in the rubberband and make a double stow as shown in Figure 6a be certain not to over wrap the lines with the rubber band Next tuck the pnmary stow between the canopy and the Tail Pocket as shown in figure 6b M AN Figure 7a amp 7b gt S fold lines into Tail Poc ket Slider in down position Page 76 Atair Canopies t ir wwwaAtairC anopies com es Troll DW Canopy User Manual Figure and 7b Bring 8 or so of line toward the Tail Pocket creating an Sfold and lay this bite in either upper comer of the Tail Pocket Continue S folding the lines back and forth across the Tail Pocket Each Sfold will sightly overlap the one before it Stow the lines to within 5 of the top of the nsers The lines MUST enter and exit between the two Velcro tabsat the bottom center of the Tail Pocket This helps ensure that the Velcro does not actually need to open to complete line deployment Close the Tail Pocket by mating the Velcro to its coordinating piece Start at the comers and work the Velcro up the sides and acrossthe bottom making certain no lines get caught in the Velcro Be sure to mate the Velcro exactly Refer to your container manual for instructions on how to pack the canopy into the containerto complete the pack job Section 7 4 Packing for comfortable openings When jumping the Troll DW MDV for terminal slider up jumps you can try to follow adjustments to your pack job to help make
21. cation We utilize hard housings on all of our containers as standard The only time you want fo cut away from a single parachute container is after you have landed Generally this can mean that you have landed in a tree or in the water It has been proven that soft housings can jam once they get wet so we feel that hard housings are considered safer for use in this application Hard housing Yellow Cable ter grommet vipon ot end Harmas large Medium Ring Small Riser Ring Riser Ring Figure 1 3 Ring Release System Assembly Before assembling the 3 Ring release system be certain that the risers are not twisted or reversed 1 Lay the container face down as you would when packing if Insert the yellow cables into their appropriate hard housings Remember that the long cable is to be inserted into the long housing that goes around the user s left shoulder and the short cable is inserted to the shorter housing that ends on the right side of the user s body 2 Be certain fo maintain continuity and grasp the right riser making sure that the rings of the riser are facing toward the floor Pass the middle sized ring on the end of the riser through the right side harness large ring from above The riser must stay in front of the harness ring 3 Next fold the middle ring back toward the canopy and risers 4 Next thread the smaller riser ring through the middle ring in the same manner Be certain that the smaller ring doe
22. d using a floor plate similar to that used in a reserve tray this allows for packjob to be compressed more in the yoke area The Wingsuit X treme can also be packed using the standard top flap closing loop method recommended on non terminal jumps The WS X treme incorporates many features of the Gargoyle twin such as the no tension pin protector flap This flap is designed to open cleanly and quickly at low airsoeeds yet has been thoroughly tested at terminal and withstands the performance of radical freefly manoeuvres It s streamline design and curved yoke contours to the user s body shape and length allowing for maximum comfort and flexibility It comes standard with a complete bridle protection pocket and features a continuous harness system made of type 7 and type 8 webbing This assures maximum strength af crucial junctures The WS X treme comes standard with Streamline Stealth riser covers and a wingsuif BASE pouch bridle pocket The Wingsuit X treme comes standard with Dynamic Corners This design allows the tray to open fully leaving no edges for the canopy or tail pocket to snag during high speed horizontal deployments The Wingsult X treme container comes standard with integrity risers but the 3 ring release option is also available for no extra charge Packing the WS X teme Before placing the canopy into the container read this manual through from cover to cover If there is any element that you do not understa
23. e Page 18 Morpheus Technologies Morpheus Technologies Owner s Manual http www BaseRigs com Note Altemate Bndle Routing Recently jumpers in the field have started threading the bridle out of the middle of the container in between the two pins rather than out of the top as shown in figure 9 Morpheus Technologies sees no advantage or difference to using this bridle routing It is personal preference to which of these two possibilities you choose Just ensure the instructions for figure 7 regarding pin insertion and the bridle position are always followed Figure 9 Alternative bridle routing Page 19 Morpheus Technologies Morpheus Technologies Owner s Manual http www BaseRigs com Section 4 Packing the Wingsuit X treme Container Page 20 Morpheus Technologies Morpheus Technologies Owner s Manual http www BaseRigs com The Wingsuit X treme Container The Wingsuit X treme is a two pin BASE specific container developed in cooperation with Robert Pecnik wingsuit pilot and owner of Phoenix Fly in response to the growing popularity of high performance wingsuit flying and tracking The Wingsuit X treme s low profile design helps improve airflow over the flyers shoulders and back increasing liff and reducing drag The Wingsuit X treme uses a specially shaped pack tray with low line side walls fo distribute the packjob info a more aerodynamic shape The top closing loop is anchore
24. e standard constructed with high drag large mesh This has been proven fo allow faster inflation at low airsoeeds The smaller pilot chutes 32 34 and 36 come standard with marquisette netting although large mesh is available on request Both types of pilot chutes have eight reinforcing load tapes This helps to eliminate distortion during deployment and gives if longer durability The 38 46 pilot chutes come standard with a custom coloured Cordura lined foam disc The 32 34 and 36 pilot chutes come standard with a light weight tube handle for easy grasping although a Wiffle ball handle is also available Either option can be interchanged on pilot chute sizes to meet individual needs F111 material is available on request for 38 pilot chutes and below Bndle Our bridles are custom made for each container size and type and are made of Type 4 webbing Assembly The Medusa bridle has a loop at each end One is 3 and the other loop is 5 To attach the bridle to the shrivel flap the smaller loop is lark s headed to the flat end of the shrivel flap To connect the shrivel flap to the canopy the loop that exits the rounded end of the shrivel flap bridle is lark s headed to the canopy Make sure that the rounded end of the shrivel flap extends to the canopy The larger loop on the other end of the bridle furthest from shrivel flap is larks headed to the pilot chute To do this pass the bridle loop through the b
25. eRigs com Appendix F Big Grab Toggles In lieu of incidents that can and have occurred involving fumbling for toggles after deployment we felt a need to address the situation Morpheus Technologies offers Big Grabs as standard with every container that we sell They can also be purchased separately for 30 00 Big Grab toggles are made of Type 4 webbing and come standard in Fluorescent Orange They are lightly stiffened with Lolon coated cable fo give the loop shape This makes them very easy to see and to grab upon deployment yet they do not get in the way when reaching for rear risers first It is Important to be able to grab your toggles without fumbling when a quick response is needed They are easy to pack into the container Just lay the risers in the tray as normal and have the Big Grabs rest in the tray facing one another They will not interfere with your packjob Figure 1 Big Grab Toggles End Page 57 Morpheus Technologies Atair Troll DW Canopy User Manual Canopy User Manual Version 1 0 May 2005 Page 58 Atair Canopies air C 3 wwwAtairCanopies com es Troll DW Canopy User Manual Canol Disclaimer The following information must be read and understood before any use of this equipment The user knows the nsks of skydiving and BASE jumping and accepts that Skydiving and BASE jumping cause deaths and senous injunes Many of these deaths and injunes can be attnbuted to
26. ess adjustments and stow all the excess webbing Grasp the bridle with your right hand Make certain that the bridle runs from shrivel flap bottom pin directly to your hand without passing around or through anything that could cause a pilot chute in tow malfunction Page 40 Morpheus Technologies Morpheus Technologies Owner s Manual htip www BaseRigs com Figure 2 Figure 2 Keep the bridle between your right hand and forefinger and lift the bridle to full arm extension S fold the remainder of the bridle info your hand using approximately 6 folds working your way toward the pilot chute When finished the pilot chute should be hanging by the bridle attachment point Drag the pilot chute through the air causing if to inflate and then let if rest If the pilot chute does not inflate STOP Do not continue Inspect your pilot chute Page 41 Morpheus Technologies Morpheus Technologies Owner s Manual htip www BaseRigs com 4 F AL ir ai j a wi 7 fare we Pi E 7 ore 4 ms fri AE ME il ey muse i pe S a iat bara ee i Mop mf mad ete attr A Figure 3a and 3b Figure 3a and 3b Continue S folding the mesh into the right hand and then continue to S fold the pilot chute into your hand The centreline of the pilot chute should stay elongated throughout the entire procedure Note The larks head knot can be placed in a fold to
27. face each other in the pack tray Position the canopy squarely and ensure that the tail pocket fills the bottom corners of the pack tray Page 9 Morpheus Technologies Morpheus Technologies Owner s Manual htip www BaseRigs com Figure 3 Figure 3 Fold the canopy back on itself toward the bottom of the container Use the warning label arrows as a guide to determine where to make the fold Whilst keeping control of the canopy find the three nose cells on one side and tease them out of the pack job Now fold them inward 2 folds toward the center of the pack job Do the same on the other side Find the center cell and tease if out of the pack job Be certain that if stays exposed Figure 4 Figure 4 Fold the remainder of the canopy toward the top of the container using the bottom of the pack tray as a guide Be sure fo fill bottom of pack tray This should put the top of the canopy approximately in the center of the container Be certain that the center cell remains exposed Page 10 Morpheus Technologies Morpheus Technologies Owner s Manual http www BaseRigs com Figure 5 Figure 5 Clear the bottom and top flaps from under the container and place them over the canopy assuring the bridle and shrivel flap are exiting from the top right Mate the Velcro on the top and bottom flap with the shrivel flap ensuring that the slotted end of the shrivel flap is at the top of the container near the canopy and t
28. guide ring When jumping slider up this is typically the brake loop closest to the toggle Page 36 Morpheus Technologies Morpheus Technologies Owner s Manual htip www BaseRigs com Figure 2 Figure 2 Route the top of the toggle through the cat s eye and stow the top of the toggle through the elastic keeper provided on the riser The white riser loop is not utilized when a slider is being used Just lay if fo the side Figure 3 Figure 3 S fold and stow the excess control lone to the inside of the riser and around to the elastic keeper located on the front side of the rear riser Check proper routing Be certain that the control line leading to the canopy is routed to the outside Be certain that the Velcro on the toggle mates with the Velcro on the riser Page 37 Morpheus Technologies Morpheus Technologies Owner s Manual http www BaseRigs com Figure 4 Figure 4 This is how if should look when finished Be certain that the top of the toggle is through the appropriate cat s eye only and that if does not pass through the white riser loop or the guide ring Page 38 Morpheus Technologies Morpheus Technologies Owner s Manual http www BaseRigs com Section 10 Pilot Chutes and Bndles Pilot C hute Pilot chutes are made of zero porosity fabric Morpheus Technologies offers pilot chutes in six sizes 32 34 36 38 42 and 46 The 38 42 and 46 pilot chutes com
29. h your new canopy before using it in the BASE environment To do thiswe recommend packing your Troll DW into a large skydiving container as used for student skydivers Perform a hop n pop from a suitable legal altitude with clearance from the dropzone Dunng the flight try the following drills Gradual flare to locate stall point Full flare to simulate landing Full stalland recovery by slowing and equally releasing brakes Flare from half brakes Flare from deep brakes Full toggle tums Elevation tums in braked flight release one toggle slightly to tum Half brake tums Deep brake tums Rear nser tums Front riser tums Check length of brake line between catseye and toggle are you getting a full flare when you bnng yourhandsto waist level e Sharm 1802 tum using altemate rear nsers Simulating 1802 off heading dnll Remember to pay attention to your altitude and position relative to the dropzone Atair also advises you to tune your brake settings by making subsequent skydives on the Canopy To make adjustments to the brake settings mark the stall point on the brake lines at the level of the guide nng using a marker pen Consult an expenenced ngger when adjusting the position of the deep brake and nomal brake setting position If the length of brake line between the brake setting and toggle is too long take a wrap of line around your hand and estimate how much the toggle attachment point should be shortened again cons
30. he squared off end Is at the bottom of the container where the pilot chute and bridle are stored The bridle should pass fo the right side of the top Velcro flap Figure 6 Figure 6 Keeping the canopy tidy grasp either side flap and pull it foward the shrivel flap while working the canopy into the container Align the Velcro of the side flap so that if is even with the tuck portion of the top flap Mate the Velcro of the side flap and the coordinating side of the shrivel flap Repeat this process for the opposite side Tuck any remaining bridle at the top of the container under the right side between side and top flap Page 11 Morpheus Technologies Morpheus Technologies Owner s Manual htip www BaseRigs com Figure 7 Figure 7 Lightly pull on the bottom of the shrivel flap bridle ensuring the top of the shrivel flap begins to peel away from the container If it does not STOP immediately and inspect the assembly Close the riser covers and tuck the top of the shrivel flap into the tuck at the top of the container Dress the container It helps to put the rig on your back and rock backwards on the floor fo compress the pack job Be sure that Velcro is mated properly first Proceed to the pilot chute section and follow instructions according to the type of deployment system that you wish fo use Page 12 Morpheus Technologies Morpheus Technologies Owner s Manual pn ar http www BaseRigs com Section 3 Packing the
31. hite loop passes through the small ring the two grommets that the yellow cable goes through the loop and is inserted into the channel provided on the riser see illustration on page 24 Check the chest strap for proper threading and be certain that any excess webbing is stowed See illustration bellow for proper threading Be sure that the main lift webs are not twisted Check threading of leg straps and tuck away any excess webbing see illustration below for proper threading CHEST STRAP LEG STRAP Moving to the back Medusa Container Velcro Check the Shrivel Flap by tugging gently on the bridle at the bottom of the container This should make the shrivel flap begin to peel away from the top of the container Re mate the Velcro Only on low jumps do you want to prime the Velcro Do this by running your finger between the two layers of Velcro on each side of the container Check the routing of the bridle Be certain if goes directly fo the hand for hand held or directly into the bridle protection flap and into the BOC for going stowed without passing through or around anything else Be certain that there is nothing to snag or interfere with the bridle or pilot chute during deployment i e clothing protective gear such as elbow or knee pads etc Page 46 Morpheus Technologies Morpheus Technologies Owner s Manual http www BaseRigs com Moving to the back Gargoyle Twin Dual Pin Check under the pin protec
32. how signs of wear Be sure to keep the slider grommets free from burs and sharp or rough edges Thiscan cause damage to the lines Page 80 Atair Canopies Troll DW Canopy User Manual 4 mob aa F ama wwwaAtairC anopies com itar The fabnc that the canopy is made of is very durable but it must be inspected thoroughly as it is not indestructible It is very important to inspect the entire canopy Inspect the extemal portion of the canopy but be sure to crawl inside of the cells to inspect the intemal portion of the canopy for structural integnty Any hole that is larger than 1 4 of an inch orthat is within 10 inches of a line attachment or the bndle attachment point should be repaired before putting it back into service It is advised to have a qualified ngger to make repair Patches should be made in accordance with parachute industry standards Major repairs should be retumed to Atair or given to a master ngger for repair A major repair is one that gets into any seam reinforcement tape or line attachment or any repairthat if done incorrectly could affect the flight charactenstics of the canopy Do not wash any canopy In the event that the canopy is subjected to salt water nnse it thoroughly with fresh water and dry it away from direct sunlight Do not pack or jump a wet parachute Page 81 Atair Canopies Appendix A Contact details aa ca iopic c gt wwwaAtairC anopies com Troll DW Canopy User Manual At
33. kydiving and BASE jumping recent special projects have included e Specialised large canopies for cargo applications e Drag chute forspeed ski word record e Special low glide ratio canopy fora cave BASE jump Page 64 Atair Canopies Ca n o p tc ir 1 wwwaAtairC anopies com ies r Troll DW Canopy User Manual Section 3 Features of your Troll DW Cano Atair is proud to intoduce the Toll DW canopy The Troll DW isa low aspect ratio 7 cell canopy that is constructed of the highest quality matenals and is heavily reinforced in crucial high load areas such as bndle and line attachment points This enables it to withstand the heavy demands of BASE jumping The Troll s unique aerofoil has a specially shaped upper surface that creates unifom skin tension and prevents deformation This makesfora more efficient wing with less drag Mission of the Troll DW Canopy A Canopy that has Good on heading performance Consistent deployment altitude and inflation time Excellent openings slider up and down An excellent soeed range supenor glide in full flight whilst stable and controllable in steep deep brake flight Good flare power from full flight and also from deep brakes Performs flat tums efficiently without diving Features of Troll DW New wing design with thicker airfoil section with improved performance at low air soeed The airfoil provides more lift at low air soeed giving better performance when conducting deep brake a
34. l Gate NOS E Lines inside Tail Gate Figure 3 Diagram showing lines included in Tail Gate The Tale Gate BR reefing device is used to help reduce brake line malfunctions dunng no slider jumps The Tail Gate helps keep the lines in the center of the canopy the lines included in the TailGate are shown in the diagram above Refer to figures 3a and 3b The slot for the Tail Gate is on one of the center C lines approximately 4 down from line attachment tab Find this slot and place the Tail Gate into it When utilizing the Tail Gate you should use a rubberband 1 4 inches by 1 3 16 inch 3 2 cm by 0 5cm Some people like to lark s head the rubber band to the Tail Gate Using the lark s head is not recommended for extreme low speed deployments as it could cause a hang up in release of the Tail Gate Page 72 Atair Canopies wwwaAtairC anopies com Troll DW Canopy User Manual a NU FL i 1 4 TA ii Se Figure 3a Figure 3b Ensure that there are no twists in the nsers Grasp the inner most line on both rear nser links and then grasp the two lower control lines Walk these four lines toward the canopy These four lines will cascade into 12 or 14 lines These are the 12 or 14 lines that will be placed into the Tail Gate Make certain that there are no other lines caught up in these 12 or 14 lines The illustration represents the lines as viewed from the bottom surface of the canopy Be certain that only the lines that a
35. l be not binding Skydiving and BASE jumping are high nsk activities which may cause or result in senous injury ordeath Page 59 Atair Canopies Canol Nay PWN FR i arc Sections How to use this manual Intoducing Atair Features of your Troll DW canopy Recommended sizing amp wing loading Setting up your Troll DW canopy Recommended drills for first flight Packing your Troll DW Canopy 7 1 Packing with the Tail Gate slider off 7 2 Packing with the slider 7 3 Packing continued 7 4 Packing tips for comfortable openings Toggle assembly Inspecting and maintaining your equipment Appendix A Contact Info Page 60 wwwaAtairC anopies com Troll DW Canopy User Manual Pages 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 75 77 77 78 79 80 81 Atair Canopies wwwaAtairC anopies com Troll DW Canopy User Manual Dear Valued Customer We d like to thank you for purchasing a new Atair Canopy We re confident you ll be pleased with it in every way and that you ll enjoy how it opens flies and lands We ask you and your ngger to carefully insoect your new canopy to completely familianse yourself with its features and the quality workmanship Should you find anything that does not seem nght or if you have any questions please don t hesitate to contact us stane basetroll com Thank you again for selecting an Atair canopy With propercare tt Should last many years and hundredsof jumps B
36. lue Skies Stane Krajnc The Atair Canopies Team Page 61 Atair Canopies ir e wwwaAtairC anopies com Troll DW Canopy User Manual In memory of Dwain Weston J an 314 1973 October 5 2003 Dwain Weston changed the face of modem BASE jumping He took the sport to a new level leaving it much ncher than when he found it Dwain is remembered for his incredible aenal skills but his contnbution achievements and passion for BASE jumping will live on in all of us Photo by Yuri Dwain was the first to soot the potential of the onginal prototype Troll canopy durng the Petronas tower event in Malaysia he approached Atair and asked to try the canopy Dwain performed many jumps with the canopy from vanous objects and provided Atair with invaluable input on how to improve the canopy Dwain spent much time with Stane the owner of Atair discussing the optimum charactenstics of BASE canopies and the desired features he would like to see in future Canopies These discussions were instrumental in the design of the Troll DW canopy Page 62 Atair Canopies a mP E wwwAtairCanopies com canopies Troll DW Canopy User Manual Section 1 How to use this manual We know you are excited to receive your new canopy and will most likely be packing it now asyou read this manual But please take time to read this manual completely regardless of your expenence level You will leam about How to assemble pack and safely use your
37. mmended for BASE jumping due fo the inconsistent opening speed and unreliable heading performance This chart is to be used as a reference only It is wise to consider all of the factors involved in a particular jump when choosing deployment options The object itself or the landing area may very well play a part in your choice of delay and equipment When in doubt be conservative Page 54 Morpheus Technologies Morpheus Technologies Owner s Manual http www BaseRigs com Appendix C Reference Chart For Freefall Distance Freefall Distance Delay Fallen 6 seconds 500 ft 96 mph 650 ft 103 mph 808 ft 107 mph 971 ft 111 mph 1138 ft 114 mph This chart is fo be used as a reference only These numbers can be greatly affected by variables that are specific to the environment in which you are jumping Do not take these soeeds and distances as pure fact when considering your delay Page 55 Morpheus Technologies Morpheus Technologies Owner s Manual http www BaseRigs com Appendix D Troll DW Canopy Specifications m DE 205 225 245 265 285 305 Span 2 5 22 523 5 24 6 25 6126 2 a EC CE ESC ETES 8 Canopy Weight lbs 71 194 9 Appendix E Container Canopy Compatbility M 2 M 3 M 4 M 5 M6 Jers sr Gr 3 GT 4l6r s Pee Wk Stare no 1 WSX 2 WSX 3 Page 56 Morpheus Technologies Morpheus Technologies Owner s Manual http www Bas
38. n of the canopy but be sure fo crawl inside of the cells fo insoect the internal portion of the canopy for structural integrity Any hole that is larger than 4 of an inch or that is within 10 inches of a line attachment or the bridle attachment point should be repaired before putting if back info service Page 48 Morpheus Technologies Morpheus Technologies Owner s Manual http www BaseRigs com It is advised fo have a qualified rigger to make repairs Patches should be made in accordance with parachute industry standards Major repairs should be returned to Morpheus Technologies or given to a master Rigger for repair A major repair is one that gets into any seam reinforcement tape or line attachment Or any repair that if done incorrectly could affect the flight characteristics of the canopy Do not wash any canopy In the event that the canopy is subjected to salt water rinse if thoroughly with fresh water and dry if away from direct sunlight Do not pack or jump a wet parachute Sec tion12 2 Hamess Check List Webbing and Stitching Hardware Cutaway Housings Cutaway handle and cable Inspect your equipment before every pack job but be sure to thoroughly inspect it at least every 10 jumps Check all stitching on the harness including under the ring covers Look for any broken stitches and or fraying of the webbing Insect the hardware on your harness for any damage burrs rough edges Be sure that the cutaway housing is in
39. n that particular jump On the other hand be sure to understand and rehearse emergency procedures before every jump as well Emergencies may include but are not limited to unstable exits line overs line twists off heading openings object strikes loss of control toggles when using line mod and many more Step right up and get your Big Grab toggles Every site is different and offers its own set of variables Each jump must be assessed according to what the object is its launch point wind speed and direction elevation above MSL and the landing area These are just fo name a few Time and experience help all of us make more informed decisions Be sure to get qualified direct instruction before participating in any BASE jumping activity Page 47 Morpheus Technologies Morpheus Technologies Owner s Manual http www BaseRigs com Section 12 Inspecting and Maintaining your Equipment Your equipment will last longer look better and function correctly if it is insoected on a regular basis and maintained accordingly Generally your gear should need very little maintenance unless it is subjected fo Unusual conditions Let s face if though in BASE jumping we can be a little rough on our equipment so if is a good idea to go over if thoroughly after every jump This will detect the obvious but if is important to perform an intensive planned inspection from time to time You can gauge this by how often you jump and the types of j
40. nd please don t hesitate contacting us or contact a qualified rigger to assist you in assembly and packing Page 21 Morpheus Technologies Morpheus Technologies Owner s Manual htip www BaseRigs com Figure Packing the wingsuit X treme is exactly the same as for the Gargoyle Twin up until after you have made the first canopy fold in the container see figure 1 3 of Section 3 Packing the Gargoyle Twin as above in Figure 1 Figure 2a and 2b Figure 2a 2b At this point you must split the pack job to allow space for the top closing loop to pass through Use the mid rib of the center cell fo guide you were to split the pack Job Note The top closing loop passes through the grommet of the floor plate held in place by the standard knot and washer The closing loop needs to be approximately 2 3 in length depending on the canopy size The closing loop must obviously be shortened if you intend to use the standard top flap closing method Page 22 Morpheus Technologies Morpheus Technologies Owner s Manual htip www BaseRigs com Figure 3 Figure 3 Close the top of the container by passing the pull up chord through the top flap grommet then the left and right side flap grommets consecutively not forgetting to route the bridle out of the top right corner Insert the pin that is closest to the canopy attachment point through the closing loop Ensure the canopy does not slide in the tray
41. nd pull up until the grommets are resting against the bottom of the stabilizers at the C line slider stops on both the left and nght side The sider tape and fabnc between the front and rear grommets should be placed between the Band C fold of the canopy Be certain that this is done to the left and nght side This is basically quartenng the slider We don t stow our sliders Go to section 7 3 to continue with your pack job Page 74 Atair Canopies wwwaAtairC anopies com Troll DW Canopy User Manual Section 7 3 Packing Continued Figure 5 For packing with a slider referto section 7 2 and then retum to this section Figure 5 Make certain that all the lines are to the center and that the canopy is symmetnc al with the left side of the canopy to the left of the center and the right side of the canopy to the nde side of the center There should be a nice channel down the center of the canopy Locate the center cell Tail pocket and bnng it down to the edge of the stabilizers Grasp the tail fabnc on each side and above it While kneeling on the Tail Pocket bring the bottom outer portion of one side of the tail back and expose the stacks of canopy Fold the outside edge of the first two stacks inward towards the Canopy This should be done in one long fold We don t utilize clamps but if you like to use them this is when you would want to secure this fold Repeat this on the other side Next fold the outside edge of the bottom stack inward
42. of the bottom skin Stane Krajnc the designer of the Troll feels that this measurement best represents a flying canopy 205 ft 2 PIA spec 219 225 ft 2 PIA spec 240 245 ft 2 PIA spec 260 265 ft 2 PIA spec 282 285 ft 2 PIA spec 301 305 ft 2 PIA spec 322 Xx X X Troll Toll Toll Troll Troll Troll _ Ei FIKi F lt i Page 67 Atair Canopies Atair T a M wwwaAtairC anopies com Troll DW Canopy User Manual Section 5 Setting Up Your Troll DW Canopy List of Components Canopy and lines Tail Gate BR and rubberbands1 1 4 by 1 3 16 3 2 cm by 0 5c m 5 Stainless Steel Links Rubber Slider Bumpers Slider Attaching to risers checking continuity Line amp Riser Continuity LeftRear Left Front Right Front Right Rear Rememberthat each connector link hasto show continuity from the lines to the canopy Check each one for proper assembly Each of the links will have fourcascading lines The two control lineseach cascade into five Once you have onentated the lines propery on the 5 links insoect them Finger tighten all 4 connector links Then apply a 1 8 tum with a 9mm wrench Do not overtighten as this can np orcrack the link and cause it to fail Slide the slider bumpers covers over the links Page 68 Atair Canopies air G wwwaAtairC anopies com es Troll DW Canopy User Manual Canol Section 6 Recommended Drills for first flight Atair stongly recommends you perform some skydives wit
43. ologies Morpheus Technologies Owner s Manual htip www BaseRigs com Figure 2 Then pass the white riser loop through the riser guide ring when using the line mod the control line DOES NOT pass through the guide ring Figure 3 Put the top of the toggle through the white loop on the riser and stow the top of the toggle in the elastic keeper provided on the riser Page 34 Morpheus Technologies Morpheus Technologies Owner s Manual http www BaseRigs com Figure 4 Figure 4 S fold and stow the excess control line to the inside of the riser and around to the elastic keeper located on the front side of the rear riser Check proper routing Be certain that the control line leading to the canopy is routed fo the outside Figure 5 Figure 5 Be certain that the Velcro on the toggle mates with the Velcro on the riser Also make certain that the top of the toggle does not pass through the guide ring Page 35 Morpheus Technologies Morpheus Technologies Owner s Manual htip www BaseRigs com Section9 4 Setting your brakes With slider Figure B Figure B Take time to ensure that you have the proper set up for jumping with a slider The control lines MUST pass through the riser guide rings and the appropriate slider grommets The top of the toggle must never pass through the guide ring Figure la and b Figure 1 Pull the toggle down so that the appropriate cat s eye is below the
44. ombined with contoured legpads allow for a complete un constricting range of motion and comfort The features are extremely useful whether jumping flat and stable or performing any of today s aerial manoeuvres Packing the Gargoyle Twin Before placing the canopy into the container read this manual through from cover to cover If there is any element that you do not understand please don t hesitate contacting us or contact a qualified rigger to assist you in assembly and packing Page 14 Morpheus Technologies Morpheus Technologies Owner s Manual htip www BaseRigs com Figure Figure 1 Follow the canopy manufacturer s instructions for packing the canopy until if resembles the drawing above Fold the top flap and the yoke area under the container This fold is also Used at a later stage as a guide to determine where fo fold the canopy Tuck the bottom flap under the container as well Figure 2 Figure 2 Grasp the canopy and the Tail Pocket so as not fo disturb the stowed lines and slide the cocooned canopy over and into the pack tray ensuring the risers don t get twisted Lay the tail pocket and canopy flat on the bottom of the pack tray with the rear risers toward the inside If you have Big Grab toggles just have them face each other in the pack tray Position the canopy squarely and ensure that the tail pocket fills the bottom corners of the pack tray Page 15 Morpheus Technologies Morpheus Technologies Owner s M
45. onents 27 7 Risers 28 29 7 1 Slider down retainer strap 29 Line amp Riser Continuity 30 9 Toggles and Settings 31 9 1 Toggle Attachment Method 31 9 2 Toggle Attachment Method 2 32 9 3 Setting your brakes Line Mod No slider 33 35 9 4 Setting your brakes With slider 36 38 10 Pilotchutes and bndle 39 10 1 Jumping hand held 40 43 10 2 Jumping with pilot chute stowed 44 45 11 Safety Checks 46 47 12 Inspecting and Maintaining your equipment 48 12 1 Canopy Check List 48 12 2 Harness Check List 49 12 3 Container Check List 49 12 4 Risers Check List 50 12 5 Connector Link Check List 50 12 6 Toggles Check List 5l 12 7 Pilot Chute Check List 91 12 8 Bridle Check List 32 Appendix A Contact information Appendix B Reference Chart for Freefall Distance Appendix C Reference Chart for Pilot Chute Recommendation Appendix D Troll Canopy Specifications Appendix E Container Canopy Compatbility Appendix F BIG Grab Toggles Page 5 Morpheus Technologies Morpheus Technologies Owner s Manual http www BaseRigs com Section 1 How to use this manual We know you are excited to receive your new container and will most likely be packing It now as you read this manual BUT please take fime to read this manual completely regardless of your experience level Gargoyle Medusa You will learn about How to assemble pack and safely use your The great new features of your How to get the mos
46. ontrol lines correctly Refer to Section 9 Failure fo ensure this could result in loss of a toggle The pile Velcro on your toggle will wear out with use over time This Velcro should be replaced after about seventy five uses or before if it becomes too worn to create a good bite If any other parts of the toggle become damaged or worn if should be repaired or replaced Section 12 7 Pilot Chute Check List Bridle Attachment Pilot Chute Mesh Zero Porosity Handle Pilot chutes tend to take a lof of abuse Although the pilot chute itself can be pretty low maintenance component if must be insoected regularly as if is the first thing out during deployment and the last thing in when packing They can sometimes get dragged along the ground after landing or get snagged on bushes or limbs Alfhough we use Zero P fabric and if is very durable it is still subject to fears and holes if abused The same applies to the high drag large mesh Inspect the load tapes and make certain that all the stitching is in tact Be certain to inspect all bartacks Pay special attention to the bartack that connects the centreline to the apex of the pilot chute Inspect the mesh and the zero p fabric for any holes or tears and replace the pilot chute if you find any If the pilot chute has a handle the bartacks that secure the handle must be in good condition Page 51 Morpheus Technologies Morpheus Technologies Owner s Manual hn r http www Base
47. other items to create a system If is very Important that a person Understand components and how they work together e This manual is not intended to be used as a course of instruction on how to make a B A S E jump e This manual is designed to be used as a guideline only It is the responsibility of the user fo ensure that his ner container is properly assembled maintained packed worn and used If is the user s responsibility to seek out and obtain proper training before using this or any B A S E specific equipment e Please read this entire manual before attempting to pack or utilize this equioment in any way e f after you have read this manual you find that you do not understand any element please consult us here at Moroheus Technologies or contact a qualified rigger for assistance e The information and specifications that are included in this manual are in effect at the time of printing Moroheus Technologies reserves the right to change any equipment that if offers at any time without notice or obligation Page 4 Morpheus Technologies Morpheus Technologies Owner s Manual a ete htip www BaseRigs c om Sections Pages 1 How to use this manual 6 2 Pac king the Medusa Velcro container 7 12 3 Packing the Gargoyle Twin dual pin container 13 19 4 Pac king the Wingsuit X treme Container 20 23 4 1 Packing the WS X treme with top flap closing loop 24 5 Packing with dynamic comers 25 26 6 List of comp
48. pproaches Increased matenal tension on the leading edge thanks to specially shaped top skin further reducing drag and improving performance Triple cross porting allows excellent pressunzation in both sliderup and slider down configurations Load beanng seams have chord wise reinforcing at the line attachment points and the lower surface has span wise reinforcement in all high stress areas The Mono Directional Valve technology or MDV system has been redesigned incorporating a fifth air in take in the center the surface area of the vents Is the same with each vent made smaller This redesigned version of the MDV has even better inflation charactenstics in terms of symmetncal inflation and inflation times Page 65 Atair Canopies tc ir 1 wwwaAtairC anopies com ies r Troll DW Canopy User Manual Ca n o p MDV Technology The MDV from Atair is unique in that it is a zero p tubular shaped funnel that is about 6 long They are attached to mesh inlets on nbs 2 3 4 5 amp 6 This design allows the air to flow in dunng pressunzation and also dunng deep brake decent but the valve closes when air is rushing in from the nose or when you have back pressure coming from the tail The Troll in its standard fom is already a very stable canopy The MDV Troll offers more stability by increasing the range in which you can fly in deep brakes before you actually reach the stall point The canopy hasa great flare in both its standard fom and wi
49. re encompassed in the T are inside the Tail Gate The C line that the Tail Gate is attached to MUST be inside the Tail Gate so as not to load the insert piece Place all 12 or 14 lines into the Tail Gate Close the Tail Gate with two to three wraps of the rubber band as shown in figure 3a and 3b Check to be certain that there are 12 or 14 lines in the Tail Gate and that the Tail Gate C line is inside the Tail Gate Go to section 7 3 to continue with the packing process Page 73 Atair Canopies r E wwwaAtairC anopies com canopies Troll DW Canopy User Manual Section 7 2 Packing with a Slider DO NOT USE A TAIL GATE WHEN PACKING WITH A SLIDER Ensure proper line continuity and be certain that the control lines go from the outside of the canopy through the slider grommet of the rearnser on its cormesponding side Then take the control line through the guide rng on the corresponding nser Refer to section 8 to ensure proper control line routing and toggle assembly Figure Follow the previous packing instructions up through figure 2 For sider placement ensure proper line continuity keeping the left and nght separation with the front slider grommets closest to the canopy The slider tape should be facing upward Pull the slider so that the front grommets rest against the bottom of the stabilizers at the B line slider stops on both the left and nght hand side Gently lift the tape between the two rear grommets of the sider a
50. reduce the bulk in the hand Page 42 Morpheus Technologies Morpheus Technologies Owner s Manual Figure 4 Figure 4 Extend the arm to check bridle length and routing It is VERY IMPORTANT to ensure that the bridle exits over the hand between the thumb and forefinger Otherwise the bridle could wrap around your arm and cause a hesitation or malfunction Page 43 Morpheus Technologies Morpheus Technologies Owner s Manual htip www BaseRigs com Section 10 2 J umping with your pilot chute stowed Figure Figure 1 Grasp the pilot chute at the bridle attachment point and hang the pilot chute so that the cenitreline becomes completely elongated With the other hand grasp the mesh and slide your hand toward the pilot chute fabric stopping at the seam between the mesh and the fabric Flip the pilot chute so that if resembles a mushroom shape with the disk nandle at the top fa ae i P Ta AL REEE Ternes ri Figure 2 Figure 2 Whilst keeping this shape use the other hand to S fold the mesh into your hand making approximately 6 8 folds Make certain that the bridle attachment point faces towards the disc handle Continue S folding the bridle on top of the mesh leaving between 10 12 of bridle at the bottom of the container Page 44 Morpheus Technologies Morpheus Technologies Owner s Manual htip www BaseRigs com Dg
51. ridle attachment point making sure that bridle goes through the centreline as well as behind each of the radial tapes Now pass all of the pilot chute fabric through the loop in the end of the bridle Remove any twist that may be in the bridle loop Tighten the lark s head knot around the bridle attachment point Let the pilot chute hang from the bridle and pull on the deployment handle or pud to tension the center line The Gargoyle bridle consists of the bridle and 2 pins Both ends of the Gargoyle bridle have 5 loops To attach the bridle to the canopy the loop that is closest fo the pins is lark s headed to the canopy To attach the pilot chute to the bridle lark s head the opposite loop loop that is furthest away from the pins to the pilot chute To do this pass the bridle loop through the bridle attachment point making sure that bridle goes through the centreline as well as behind each of the radial tapes Now pass all of the pilot chute fabric through the loop in the end of the bridle Remove any twists that may be in the bridle loop Tighten the lark s head knot around the bridle attachment point Let the pilot chute hang from the bridle and pull on the deployment handle or pud to tension the center line Page 39 Morpheus Technologies Morpheus Technologies Owner s Manual http www BaseRigs com Section 10 1 J umping Hand Held Figure Figure 1 After packing your container put if on as normal Make all harn
52. ructions fo be used as a guideline only Ultimately the responsibility lies with the user By offering these instructions Morpheus Technologies and It s affiliates take no responsibility for the performance or quality of this equipment or any equioment that if sells leases or gives away J UMP AT YOUR OWN RISK Page 2 Morpheus Technologies Morpheus Technologies Owner s Manual htip www BaseRigs com Welcome to Morpheus Technologies To Our Valued Customer It is The goal of Morpheus Technologies to produce and sell the best B A S E specific equipment that can be manufactured today and if is our promise fo you to constantly strive for ways to better our equipment which in turn can help to make our sport safer Therefore if is important to obtain any feedback that may help our company in this effort Please feel free to share any observations suggestions etc No matter how insignificant it may seem we are always open to new ideas and what better place to get them than in the field where if really counts Sincerely Robert amp Kathy in Moab Page 3 Morpheus Technologies Morpheus Technologies Owner s Manual http www BaseRigs com About this manual e This manual is designed to offer the user information on specific equipment that Morpheus Technologies offers No one piece of equipment is designed to function on it s own Items are designed to work in conjunction with
53. s not pass through the large harness ring this mistake is easily made with the small ring version of the 3 Ring system Page 28 Morpheus Technologies Morpheus Technologies Owner s Manual F ie i 4 i hn r http www BaseRigs com fa pe En ore ie s a 5 Now bring the white loop over the small ring only and then through the riser grommet until it pokes out the back of the riser 6 Continue threading the white loop though the grommet on the end of the cable housing The flat side of the cable housing grommet should be against the riser 7 Thread the yellow cable through the white loop making certain that the loop is not twisted Be careful not to bend the cable too sharply or kink if Insert the free end of the cable into the channel provided on the back of the riser Section 7 1 Sider down retainer stap The slider down retainer strap is situated on the front left riser To use the strap simply release the strap from the popper as shown in figure 2a Thread the strap through the front left slider grommet and re attach the strap on the popper as shown in figure 2b ML a nie y oh AGED ee i i ie as Figure 2a amp Figure 2b Attaching the slider down retainer strap Page 29 Morpheus Technologies Morpheus Technologies Owner s Manual http www BaseRigs com Section 8 Line amp Riser Continuity Left Rear Left Front Right Front Right Rear Remember that each connector link ha
54. s to show continuity from the lines to the canopy Check each one for proper assembly Each of the links will have four cascading lines The two control lines each cascade into five Once you have orientated the lines properly on the 5 links insoect them Finger tighten all 4 connector links Then apply a 4 turn with a 9mm wrench Do not over tighten as this can strip or crack the link and cause if fo fail Slide the slider bumpers covers over the links Note The slider retainer strap is attached to the left front riser this strap is used to hold the slider in position on slider down jumps When not in use if should simply wrapped around the riser and held in place using the popper Page 30 Morpheus Technologies Morpheus Technologies Owner s Manual htip www BaseRigs com Section 9 Toggles and Settings Section 9 1 Toggle assembly Method 1 Sandard Brake line attachment procedure Note Remember to adjust the toggle attachment point when removing the toggle to change between slider up and slider down The length of the brake line increases when not threaded through the riser guide ring Figure Figure 1 Make a half hitch knot at the desired point along the brake line Use a magic marker to make a mark on the line a p 7 Figure 2a and 2b Figure 2 Make a loop of brake line above the knot and thread if through the FRONT SIDE of the toggle as shown in figure 2a Then pass the loop over the BOTTOM of the
55. t out of your How to take care of your WARNING MORPHEUS TECHNOLOGIES OWNER S MANUAL This manual is nota course of instruction on how to make a parachute jump nor does It contain regulations that govern sport parachuting and related activities Page 6 Morpheus Technologies Morpheus Technologies Owner s Manual http www BaseRigs com Section 2 Packing the Medusa Velcro container Medusa Page 7 Morpheus Technologies Morpheus Technologies Owner s Manual http www BaseRigs com The Medusa Container The Medusa is Moroheus Technologies Velcro closed container If features a snag resistant flap that tucks into the shrivel flap This allows air to flow cleanly over the top of the container helping ensure the shrivel flap is not prematurely stripped away during high speed freefall This design has also been proven to helo prevent the potential of snagging whilst manoeuvring in tight areas The distinct design of the pack tray and side flaps makes packing easier as if holds its shape well when placing the canopy in the tray Also the corners at the bottom of the container are not enclosed giving the canopy the maximum opportunity for an on heading deployment when travelling forward at a high rate of soeed Our tuck tab riser covers come in Style Stealth and Streamlined stealth versions and are completely Velcro free to allow for an unhindered deployment and maintenance free use This design also
56. th the MDV technology The MDV inlets have increased the speed in which the canopy pressunzes slider up aswell as Sider down Obviously the true benefits to having inlets are for sider down jumps When the canopy is jumped in the sider down configuration it offers single stage pressunzation and slider up it opensa little faster than the standard Troll If you are going to do many teminal jumps at a given time it is advisable to switch sliders to a marquisette mesh small hole mesh slider This helps take the edge off of the opening without compromising consistency Sail siders have been known to cause opening heading inconsistencies on BASE jumps and we don t advise their usage MDV technology offers supenor pressunzation giving the jumper control over the canopy immediately Control Confidence Standard with each Troll z Integrated Prnmary Stow tail pocket for safer low speed deployments i Standard and custom deep brake settings High visibility contrasting steenng lines Mesh Slider choice of large hole mesh small hole mesh Sail Slider available upon request Advised for skydiving only TailGate Reefing Device BR Optional black lines available X Page 66 Atair Canopies ir wwwaAtairC anopies com canopies Troll DW Canopy User Manual Section 4 Recommended Sizing amp Wing loadin The Troll DW is available in five precisely scaled sizes Note Atair measures surface area by measunng the span xchord
57. the D lines and the control lines and pulling away from the container This will remove the slack in the fabnc between these two points Repeat all of this on the other side and redress by lifting the tail up so that the lines are exposed From either side you can ensure that the fabnic is all pulled away from the container and that the stabilizers are clear of the lines as well Dunng this process be sure to keep tension on the lines Ensure that the pack job is symmetncal by looking at the line attachment points on each side and making certain they are even Page 71 Atair Canopies ir E i wwwAtairCanopies com canopies Troll DW Canopy User Manual To flake the tail graso the small portion of stabilizer between the D and tail on one side and pull the fabnc outward keeping the seam in the center and going straight up and down This should place the outer upper control line to the center Continue by stacking all of the seam to the tail in the center pulling the fabnc out and away from the center Use the seams as a guide These will be half cell folds Continue all the way across and include the center cell tail pocket Remember not every fold will incorporate a control line Do this on both sides until all seams are on top of one another and in the center Make certain that the canopy iscompletely symmetncal at this time Section 7 1 Tail Gate Installation for packing with a slider see next section TAIL 2 3 4 5 6 7 Tai
58. tor flap Make certain that the pins are set properly Generally his would mean that approximately 3 4 of the pins are through the loops Ensure that there is about 2 of slack in the bridle between the top pin and the canopy If you will be taking a terminal delay you can tuck this excess under the side flap but be certain that the proper slack Is there during packing Check to be certain that the pins will slide with adequate force They must be able to move freely Check the routing of the bridle Be certain that if goes directly into the bridle protection flap and into the BOC for going stowed without passing through or around anything else Additional care should be taken when using hand held deployment methods with a pin closed container It is much easier to dislodge a pin with a snatch of the bridle than to peel off an entire shrivel flap To help avoid this fuck an extra 2 or 3 inches of bridle than normal into the bridle protection flap and take extra care when extending the arm to check bridle length Be certain that there is nothing to snag or interfere with the bridle or pilot chute during deployment i e clothing protective gear such as elbow or knee pads etc Your Leap of Faith Whenever we make a parachute jump we rely on a number of things to get us safely to the next jump One of which is our equipment By taking the time to perform these safety checks before each and every jump we are helping to increase our odds o
59. ult an expenenced ngger when adjusting the position of the toggle attachment Page 69 Atair Canopies Ait i r amp wwwAtairCanopies com canopies Troll DW Canopy User Manual Secton 7 Packing vour Toll DW Cano Before you begin this section please read the entire manual If there is any element that you don t understand please contact us or a qualified ngger to help you with the assembly Ensure that you have correctly assembled the canopy onto the nsers see section 5 and that you have proper line continuity Be certain to secure the container so that it doesnot move dunng the packing process Make sure that the nsers are even and remain even at all times The first packing method to be descnbed is without slider or Sider down Make certain that the control lines go directly from the toggle to the outside of the canopy without passing through anything Make sure the toggles are attached to the control line correctly see section 8 If the container you are using does not have a slider retainer you must use a suitable matenal to fix the slider in place consult your local ngger if you have any doubts The other altemative is to completely remove the slider by releasing each connector link in tum using a spanner this is time consuming and there isa nsk of re connecting the lines in the incorrect manner Figure la Figure 1b Figurela To start of the pack job you should perform a PRO Proper Ram Air Onentation pack job
60. umps that you do performance of the equipment openings landings etc You should perform this type of inspection at least every 10 jumps Remember BASE jumping is a lof more demanding on our equipment than skydiving is There are several things that can damage a parachute system You must avoid exposure to acids chemicals excessive heat sharp objects water prolonged sunlight or anything that may damage the structural integrity of the system Also remember that this is a single parachute system so if should be inspected to the airworthiness of a reserve system not a main Section 12 1 Canopy Check List Lines 4 riser groups 2 Sets of Control Lines Cat s eyes Bartacks Line Attachment Tabs 1 7 Cells Bottom 1 7 Cells Inside and crossports 1 7 Cells Top surface Bridle Attachment Point top bottom and internal Stabilizers Slider Stitching Slider Fabric and Tapes Slider Grommets Tail Pocket Tabs and Velcro Lower control lines do wear out due fo slider wear Brake settings wear out as well and wear out quicker with no slider deployments Insoect them on a regular basis and replace them when they show signs of wear Be sure fo keep the slider grommets free from burs and sharp or rough edges This can cause damage fo the lines The fabric that the canopy is made of Is very durable but it must be inspected thoroughly as it is not indestructible It is very important to inspect the entire canopy Inspect the external portio
61. unusual conditions Let s face it though in BASE jumping we can be a little rough on our equipment so it is a good idea to go over it thoroughly after every jump This will detect the obvious but it is important to perform an intensive planned inspection from time to time You can gauge this by how often you jump and the types of jumps that you do the performance of the equipment openings landings etc You should perform this type of inspection at least every 10 jumps Remember BASE jumping isa lot more demanding on our equipment than skydiving is There are several things that can damage a parachute system You must avoid exposure to acids chemicals excessive heat sharp objects water prolonged sunlight or anything that may damage the structural integnty of the system Also remember that this is a single parachute system so it should be inspected to the airworthiness of a reserve system not a main Canopy Check List Lines 4 nser groups 2 Sets of Control Lines Cat s eyes Ba rta c ks Line Attachment Tabs 1 7 Cells Bottom 1 7 Cells Inside and cross ports 1 7 Cells Top surface Bndle Attachment Point top bottom and intemal Sta bilizers Slider Stitc hing Slider Fabnc and Tapes Slider Grommets Tail Pocket Tabs and Velcro Lower control lines do wear out due to slider wear Brake settings wear out as well and wear out quicker with no sider deployments Inspect them on a regular basis and replace them when they s

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