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1. Band origins on fence or wall at height of attachment See the Drill performance cues below for maximizing your results from this drill Load Options Attachments Progression m Waist Ankles Hip Flexor Intensities Progression Band Resistance Increase 83 VENTIMAX RAPTOR USERS MANUAL Drill Performance Cues Head level Chest up Knees over toes Sprint mechanics Pull knee to hip height Pull heel to hip Pull toe to shin dorsi flex foot Pull ankle over knee Drive foot to ground under hip Explosively Pull leg and foot down and back against ground Dorsiflex ankle claw Maintain Highest speed while maintaining sprint mechanics 84 VENTIMAX RAPTOR USERS MANUAL Raptor Speed Training 10 yard B Skip Ankle Load Harness Attachment Position 85 VENTIMAX RAPTOR USERS MANUAL Raptor Speed Training 10 yard B Skip Hip Flexor Load IW d WWII WU Ji W IN JA A 86 VENTIMAX RAPTOR USERS MANUAL Raptor Speed Training 10 yard B Skip Waist Load 87 VENTIMAX RAPTOR USERS MANUAL Raptor Speed Training Video 10 yard B Skip Ankle Load K SS https www youtube com watch v FzlxpKjlr1 88 VENTIMAX RAPTOR USERS MANUAL SS Raptor Speed Training Benefit Improve Triple extension and Knee Flexion power for sprint and sports Specific movement Teach athlete the proper body lean nece2. Push Hips back Head Level Chest Up Knees over toes do not let knees bend inward Explode out Max Effort Initiate force as quickly as possible Control into landing with hips back Keep knees behind end of foot finishing in a squatting position Immediately explode out for next rep under cues above without countermovement because landing functions as countermovement 56 VENTIMAX RAPTOR USERS MANUAL Raptor Strength and Power Training Broad Long Jump Ankle Load 1 il 2 NM ll Harness Attachment Position 57 VERTIMAX RAPTOR USERS MANUAL Raptor Strength and Power Training Broad Long Jump Waist Load BW Tel Harness Attachment Position 58 VERTIMAX RAP ZA 4 Raptor Strength and Power Training Broad Long Jump Hip Flexor Load ul i d f Wl wullt Wull i SUI Oma w NN JI JIJ UA UD al 11 St TI DL Tea Su IEN e 2 wW Harness Attachment Position 59 VERTIMAX RAPTOR USERS MANUAL A i Raptor Strength and Power Training Video Broad Jump Ankle Loading LI I f LA Ines a ateme JV AIVAINAT VALITI nan Pata MA AA Au fe AA l iun Aeef Akal MTPS WWW YOUTUDeE COM WalCnN V MaAK XOUSUDI 60 VENTIMAX RAPTOR USERS MANUAL
3. 360 Degree Belts Raptor units come with a Medium size 360 Degree belt fits hip sizes less than 43 The 360 degree belt allows athletes to spin 360 degrees when running with resistance bands attached to the waist enabling more dynamic foot movement when training The 360 belt has no buckle and does not open up and thus cannot accidentally detach from the user This belt is used for resistance band attachments to the waist whenever an athlete wants to train more than 30 feet away from the Raptor There are two available sizes of the 360 Degree belt which are shown below HOW TO ATTACH YOUR ACCESSORY HARNESSES The following section provides instructions on how to put on and utilize five of the six types of harness accessories that come with the Raptor unit Attachment Procedure Waist Belts with Cam Buckle and waist pads Youth Medium amp Large To put the waist harness with cam buckle on place the open belt around your waist and grip both ends of the belt with one hand and adjust the two hip pads so they are squarely aligned with your hips Then thread the tip of the belt through the cam buckle 1 pull the belt tight 2 close the cam buckle 3 and then tuck the excess portion of the belt into one of the side loops 4 WARNING Tucking the excess part of the belt away is important because if it s left flapping in front of you while training your arm can catch the belt tip and cause the cam buckle to inadvertently open and
4. There are two types of Raptor models which provide mid range training distances approx 20 yards and long range distances approx 45 yards The mid range unit called the Raptor provides two resistance bands with each band able to provide resistance over an approximate 20 yard range The long range unit called the Raptor EX provides a single resistance band allowing athletes to train with resistance out to distances of 45 yards from the unit In summary Raptor Unit Dual Band train up to two athletes simultaneously each resistance band extends out to approximately 20 yards Raptor EX Unit Single Band trains one athlete resistance band extends out to approximately 45 yards Raptor Unit Front View Carry Handle Left Cam Right Cam INK p A KA Cord B Cord A MP2 MP1 Anchor Ba B Bearing Sa a Snap B N ClipB EE Raptor Unit Rear View Stowed Configuration Cord B Stowed Attachment Strap Assy 1 Attachment Strap Assy 3 Cord A Stowed Attachment Strap Assy 2 Attachment Strap Assy 4 VENTIMAK RAPTOR USERS MANUAL Raptor EX Unit Front View LeftCam Carry Handle VERTIMAX RAPI Oa X G Raptor EX Unit Rear View Stowed Configuration Attachment Strap Assy 1 Attachment Strap Assy 3 Cor 10 VENTIMAKX RAPTOR USERS MANUAL RECEIVING YOUR VERTIMAX RAPTOR UNIT The following instructions will explicitly refer to the dual band Raptor Unit All instructions will als
5. i il Il Wi Harness Attachment Position 67 VENTIMAX RAPTOR USERS MANUAL Raptor Strength and Power Training Lateral Bound Jumps Hip Flexor Loading hei IM mill du sung il i Vill Il W II JJ Wi Wu Wu Vu Harness Attachment Position 68 VENTIMAX RAPTOR USERS MANUAL Raptor Strength and Power Training Video Lateral Bound Jumps ia i Paro rocker re m uncer pressere M cl a L a rage Ar ARANAIS VUALIFIIA A PAMA fr KAFA Ja fu AN deet CH D Tai 1 ISI ZIWA WW UV VJ DVE CU I T VM ei r M es 4 OrlplJjanpyp PERRI ef f VV VV VV e NM YA MALAKA Ke ke kl III VV KAK e V tea I ra hr Za is 8 F A A Tm II 69 VENTIMAX RAPTOR USERS MANUAL Arm Swings Raptor Speed Training W Pn egen Ee E e d Ewe EI Benefit Improve arms swing speed for sprinting Improve arm swing sprint mechanics for improved speed in sprinting General Drill Instructions Start drill facing away or towards from the raptor approximately 3 5 feet away Start with 1 arm in front and 1 arm in back Finish standing tall with knee raised to hip level in front Band origins on fence or wall at height of attachment See the Drill performance cues below for maximizing your results from this drill Load
6. Lift the Raptor unit up with the handle grip in one hand and the coiled resistance bands in the other Make sure the front of the unit with logo is against your body p H Sc A 2 a Ve E Jeff E p Locate a vertical support structure on the fence and center yourself in front of the vertical support structure g drop the coiled resistance bands and position the handle grip at any vertical height 26 VENTIMAK RAPTOR USERS MANUAL between waist level and chest level Grab either of the two top attachment straps 1 or 2 and clip the strap onto the chain link fence at about a 45 degree angle relative to the unit when positioned level in the horizontal position r q Position yourself in front of vertical support r Clip first of 2 upper straps to fence Once the first strap is attached to the fence let the Raptor unit hang vertically and grab the opposing strap 1 or 2 on the top side of the unit s and swing the unit into the horizontal position Level the unit and attach the second strap at a 45 degree angle s1 lt mn e y x K e a A Beggen A nd s Let Raptor hang amp grab 2 strap s1 Connect 2 strap at 45 degree angle After both straps 1 and 2 are attached pull the looped portion of each attachment strap through the spring loaded metal cam to fine tune the leveling of the unit t After fine tuning the level of the unit with adjustment straps 1 and 2 the unit should a
7. Raptor Strength and Power Training Lunge to High Knee Drive Hip Flexor Load Harness Attachment Position 54 VENTIMAX RAPTOR USERS MANUAL Broad Long Jumps Raptor Strength and Power Training Benefit Improve long jump triple extension explosive power for sprinting and sports specific movement Improve deceleration strength and mechanics Ground reaction response for sprinting and sports specific movement General Drill Instructions Start drill facing away from the raptor approximately 7 10 feet away Start in an athletic standing position with arms overhead Explosively drive out of squat after countermovement while slightly falling forward Finish by landing in a squat position Band origins on fence or wall at height of attachment See the Drill performance cues below for maximizing your results from this drill Load Options Attachments Progression m Waist Ankles Hip Flexor Intensities Progression Drill Performance Level Starting Position 2 leg 1leg 55 VENTIMAX RAPTOR USERS MANUAL Single Response Hold landing for 2 5 count Starting Position o Return to starting position o Jump from landing location after hold O Repetitive no hold of landing only on drills starting with 2 legs Band Resistance Increase 1 location 2 locations multiple Raptors Drill Performances Cues Counter movement down Swing arms down and back
8. Raptor Strength and Power Training Benefit Improve lateral power development Improve lateral triple extension explosive power for lateral movement and sport specific movement Improve lateral deceleration strength and mechanics General Drill Instructions Start drill with one side of the body facing the Raptor Should be positioned about 7 10 feet away from the raptor Start in the 2 leg athletic position If 2 leg countermove down into a 4 squat and explode out laterally f1 Leg drill Lift the 1 leg farthest from the Raptor Countermove this leg in towards the inside leg and explode out Jumping with the outside leg as far as possible Finish in a squat position on 2 legs or 1 leg the farthest from the Raptor For repetitive progression Explode back to original position upon landing with controlled but minimal contact time Band origins on fence or wall at height of attachment See Drill performance cues below for maximizing your results from this drill 61 VENTIMAX RAPTOR USERS MANUAL Load Options Attachments Progression Waist 2 Leg 1 Leg Ankles 2 Leg 1 Leg Hip Flexor 1 Leg Waist and ankle 2 Leg 1 Leg Waist and hip Flexor Intensities Progression Band Resistance Increase Drill Performance Level o Starting Position 2 leg 1leg o Landing position 2 leg 1leg o Single Response Hold landing for 2 5 count e Hold count progression Re
9. strength for sprint and sports Specific movement Teach athletes to achieve proper hip level knee height in sprint mechanics General Drill Instructions Start drill facing away from the raptor approximately 7 10 feet away Start in the bottom of a lunge position Finish standing tall with knee raised to hip level in front Band origins on fence or wall at height of attachment See the Drill performance cues below for maximizing your results from this drill Load Options Attachments Progression Waist Hip Flexor Waist and ankle Waist and Hip flexor 51 VERTIMAX RAPTOR USERS MANUAL Intensity Progressions Band Resistance Increase One attachment location Two attachment locations Drill Performance Cues Head level Chest up Knees over toes do not let knees bend inward Slow to Moderate leg push up rep speed for Strength Rapid leg push up rep speed for Power Bring knee to hip level at top Maintain balance Control at slow to moderate speed on downward movement until landing Back leg softly lands behind body on Toe and Ball of foot area Raptor Strength and Power Training Lunge to High Knee Drive Waist amp Ankle Load i HR RH Bad Harness Attachment Position 52 VENTIMAX RAPTOR USERS MANUAL Raptor Strength and Power Training Lunge to High Knee Drive Waist Load 53 d Hl Jul VERTIMAX RAPTOR USERS MANUAL
10. Cove LI Cary Handie H ES zi Ei Detachable Pulley Assembly VE AT MI UV lt K3 _ THE INFORMATION CONTA ae SESE PROPERTY OF 813 885 7277 CHON IN PART OR AS A WHOLE Rubber Support Leg Raptor EX Cam Spacer WITHOUT THE eg PERMERON OF cl Mena GENETIC POTENTIA A Raptor EX Assembly P at Riaht Exit Pulley SCALE ID Dusen By Comm Doe ANIS MII 49 VENTIMAX RAPTOR USERS MANUAL TRAINING General Recommendations for Raptor Training Repetition Ranges Rest periods and volume of sets performed for Drills or Exercises for improving the respective Performance Modalities below Per Set or Drill Training Category Repetitions Rest seconds Sets N N 3 A A W W W W W W W U1 VUn H H H Un Oo Unloaded Contrast Sets Unloaded or Contrast Sets are performed by removing the VertiMax resistance and performing the same drill for the same or similar number of repetitions without any load Contrast Progression per Phase Phase is a weekly or monthly duration of training in the respective training cycle microcycle First Phase of Training No Contrast sets Second Phase of Training Add additional set or 2 of training which includes a Contrast set s Third Phase of Training Unload or perform a Contrast set every other set of Raptor Training 50 VENTIMAX RAPTOR USERS MANUAL Raptor Strength and Power Training Benefit Improve Triple extension Drive and Hip Recovery
11. Options Attachments Progression Palm Straps Intensities Progression Band Resistance Increase Facing away o Seated o Standing Facing towards o Seated o Standing 70 VENTIMAXK RAPTOR USERS MANUAL Drill Performance Cues Head level Chest up Legs straight out in front Hands loose o Soft fist Thumb to index finger No potato chip break Front arm movement o Hand to chin o Armat45 degree angle Backward arm movement o Hand to just behind hip pocket o Elbow at 90 degrees Max Effort without losing form 71 VENTIMAX RAPTOR USERS MANUAL Raptor Speed Training Seated Arm Swing Facing Away Palm Load Harness Attachment Position y VW 1 d d h 72 VENTIMAX RAPTOR USERS MANUAL Raptor Speed Training Seated Arm Swing Facing toward Palm Load Harness Attachment Position 73 VERTIMAX RAPTOR USERS MANUAL Raptor Speed Training Arm Swings Standing Arm Swing Facing away Palm Load KE o FORWK 4 TA VERTIMX Harness Attachment Position 74 VENTIMAX RAPTOR USERS MANUAL Raptor Speed Training Arm Swings Standing Arm Swing Facing toward Palm Load p ec i gt ag sp Ee ye La Hg a ges SPS s Hg PT NAGA af eg WW ESA A mg giaa tu ua ETAY mt Le QY e TA ASN eege OY l e H GER AA ma Ba a s GH Sng Y i 5 y Wi I Se GE x ze j EE i D Ri j Harness Attachment Pos
12. and teenagers must be supervised by a knowledgeable adult e Use this equipment for its intended use only Do not remove this label Call 800 699 5867 to REPLACE IF DAMAGED U S PATENT PENDING App Serial 12 155 747 PROXIMITY WARNING LABEL RACTOR WARNING By Standers must remain outside the above described Red Safety Zone while the Raptor is connected to a user or serious injury could occur to By Standers in the case of an accidental cord detachment VENTIMAK RAPTOR USERS MANUAL BEFORE YOU BEGIN Congratulations for selecting VertiMax s revolutionary Raptor product The Raptor offers an impressive array of features to make your sports performance conditioning and rehab workouts more effective and enjoyable For your benefit read this manual carefully before you use any Raptor model If you have guestions after reading this manual see HOW TO CONTACT CUS TOMER CARE on page 3 of this manual To help us assist you please note the model and serial number of the Raptor unit before calling The serial number can be found on a decal attached to the back side of the Raptor unit on the right hand side of the cord storage area see photo below VERTIMAX PARTS amp SERVICE PLEASE CALL 800 699 5867 SERIAL 11013 Before reading further please familiarize yourself with the V8 series primary parts that are labeled in the following drawings VENTIMAX RAPTOR USERS MANUAL RAPTOR MODELS THE RAPTOR 8 RAPTOR EX
13. both resistance bands from the cam cleats on both ends of the raptor unit Photo A5 and then individually extract each band Photo A6 until approximately 30 feet of elastic band is protruding from the cam cleat As you walk back extracting the cord from the cam cleat you will note the User end of the cord being drawn into the Raptor unit 35 S VENTIMAK RAPTOR USERS MANUAL Ze C EK Eemer Ci be T x gt A5 Release Cord from Cam Cleat A6 Walk back 30 feet extracting cord Once you have extracted 30 40 feet of elastic cord hold the cord near eye level and observe the nylon braiding to see if there is any twisting in the cord If twisting is visible rotate the cord in the opposite direction with your fingertips Photo A7 until evidence of twisting dissipates A7 Eyeball down length of cord and remove twists if visible Repeat this procedure for the second cord Once any twisting effects have been removed from the cords simply walk back to the Raptor unit allowing the cords to automatically retract into the unit and start the Stow procedure to remove the unit from its mounting surface and pack it up for travel 36 VENTIMAX RAPTOR USERS MANUAL UNMOUNTING THE RAPTOR UNIT Upon finishing training and completing the Cord Maintenance procedure the Raptor unit can be stowed if desired The Stowing procedure is carried out in the exact reverse order as the Deployment procedure was Carried out Step
14. have a replacement label provided to re apply to the Raptor unit 2 You should consult a physician before you start an exercise program or training routine Stop using any VertiMax product if you feel faint experience pain or tightness in your chest or become short of breath Contact your physician before resuming use of any VertiMax Raptor or V Series product 3 VertiMax Raptor Products are intended primarily for users 10 years of age or older Special Youth Cord configurations 3 16 inch diameter cords providing lower training resistances are required if parents of users between the ages of 6 and 9 desire to have their children utilize the VertiMax Raptor product under adult supervision Youth Cord configurations can be requested at the time of purchase Users over the age of 9 should utilize lower resistance bands contained in the Youth Configuration if they have difficulty training with the resistance provided by the Standard Band configurations utilizing inch or 5 16 inch diameter bands No one under the age of 18 should use any VertiMax product without first consulting a parent or guardian Children and teenagers must have constant adult supervision while utilizing the VertiMax Raptor product 4 When used outdoors Raptor units should only be attached to chain link fences with appropriate structural integrity Each vertical fence posts support should be able to support a minimum of a 150 pound horizontal load applie
15. release the belt unexpectedly while training 5 Finished 1 Thread belt tip through cam 2 Tighten belt securely 14 VENTIMAK RAPTOR USERS MANUAL 5 Finished 3 Close cam CAUTION The waist harness with cam buckle cannot be used more than 30 feet away from the Raptor unless the hip flexor attachments are utilized and attached properly to the waist harness pads In the case of an accidental cam buckle release the hip flexor harnesses around the thighs will prohibit the Raptor s elastic resistance band from fully detaching from the trainee Important Note If you purchased a waist belt after January 30 2015 you will have an additional Velcro Safety strap behind the cam buckle which is used to secure the cam in the closed position prohibiting accidental release and opening of the cam After closing the cam buckle and completing Step 5 above use the steps 6 and 7 below to secure the cam lever with the Velcro strap attached behind the cam buckle Secured Cam 15 VENTIMAX RAPTOR USERS MANUAL Attachment Procedure Hip Flexor Harness Standard Medium amp Large The Hip Flexor Harness is always used in conjunction with the Waist Belt with Cam Buckle to support the Hip Flexor Harness Referencing the photographs on the next page with the Waist belt firmly secure to the waist as shown in photo 5 above the user will slip their right foot through the Hip Flexor labeled Right 6 and then pull the Hi
16. 1 Referencing photo A8 and A9 detach both movable pulley assemblies from the structure they are attached to and connect the two caliper spring clips together clips used to physically connect cords to harnesses on the athlete KA ARAA vee D E A Wena W i KE Lo K SEA A8 Disconnect Movable Pulley Assemblies A9 Connect Caliper Clips together Step 2 Alternately extract each cord from the cam cleats on opposing ends of the Raptor unit until the two connect caliper clips are centered in the middle of the unit as shown in photo A10 deg 66 gt YANY KK IRR T T R A10 Center Connected Caliper Clips by Alternately Extracting Cords 37 VENTIMAK RAPTOR USERS MANUAL Step 3 Irrespective of whether the Raptor unit is mounted in the horizontal or vertical position the lower left photos A11 and A12 and right attachment straps closest to the ground are always disconnected first leaving the two highest strap connections intact A11 Detach Lower Left Strap A12 Detach Lower Right Strap Next detach the upper left or right strap while firmly holding the carrying handle on the top side of the Raptor unit Photo A13 After detaching the first of the two topside attachment straps allow the unit to slowly rotate downward while holding the carrying handle Photo A14 Once the unit is hanging by the last strap lift up the unit with the carrying handle so the strap goes slack and unsnap the last strap from the
17. APTOR USERS MANUAL Raptor Speed Training High Knee Drive Waist Loaded 8 a 1 y 1 VETIA ag lt 79 VERTIMAX RA Raptor Speed Training High Knee Drive Ankle Loaded i d Harness Attachment Position 80 TOR USERS MANUAL VERTIMAX RAPTOR USERS MANUAL Raptor Speed Training High Knee Drive Hip Flexor 1 ji d d ut Harness Attachment Position 81 VENTIMAX RAPTOR USERS MANUAL Raptor Speed Training Video High Knee Drive Ty ep Hi Si A Hi 8 dk b emp d Bu PA https www youtube com watch v W75YACWIGY 82 VENTIMAX RAPTOR USERS MANUAL 10 Yard B Skip Raptor Speed Training Benefit Improve Triple extension and Knee Flexion power for sprint and sports Specific movement Teach athletes to achieve proper hip level knee height in sprint mechanics Improve recovery phase sprint mechanics Initiate proper mechanics to prevent over striding landing in front of your center of mass Approximate center of mass is center of body at the belly button General Drill Instructions Start drill facing away from the Raptor approximately 7 10 feet away Lead with one knee pulled to hip and opposite arm moving forward Other arm goes back simultaneously Alternate this pattern rapidly following Cues below Progress forward to 10 yards
18. VENTIMAX RAPTOR USERS MANUAL IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Continued A IL 12 13 14 15 Prior to each use of the Raptor the user should inspect each component of the Raptor and associated harnesses used to attach resistance bands to the user to ensure proper functioning and that there is no damage beyond normal wear and tear Any damaged Raptor components including resistance band attachment harnesses could cause the unit to fail during use and result in serious injury to the user or bystanders If any fraying of nylon on attachment harnesses is observed or fraying of the nylon braiding around the elastic bands is observed the harnesses and unit cannot be used until it is repaired otherwise injury to users or bystanders could occur When detaching any Raptor cord always have the user first position themselves as close to the vertical support structure and detachable Raptor pulley assembles as possible within 1 foot so resistance band tension is minimal Once positioned properly to minimize cord tension detach selected resistance bands by firmly griping the end of the cord attached to the athlete release the cord from the attachment harness and hold it firmly until it retracts completely into the movable pulley assembly NEVER release the cord before it fully retracts into the Raptor s movable pulley assembly otherwise serious injury to the user or bystanders could result including possible damage to the unit All band
19. VENTIMAX RAPTOR USERS MANUAL OO aci FVERTIMAX VertiMax Raptor Raptor EX Manual Rev B 6 15 2015 Model No US Patent Application Serial No 12 155 747 Serial No The model number and serial number of your unit can be found on the backside storage area of your Raptor unit Write the model number and serial number in the space above QUESTIONS At the VertiMax company we are committed to providing complete customer satisfaction If you have questions see HOW TO CONTACT CUSTOMER CARE on page 2 of this manual A caution Read all precautions and instructions in this manual before using this equipment Keep this manual for future reference VENTIMAX RAPTOR USERS MANUAL BS TABLE OF CONTENTS HOw TO Coniact Customer EE 3 important Safety ue EE 4 6 Waning Decal Race EE 7 BAA WOU EE 8 WAPI ii r a Aaaa 9 10 Recemig COUP I ei tee EE 11 Additional Accessories You Can urchase cool 12 14 How To Attach Your Accessory e na 14 20 Deploying The Raptor Unit On A e EE 20 33 Post Training Cord Maintenance EE 34 36 Unmou nting The Raptor E 37 38 Kraeltgen EE 39 43 Safety Precautions Harness Usage vs Training Dstancel oo 43 45 Raptor amp Raptor Ee E EE 45 49 he Welt an an ae ata ea nan ae en aan san Ram E aa saa mba anne aa 50 109 VENTIMAX RAPTOR USERS MANUAL HOW TO CONTACT CUSTOMER CARE If you have questions after reading this manual or if you require assistance please contact Customer Care at the phone n
20. an 1 8 flex in a suitable vertical metal support when grabbed at waist level and pushed and pulled on with maximum force Raptor units must be attached within two feet of a metal vertical support post and no more than two Raptors can be attached over or within two feet of a vertical support post maximum two Raptors per vertical support post Do not attach any part of a Raptor unit more than 6 feet high on a chain link fence and never attempt to attach Raptor units to wooden fences or any other fence made out of a material other than standard metal chain link mesh Make sure there is there is suitable level space in front of the fence to conduct the desired training program There should not be any obstructions the athlete can run into or trip over within training range of the particular Raptor unit purchased Take special care to verify the training area consists of a quality flat training surface with no irregularities that can cause the athlete to trip and injure their legs in any way Step 2 Un stowing the Raptor unit Your Raptor unit will arrive in the stowed position shown below Un Stow Procedure Phase 1 Remove the four attachment straps 1 4 used to secure the Raptor unit to a fence Strap removal is accomplished by depressing the cam lever on each strap a and elongating each strap to it s maximum length and then releasing the trigger snap at the tail end of each strap b followed by releasing the spring snaps joined a
21. d to the vertical support four feet above ground level Do not attach any part of a Raptor unit more than 6 feet high on a chain link fence and never attempt to attach Raptor units to wooden fences or any other fence made out of a material other than standard metal chain link mesh 5 When attaching a Raptor unit to a chain link fence place the unit horizontally or vertically over a vertical support post Adjust the unit so it s centerline lies directly over the vertical support fence post Such positioning will optimize support for the unit during use Placing the unit away from a vertical fence post could lead to structural damage to the fence causing the unit or fence to shift suddenly Such movement could potentially cause severe injury to the user or a bystander and or damage to the Raptor Never place more than two Raptor units on a chain link fence vertical support post Vertical support posts are typically placed 10 feet apart Therefore when placed properly there should never be more than two Raptor units attached to any 10 foot span of chain link fence unless the fence support structure is a custom support structure specifically for supporting the Raptor units provided by VertiMax Inc VENTIMAX RAPTOR USERS MANUAL IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Continued 9 Inthe event that a cord comes loose from the user during use it will retract back into the Raptor unit at potentially very high velocities potentially causing serious and or life
22. e movable pulley assemblies to a desired location on the fence below the unit see adjacent photo However there are placement restrictions that must be strictly adhered to or the resistance bands will be damaged These restrictions are detailed in the next section Referencing the following photo w the movable pulley assemblies can be placed anywhere in the Opaque green shaded area below and to the lower left and right of the unit Two imaginary lines drawn at 45 degree downward angles from a horizontal line drawn between exit pulleys on the Raptor yellow line defines the maximum height pulley attachments can be placed on the fence to the left and right of the Raptor unit 29 VERTIMAX RAPTOR USERS MANUAL Se ee ee ee D o ia ee MA EE VERTIMAX w Likewise if the Raptor unit is fixed to a fence in the vertical position the attachment area that the movable pulleys must be restricted to are represented by the opague green shaded areas in the following photos Al and A2 which show the Raptor mounted with exit pulleys facing inward left and inward right respectively E VERTIMAK Nani Se ee GE x A1 Vertical Left Placement showing valid placement points for movable pulleys 30 VERTIMAK RAPTOR USERS MANUAL Bees 4 N N 2 m e n RE N hers A2 Vertical Right Placement showing valid placement points for movable pulleys Movable Pulley Placement and Alignmen
23. es of the Raptor unit wedge into the open cam cleat A2 s 4 A1 Attach each cord to a D ring A2 Distal cord end gets pulled to cam on unit 34 VENTIMAX RAPTOR USERS MANUAL As the User walks back and nears the 50 to 60 foot separation distance from the Raptor they will look down the bands towards the Raptor unit to see if the bands have any twists in them Photo A3 below shows what the elastic bands will look like if they are twisted If either cord is twisted simply grab the rubber stopper on the twisted cord with your finger tips and spin the stopper cord in the opposite direction of the twists until the twist is eliminated Photo A4 shows what the elastic band looks like when the twists are removed compared to Photo A3 A3 Clockwise twist in cord visible A4 Spinning cord clockwise removes twist Once any twisting effects have been removed from the cords simply walk back to the Raptor unit allowing the cords to automatically retract into the unit and start the Stow procedure to remove the unit from its mounting surface and pack it up for travel Cord Maintenance Procedure Option 2 Distal End Extraction amp Untwist The second cord maintenance procedure option extracts the opposite end of the cords Distal end from the Raptor unit which emerges from the cam cleat end as opposed to the end that attaches to the athlete as previously described in Option 1 After training is completed the user will un cleat
24. he cord until it reaches the nearest of the four saddle straps and hook the end of the cord to the strap A21 Repeat this procedure for the right hand cord When complete the unit should appear as it does in Photo A22 A18 Lay cord through recessed guide A19 Wrap cord around both winding flanges A20 Wrap cord multiple times around A21 Stretch and hook cord end to one of flanges until cord cannot reach next flange the four nearest saddle straps A22 Raptor rear side storage panel after both cords have been stowed 40 VENTIMAXK RAPTOR USERS MANUAL Step 3 Referencing A22 A26 attach the tail end of two anchor straps to Anchor Strap Attachment Point 1 and the remaining two anchor strap tail ends to Anchor Strap Attachment Point 2 A23 Next depress the spring cam on each anchor strap and elongate all four anchor straps to maximum length Next connect the spring clips together of each opposing pair of anchor straps at the center of the unit A24 Once all four straps are connect together pull each strap s adjustment strap tight A25 A26 A23 Attach all 4 anchor straps to saddles A24 Connect spring clips of each strap in center of unit A26 Backside Storage Panel after stowing cords and four anchor straps 41 VENTIMAX RAPTOR USERS MANUAL Step 3 The final step for configuring the Raptor to the stowed Travel configuration is placing the Movable Pulley Assemblies reference ph
25. hown below If a decal is missing or if it is not legible see HOW TO CONTACT CUSTOMER CARE on page 3 of this manual and order a free replacement decal Note The decals may not be shown at actual size PRECAUTIONS LABEL A SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR UTILIZING THIS EQUIPMENT FOLLOW THESE PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID INJURY Read and follow all warnings and instructions on this label and in the product User s Manual and obtain proper instruction prior to use e Obtain a medical exam before beginning an exercise program Cease exercise if you feel faint or dizzy e Inspect the Raptor unit and accessories before use Do not use if any part of the machine attachment straps resistance bands or attachment harnesses appear damaged Immediately contact the manufacturer for repair e BY STANDERS MUST ALWAYS STAND A MINIMUM OF 8 FEET AWAY from any part of the Raptor including extended resistance bands while the Raptor is connected to the User If connected to two Users the Users must move simultaneously remaining egual distance from the Raptor at all times Not adhering to these reguirements may result in serious life threatening injuries in the case of accidental cord detachment e ONLY use means directly provided by the manufacturer to attach the Raptor to support surfaces and to attach cords to the User Refer to the Operating Manual for appropriate mounting surfaces and methods before attaching the Raptor unit to any support surface e Raptor use by children
26. in sprint mechanics using the resistance on the hip flexor Initiate proper mechanics to prevent over striding landing in front of your center of mass approximate center of mass is center of body at the belly button Teaches athlete to strike the ground under the body from the resistance on the hip flexor General Drill Instructions Start drill facing away from the Raptor approximately 15 to 20 feet away and Raptor Core fully extended Initiate proper 3 point starting position dominant hand on line non dominant arm pulled back in a 90 degree angle hand in back pocket simulation non dominant foot 1 foot length behind the line Dominant foot at of a foot length behind non dominant foot but linearly aligned with its respective hip Light pressure on hand and evenly displaced on each foot Perform rapid push on both leg simultaneously while pulling dominant arm back to its respective end position while rapidly driving the non dominant arm forward Progress forward sprinting 20 yards Band origins on fence or wall at height of attachment 101 VENTIMAX RAPTOR USERS MANUAL See the Drill performance cues below for maximizing your results from this drill Load Options Attachments Progression Waist Hip Flexor Ankle Intensities Progression Band Resistance Increase Drill Performance Cues Head level Chest up Knees over toes Initial Body lean near 45 degrees Gradually allow body
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28. ition 75 VERTIMAX RAPTOR USERS MANUAL Raptor Strength and Power Training Video Arm Swing https www youtube com watch v ptiuYkOdED 16 VENRTIMAX RAPTOR USERS MANUAL SS Raptor Speed Training Benefit Improve Triple extension and Knee Flexion power for sprint and sports Specific movement Teach athletes to achieve proper hip level knee height in sprint mechanics Initiate proper mechanics to prevent over striding landing in front of your center of mass approximate center of mass is center of body at the belly button General Drill Instructions Start drill facing away from the raptor approximately 7 10 feet away Lead with one knee pulled to hip and opposite arm moving forward Other arm goes back simultaneously Alternate this pattern rapidly following Cues below Progress forward to 10 yards Band origins on fence or wall at height of attachment See the Drill performance cues below for maximizing your results from this drill Load Options Attachments Progression Waist Ankles Hip Flexor Intensities Progression Band Resistance Increase 77 VENTIMAX RAPTOR USERS MANUAL Drill Performance Cues Head level Chest up Sprint mechanics o Pull knee to hip height o Pull heel to hip o Pull toe to shin dorsi flex foot Contact ground with only the balls of your feet Work Highest speed possible while maintaining sprint mechanics 78 VENTIMAX R
29. lean to reduce over the 20 yard distance Approximately 10 20 degree lean at 20 yards No bend at the hip Full extension at the end of the triple extension drive phase Sprint Start mechanics o Pull knee to hip height o Pull heel to hip o Pull toe to shin dorsi flex foot Transition Sprint mechanics o Pull ankle over knee o Drive foot to ground under hip o Explosively Pull leg and foot down and back against ground Dorsiflex ankle claw Strike the ground under or behind the belly button center of mass Maintain Highest speed while maintaining sprint mechanics 102 VENTIMAX RAPTOR USERS MANUAL Raptor Speed Training 20 Yard Sprint with 3 Pt Start Waist Load Harness Attachment Position 103 VENTIMAX RAPTOR USERS MANUAL Raptor Speed Training 20 Yard Sprint with 3 Pt Start Hip Flexor Load Harness Attachment Position 104 VERTIMAX RAPTOR USERS MANUAL Raptor Speed Training 10 Yard Sprint with 3 Pt Start Ankle Load E EE IN I Wil Uu d Harness Attachment Position 105 VERTIMAX RAPTOR USERS MANUAL Raptor Speed Training Video 10 Yard Sprint with 3 Pt Start Ankle Load 106 VENTIMAK RAPTOR USERS MANUAL Lateral Change of Direction Raptor Change of Direction Training Benefit Improve lateral deceleration technique Improve lateral acceleration off of a change of direction Improve speed out of starting posi
30. models are provided to help with parts identification and ordering of replacement parts when necessary Please take time to review the parts of the specific Raptor unit you own so that in the case of need of a replacement part you will be able to easily identify the part and order it 45 VENTIMAK RAPTOR USERS MANUAL RAPTOR UNIT Jt Tw a Lef d S Zi d Es 5 Ge PART NUMBER QTY aptor Base Plate Left amp Right Cord Stow Bracket Left Pulley Housing Right Pulley Housing 2 saraa ERTIMAX Left amp Right Detachable Pulley g Assembly ones ng Hak 813 885 7277 Rubber Support Leg 4 amonenn Wm Left amp Right Exit Pulley 2 1 Sr RE E ho z 46 VENTIMAK RAPTOR USERS MANUAL Raptor Unit Front View 45 Degree Angle Cover amp Resistance Bands Removed 47 VENTIMAX RAPTOR USERS MANUAL Raptor Unit Left Side View Resistance Bands Removed 3 6B LH SP3 LH SP2 LH SP1 S T P5 P7 mp wA HI WS Ang P6 SP 1 iia D D 13 5 re mt P1 P3 a SS A ly 9B Right Side View Resistance Bands Removed RH SP3 3 6D RH SP2 RH SP1 2 P13 P14 Tar P15 P16 1 WC 12 o P3 ka 4 P10 IH P11 P12 VENTIMAX RAPTOR USERS MANUAL RAPTOR EX UNE Co eee ee i fRoptorBase Pate 2 lett amp Right Cord Siow bracket 2 4 Right Pulley Housing Saddle Strap i a EA CS Left Side Cam Cleat ISS 7 Raptor support
31. n 30 feet of the Raptor unit all band attachment harness accessories with the exception of the hand grips can be utilized by the athlete to connect Raptor bands and exercise The following 5 photos show all accessory items that can be used within 30 feet of the Raptor unit 43 VENTIMAX RAPTOR USERS MANUAL Ankle Straps Hip Flexor Harness Palm Straps The hand grips shown to the right must never be used more than 10 feet from the Raptor unit since there are no safety straps keeping the hand grips attached to the users hands The integrity of the attachment relies solely on the user s grip and thus for safety reasons the user must never utilize a hand grip more than 10 feet from any Raptor unit If the Trainee performs any exercise that exceeds the 30 foot distance from a Raptor unit with resistance bands attached then the Trainee must wear either the 360 Degree Waist Harness A32 or combination of Waist Harness with Pads and Hip Flexors A33 as shown on the following page The 360 Degree belt and Waist belt Hip Flexor harness configuration greatly reduce the possibility of an accidental cord detachment 30 Ft to 60 Ft Gen 30 ft mS Ge PERAK x2 d KEE ee Zeie d 44 VENTIMAK RAPTOR USERS MANUAL A32 At 304 feet use 360 Degree Belt A33 Or use combo Waist Harness amp Hip Flexors RAPTOR amp RAPTOR EX SCHEMATICS The following schematics of the Raptor and Raptor EX
32. nce Cues Head level Chest up Knees over toes Initial Body lean near 45 degrees No bend at the hip Approximately 15 25 degree lean at 10 yards Full extension at the end of the triple extension drive phase Sprint Start mechanics Pull knee to hip height Pull heel to hip Pull toe to shin dorsi flex foot Strike the ground under or behind the belly button center of mass Maintain Highest speed while maintaining sprint mechanics 96 VENTIMAX RAPTOR USERS MANUAL Raptor Speed Training 10 yard Falling Start Waist Load dl 97 VERTIMAX RAPTOR USERS MANUAL Raptor Speed Training 10 yard Falling Start Ankle Load TWA d JI jan JIJINI d Wi If ul Harness Attachment Position 98 VERTIMAX RAPTOR USERS MANUAL Raptor Speed Training Video 10 yard Falling Start Ankle Load 99 VERTIMAX RAPTOR USERS MANUAL Raptor Speed Training 10 yard Falling Start Hip Flexor Load bui Wu d IJI il S 100 VENTIMAX RAPTOR USERS MANUAL 20 Yard Sprint with 3 point Start Hip Flexor Raptor Speed Training Benefit Improve Triple extension and Knee Flexion power for sprint and sports Specific movement Improve stride rate and stride length Teach athletes to accelerate with more power Teaches athlete achieve proper hip level knee height
33. o apply to the Raptor EX unit with the exception being the reader should note that the Raptor EX unit only has a single band Therefore if you own a Raptor EX unit any references and instructions related to the two band Raptor system should be noted and modified for the one band Raptor EX unit Upon receiving and unpacking your VertiMax Raptor Unit you should note the following 1 The Raptor unit has arrived in the stowed configuration with resistance bands coiled in the rear of the unit with the four fence attachment straps connected across the rear of the unit Reference photo below b Each Raptor unit comes with a 360 Degree training belt item 1 below Additional accessory items can be purchased including 2 A medium Waist belt with cam buckle fits 30 to 42 waist 3 Ankle Strap set one size fits all 4 Hand Grip set 5 Hip Flexor Harness set standard size fits 47 to 6 2 athletes and 6 Left and right Palm strap set one size fits all 1 360 BELT 11 VENTIMAX RAPTOR USERS MANUAL Additional accessory items purchased separately 2 A medium Waist belt with cam buckle fits 30 to 42 waist 3 Ankle Strap set one size fits all 4 Hand Grip set 5 Hip Flexor Harness set standard size fits 47 to 6 2 athletes and 6 Left and right Palm strap set one size fits all ADDITIONAL ACCESSORIES YOU CAN PURCHASE It is important to note that the cam buckle waist belt hip flexor ha
34. on drive phase Sprint Start mechanics o Pull knee to hip height o Pull heel to hip o Pull toe to shin dorsi flex foot Transition Sprint mechanics o Pull ankle over knee o Drive foot to ground under hip o Explosively Pull leg and foot down and back against ground Dorsiflex ankle claw Strike the ground under or behind the belly button center of mass Maintain Highest speed while maintaining sprint mechanics 90 VERTIMAX RAPTOR USERS MANUAL Raptor Speed Training 20 yard Pop up Ground Start Waist Load ma Le Pe gi A d II M EE SE JU Aa au H dl Idi Harness Attachment Position 91 VENTIMAX RAPTOR USERS MANUAL Raptor Speed Training 10 yard Pop up Ground Start Ankle Load Harness Attachment Position 92 Raptor Speed Training VENTIMAX RAPTOR USERS MANUAL 20 yard Pop up Ground Start Hip Flexor Load MI AHH vill UTD WWII Wl j ty A Harness Attachment Position 93 VERTIMAX RAPTOR USERS MANUAL Raptor Speed Training Video 10 yard Pop up Ground Start Ankle Load 94 VENTIMAK RAPTOR USERS MANUAL 10 Yard Falling Start Raptor Speed Training Benefit d Improve Triple extension and Knee Flexion power for sp
35. oto A26 inside the Raptor unit to protect the pulley assemblies when transporting the unit First turn the unit over from the photo A26 position to the photo A27 position With your right hand grab the right side Movable Pulley Assembly s spring clip and with your left hand reach under both Caliper Clips and grab the first four rows of elastic bands you encounter Pull them toward you to expose the internal saddle strap A28 Attach the right Movable Pulley Assembly s spring clip to the saddle strap Repeat this procedure for the left side Movable Pulley Assembly using opposite hands When complete both spring clips should be fastened inside the unit as shown in A29 A29 Both Movable Pulley Assembly s Spring Clips attached to saddle straps inside Raptor unit Lastly place both Movable Pulley Assemblies behind the first row of four elastic bands and position the Movable Pulley Assemblies so that they wedge behind the elastic bands A30 and do not fall out when the unit is stood upright on it s four rubber stand offs A31 The Raptor unit is now in its travel configuration 42 VENTIMAXK RAPTOR USERS MANUAL A31 Raptor unit now stowed in its Travel configuration SAFETY PRECAUTIONS HARNESS USAGE vs DISTANCE 30 ft D d Geer ee e AA eter ai eters Fee SS ah d des Vi ai When a user trains withi
36. p Flexor Harness up the leg 7 The silver ringlet at the top of the Hip Flexor harness is then fastened to the spring clip on the right hip pad on the waist belt 8 Then the adjustment strap will be pulled to shorten or released to lengthen the Hip Flexor Harness so the strap across the thigh rests right above the knee cap 9 Once the right Hip Flexor Harness is attached repeat these steps to attach the left Hip Flexor Harness E 8 aA 8 Clip Hip Flexor to Waist Pad 9 Adjust height so thigh strap is above knee cap Attachment Procedure 360 Degree Closed Loop Waist Belt Referencing Photos 10 and 11 the 360 Degree Waist belt is a closed loop belt with no opening in the belt Since there is no opening the belt cannot accidentally detach while training and this belt must be used whenever training more than 30 feet from Raptor units To put on the belt simply step into the loop 10 and pull the belt over the hips 11 USER NOTE When attaching Raptor resistance bands to the waist and performing drills more than 30 feet away from Raptor units if the trainee chooses not to use the waist harness with cam buckle with hip flexor harnesses attached they must use the 360 waist belt Since the 360 degree belt is a 16 VENTIMAK RAPTOR USERS MANUAL continuous belt and does not open up it cannot accidently come off the user when training causing an accidental cord detachment 10 Step into belt 11 Pull belt over hips A
37. petitive no hold of landing Band Resistance Increase o One attachment location o Two Attachment locations Drill Performance Cues Attachments Progression Counter movement down o Push Hips back o Moderate lean forward Head level Chest up Knees over toes do not let knees bend inward Laterally Explode out Max Effort Initiate force as quickly as possible Control into landing with hips back Keep knees behind end of foot 62 VERTIMAX RAPTOR USERS MANUAL Raptor Strength and Power Training Lateral Bound Jumps Waist Loading 2 Leg Harness Attachment Position 63 VENTIMAX RAPTOR USERS MANUAL Raptor Strength and Power Training Lateral Bound Jumps Waist amp Ankle Loading 1 Leg H 3 4 n E i H zi Harness Attachment Position 64 VERTIMAX RAPTOR USERS MANUAL Raptor Strength and Power Training Lateral Bound Jumps Waist Loading 1 Leg E E A Harness Attachment Position 65 VENTIMAX RAPTOR USERS MANUAL Raptor Strength and Power Training Lateral Bound Jumps Ankle Loading Near Side il D ut LI d WW Wl Harness Attachment Position 66 VENTIMAX RAPTOR USERS MANUAL Raptor Strength and Power Training Lateral Bound Jumps Ankle vn Far Side D IN dl ut i
38. ppear as photo u indicates with adjustment straps 3 and 4 hanging 27 VENRTIMAX RAPTOR USERS MANUAL A t Level the unit using the top 2 adjustment straps u Straps 1 amp 2 secured Next attach adjustment straps 3 and 4 to the fence using the spring clips at 45 degree angles and then tighten both straps by pulling the looped portion of the strap through the spring loaded cam v After all four straps are attached to the fence pull the movable pulley assemblies out from underneath the power module v1 and then disconnect the two movable pulley assemblies by unlatching the spring clips holding them together v2 The Raptor should now appear as photo v3 shows gt E Ee Se KE SOP ORB KR BE SE Fe Ne a an o N 2 Cen z AS ah eg GE v Attach straps 3 amp 4 at 45 degree angles v1 Pull out movable pulley assemblies 28 VENTIMAK RAPTOR USERS MANUAL e Reg EH N e A MlM Le MO E eg _ NA ESSAY 1 SS SS i Se v2 Detach movable pulley assemblies from v3 Movable pulleys ready to be attached to a each other desired location on fence within restricted range IMPORTANT POSITIONING WARNING FOR MOVABLE PULLEY ASSEMBLIES The movable pulley assemblies can be placed at many positions below the Raptor unit when it is positioned horizontally to control the direction of resistance applied to the athlete This is accomplished by simply clipping th
39. rint and sports Specific movement geg eS DEE mmm La be ze e il l i Teach athlete the proper body lean necessary for the fastest start and transition phase of the sprint TLUN ij Improve stride rate and stride length Teach athletes to accelerate with more power Initiate proper mechanics to prevent over striding landing in front of your center of mass approximate center of mass is center of body at the belly button Teaches athlete achieve proper hip level knee height in sprint mechanics when using the resistance on the hip flexor Teaches athlete to strike the ground under the body from the resistance on the hip flexor 95 VENTIMAX RAPTOR USERS MANUAL General Drill Instructions Start drill facing away from the Raptor approximately 15 to 20 feet away and Raptor Core fully extended Stand tall with arms extended at your sides and rise up on the balls of your feet Fall forward with body completely straight and pull 1 leg forward to begin running at the last moment to prevent falling Progress forward sprinting 10 yards and while maintaining your body lean Band origins on fence or wall at height of attachment See the Drill performance cues below for maximizing your results from this drill Load Options Attachments Progression Waist Ankles Hip Flexor Intensities Progression Band Resistance Increase Drill Performa
40. rness and 360 degree waist belt come in additional sizes WARNING The combined Waist Harness and Hip Flexor and 360 degree belt are the only accessories that may be used when training in excess of 20 feet from the Raptor Waist Belts with Cam Buckle and Waist Pads The following photo shows the three sizes of waist harnesses that are available to suit athletes from youth to large adults Note that unless requested otherwise when ordering the Medium Waist Harness comes standard with each Raptor purchase 12 VENRTIMAX RAPTOR USERS MANUAL Hip Flexor Harness Pair Left amp Right The Hip Flexor harness when attached to a waist harness allows athletes to attach resistance bands behind the knees so that when running they can load both the Drive Phase and Recovery Phases of running when the foot is both in contact with the ground and airborne Since two bands at a minimum are required to attach to the Hip Flexor harnesses one band per harness if you own a Raptor EX which is a one band system you will have to purchase a second Raptor EX of the same band diameter to provide a second band so that two training bands will be available to utilize the Hip Flexor harnesses appropriately The Hip Flexor harnesses are adjustable to compensate for height with the standard size harness capable of fitting athletes from 4 7 to 6 2 tall The complete size selection for Hip flexor Harnesses is shown below 13 VENTIMAX RAPTOR USERS MANUAL
41. s when detached from a user should be held until they are fully retracted into the VertiMax Raptor unit or until the person holding the band no longer feels any tension on the band When training more than 30 feet from the Raptor unit only attachment harnesses that cannot accidently open up can be used to help avoid accidental cord detachment The two harness assemblies that can be used more than 30 feet from the Raptor unit are a The continuous 360 degree belt that must be slipped over the body and b The hip flexor harnesses in conjunction with the waist harness with Raptor cord connections only attaching to the hip flexor harnesses Both harness assemblies described above cannot accidentally come off the user unless there is a major harness failure which is extremely rare When conducting Option 1 of the Cord Maintenance Procedure the user must always use the 360 Degree belt attaching a single cord to each D ring on the belt As the user walks back and extracts the cords from the Raptor unit to inspect for twisting use of the 360 Degree belt will minimize the possibility of an accidental cord detachment ONLY use means directly provided by the manufacturer to attach the Raptor to support surfaces and to attach cords to the User SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS VERTIMAX RAPTOR USERS MANUAL WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT The Warning decals shown below have been placed on the VertiMax Raptor units positioned on the top side of each unit as s
42. ssary for the fastest start and transition phase of the sprint Teach athletes to accelerate with more power E Improve stride rate and stride length E Teaches athlete achieve proper hip level knee height in sprint mechanics when using the resistance on the hip flexor E Initiate proper mechanics to prevent over striding landing in front of your center of mass approximate center of mass is center of body at the belly button E Teaches athlete to strike the ground under the body from the resistance on the hip flexor General Drill Instructions Start drill facing away from the Raptor approximately 15 to 20 feet away and Raptor Core fully extended Have Chest on the ground body flat with legs extended behind the body Perform rapid push up and pulling one leg knee up Progress forward sprinting 20 yards Band origins on fence or wall at height of attachment See the Drill performance cues below for maximizing your results from this drill 89 VENTIMAX RAPTOR USERS MANUAL Load Options Attachments Progression Waist Ankles 10 yard distance only Hip Flexor Intensities Progression Band Resistance Increase Drill Performance Cues Head level Chest up Knees over toes Initial Body lean near 45 degrees Gradually allow body lean to reduce over the 20 yard distance Approximately 10 20 degree lean at 20 yards No bend at the hip Full extension at the end of the triple extensi
43. support structure mena AA Ba N K E A13 Detach 1 of 2 Top Straps A14 Lower Raptor and Detach Last Strap After the last strap has been detached remove the Raptor from the support surface and lay it on a flat non abrasive surface and begin the Cord and Strap Stow Procedure outlined in the next section to put the Raptor in its travel configuration 38 VENTIMAX RAPTOR USERS MANUAL RAPTOR CORD amp STRAP STOW PROCEDURE Once the Raptor unit has been removed from the support structure from which it was attached the Raptor should be configured to its Travel Configuration using the procedure below Step 1 Lay the Raptor unit on a flat non abrasive surface A15 and seguentially remove each of the four attachment straps by opening the trigger snap and releasing the straps from each of the four saddle straps A16 in the four corners of the Raptor unit Set the four straps to the side of the unit and flip the unit over so the front side cover faces downward exposing the back side of the Raptor unit A17 A15 Lay Raptor Unit on Non Abrasive Surface A16 Remove All 4 Straps A17 Flip Raptor Unit Over To Expose Backside Storage Panel Step 2 Referencing photos A17 A21 Guide the left cord through its recessed guide A18 and wrap it around Winding Flange 1 and 2 until the end of the cord cannot reach and wrap around another winding 39 VENTIMAK RAPTOR USERS MANUAL flange A19 A20 Stretch t
44. t Check Phase 5 Photo B1 below shows a common placement of the two movable pulley systems black circles when the Raptor unit is attached to a fence in the horizontal position After positions for the movable pulleys have been selected and the pulleys have been fastened to the fence using the spring clips it is important to verify proper band alignment where the elastic bands enter the Raptor power module through the exit pulleys The exit pulleys are highlighted in photo B1 by the yellow circles men AEE SE See Dech keete hee em a ya Ea ST A ST A eae A gt Ge N 4 be e e e ME AE eee ve EE e L Nya FU RS TA x JAN ENG LAN ag ma RJ Dn met VENTIMAX RAPTOR USERS MANUAL It is critical that when both resistance bands are attached to an athlete or athletes and they are being extracted or retracted from the Raptor unit that both bands remain parallel with the left and right exit pulleys B2 and B3 shown in the photos below B2 Left Exit Pulley After each movable pulley assembly is fixed on the fence in the desired location extract the resistance bands out of the left and right sides of the Raptor unit until the slack cord is taken up and lock the cords in each of the cam cleats Then grab each cord one at a time at the end that attaches to the athlete and pull it away from the fence While the cord end that attaches to the athlete is pulled awa
45. t the center of the unit 21 VENTIMAK RAPTOR USERS MANUAL a Depress cam and elongate straps b Open trigger snaps to release straps Upon completion of Phase 1 all four straps should be detached from the rear of the Raptor unit Un Stow Procedure Phase 2 Attach the four fence support straps to each corner of the Raptor unit This is accomplished by turning the unit over so the front side of the unit is facing up and placing the four straps near each of the four corners of the Raptor unit d Attach the trigger snap of each of the four support straps to each saddle strap located each of the four corners of the unit e After attaching the four straps the unit should look like f 22 VENTIMAX RAPTOR USERS MANUAL VERTIMAX RAPTOR 9 Cl gt A YI lt a pn d VERTIMAXK Ya PTOR E e f Un Stow Procedure Phase 3 During this phase of the Un Stow procedure we are going to release and uncoil both Raptor resistance bands from their storage panel on the rear side of the raptor unit After connecting the four attachment straps in Phase 2 we flip the unit over again so the front side is facing downward g Each resistance band has a hook installed on the tail end which has to be unhooked from a saddle strap or wrapping flange with hole h and then unwound i Completely unwind the cord and lay the released cord on the ground adjacent to the unit j Repeat this procedure with
46. the second cord so after both cords are released the unit appears as photo k shows 23 VERTIMAXK RAPTOR USERS MANUA tv S ey g h k Phase 3 Cord Release Procedure Completed 24 VENTIMAX RAPTOR USERS MANUAL Un Stow Movable Pulleys Phase 4 At the completion of the Phase 3 the Raptor unit cords and connected fence attachment straps should appear as in photo below The next step is to release the movable pulleys stowed inside the Raptor power module VERTIMAX Res I With one hand reach inside the module and grab the first set of resistance bands you encounter and pull the bands downward towards the ground to expose the one of the two movable pulley systems m With the opposite hand grab the spring clip and retract the locking pin with the sliding thumb knob and release the pulley assembly from the saddle strap n Repeat for the second movable pulley assembly m Expose Spring Clip n Release Spring Clip Once both movable pulley systems have been released from inside the power module and extracted from the Raptor unit the complete unit assembly should appear as shown in photo o below 25 VENTIMAX RAPTOR USERS MANUAL EVENTIMMAXK ee iv gt N 7 WA YA 7 4 ee L RAPTOR Ai C e YA a de d P o The Raptor unit is now ready to install on an appropriate chain link fence structure Fence Attachment Procedure Phase 5
47. threatening injuries to bystanders No person should stand between the user and the Raptor at any time during its use or when cord maintenance procedures are being conducted Non users bystanders should also stand no less than 8 feet away from any part of the Raptor unit including protracted bands and adjacent Raptor units at all times during use Reference the Warning label below which is placed on the top right side of each Raptor unit SAFETY ZONE SAFETY ZONE BY STANDERS BY STANDERS MUST REMAIN MUST REMAIN OUTSIDE THE OUTSIDE THE RED SAFETY RED SAFETY ZONE ZONE By Standers must remain outside the above described Red Safety Zone while the Raptor is connected to a user or serious injury could occur to By Standers in the case of an accidental cord detachment 10 When two athletes are attached to the same Raptor unit or multiple athletes are using multiple Raptor units attached to a support surface spaced appropriately the athletes must move in tandem so that during exercise all athletes are approximately the same distance from their respective Raptor units that they are attached to This will significantly decrease the probability of injury in the case of an accidental cord detachment The following two diagrams illustrate how athletes should and should not move together when training with the same Raptor unit Proper Tandem Training Alignment Incorrect Tandem Training Alignment RAPTOR f a o O f 1 f 1 f
48. tion Increase stride length and stride rate General Drill Instructions Start drill facing toward the Raptor in athletic stance at a distance associated with the intensity progression listed below that you are in Out of the Athletic position sprint to the cone placed in front of the Raptor where there is still tension on the band if you have extended it out Control your Sprint deceleration and turn into the cone maintaining proper mechanics at all times This drill will be performed only with a waist harness See the Drill performance cues below for maximizing your results from this drill Load Options Attachments Progression m Waist Intensities Progression Starting Distance Band Resistance Increase 5 yards 7yards 10 yards 15 yards 20 yards 107 VENTIMAX RAPTOR USERS MANUAL Drill Performance Cues Sprint at the cone Sprint Start mechanics Pull knee to hip height Pull heel to hip Pull toe to shin dorsi flex foot Sink hips back as you approach the cone As you sink hip start to turn the respective side to cone Also begin to lean back in the direction and away for the cone that you are turning from As you reach the cone keep your weight evenly distributed in each leg with your hips low and back with lean back towards the direction that you want to sprint out of the change of direction 108 VENTIMAX RAPTOR USERS MANUAL Raptor Change of Direction Tra
49. ttachment Procedure Palm Straps one size fits all Photos 12 through 21 below show how to attach the Right and Left Palm Strap respectively so Raptor resistance bands can be attached to the hands to train and strengthen arm and hand movements 12 Thumb between label amp Velcro 13 Bring Velcro strap underneath wrist 17 VENTIMAX RAPTOR USERS MANUAL 14 Wrap strap over wrist amp connect Velcro 15 Press Velcro together 16 Right Palm Strap on ready to connect resistance band 17 Thumb between label amp Velcro 18 Bring Velcro strap underneath wrist 18 VENTIMAX RAPTOR USERS MANUAL 19 Wrap strap over wrist amp connect Velcro 20 Press Velcro together 21 Left Palm Strap on ready to connect resistance band CAUTION The palm strap harness set cannot be used more than 30 feet away from the Raptor unit 19 VENTIMAX RAPTOR USERS MANUAL Ankle Strap Attachment Procedure One size fits all The ankle straps should not be used more than 30 feet from the Raptor system since they only have a Velcro overlap to secure the ankle strap to the ankle To attach the ankle strap to the ankle simply thread the end of the strap through the D ring 22 and pull the strap securely and join the two loop and hook Velcro layers together and press firmly 23 22 Thread strap through D ring 23 Fasten Velcro firmly CAUTION The ankle harness set cannot be used more than 30 feet a
50. umber listed below Please be prepared to give the following information e The MODEL NUMBER of the product see the front cover of this manual for the location e The NAME of the product I E Raptor e The SERIAL NUMBER of the product see the front cover of this manual for the location EE s Customer Care 1 800 699 5867 Monday Friday 8 a m 5 p m Eastern Standard Time VertiMax Inc EE a VENTIMAX RAPTOR USERS MANUAL IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS A WARNING To reduce the risk of serious injury to users and bystanders read the following important safety precautions and information before utilizing the Raptor product Before beginning this or any exercise program consult your physician This is especially important for persons over the age of 35 or persons with pre existing health problems Read all instructions before using the Raptor product and only use the product as described in this manual VertiMax Inc assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property damage sustained by or through the use of this product 1 It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure that all users of the Raptor product line are adequately informed of all warnings and precautions within this manual and on Warning and Caution labels located on the Raptor unit NEVER remove the Warning and Caution labels If any Warning or Caution label is damaged or separates from the unit cease using the unit immediately and contact Customer Service to
51. way from the Raptor unit since there is no safety lock to prevent accidental detachment in the case that the Velcro material separates DEPLOYING THE RAPTOR UNIT ON A FENCE Before training can commence with a Raptor unit training supervisors and or trainees must read and comprehend all product warnings and instructions on pages 4 6 of the Vertimax Raptor User s Manual Once product warnings and usage instructions contained within this manual are understood by training instructors and or users the three step process below to secure the Raptor to a fence can begin 1 Locating a suitable chain link fence structure 2 Un stowing the Raptor unit and 3 Installing the Raptor unit on the fence with sufficient open training area Note If you purchase a Wall Mount Kit you must follow the installation instructions the come with the kit very carefully to make sure the Raptor Wall Mount is securely fastened to a wall before attaching the Raptor unit to the mount Step 1 Locating a suitable chain link fence structure to support the Raptor unit 20 VENTIMAK RAPTOR USERS MANUAL WARNING When used outdoors Raptor units should only be attached to chain link fences with appropriate structural integrity Each vertical fence post support should be able to support a minimum of a 150 pound horizontal load applied to the vertical support four feet above ground level A strong adult male in excess of 180 pounds should not be able to see more th
52. y from the fence focus on the relationship between the cord and pulley groove in the area with the yellow circle Referencing photo B4 make sure the cord leaving the unit is roughly parallel with the groove of the last pulley it touches as it leaves the Raptor system B4 Cord Pulley Alignment Test 32 VENTIMAX RAPT USERS MANUAL The resistance bands should leave the exit pulley as parallel as possible with the groove of the exit pulley which the resistance band lies see photo B4 Referencing photos C1 and C2 below is an example of what you do not want to see Photos C1 and C2 show the resistance bands leaving the exit pulley at sharp angles away from and towards the fence respectively This misalignment will occur if the portion of the fence the movable pulley is attached to flexes outward or inward If you see the cord leaving either exit pulley as shown in C1 or C2 do not use the system in the current setup You must either adjust the length of the spring pin shackle on the moveable pulley or find a fence that does not flex when a load is applied to the resistance bands C1 Improper Alignment fence flexes outward C2 Improper Alignment fence flexes inward 3 1 sman B4 Proper Cord Exit Alignment Once proper cord alignment in both exit pulleys is verified while the cord is being pulled away from the fence reference photo B4 Proper Cord Exit Alignment the Raptor training s
53. ystem is ready to be utilized 33 VENTIMAX RAPTOR USERS MANUAL POST TRAINING CORD MAINTENANCE After each training session is completed or approximately 1 hour of continuous usage has been implemented the cord maintenance procedure must be conducted by the user to extend the life of the resistance bands During use of the Raptor system sometimes the elastic cords after many extractions and retractions will show a slight twisting of the cord which is easily visible with the naked eye After each use one of two procedures should be performed to remove any twisting that is visible in the cord Cord Maintenance Procedure Option 1 Attachment End Extraction amp Untwist After training is completed the user will un cleat both resistance bands from the cam cleats on both ends of the raptor unit The two photos below show the difference between cord and cams in the cleated position and un cleated position Cord in cleated position Cord in un cleated position Once both cords have been un cleated the user will step into a 360 degree belt and attach the training end of each resistance band to the belt s D rings Make sure only one band is attached to each D ring as shown in photo A1 Then walk backwards approximately 50 to 60 feet As you walk backwards extracting both cords from the Raptor you will see the distal cord ends being drawing into the Raptor through the cam cleats which are unlocked until cord ends on both sid
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