There has been a problem with the reserve deployment on a Woody Valley Bix harness. Owners of similar harnesses are advised to check theirs before their next flight
In June 2010, the DHV released a safety notice regarding Woody Valley’s Bix tandem paraglider harnesses, where a production defect prevented the deployment of the rescue parachute.
The splint attachment hole (circled in the photo) became caught between the outer container flap and the material sleeve through which the splint release passes (marked 2 in photo). This prevented the splint from releasing correctly (marked 4 in photo).
All owners of Woody Valley Bix harnesses are advised to check their own before flying it again.
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