Preparation for flight

Fitting the optional Spreaders

Three optional spreader versions are available to go with the BIPRO 4: Hard Hybrid, Soft Trim and Soft. All versions can be used with Quickout paraglider carabiners.

WarningThe two Maillon Rapide 5 mm carabiners (650 kg load capacity and /3.250 kg breaking strain) are exclusively for use for connecting spreaders to the BIPRO 4 harness!

Overview Tandem Combi


Hard Hybrid Spreaders (295 g*)

The Hard Hybrid spreaders have a central main paraglider support point (1) and a supplied Maillon Rapide 5 mm quicklink (4) (incl. Neoprene cover (5) ) to be used for connecting the pilot’s end (8). One end of each reserve connection line is permanently connected at the spreader main support point (2). The other end (6) goes on the outside of the carabiner through the magnet-closed loop on the Neoprene cover (5) to the BIPRO 4 shoulder straps, then into the tube pocket (7) and finally connects to the reserve.

InfoThe Hard Hybrid Spreader can be easily converted to Soft by simply removing the carbon bracing rod.


Soft Trim Spreaders (237 g*)

The Soft Trim spreaders have a single support point for the tandem glider (1). The pilot’s height position can be adjusted during flight by means of trimmers (3), to compensate for the passenger’s weight and meet the pilot’s requirements.

The carabiner-replacement quicklinks (incl. Neoprene covers (5) ) supplied with the spreaders go through the pilot’s loops (4) and connect to the BIPRO 4 main supports (8). One end of each reserve connection is fixed to the spreader main support point (2). The other end (6) runs on the outside of the carabiner through the magnet-closed loop on the Neoprene covers (5) to the BIPRO 4 shoulder strap, and excess length is stowed in the Tube-Pocket (7) there. The remaining end attaches to the reserve.


Soft Spreaders (175 g*)

Soft-Spreaders have three different main support points for the tandem glider (1). 

The supplied Maillon Rapide quicklinks (incl. Neoprene covers ) are each used to connect a pilot’s spreader end (4) to the BIPRO 4 main supports (8). Reserve connection lines are fixed to a spreader below the main attachment point (2). The other ends of the connection lines (6) go on the outside of the carabiner through the magnet-closed loop on the Neoprene covers (5) to the BIPRO 4 shoulder straps and the excess length neatly stowed in the Tube-Pockets there (7). The ends then connect to the reserve.

WarningWhen fitting the paraglider carabiners make sure that the numbers for the hangpoints are on top. The reserve connection lines must run along the underside of the spreaders. If this is not the case you have the spreaders upside down.


Details V-Line routing to the BIPRO 4


* incl. reserve connection line, Maillon Rapide and Neoprene cover

Use with other spreaders

The harness can be used with other spreaders, and an optional reserve connection kit is available. The kit consists of two reserve connection lines, two 5 mm Maillon Rapide quicklinks and two Neoprene covers for the quicklinks.

Fasten the quicklinks and their Neoprene covers to the spreaders’ pilot support loops, and connect to the harness. Connect one end of the reserve connection lines to the reserve hangpoints on your spreaders, and the other to your reserve.


WarningOnly the two supplied Maillon Rapide 5 mm carabiners (650 kg load capacity and 3.250 kg breaking strain) quicklinks may be used to connect spreaders to the BIPRO 4!

Selfie-Stick Holder

The BIPRO 4 has a useful, broadly adjustable Selfie-Stick holder with Neoprene scabbard. Two velcros on the harness mean that it can be fastened on left or right side. It is premounted on the left side. To move it to the other side, first release the Bullet Toggle on the bottom of the scabbard from the BIPRO 4. Similarly the two Velcro pieces that fix Selfie-Stick holder to the back strap and main harness strap. Finally lead the single Velcro on the right hand side of the BIPRO 4 through its loop on the back strap and fasten it to the Selfie-Stick holder. Then the small sewn-on Velcro strips on the main strap are fixed on the main strap under the carabiner loops, and the Neoprene scabbard Bullet Toggle fastened below on the BIPRO 4. Your Selfie-Stick or camera can be secured by a line to the blue safety loop.

Pack the back compartment

Careful packing of the back compartment contributes significantly to flight comfort. Pack the paraglider COMPRESSBAG first at the bottom of the back compartment. Then roll the FASTPACK or the COMFORTPACK and push it into the back compartment. You should use the remaining space logically. Pack food and clothing carefully around the rest.

Takeoff preparation and checks

Before every takeoff carry out the following pre-takeoff checks:

  1. Harness and helmet buckled, reserve OK?
  2. Lines free?
  3. Canopy open?
  4. Wind direction and strength assessed?
  5. Airspace and field-of-view clear?
HintTo get the wing in the right shape for takeoff do the following: pull the brake lines in while you are sorting the lines until the canopy arrives at the perfect banana shape.
WarningBefore each flight, check that the reserve handle is in the intended position and that the yellow locking cables of the reserve handle are correctly stowed.