{"title":"AADs","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe supply Automatic Activation Devices (AADs) from the leading manufacturers: Airtec, MarS and Vigil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDon't leave fate to chance. If you become unconscious in free fall or for any other reason you are unable to deploy either parachute, AADs are designed to activate the deployment of your reserve parachute which could mean the difference between life and death. Nowadays every parachute is equipped with an AAD and in some countries this is mandatory. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease click on the links below to learn more about the different models available and information on servicing your AAD. \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"cypres-2","title":"Cypres 2","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eThe CYPRES wasn’t the first AAD ever created but with its visionary cutter system, superior engineering and electronics it revolutionised the way the skydiving sport viewed AADs forever.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThere is a reason that all modern AADs look like a CYPRES.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eA proven maintenance plan, a driven dedication for excellence and frequent innovations defining today’s skydiving industry standards have made CYPRES the most popular AAD worldwide. Accept no substitutes! \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly CYPRES owns the necessary unique technology to give you the utmost safety your AAD can provide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnique cutter design – for a clean and reliable cut of the loop.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnique handling and haptic – very easy to use and proven to avoid unwanted input.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnique ground calibration – for maximum accuration. The only AAD which follows air pressure changes due to weather.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnique technical service – a worldwide maintenance system on its own that has yet to be matched. Comprehensive treatment and all applicable updates – flat rate with an attractive pricing. Recommended only every 5 and 10 years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo make installation of the CYPRES AAD easy, literally all usual sport skydiving parachute containers are factory prepared for the CYPRES set-up. Verify with your container manufacturer \/ rigger that your system is CYPRES ready.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCYPRES Models:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cb\u003e Expert CYPRES 2\u003c\/b\u003e is the most commonly used model as it meets the demands of a wide range of jumpers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eSpeed CYPRES \u003c\/b\u003ehas the highest activation speed of any CYPRES model; 102mph (46mps) at a default altitude of 750 ft (225m) AGL. Unlike the other models, the Speed CYPRES ceases operation below 330 ft (100m) AGL.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Speed CYPRES is designed specifically to allow for extreme canopy piloting. The high actviation speed plus the feature that ceases operation below 330 ft are tailored for this discipline.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Speed CYPRES is designed to activate reliably in all “regular” freefall situations (without special equipment or pilot chute) when no canopy or drogue is out. For some activities the Speed CYPRES may not be suitable!!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eChangeable MODE (C-MODE) CYPRES 2\u003c\/b\u003e can be configured in the field to have the same activation parameters as the Sport models of CYPRES 2 (Expert, Student, Tandem or Speed).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 4 in 1 solution providing more application possibilities than any other AAD.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis feature can be accomplished by a set series of control unit button pushes until the appropriate model can be selected. The setting procedures is specially designed to make unwanted changes impossible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe current model \/ setting version is visually recognizable on the control unit display when the unit is on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eStudent CYPRES 2 \u003c\/b\u003ehas unique activation parameters that better accommodate the safety needs of a student during the initial learning progression.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf the descent rate is approximately the same rate as freefall, the unit will activate at approximately 750 ft (default setting, same as the Expert), but if the descent rate is lower than freefall speed and still above 29mph (e.g. with partially opened canopy), the unit will activate at approximately 1000 ft (300m) AGL (default setting).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eTandem CYPRES 2\u003c\/b\u003e is specifically designed to be used on Tandem style skydives, thus the higher activation altitude to allow for the larger canopies being used. The descent rate for the activation is the same as with the Expert CYPRES (78mph \/ 35mps) but the default activation altitude is approximately 1900 ft (580m) AGL.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdditional safety for the Tandem Passenger and Pilot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease Contact Us for Current delivery times.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Airtec","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56719101788485,"sku":"Cypres 2","price":1170.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0988\/8923\/6805\/files\/dzs-airtec-aad-cypres.jpg?v=1776426495"},{"product_id":"vigil-cuatro","title":"Vigil Cuatro","description":"\u003cp\u003eGuardian Angels have no mandatory scheduled maintenance!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike any other AAD on the market, the purpose of the Vigil Cuatro is to save lives.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures include:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlat Controller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCutter and controller with screw connectors to allow replacement without opening the main box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtra thin ergonomic design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInox Cutter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproved Waterproof -(max 1.8m for 24 hours)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort control unit for easier packing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble battery - minimum 2000 jumps or 5 years guaranteed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOverall Advantages:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecurity:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnique patented time calculation giving high accuracy opening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePatented cutter device (circular knife) cuts the reserve loop twice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecial flexible connecting wires: easy to install in all rigs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA very robust device\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCost:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA competitive price and a low total owner cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCUATRO Multimode: 4 Modes in 1: PRO STUDENT TANDEM - XTREME\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExperienced skydivers: PRO, XTREME or TANDEM, the Vigil® will follow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSchools and centres: the versatility of the 4 modes = \u003cb\u003ecost effective.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLife Expectancy:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVigil Cuatro is designed for \u003cb\u003e20 years\u003c\/b\u003e life expectancy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUser Friendly:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlpha numeric display for easy configuration and clear communication.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMemory Features:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLogbook with total number of jumps, overall free fall time, last free fall time, max speed of the last free fall, number of saves, atmospheric pressure, temperature... \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther Information regarding existing Vigil units:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVigil Maintenance:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains: Full maintenance, upgrade with newest software, new battery, new controller and upgrade to Cuatro (4 mode). 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The total lifetime is 12 years + max. 6 months, so the units do not need a 3rd maintenance. However, to avoid any inconvenience, there is a leeway of plus\/minus 6 months in which the maintenance will be performed. This means that the maintenance for a CYPRES manufactured in 08\/2011 can be performed from 02\/2015 at the earliest until 02\/2016 at the latest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe service price includes maintenance and shipping to and from Airtec in Germany and also includes VAT.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease send your Cypres unit to:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Zero Ltd, \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHinton Airfield, \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteane, \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrackley, \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNorthants, \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNN13 5NS\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eor alternatively drop it in to us to be removed from your rig. 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The altitude is calculated based on the difference between the two atmospheric pressures. The pressure at current altitude and pressure on landing location “GROUND ZERO”. The pressure on the landing location is measured and set after switching on the device during calibration. This pressure is automatically adjusted by a change in barometric pressure during the day without the need for user intervention. The m² multi checks the ambient barometric pressure every 32 seconds and it determines whether the aircraft has taken off. If yes, it begins to monitor the skydiver’s altitude and fall rate. The pressure sensor measures the atmospheric pressure 8 x per second in free fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify; \"\u003eThe information collected is evaluated by means of a microprocessor and ingenious software and it is converted to a real fall rate and altitude. 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