Tandem system with adjustable instructor and passenger harnesses; the passenger attaches with four snaps. Maximum take-off weight 250 kg, maximum speed 370 km/h; reserves 290–400 sq ft and mains 310–400 sq ft. RSL is standard and a DRD can be fitted. Accepted for general use by the British Parachute Association. The SWS list price includes the passenger harness and a brass DRD.
Jumpsuit for tandem instructors.
MarS tandem system (container OP-095T, passenger harness PS-053T-1) with the HOP 330 main and WP 370 reserve, both rated to 227 kg.
Tandem system in use since 1983 with patented 3-D ring attachment points connecting main and student to the instructor, and a centre drogue that stays inflated through deployment. Configured with SET-400, SET-366 or T-364 mains and the Patronus reserve; RSL.
Strong’s newer tandem system, padded and fitted around the instructor with adjustable main lift webs and a redesigned balanced centre drogue attachment that keeps the container snug in freefall. Configured with SET-400, SET-366 or T-364 mains and the Patronus reserve; Air Anchor MARD/RSL.
Heavy-duty Firebird tandem system with TD disc or TR 3-ring drogue release, 6-flap reserve container with internal pilot chute, ZP drogue, automatic safety release on cutaway and FIREBALL magnetic drogue release handle. Custom price; stock designs including passenger harness $5,000.
Paratec tandem system for professional operations, ordered as NEXT Tandem Century or NEXT Tandem Millennium; sizes S, M and L with max weights of 195, 215 and 225 kg.
UPT tandem system with separate instructor and student harnesses, articulating VGH harness, disc drogue release with the TB Pulley ripcord, Skyhook RSL with TRULOCK pin as standard. Price includes the student harness ($6,750 with C.O.R.E./MCS back pad).
9-cell semi-elliptical V-rib tandem main (since 2018) built for stability in turbulence and soft landings; max wing loading 1.6 lb/sq ft. Max exit weight per size is derived from that limit.
