Four-mode AAD from Advanced Aerospace Designs (Brussels) with PRO, STUDENT, TANDEM and XTREME modes, self-test at every switch-on and no scheduled maintenance; 20-year design life, battery replaced by the manufacturer (max 12 years). Activation stops below 150 ft (300 ft in XTREME); in PRO the actual activation altitude ranges from 840 to 1100 ft depending on body position.
MarS multi-profile AAD with Student, Intermediate, Professional, Canopy Piloting and Tandem profiles and BASIC / OFFSET HI / OFFSET LO operating modes for different landing elevations; activation altitude adjustable upward in about 30 m steps. Annual inspection by a rigger; service life 15.5 years or about 15,000 jumps; cutter life 16 years. Altitudes converted from metres.
MarS’ best-selling “free-fly friendly” sport container, made to measure in 9 sizes and designed around MarS WP reserves; magnetic riser covers, moulded back pad, AAD control unit behind a clear window. TSO-C23d, max 126 kg, max exit speed 240 km/h. MarS recommends the m2 multi AAD.
Fully adjustable student container for AFF, static line and stabilised training, with the RAX reserve activation and extraction system. Max 136 kg (300 lb), max exit speed 150 kt.
“MarS Accuracy” container for classic accuracy, balanced for precise target landings and proven by ASC Dukla jumpers; TSO-C23d, fully compatible with WP reserves.
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.
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.
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.
Firebird sport container built for belly flying and three-dimensional disciplines: magnetic riser covers, ergonomic back and lateral padding, articulated hip and chest rings, deflector flaps under the reserve tray, S.A.F.E. MARD and freefly bungee as standard; Cordura 500D/1000D or special fabrics. Sold direct at an all-options-included price ($3,500 military/law enforcement).
Student version of the EVO with handles in the same places as on the sport rig: adjustable quick-fit harness, hand-deploy pocket BOC, spring-loaded reserve pilot chute, AAD inspection window and AFF Fireforce secondary release.