Micron

V E C T O R O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L
SUMMARY
To summarize the adjustment procedures:
$ Always check your gear thoroughly before putting it on your back.
$ Put the packed rig on over your jumpsuit.
$ Thread the leg straps through the adapter or connect the straps, checking that they are
not twisted, and position the comfort pads.
$ Tighten the leg straps until snug.
$ Stand up straight and secure the chest strap; it should not be cinched too tightly.
JUMPING THE VECTOR 3
DEPLOYING THE MAIN PARACHUTE
Before a jumper uses a hand deploy system, they should first practice the procedures on the ground
under an appropriately rated instructor’s supervision.
note
You must be
properly trained on
all aspects of
s k y d i v i n g ,
including ground
training, in-air
training and
landings.
DEPLOYING THE RESERVE PARACHUTE
Before a jumper uses a Vector 3, they should first practice the reserve procedures on the ground
under an appropriately rated instructor’s supervision.
A skydiver may be faced with a number of emergencies including those in the aircraft, during
climb out or exit, in freefall, during deployment, under canopy and landing. A currently rated
instructor or parachute center must provide training for any and all emergencies before jumping
a Vector 3.
AAD’s are backup
devices only.
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section 7 : jumping the Vector 3
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