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Version 1.0 November 2020
WOW Owner’s Manual
Reserve parachute for paragliding
Welcome
Welcome to Bruce Goldsmith Design
BGD is a specialist manufacturer of high quality paragliding equipment. We y, research and develop in the south
of France, where Gourdon produces active-air test conditions year round. Bruce Goldsmith has been designing
paragliders and equipment since 1991, and has produced some of the world’s most loved and successful wings,
including two World Championship winning designs. We apply our competitive knowledge to design top quality
products that combine the highest performance with the safe handling our customers value and respect. BGD
pilots appreciate our quality and reliability. BGD´s World Class status is based on the skills and expertise we have
developed in combining aerodynamic design with cloth and materials technology. All BGD products are developed
and made with the same skill and attention to good design that are synonymous with the ultimate performance and
precision required by paragliders.
Congratulations on your purchase of a BGD WOW
The Wow is a modern square reserve parachute with a fast opening time, low sink rate and high pendulum stability.
The corner cut-outs make it very stable in descent immediately after deployment, and the symmetrical design
prevents system-related forward movement, resulting n a stable descent with easy landing.
The materials and technologies used in its construction ensure its reliability and robustness so it will have a long
service life. It is made from lightweight materials and packs down small. The panels are CNC precicion cut, and the
polyamide lines attach to the canopy with traditional loops, so they are quick and easy to replace if necessary. The
lines have some stretch, so they absorb some of the impact of a deployment.
The reserve is packed in a lightweight inner container linked to a deployment handle. The inner container is designed
