S.E.A. Paragliders COCOON RUNA Manual
S.E.A. Paraglider
cocoon RUNA
pilot manual
CONTENT
1
2
2
3
6
8
9
Introduction
Description
Specications
General information
Before you y
Pre-ight check-list
Connection of the rescue parachute
Installation the rescue parachute
Compatibility between harness
and rescue parachute
10
11
Activating the rescue parachute
Adjust and t the harness
Inspections
Disposal, recycling
Repairs
Care and storage of harness
Environmental information
Warranty
List of materials
11
12
15
15
16
16
17
17
17
Paragliding, like any other aviation sport, is an activity associated with increased danger for life
and health. It is strongly recommended that you take training in a proven paragliding school, as
well as choose the equipment and flight conditions appropriate to your level of training.
Having made his choice, the pilot takes full responsibility for these risks. Taking paragliding serious-
ly, training and pilot experience can reduce these risks. Knowledge, including knowledge related
to equipment, is a necessary part of this. Seek new knowledge and rely on this knowledge — this
is an important component of your safety. If you still have questions about your equipment, do not
hesitate to contact your nearest dealer, importer or manufacturer directly. The varied conditions
of the paragliding situation cannot be predicted in advance and this manual does not answer all
safety questions. Neither the manufacturer nor the supplier of the equipment can guarantee your
safety and the safety of third parties. The various local requirements and laws of the countries
where you fly cannot be considered within the framework of this manual. This is the sole responsi-
bility of the pilot.
S.E.A. Paragliders follow the philosophy of“paragliding is not just ying”. We believe that paragliding does not start
after takeo and does not end with landing. For us, lightweight and reliable equipment is a means to expand the
pilot's possibilities in choosing starts and ying places. Free the pilot from thinking about logistics, give the pilot
more options outside the ight without sacricing the quality of the ight itself.
A WARNING
INTRODUCTION
1
Runa was designed to be the lightest harness for regular cross-country pilots who want more freedom of
movement without sacricing ight quality. The Runa is lighter, but without compromising on ight comfort,
safety, aerodynamics or usability.
The Runa power structure is made with a large margin of safety and does not require special handling, but do not
forget that the outer skin of your harness is made of almost the same fabric as your paraglider. Treat the harness
with the same care as your wing and it will serve you for a long time.
DESCRIPTION OF RUNA HARNESS
SPECIFICATIONS
Size S M L XL
Pilot height, cm
Carabiner height, cm
Volume of frontcontainer, cm3
Reserve parachute
Harness weight, kg
Maximum load, kg
Harness certication
Protector certication
RUNA - technical data
EN, LTF/NFL
EN 1651:2018 / LTF
Package of delivery:
- Harness
- Inatable S.E.A. protector
(EN certied)
- Speed system (2-step speedbar
with lines and pulleys)
- Acrylic footplate
- 2 aluminium main carabiners
- Rescue bridle
- Rescue parachute handle
- Outer cover for harness
160−172 170−182 180−192 190−202
44 46 48 50
Integrated frontal container
100
2100 - 3100 2100 - 3250 2200 - 3900 2250 - 4200
2.1 2.46 2.6 2.7
2
GENERAL INFORMATION
FEATURES
1. Outer pocket (twin)
2. Rescue parachute container
a) container pocket
b) container fastener
3. Inner pocket (twin)
4. Back big pocket
5. Rear fairing
6. Air inlet (twin)
7. Back inatable protector
8. Bottom pocket
9. Shoulder strap (twin)
10. Side adjustment strap (twin)
11. Lumbar adjustment
12. Footplate cords:
a) upper (twin)
b) lower (twin)
13. Footplate
14. Main carabiner (twin)
15. Left cocoon panel
16. Get-Up closing system
17. Speedbag closing line
18. Speedbar
3
Runa has a hammock design. The harnesses of this type does not have a rigid board under the pilot.This design saves
weight, and allows more precise tuning of the harness to the individual proportions of the pilot.
ACCELERATOR
The harness is supplied with a compact two-step speedbar. The speed system contains two pulley, the speedbar
with lines and elastic cords.
RESCUE PARACHUTE COMPARTMENT
Runa allows the installation of one rescue parachute in the forward (upper) container. The mount of Y-bridle is
placed on the shoulders, which is safer compared to the mount on carabiners, but makes it little bit dicult to
deploy the rescue parachute to the left side.
The internal container of the cockpit is designed for the installation of lightweight rescue parachutes and is limited
in volume.
FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS
The panel of container intended for ight instruments mounting. It is small in size and is located close enough to
the pilot's face. We made it so that the small-sized instrument screens were easy to view. You will nd it convenient
to use a small (and light) smartphone or ight instruments.
CARGO SPACE
Runa has two storage compartments: main and under the seat. The main luggage compartment (behind the
pilot`s back – big pocket) has a compartment for installing a drinking system. Small lockable cockpit pocket is
meant for power bank. There are also four pockets available in ight: two outer ones on the sides of the harness
and two inner ones, under the carabiners.
4
POWER STRUCTURE
BACK PROTECTOR
The inatable protector — is a key element of the harness Runa concept. Thanks to him, the packing volume of the
harness is so small that it can be used instead of a roller inside the glider, taking care of its long plastic rods.
AEROBATICS
Runa harness is not intended for acrobatic maneuvers in order to avoid getting into dangerous ight situations.
TOWING
Runa harness is suitable for towing. There is no any special points on the harness for mounting of tow bridles. So,
the tow bridle must be connected to main carabiners only.
Always remember that during towing paraglider can react dierently to pilot control actions. When towing, it is
necessary to control the wing with less brake eects than normal ight to avoid dangerous ight situations.
Before ying, make sure that your equipment meets the safety requirements for towing. Follow the instructions of
towing team.
MOTORIZED FLIGHT
The Runa harness is not suitable for ying with any paramotor.
TANDEM FLYING
The Runa harness is not designed for tandem ying. Please, see sea-wings.pro for details of our harnesses speci-
cally designed for tandem ying.
5
Runa harness delivered with pre-installed speedbar.
In case of need, you can install the speed system by yourself – before rst ight in the new harness or if replace of
speedbar needed.
It is convenient to install the speed system using a simulator — by hanging the harness on it.
Begin installing from front part of harness to back.
First, attach the speedbar to footplate by rubber lines.
INSTALLING SPEEDSYSTEM
ATTACHMENT TO THE WING
BEFORE YOU FLY
Before the rst ight, the harness must be prepared at home: install a reserve parachute, adjust the harness for the
pilot, adjust the accelerator. Harness adjustments can require serious attention, with many pilots adjusting the
new suspension after several ights to achieve maximum comfort and control. It is very important to understand
here that tting the harness is a long process, but the reward is high. We ask you to treat this section with all your
attention and do not hesitate to ask us questions directly.
If Runa is your rst cocoon harness, please note that landing in any cocoon, as well as piloting techniques, is quite
dierent from open harnesses.
To do this, install main carabiners in webbings on left and right sides of the harness – main hangpoints loop and
side adjustment straps. Locks of carabiners must be oriented forward in ight direction.
6
Second, pass the lines through
metal rings on front end of
harness seat board.
Third, route the lines through
both pulleys on the sides of
harness.
Fourth, route the lines through
both eyelets under the
carabiners.
Then tie the line to the brummel hook with a bowline knot and attach the speed system to the corresponding
cords on risers of paraglider.
INSTALLING THE DRINK SYSTEM
The Runa harness allows you to install a drinking system.
To install the drinking system, place it in the dedicated compartment in the rear storage pocket. Next, pass the
drinking tube through the opening in the shoulder strap.
FILLING THE INFLATABLE PROTECTOR
The Runa harness is equipped S.E.A. inatable protector. It is located in a special compartment behind the pilot's
back. Thanks to its size and length, it perfectly protects the pilot's waist, back and pelvis. S.E.A. inatable protector
is EN certied. The protector can be removed (e.g. for the check or replacing) through a zippered pocket in the
lower part of the harness - just behind the lower pocket under the pilot's knees.
Inate the protector before each ight to maximize its protective properties. You can even use a small electric
pump for this. It is important not to pump up the protector too much. Close the cap on the pipe in 2 seconds after
lling.
After landing, simply open the cap on the lling pipe of protector, the air will out on its own without additional
action. Then you can fold and pack the harness.
7
LANDING
Before each take-o you must do next check:
- there no any damage on the harness or carabiners;
- the rescue chute container closed correctly;
- deployment handle attached correctly;
- all buckles, belts, zips are securely fastened;
- all ight instruments are secured;
- paraglider connected correctly to the harness;
- both carabiners secured by their lockers;
- the speed bar are attached correctly to the glider;
- all pockets are closed properly;
- Is both air intakes open;
- the back protector is lled correctly;
- your Get-Up system is closed.
You should always training to use a complete and consistent system of pre-ight checks and repeat the same
procedure before every ight.
PREFLIGHT CHECKLIST
Before landing always pull your legs out in forward direction of the speedbag of the harness. NEVER do the
landing in the seated position — it is very dangerous even if you have back protector. Stand up before landing for
increasing safety.
8
Table of contents
Other S.E.A. Paragliders Aircraft manuals
