What is this BS EN 926-1 - Paragliding equipment (Paragliders) about?
BS EN 926-1 discusses paragliding equipment and paragliders with a focus on requirements and test methods for structural strength. BS EN 926-1 is the first part of the BS EN 926 multi-series on paragliding equipment that is applicable to paragliders.
BS EN 926-1 specifies requirements and test methods for the resistance of a paraglider to static and dynamic loads and sets the minimum strength threshold for its qualification.
Who is BS EN 926-1 - Paragliding equipment (Paragliders) for?
BS EN 926-1 on Paragliding equipment (Paragliders) is useful for:
- Paragliding equipment manufacturers
- Paragliding facilities
- Paragliding instructors
Why should you use BS EN 926-1 - Paragliding equipment (Paragliders)?
Paragliding is a sport where safety should always be a priority. The quality of the paragliding harness plays a key role in its safety. The pilot uses the harness to stand or sit and cover long distances. Nowadays harnesses also work as backpacks so pilots do not have to carry one.
BS EN 926-1 details paraglider structural strength requirements with an aim to enhance safety thus eliminating paragliders that display unacceptable behaviour in given situations on the basis of recognized tests set in these two standards.
BS EN 926-1 discusses requirements, shock loading, sustained loading, breaking strength of the suspension lines, breaking strength of the main control lines, test methods, apparatus, test specimen, test conditions, shock loading test, sustained loading test, and line bending test. This will allow you to test and improve the quality of paragliders.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS EN 926-1:2015 supersedes EN 926-1:2006, which is withdrawn. BS EN 926-1:2015 includes some technical changes with respect to EN 926-1:2006. These include:
- Editorial revision
- Revision of line strength calculation method
- Revision of the definition of the same model and test specimen selection
- Deletion of Shock Loading Test Procedure B
- Clarification of measurement interval in the sustained loading test
