High Adventure Gstar Front Reserve Container

Technical data

• ¹ Weight including reserve handle, excluding reserve bridle (see Required mounting options).
• ² or other reserve parachutes with a similar pack volume.

Flybubble note ref. Beamer 3 170: The Gstar doesn't come in a size which can accommodate the Beamer 3 170 standard (packing volume 7310 ccm) or Beamer 3 light 170 (packing volume 6054 ccm). However, Flybubble to the rescue, we took it upon ourselves to try the Beamer 3 170 standard in various front containers to see if any were suitable. The only one we found that was is the Woody Valley Front Reserve Container with Cockpit. This is what we would use to front mount a Beamer 3 170. It's a tight fit, involving compressing the reserve, but we think it's suitable - and High Adventure have also confirmed to us that it is.

Package

• Gstar Front Reserve Container
• Reserve Handle Gstar (with right and left handles)

Does not include required mounting options or connectors. See below.

Required mounting options

One of the following mounting options is required for Gstar Front Reserve Container ⁴:

• High Adventure Rescue Riser V-line 80cm for Gstar (34g); or
• High Adventure Extension Kit for Beamer 3 Bridle to Gstar (27g)

⁴ If you want to mount a High Adventure Beamer 3 or Beamer 3 light steerable Rogallo reserve, then the High Adventure Extension Kit for Beamer 3 Bridle to Gstar is required. Otherwise the High Adventure Rescue Riser V-line 80cm for Gstar is required.

A retrofit riser kit is available for the past model High Adventure Beamer 2. To request this contact us.

Optional extras (Related products)

Optional accessories for Gstar Front Reserve Container:

• High Adventure Spare Reserve Handle Gstar
• Connectors to connect the reserve bridle to your reserve parachute e.g. maillons, maillon cover, soft links, O-rings.

Image above: Gstar Front Reserve Container, shown here with optional extra accessory Extension Kit for Beamer 3 Bridle to Gstar (green and red straps) fitted.

Gstar: redefining parachute front containers

Gstar stands for reliable parachute deployment even when the pilot is subjected to high g-forces.

The clever release mechanism facilitates deployment from either side, using either the right or the left hand. The laterally positioned handles are within sight of the pilot and can easily be reached even if the pilot’s upper body is in a reclined/supine position (e.g. when exposed to high g-forces).

Pilots with shorter arms can also reliably deploy their parachute.

Deployment is nearly instant, due to the close connection between the handle and the parachute container. Flexible nylon pins permit the parachute to be deployed with little resistance, in any direction of pull.

The compact design means the pilot will not be obstructed during take off or in-flight.

The stiff handles rest flat on the container and retain their shape even during transport or long-term storage in a compressed glider bag.

The parachute connector (Y-bridle or Beamer 3 riser extension) simultaneously acts as the main hang point. It is enclosed in a protective sleeve and fitted into the side of the container.

Other features

• Light and compact design
• Quick and simple installation
• Long nylon pins to prevent accidental deployment
• Transparent inspection panels to check pins are secure
• The parachute connector/main hang point is securely fastened to the parachute container to prevent dislodging
• Hook-and-loop fastener panel and lanyard to secure flight instruments
• Compatible with all modern harnesses and parachutes
• Made in Europe

Gstar quick guide (video)

High Adventure recommend that installing a reserve in this container be done by a qualified rigger.

Gstar meets G-force (video)