Squirrel Gus - User Manual

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CONTENTS
3D Compression Inlet ..............................................................................................................................................3
Arm Foam Options ...................................................................................................................................................3
Zipper Bungees .......................................................................................................................................................4
Lateral Pass-Through: IMPORTANT ..........................................................................................................................5
Grippers ..................................................................................................................................................................5
Custom Internal Pressure .........................................................................................................................................6
Leg Wing Internal Zipper .........................................................................................................................................6
Nutsack ..................................................................................................................................................................7
Mylar ...................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Leg Wing Zipper Pulls .............................................................................................................................................7
Hook Knife ..............................................................................................................................................................7
Chest Pocket Use .....................................................................................................................................................7
Sleeping And Bathing Your Squirrel ..........................................................................................................................7
Contact Us...............................................................................................................................................................8
USER MANUAL
PLEASE READ THIS CAREFULLY BEFORE DOING ANYTHING WITH YOUR NEW WINGSUIT
CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR PURCHASE OF A SQUIRREL GÜS (“PRODUCT”). BY PURCHASING THIS PRODUCT,
YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT ENGAGING IN SKY-DIVING, BASE JUMPING, PARACHUTING, AND “WINGSUITING”
IS AN INHERENTLY DANGEROUS ACTIVITY THAT REQUIRES TRAINING, PROFICIENCY, AND SKILL. USE OF THIS
PRODUCT MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT WITHOUT INSPECTING IT AND
ALL OF ITS COMPONENTS BEFORE EACH AND EVERY USE. YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT EVEN WHEN
PROPERLY USED, THIS PRODUCT MAY CAUSE SERIOUS BODILY HARM OR EVEN DEATH. YOU, THE PURCHASER,
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Summary

Before You Base, Skydive, and Train

Use, Care, and Feeding

3 D Compression Inlet

Details the 3D Compression Inlet, its function, and care instructions to prevent deformation.

Arm Foam Options

Explains the 5mm sheet foam and optional Freestyle Airfoil Cross Section for arm wings.

Zipper Bungees

Explains the importance of connecting zipper bungees for suit security and proper function.

Lateral Pass-Through

Details how to properly route leg straps and harness laterals through the suit zippers.

Grippers

Describes the optional thumb-loops, their use for agility, and how to adjust or remove them.

Custom Internal Pressure

Explains how to adjust internal pressure in arm wings using zippers for maneuverability.

Leg Wing Internal Zipper

Discusses the leg wing zipper's purpose for access rather than performance change.

Nutsack Usage

Advice on not overloading the nutsack to avoid affecting the center of gravity.

Mylar Care

Explains that mylar creasing is normal but care should be taken to minimize it.

Leg Wing Zipper Pulls

Instructs to fasten zipper pulls to prevent them from dragging on the ground and getting damaged.

Hook Knife Check

Emphasizes checking the hook knife is properly loaded and secured for safety.

Chest Pocket Use

Details how to securely place a phone in the chest pocket to prevent it from falling out.

Squirrel Care and Storage

Provides guidelines for storing and cleaning the wingsuit to maintain its condition.

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Overview

1. Function Description
2. Important Technical Specifications
3. Usage Features
4. Maintenance Features

The provided document is a user manual for the "GÜS" wingsuit, manufactured by Squirrel, LLC. This description will detail the wingsuit's function, important technical specifications, usage features, and maintenance features based on the provided manual.

Function Description

The GÜS is a wingsuit designed for skydiving and BASE jumping, activities inherently dangerous and requiring extensive training and proficiency. Its primary function is to allow the wearer to glide through the air, increasing horizontal movement and airtime compared to traditional freefall. The suit is specifically designed for beginner pilots, suitable for first flight courses and student wingsuiters. It aims to provide a balance of comfort, performance, and ease of flight for those new to wingsuiting.

Important Technical Specifications

• 3D Compression Inlet: An advanced and effective innovation designed to manage airflow into the suit.
• Arm Foam Options:
  • 5mm Sheet Foam: Shipped standard, offering a comfortable mid-performance option. It improves glide and speed by adding structure to the leading edge.
  • Optional Freestyle Airfoil Cross Section: Adds significant power and performance to the suit, though it slightly reduces range of motion. It must be used in place of the 5mm sheet foam, not in conjunction with it.
• Zipper Bungees: Essential for securing zippers tightly to the main lift webbing (MLW) of the harness, ensuring the zippers remain close and the hole smaller for safety and performance.
• Lateral Pass-Through: Designed to accommodate the harness lateral strap between the zippers, allowing the bottom slider to zip up to the lateral.
• Gripperless Design: The GÜS does not feature traditional grippers.
• Thumb-Loops (Optional): Provide agility for transitions and maneuvers, or can be removed for hands-free flying. Adjustable for comfort and easy removal after break-off.
• Custom Internal Pressure (Arm Wings): Adjustable via zippers, allowing pilots to choose between full pressure (zips closed) for more structure or minimum pressure (zips open) for easier arm bending at the elbow.
• Leg Wing Internal Zipper: Primarily for access, not significant performance change, though experimentation with opening it to reduce internal pressure is possible.
• Nutsack: A storage compartment for a stuff-sack and light items. Overloading with heavy equipment, food, or water can alter the center of gravity and negatively affect flight.
• Mylar: Located at the leading edge, this material will naturally crease and wear over time. This is normal and does not negatively affect flight, but care should be taken during packing to minimize creasing.
• Leg Wing Zipper Pulls: Designed to be fastened when the suit is on to prevent dragging on the ground and damage.
• Hook Knife: Comes standard with a Carbon Aero Jack hook knife, which must be properly loaded and secured.
• Chest Pocket: Independent from belly-cam zips, designed to securely hold items like a phone when placed fully inside the designated phone pocket.

Usage Features

• Progression Guidance: Emphasizes extensive training in the wingsuit for skydiving before attempting advanced maneuvers or BASE jumping.
• Beginner-Friendly: Approved for first flight courses and student wingsuiters.
• Pre-Flight Checklist Integration: Zipper checks for arm wing pressure settings and leg wing access are recommended as part of the pre-flight routine, ensuring symmetric settings for arm wings.
• Harness Integration: Designed to work with a skydive harness, with specific instructions for securing zipper bungees and routing the harness lateral.
• Arm Movement Flexibility: The 5mm sheet foam offers a balance of comfort and arm movement for BOC (Bottom of Container) and riser access. Removing foam maximizes comfort and range of motion.
• Adjustable Performance: The ability to choose arm foam type and adjust arm wing internal pressure allows pilots to fine-tune the suit's performance and feel to their preference.
• Storage Considerations: Advises against storing the suit in a tightly packed or folded configuration, especially in hot conditions, to prevent inlet deformation.
• Safety Warning: Stresses the importance of inspecting the suit and all components before each use, acknowledging the inherent dangers of the activity.

Maintenance Features

• Inlet Care: If the 3D Compression Inlet deforms, massaging it into shape at or above room temperature can help re-form it. Avoid storing the suit tightly packed in hot conditions.
• Mylar Care: While creasing is normal, minimizing it through careful packing is recommended.
• Zipper Pull Protection: Always fasten leg wing zipper pulls to prevent them from dragging on the ground and getting damaged.
• Hook Knife Check: Regularly check that the standard Carbon Aero Jack hook knife is properly loaded and secured.
• Storage Environment: Store the suit in a cool, dry, comfortable "nest" – not tightly folded or compressed for long periods.
• Drying: Always fully shade-dry the suit if it becomes wet or damp.
• Cleaning:
  • Gently rinse with fresh water to clean, or if exposed to salt water.
  • Can be hand washed in cold water or machine washed cold on a gentle cycle.
  • Crucially, never use chemical detergents.
  • Never tumble dry the suit; hang dry in the shade.

The manual strongly advises pilots to respect their abilities, progress slowly, seek coaching, and maintain situational awareness to avoid collisions, emphasizing that skydiving and BASE jumping are extremely dangerous activities where complacency can be fatal.

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