SIST EN 1651:2018/oprA1:2019
(Amendment)Paragliding equipment - Harnesses - Safety requirements and strength tests
Paragliding equipment - Harnesses - Safety requirements and strength tests
This European Standard is applicable only to harnesses for paragliders. The intermediate attachment system between the harness and the paraglider does not form part of this standard.
This Standard specifies safety requirements and test methods.
Ausrüstung für das Gleitschirmfliegen - Gurtzeuge - Sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen und Prüfung der Festigkeit
No Scope Available.
Équipement pour le parapente - Sellettes pour parapente - Éxigences de sécurité et essais de résistance
No Scope Available.
Oprema za jadralno padalstvo - Pasovi - Varnostne zahteve in trdnostni preskusi
General Information
Relations
Overview
SIST EN 1651:2018/oprA1:2019 is a European standard developed by CEN that focuses exclusively on safety requirements and strength tests for paragliding harnesses. This standard specifically covers harnesses designed for paragliders but explicitly excludes the intermediate attachment systems between the harness and the paraglider itself. The updated amendment (prA1:2019) introduces essential modifications to enhance safety testing protocols, especially related to integrated emergency parachute systems.
The standard ensures that paragliding equipment manufacturers adhere to rigorous safety and strength benchmarks, helping to protect pilots by verifying harness reliability under various conditions. Compliance with SIST EN 1651:2018/oprA1:2019 serves as a vital quality assurance measure within the outdoor sport and recreational equipment industry.
Key Topics
Safety Requirements for Harnesses
SIST EN 1651:2018/oprA1:2019 details the minimum strength and reliability criteria that paragliding harnesses must meet to be deemed safe for use.Strength Test Methods
The standard specifies test methodologies to assess mechanical strength, durability, and overall functionality of harness components. This includes static load tests simulating forces experienced during flight and landing.Integrated Emergency Parachute Extraction Testing
A significant update in the 2019 amendment introduces specific tests for harnesses equipped with integrated emergency parachute containers, including:- Static parachute extraction test performed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
- Force thresholds to avoid accidental deployment (activation force > 2 daN) while allowing for quick single-handed deployment (extraction force < 7 daN).
Manufacturer’s Attestation Template
Annex A provides an example form for manufacturers to certify compliance, documenting the emergency parachute deployment test results, including details like test location, harness size, measurement instruments, and signatures from test operators and representatives.
Applications
Paragliding Safety Assurance
SIST EN 1651:2018/oprA1:2019 assists manufacturers and certification bodies in verifying that harnesses will perform safely under real-world conditions, particularly in emergency situations requiring rapid parachute deployment.Quality Control and Manufacturing
Manufacturers use this standard to design, test, and certify harnesses that meet consumer safety expectations and legal regulations within European markets.Product Development and Innovation
By adhering to the specified strength tests and deployment requirements, designers can innovate harness designs that improve pilot comfort without compromising safety.Regulatory Compliance and Market Access
Compliance with SIST EN 1651:2018/oprA1:2019 is often required for market approval and consumer trust in Europe, enhancing the product's acceptance across national standards bodies such as DIN, AFNOR, and others.
Related Standards
EN 926 Series - Paragliding Equipment
Standard covering the requirements for paragliding gliders, complementing SIST EN 1651:2018/oprA1:2019 for complete equipment safety.ISO 25607 - Personal Protective Equipment
General performance requirements that may apply to components of paragliding harness systems.EN 12491 - Lifejackets and Buoyancy Aids
Although focused on water sports, the strength testing approaches provide insights relevant to outdoor recreational gear safety.
Keywords: EN 1651 harness safety, paragliding harness tests, emergency parachute extraction, paragliding equipment standards, CEN paragliding safety, harness strength tests, European paragliding standards, outdoor sports safety compliance
Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-julij-2019
Oprema za jadralno padalstvo - Pasovi - Varnostne zahteve in trdnostni preskusi
Paragliding equipment - Harnesses - Safety requirements and strength tests
Ausrüstung für das Gleitschirmfliegen - Gurtzeuge - Sicherheitstechnische
Anforderungen und Prüfung der Festigkeit
Équipement pour le parapente - Sellettes pour parapente - Éxigences de sécurité et
essais de résistance
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 1651:2018/prA1
ICS:
97.220.40 Oprema za športe na Outdoor and water sports
prostem in vodne športe equipment
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
DRAFT
EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 1651:2018
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
prA1
April 2019
ICS 97.220.40
English Version
Paragliding equipment - Harnesses - Safety requirements
and strength tests
Équipement pour le parapente - Sellettes pour Ausrüstung für das Gleitschirmfliegen - Gurtzeuge -
parapente - Éxigences de sécurité et essais de Sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen und Prüfung der
résistance Festigkeit
This draft amendment is submitted to CEN members for enquiry. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee CEN/TC 136.
This draft amendment A1, if approved, will modify the European Standard EN 1651:2018. If this draft becomes an amendment,
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for inclusion of
this amendment into the relevant national standard without any alteration.
This draft amendment was established by CEN in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other
language made by translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC
Management Centre has the same status as the official versions.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,
Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania,
Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
Turkey and United Kingdom.
Recipients of this draft are invited to submit, with their comments, notification of any relevant patent rights of which they are
aware and to provide supporting documentation.
Warning : This document is not a European Standard. It is distributed for review and comments. It is subject to change without
notice and shall not be referred to as a European Standard.
EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION
COMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATION
EUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNG
CEN-CENELEC Management Centre: Rue de la Science 23, B-1040 Brussels
© 2019 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. EN 1651:2018/prA1:2019 E
worldwide for CEN national Members.
Contents Page
European foreword . 3
1 Modification to 4.2 “Strength requirements” . 4
2 Modification to 5.5.1 “Strength test methods” . 4
3 Modification to Annex A . 4
European foreword
This document (EN 1651:2018/prA1:2019) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 136
“Sports, playground and other recreational facilities and equipment”, the secretariat of which is held by
DIN.
This document is currently submitted to the CEN Enquiry.
In comparison with the previous edition EN 1651:2018, th
...
Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 1651:2018/oprA1:2019 is a draft published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Paragliding equipment - Harnesses - Safety requirements and strength tests". This standard covers: This European Standard is applicable only to harnesses for paragliders. The intermediate attachment system between the harness and the paraglider does not form part of this standard. This Standard specifies safety requirements and test methods.
This European Standard is applicable only to harnesses for paragliders. The intermediate attachment system between the harness and the paraglider does not form part of this standard. This Standard specifies safety requirements and test methods.
SIST EN 1651:2018/oprA1:2019 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 97.220.40 - Outdoor and water sports equipment. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN 1651:2018/oprA1:2019 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 1651:2018+A1:2020, SIST EN 1651:2018. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
You can purchase SIST EN 1651:2018/oprA1:2019 directly from iTeh Standards. The document is available in PDF format and is delivered instantly after payment. Add the standard to your cart and complete the secure checkout process. iTeh Standards is an authorized distributor of SIST standards.
Questions, Comments and Discussion
Ask us and Technical Secretary will try to provide an answer. You can facilitate discussion about the standard in here.
Loading comments...