SIV LAKE Walensee info sheet

The arrival is organized by the participants individually. Carpool lane we provide available list of participants. We meet according to the invitation to tender at the Hotel Churfirsten in Walenstadt/Switzerland. The Churfirsten mountains is located directly on the main street, opposite the train station. A day before the course starts on our website is informed at the latest on the implementation. If the course is cancelled, we ask you to make a new appointment by e-mail.

It is desirable to appear at the meeting point well nourished and rested, please do not eat breakfast during the briefing, this would disturb the process. We recommend you also during training on his diet. Enough time is available to consume snacks and fluids in the trips from the landing site to the launch site. Again, we recommend an energy-providing food (e.B. granola bars, fruit, sandwich, etc.). Most importantly, is the fluid balance. Those neglected, this greatly affected the concentration and therefore highest priority should be. Consumption of alcohol is strictly refrain during the training. In the evening after a successful training day, we recommend to keep the limits of alcohol consumption and quite particularly here to ensure a balanced and healthy diet. This is the only way to concentrate and successfully work on the following day.

The personal utensils such as mobile phone, keys, purse should be packed in a waterproof bag. Unnecessary items such as Vario, camera should be left in the car. Who owns a waterproof action camera (go-pro) can carry of course this. The recordings can be useful in the analysis. We recommend the introduction of a set of dry spare clothes. These can be stored in the car of the training manager at the landing site. The paragliding is operated with the gloves!

• Identity card
• IPPI card (if available)
• Air driver licence
• Proof of insurance
• SIKU-script
• Exercise sheet

Your complete flight equipment should be brought to the course.

• Paraglider
  Please use your own paraglider during training. It comes with a safety training course primarily your own skills as the key data of your wing to get to know. It makes little sense, fly screens in a safety training test. The maneuvers flown should not serve as a purchase decision, or it is more important TO get to know the maneuvers AFTER the umbrella purchase in order to master the special properties of the umbrella. Note that the screen has a valid check. Pilots who want to train on the safety maneuver, and want to learn freestyle maneuvers, should bring the Freestyle screen and the standard screen. It may be that we first intended to accomplish certain maneuvers for security reasons with the default screen. Conversely, we will train only with some dynamic maneuvers according to dynamic, small screens.
• Rescue equipment
  The rescuer must be packed and maintained according to the folding interval. It is possible to pull the rescue unit on the last flight of the safety training. The theme of rescue equipment to deal with this realistic form, is highly recommended. We offer a drying and Pack service for the thrown rescue equipment. On request, a replacement rescuer can also be provided for the time until your rescue device is packed (please consult with the course instructor before training).For the training of freestyle maneuvers, a harness with two rescue systems is expected.
• Harness
  As with paragliders, it is advisable to complete the training with your own harness. The accelerator should be mounted on the harness and set to the correct length.We recommend removing the foam protector during safety training. Airbags should either be equipped with a zipper, which accelerated the emptying of the protector with a possible water landing or the ventilation of the protector should be prevented by masking off the inlet. The decision on the removal/elimination of the protector is the pilot. We
  indicate that landing in the water with an active protector can be dangerous. For a correct adjustment of the harness, we are happy to help. We hand over a float for the rescue handle out. This is to prevent that the inner container in the water goes down. Fixing this float is explained by the Boot Manager. Note that a compatibility check is not the content of a security training. The K-test should be carried out after the purchase or after the installation of the rescue device. On request, we carry an equivalent K check against reimbursement. We recommend studying our blog on harnesses.
• Helmet
  Please take your helmets with you to the first briefing. Your helmet will be equipped with a radio. Basically, we work with the loudspeaker built into the radio. This reproduces the radio messages especially clearly and loudly. If you have general problems with acoustic perception, you can have your radio equipped with an earphone. In this case, we recommend using a balaclava to ensure optimal hold of the earphone. Please let us know your wishes at the beginning of the course. Own radios and helmet fittings should not be a, since they may interfere with radio communications.
• Life jacket
  The life jackets are provided by X-dream Fly. We use only highly seaworthy septic with 300 Newton buoyancy. They provide maximum protection and are sure to fainting under virtually all conditions. The life jacket is equipped with an automatic release system. This throws out after a few seconds after landing in the water and the life jacket is filled with air. At the machine a ripcord (red handle) for a manual activation is also on the right side under the velcro fastener. We recommend no handwritten manipulations on the life jacket. The Boot Manager will assist friends in explaining, the operation, as well as the proper tightening. For the refilling of the lifejacket after a possible firing, we charge euro 25,00 for gas cartridge and salt tablets.

The night spot is also organized by the participants themselves. Accommodation in different price classes must be booked in Walenstadt. The following list gives a small overview:

The hotel where we have our meeting point and also do the briefing is the Hotel Churfirsten. The hotel is well maintained and offers excellent cuisine – our insider tip!

We have found our safety training deemed worthy another partner at Lake Walen. The Alp-Schrina and in particular their tenants Edith and Hans Schmid welcome us to the company. They also offer the possibility to stay a lovingly-run restaurant. Their uncomplicated and flexible way is just our students lodging, cost effective and exciting. Who so his nights at the safety training or generally his holiday on a traditional Alp wants to spend, when Edith and Hans is in the best hands.

Hotel Krone – affordable and central
Hotel Löwen – affordable and central
Private room with Mrs. Mattle – Tel. +41 (0) 710 24 19
Camping Burg – beautiful location
Campsite – beautiful location
more Offers can be found on the website of the Tourism Association