Charly Second Chance 118

The Charly Second Chance 118 is a popular, lightweight, and compact round reserve parachute designed for paragliding and hang gliding.
It’s known for its small pack volume, favorable price, and has been certified by DHV.
The “118” designation refers to its maximum load capacity of 118 kg.

Here’s a more detailed description:
Type: Round canopy rescue parachute.

Popularity: It’s the most widely sold paragliding rescue system globally.

Weight and Size: It’s a lightweight and small-volume system, with the 118 model weighing 1.92 kg and having a surface area of 36 m².

Features: It incorporates central line technology for shortened opening times and optimized descent rates. It also uses double-cap construction, a feature pioneered by Charly, to enhance performance.

Material: The system uses carefully chosen, light yet robust and durable materials. The material is also air-permeable and tear-resistant.

Certification: It carries DHV certification.

Compatibility: The Charly Second Chance 118 is designed to fit all current harness models and sizes.

Inner Container: Charly offers a Flat Reserve Inner Container specifically designed for this rescue system, and it is also compatible with other conventional Charly reserve systems.