With the exception of jumps defined in 3° of article A. 322-150 where the student is equipped with a passenger harness specifically designed for the activity, no jump may be made if the skydiver is not equipped with a harness bag, a main canopy, a reserve canopy and a safety release device.
For the jumps defined in article A. 322-150, the harness bag must be of the “full back” type, the main canopy must be releasable and of the “wing” type, and the reserve canopy must be of the “wing” type.
The reserve parachute must be packed at least once a year. Maintenance and packing of the reserve parachute must be carried out by a holder of a diploma, professional qualification or certificate of qualification, registered in the répertoire national des certifications professionnelles or recognised by the federation that has been delegated responsibility for parachuting.
For all types of jumps, it is compulsory to carry an activated safety release connected to the reserve parachute.