The paraglider harness is a crucial part of the pilot's equipment, playing a role in comfort, safety, and flight performance. Here are the key aspects to consider regarding paraglider harnesses:
The harness is the direct link between the pilot and the wing, and its geometry influences:
The paraglider harness is a crucial part of the pilot's equipment, playing a role in comfort, safety, and flight performance. Here are the key aspects to consider regarding paraglider harnesses:
The harness is the direct link between the pilot and the wing, and its geometry influences:
There are different types of harnesses suited to various practices:
When choosing a harness, the following factors must be considered:
Unlike wings, harnesses have a longer lifespan. Choosing the right harness can therefore be a long-term investment for the pilot.
The harness requires precise adjustments to optimize comfort and performance. These adjustments directly influence the pilot's position and, therefore, the behavior of the wing in flight.
Choosing a paraglider harness is an important decision that requires careful consideration. It is recommended to seek advice from professionals or experienced pilots to make the best choice according to your specific needs.
Subcategories
All cross-country, back-country, progression, acro, tandem and paramotor harnesses are displayed in this category
The airbag harnesses are, according to the manufacturers, those which provide the most security while remaining light. They are often reversible, which saves the weight of the carrying bag.
The foam absorption systems are a bit heavier than the airbag system but can be more aerodynamic.
The reversible harnesses are, in general, lighter than the others because they do not oblige the carriage of a transport bag. They are mainly associated with an airbag shock absorption system.
These are mainly thigh-high harnesses to gain maximum weight
Harness used by competitors and cross-country pilotes. It does not offer any advantages in terms of security but rather in terms of look and performance.
The two-seater harnesses are specially designed to bring as close as possible pilot and passenger. It can be proposed with airbag or with foambag
Harness accessories are mainly related to the acceleration system of the wing
LIGHTWEIGHT, COMFORT, PASSIVE SAFETY & PRE-INFLATED AIRBAG It is a reversible harness, comfortable and light. Very suitable for on-site flights, it is also intended for pilots who travel.It is a harness with passive safety effective from takeoff.*** Trials and adjustments in stores ***
STRAPLESS 3 - Ultralight Mountaineer The STRAPLESS 3 weighs only 195 grams. Designed initially for hikers and mountaineers who do not compromise on weight and volume, it is also used by paragliders and paramotorists to play with their wings on the ground and possibly in the air.
STRAPLESS BI 3 - Ultralight Mountaineer The STRAPLESS BI 3 weighs only 195 grams. Designed for tandem hikers and mountaineers who do not compromise on weight and volume.
Reversible harness and extremely lightweight.Supplied with 2 carabiners.Optional: airbag with integrated reserve parachute pocket and lift linkage connected to the shoulder straps.
Particularly suited to mountain flying, it also intended to be used for tandem flying, ground handling, coastal ridge soaring, wherever lightness and ease allow the pilot to play freely. Excellent choice for local flight. *** Trials and adjustments in stores ***
SUCCESS 5 : Even more protection and a whole new look! The SUCCESS 5 is a top-of-the-range sport seated position harness with maximum safety.It is aimed at pilots who attach great importance to great comfort and aerodynamics. *** Testing and trimmings Free in store ***
The all-inclusive trip The Verso 3 is a reversible harness with a very efficient airbag, a tray + an emergency pocket under the seat + a double skin surface with a zip for easy closing.
The harness designed for beginners. It is very simple, very practical, and particularly reliable without sacrificing anything comfort.
PROGRESS 3 Unique Versatility One for everything? The new PROGRESS 3 is Multifunctional and safe as never before. Come and test the universal reversible harness. *** Free in-store testing and adjustments ***
LIGHTWEIGHT, PLEASURE AND SAFETY IN ONE BAG It is a reversible harness, comfortable and light. Very suitable for on-site flights, it is also intended for pilots who travel.It is a harness with passive safety effective from takeoff.*** Trials and adjustments in stores ***
High performance harness with two containers.The Genesis has been approved EN / LTF under the reference EAPR-GZ-0532/16
DELIGHT 4: THE LIGHT AND PRECISE CROSS COUNTRY A direct evolution of the DELIGHT 3, it is ideal for progression in cross country. Reassuring and intuitive, the DELIGHT 4 is aimed at pilots who wish to continue their progress towards performance. *** Tests and adjustments possible in store ***
The Kolibri is the lightweight competition for hike and fly, or bivouac flying. The fruit of three years of reflection on this activity, it is distinguished by several major innovations: Halyard structure dyneema Single-piece design Full back protector, foam-bag / airbag Adjustable splice adjustments.*** Free trials and...
BIPRO 4 – Daily Ease The BIPRO 4, tandem pilot harness, has many useful features for simple and safe daily work. Although the harness weighs just 2.7 kg, it is very sturdy in construction. *** Testing and trimmings Free in store ***
BIPAX2 – Share the love Tandem harness for the passenger, the BIPAX2 is simple, practical and robust, it weighs only 1.85 kg and has various practical details that make life easier and safer. *** Testing and trimmings Free in store ***
THE REFERENCE IN ACRO ! The ACRO 3 was already a world reference for paragliding, the new ACRO 4 replaces it after being tested and approved by the best pilots of the moment. *** Trials and adjustments in stores ***
After a few years of development, it comes to replace the Kanibal Race which was already a reference in terms of comfort and efficiency. This is an innovative harness that will delight high level competitors and pilots.*** Try it at the store or at your house ***
A new type of cocoon: Lightweight, stable, precise, comfortable bucket seat, combined with a modern look.The SUSPENDER is a lightweight, high-end cocoon with lightweight, highly efficient NEO-KOROYD protection, integrated in geometry.Its structure is built around this new concept of back protection.*** Free Trials and Adjustments in Store ***
LIGHTNESS 3 - Ready to Transit The new LIGHTNESS 3 offers comprehensive comfort both in flight and handling. There’s also the option of a windshield, which significantly raises flying comfort on long distance flights. *** Free trial and trimmings store ***
Carbon fiber seat plates equip the light harnesses and can also replace wooden seat plates with corresponding sizes to reduce the overall weight by about 500 g.The carbon seat plates come in various sizes: the first dimension is the width, and the second, the depth.
The new, modern, simple design Cockpit CARRY has new distinguishing features.
IMPRESS 4 - Accessible Throne First fully-equipped cross country harness with an aerodynamically optimised tail spoiler which will fit in any normal paraglider rucksack
Kruyer III, lightness and comfort It has been reworked and now incorporates molded 3D geometry! This technology offers unparalleled comfort for a harness of this weight. It is also equipped with the exclusive “Konnect” loop system. *** Free trials and adjustments in the store ***
the classic ADVANCE harness intended for beginners, enters its fifth generation and is simpler, more compact and always safer.
The Ultra Light cocoon seen by NEO : Exceptional weight / stability ratio: 1.45 kg, preformed seat shape make it the ultra-light cocoon offering the most relaxed flights.It has the same basic geometry as the Suspender NEO, known for its stability and precision in its turn.With it, trekking or hike and fly is within your reach.*** Free Trials and...
SPEEDBAG EVO XC3 + and EVO LITE Velcro mounting system: the EVO Speedbag is perfectly integrated into the EVO XC3 and EVO LITE harnesses.An integrated cockpit is provided.
THE HARNESS TO HIKE AND FLY Lightness, precision and safety are the key words of the STRIKE 2.It is lighter, more comfortable and more flexible thanks in particular to an inflatable protection *** Try it at our shop or at home***
WEIGHTLESS - Less is More Introducing Advance's new lightweight cross country harness. It is a high-end product weighs less than 2 kg. Originally developed for X-Alps athletes, it has been specially adapted for weight-sensitive XC pilots.
The Kortel Koncept is, thanks to an exclusive adjustment system, the first harness that adapts perfectly to all pilot morphologies. It can accompany you throughout your technical and morphological progress by playing on its multiple settings.*** Try it with us or yours ***
The reversible harness that doesn't need to be flipped This backpack harness revolutionizes the category of reversible harnesses and offers a honeycomb seat board.*** Testing and trimmings Free in store ***
EASY TO USE, PERFORMANT AND LIGHT It is the harness made to safely progress toward more ambitious and longer flights. Weight 3700 g *** Free trial and trimmings at the store ***