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| PPG Trainer |
$220 |
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The best avaible!
We have tried them all. Do not waste your time with cheap uncomfortable harnesses. This PPG Trainer is the most expensive, and it's also the best. Carabiners not included.
Every foot launcher needs one!
Think you won't need a training harness after your first solo? WRONG! Practicing ground handling is the key to foot launched paramtoring. If you want to continue to improve, you'll use it every chance you get. Still don't want one? You might as well get wheels.
Comfort, especially for men!
Since you will spend many hours ground handle, you want a harness that's comfortable. The PPG Trainer has thick padding and adjusts to fit any sized pilot. Most importantly, when adjusted properly, male anatomy is never an issue.
Identical to your Paramotor.
The hook-ins on the PPG Trainer adjust to match the hook-ins on your paramotor so the skills you develop with the Training Harness will translate directly to launching your motor. There are several hook in points to match different paramotor harness set ups.
The PPG Trainer is not designed for free flight. |
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Paraglider harnesses for paramotor pilots
The following paragliding harnesses were selected to complement powered paragliding. They pack small and light, and some can actually be taken with you on a paramotor flight.
In Why We Fly, we flew paramotors to a virgin soaring site, took off our paramotors, put on soaring harnesses, and then, well, look to the left...
The harnesses are listed in order of increasing weight and complexity. There are many other harnesses not listed so call us if you don't see what you are looking for. These harneses do not include carabiners.
Ground handling practice with a paragliding harness
Every powered and unpowered paraglider pilot needs a training harness, even years after initial instruction. Many ask if they could use paragliding harness to practice powered paragliding. The idea is that if they ever want to paraglide, they'll have a harness.
There are 2 problems with this line of reasoning. First, paragliding harnesses have lower attachment points, which do not give you the same feel as a paramotor harness. You won't learn properly. Secondly, flying unpowered without instruction is asking for trouble. It is NOT the same as paramotoring. Please get instruction. We will be happy to set you up with an instructor. |
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| Everest |
$249 |
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| As the name implies, this harness is all about minimizing weight. You won't find a lighter harness, yet it is super strong and high quality. No seat plate or bluckes, you step into this harness. Take it with you on a paramotor flight. You never know when you'll discover that new soaring site. |
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| Weight (kg) |
0.33 |
| Sizes |
S, M, L |
| Colors |
red/black |
| Protection |
none |
| Reserve Container |
none |
| Storage |
none |
| Seat Plate |
none |
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| Radicale |
$229 |
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| The Radicale adds a few features to the Everest, but approximately doubles the weight. Lightweight pass-through buckles on the legs straps, alloy buckles instead of plastic for the shoulder and back adjustments, and accelerator pullies. You can also add an optional removable airbag. |
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| Weight (kg) |
0.60 |
| Sizes |
M, L |
| Colors |
red/black |
| Protection |
optional airbag |
| Reserve Container |
none |
| Storage |
none |
| Seat Plate |
none |
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| Escape |
$549 |
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| The Escape adds a full size airbag and storage compartment that converts into a backpack. Perfect for hike and fly. Includes: |
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• New-style auto buckles and lightweight Safe-T-Bar
• Anti Balance System (via leg straps)
• Acetate composite buckles for shoulder and back adjustment
• 3D Mesh on shoulders for comfort
• Acetate composite buckle for chest strap adjustment
• Full Airbag back protection
• Reinforced individual Dacron leg pads give excellent support
• 10mm high density comfort foam in harness and rucksack back
• Speed bar pullies
• Reversible rucksack large enough for a standard wing
• Mesh side pockets
• Compression strap and load adjustment straps |
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| Weight (kg) |
1.9 |
| Sizes |
M, L |
| Colors |
red/black, green/black, grey/black |
| Protection |
airbag and foam |
| Reserve Container |
none |
| Storage |
yes, converts into backpack |
| Seat Plate |
none |
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| Altirando XP |
$699 |
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| The Altirando XP is a full featured XC paragliding harness with many cool standard features, and an optional front mount reserve. Comes standard with a carbon seat plate. |
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• Light auto buckles and light safe-T-bar
• Anti Balance System
• New back adjustment with 30mm mylar reinforced alloy buckles
• Chest strap adjustment with sleeved camlock buckle
• New shaped carbon seat
• Harness/rucksack back stiffened for better flight/hiking comfort
• 2 side storage pockets
• Full airbag protection
• Delivered with speed-bar and foot-stirrup
• Large reversible rucksack (accepts all gliders)
• Load adjusters, reinfoced hip-belt with pocket
• 2 front compression straps
• 2 side mesh pockets
• Accepts front reserve pod (bridle routing included) |
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| Weight (kg) |
3.2 |
| Sizes |
M, L |
| Colors |
red/black, green/black, grey/black |
| Protection |
airbag |
| Reserve Container |
optional front mount |
| Storage |
yes, converts into backpack |
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| Seat Plate |
Carbon |
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| X-Alps |
$659 |
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| The X-Alps is a full featured XC harness with a rear mount reserve container. No backpack conversion feature. |
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• Light auto buckles and Safe-T-Bar
• Anti Balance System
• Adjustable shoulder straps with Light 30mm buckles.
• Back adjustment with two buckles (Alloy and acetate).
• Chest strap adjustment with steel trim buckle.
• Improved under-seat airbag protection
• Mini Bump'Air protection between the pilot and the parachute.
• Shaped carbon seat plate
• 6-leaf rear reserve container
• 10mm + 5mm foam for back comfort
• 2 side storage pockets
• Back storage pocket |
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Options:
• Speed Bar
• Stirrup |
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| Weight (kg) |
3.1 |
| Sizes |
XS, S, M, L, XL |
| Colors |
grey/black, grey/blue, grey/red |
| Protection |
airbag and foam |
| Reserve Container |
rear mount |
| Storage |
yes |
| Seat Plate |
Carbon |
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| Altix |
$699 |
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| The Altix is a full featured XC harness with a seat mount reserve container. The Altix is a little heavier than the X-Alps, but you can narrow the difference by getting the optional carbon seat plate. |
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• Light auto-buckles and Safe-T-Bar.
• Anti Balance System
• Adjustable shoulder straps with Light 30mm buckles.
• Back adjustment with two buckles (Alloy and acetate).
• Chest strap/weight shift adjustment with steel trim buckle.
• Self inflating double airbag.
• 10mm high density foam for comfort and support
• Clover leaf underseat reserve pocket integrated into the airbag.
• Super-ergonomic twin-pin reserve handle (right hand deploy)
• Seat-depth adjustment.
• 1 side storage pocket
• Huge back storage pocket
• Aluminium super speed bar |
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Options:
• Light carbon Seat
• Cockpit |
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| Weight (kg) |
4.3 |
| Sizes |
XS, S, M, L, XL |
| Colors |
black/grey, black/blue, black/red |
| Protection |
double airbag and foam |
| Reserve Container |
under seat mount |
| Storage |
yes |
| Seat Plate |
Wood, Optional Carbon |
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| Hybrid |
$659 |
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| Building on the Altirando XP, the Hybrid is a full featured XC harness with a seat mount reserve container. Although the heaviest in the list, the Hybrid is still lighter than many and comes with all the extras, including the backpack feature. |
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• Auto buckles and light safe-T-bar
• Anti Balance System
• Chest strap adjustment with sleeved camlock buckle
• New back adjusters with 30mm mylar reinforced alloy buckles
• Full airbag protection
• New underseat integral reserve pod with lateral exit and two-pinned release (right hand side)
• Rigid back support for great comfort in flight and hiking
• Large volume reversible sack (accepts all gliders)
• Load adjusters, reinforced hip-belt with pocket, front compression straps
• 2 side meshed pockets
• 3D meshed fabric on harness/rucksack back
• Foot-stirrup and speed-bar |
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Options:
• Cockpit |
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| Weight (kg) |
4.8 |
| Sizes |
S, M, L |
| Colors |
red/black, green/black, grey/black |
| Protection |
airbag |
| Reserve Container |
under seat mount |
| Storage |
yes |
| Seat Plate |
Carbon |
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