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Highend XC Harness

2.890,00 €
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HIGH-END XC Harness

The IMPRESS 4 is the first fully-equipped cross country harness with an aerodynamically optimised tail spoiler which will fit in any normal paraglider rucksack. This High-End product is more comfortable and sophisticated than ever before – intended for leisure cross country use right up to the cross country champion and competition pilot.

STREAMLINED

Best possible aerodynamics
Perfect aerodynamics received the highest attention for this High-End harness. The ideal shape results from innumerable CFD analyses in the virtual wind tunnel. An own-design air intake tube of minimal diameter with non-return-valve ensures a solidly inflated tail spoiler. The result is a crease-free, streamlined silhouette for maximum performance.

COMPACT

A place for it in any paraglider rucksack
The especially compact IMPRESS 4 will fit in any normal paraglider rucksack – a new characteristic for a fully-operational cross country harness with a drag-reducing tail spoiler. A folding line across the back makes it convenient and easy to pack in the rucksack.

DUAL MODE

With or without a seatboard
The IMPRESS 4 boasts another revolutionary feature: it can be flown with or without its seatboard, requiring no special restriction or change of settings. With the seatboard you have a harder, more sporty feeling, conveying higher directional stability and direct feedback from the wing. Without it you can enjoy a comfortable and more damped Cruiser-Feeling, conveniently enclosed in the body-conforming seat shell.

TECHNOLOGY & FEATURES

ALL-ROUND PROTECTION INCLUDES MAXIMUM COMFORT

More protection and comfort than ever: now the IMPRESS 4 pilot’s body is completely surrounded by SAS-TEC components within the seat shell. These memory foam parts effectively protect against impacts and external hard objects and match themselves to an individual’s personal ergonomics. A generous foam protector under the seat and Comfort-Foam in the back share the credit for both comfort and protection.

STABLE SHAPE, FIRMLY INFLATED TAIL SPOILER

Minimal air intake area and maximum internal pressure in the tail spoiler – a contradiction? Not for the IMPRESS 4, which has a single, side air intake of only 5 cm diameter to maintain a solidly inflated tail section. A non-return valve does not allow the spoiler to deform or empty, even under large changes of relative airflow.

EASY TO PACK

The especially compact IMPRESS 4 will fit in any normal paraglider rucksack – a new characteristic for a fully-operational cross country harness with a drag-reducing tail spoiler. A folding line across the back makes it convenient and easy to pack in the rucksack.

POCKETS & COMPARTMENTS

The IMPRESS 4 has many practical pockets and compartments.

ANTI-G POCKET

The Anti-G pocket is at hip level, and can be opened from either side. It can be activated in one simple movement and the chute restowed with similar ease. This pocket could also be used as additional storage of personal items or ballast.

USEFUL BALLAST COMPARTMENT

The 5 litre capacity ballast compartment is under the seat.

SMOOTH ACCELERATION SYSTEM

The two-loop speed system is very straightforward to use. Wide straps mean that perfectly positioned feet are simple to arrange, and centering the speed lines is very easy. Speed loop geometry has been arranged so that those many kilometres of continuous accelerated flight become effortless.

SMART COCKPIT

The especially handy cockpit has a large easy-to-see instrument panel as well as several pockets. The main cockpit can be easily opened in flight - even with gloves. Several cable accesses lead to an external battery pocket. The instrument panel can be detached and instruments can be protected with a neoprene cover.

WITH OR WITHOUT A SEATBOARD

It can be flown with or without its seatboard, with no additional restriction - and without having to change a setting or adjustment. With seatboard in place you experience that stiffer sports-suspension feeling: maximum tracking stability and direct feedback from the wing. When you remove the seatboard - simplicity itself - you can enjoy a comfortably damped Cruiser-Feeling and feel pleasantly enclosed in the all-encompassing seat shell.

SPEEDBAG SIZE CHOICE 3X3

An important factor for both comfort in flight and the flawless silhouette of the IMPRESS 4 is a correct speedbag length. Flexible material means that a majority of pilots will find the speedbag corresponding to their harness size to be satisfactory. (S, M, L). But nature may have different ideas (e.g. long body/short legs or vice versa) so a speedbag of a different size to that of the harness can be ordered.

WINDSHIELD FOR EVEN MORE FLYING COMFORT

The windshield reduces windchill and therefore a significant loss of body heat. Continuous wind noise on long transits - especially while accelerated - is reduced. This makes a great contribution to the achievement of long flights without excessive tiredness.

2 RESERVES: LEFT, RIGHT OR BOTH

The IMPRESS 4 has two reserve container compartments under the seat, separated by an internal partition. Compartment size can be adjusted to suit reserve this can be fitted for right or left deployment. Delivery includes a foam spacer and securing pins for the empty side.

AIR INTAKE

DATEN

IMPRESS 4SML
Pilot height [cm]155-172165-183178-200
Seatboard width[cm]31.53334.5
Carabiner height [cm]464748
Weight with protector (ready to fly) [kg]6.46.66.8
Load testEN 1651 / LTF 91/09 / 120kgEN 1651 / LTF 91/09 / 120kgEN 1651 / LTF 91/09 / 120kg
Weight rucksack [kg]1.31.31.3
Harness certificationEN / LTFEN / LTFEN / LTF

MATERIALS

Main straps
Polyester, 25mm, 8kN
afe-T-buckle SystemAustriAlpin Cobra

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