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GRADIENT "COMET" HARNESS
Comet harness is based on the same successful concept as the Compact but it has been simplified to make life easier for the beginner pilot and it is also lighter - only 3.8 kg without the back protector. The saving on weight is also responsible for a minor sacrifice: the open side pockets are missing and Comet has only the closed ones. The colors are again sober and conservative. Comet comes in 3 sizes and the price includes 17cm back protector and karabiners. As the Compact, Comet is also DHV tested. There are some small refinements there like pouches preventing lines being caught in those annoying buckles or zipper sliders. Shoulder straps have a piece of webbing to hold them together - with a whistle incorporated in the buckle. The right shoulder strap has also a pocket for knife or a EPIRB. Reserve extractor features again a see-thru plastic covers on its pins. All this for: $1060.00.
GRADIENT "X-Lite Airbag " HARNESS
X-Lite Airbag is a light weight low packed volume harness. Despite of these features It is comfortable and safe. The airbag has been made using the latest developments in this area and it is as efficient as a similar foam-based protector. Carbon-fibre seat plate comes as standard, ergonomically shaped and feather-light. The pilot is protected against the consequences of taking off without leg straps by a "foolstrap" and all the webbing is easily adjustable in a wide range.
Obviously, there is not such thing as a free lunch. The volume of the side pockets is smaller and a front mounted reserve container is needed. Also, the light material calls for a more careful handling to avoid damage to the Cordura Light fabric. Otherwise, if you don't like carrying the huge and and heavy load you have now, this may be the perfect solution for you.
The harness converts ito a comfortable rucksack with large side pockets, bumbag and generously padded shoulder and waist strap. The photo in the middle shows the difference between the volume of having the same equipment packed with a classic harness and the Ex-Lite. The saving on weight is also substantial.
The photo on the right shows what is inside; a 28 size glider, reserve with instruments, full face helmet, flying suit and gloves plus some of the usual bits and pieces. The side pockets were left empty - still plenty of extra room for more stuff.
X-Lite features:
- Light auto buckles and Safe Fool Strap
- Shoulder adjustment with 30mm light buckles
- Double back adjustment with trim buckle and light buckle for excellent support
- Chest adjustment with steel trim buckle in protective sleeve
- Double airbag protection
- Carbon seat plate
- Pre-equipped for front reserve parachute
- 10mm high density comfort foam for harness (and rucksack) back
- 2 side storage pockets
- Total weight 2.8 kg
- Rucksack back in ventilated padded material for extra comfort
- Load adjusters, net side pockets, helmet attachment straps
All this for: $960.00.