HGFA Skysailor Magazine

SKY SAILOR 33 November | December 2018 Preserving the aspect ratio, nearly unchanged compared to the predecessor, the Queen2 will inspire confidence in all the variable conditions you may face during long XC flights.” [https://777gliders.com/ ] Roger Stanford, Sky Out Paragliding [www.skyoutparagliding.com ] New 5-star safety in a light-weight harness – Advance Axess4 After an extensive R&D and feedback period, Advance of Switzerland, has released an update to its revolutionary fully certified light-weight Axess harness series. The Axess4 is the new model in the #1 selling Axess series. A very light and extremely comfortable compact open style harness, with the unique integrated self-inflating air style back protector. Unlike an ‘AirBag’, the patented AirCell does not require airspeed to inflate and provide protection. The Axess4 also features the innovative visco-elastic German SAS-Tec protection plates along the whole back section and in the pelvis area. This gives the Axess4 the best protection in weight/volume terms on the market. Sizes S,M and L weigh only 3.7, 3.9 and 4.1kg respectively. The Axess series is the first and only non-foam protector style harness to achieve a 5-star rating! The harness is suitable for everyday use as well as for hike & fly and travel. This LTF/EN certified light harness comes with an integral reserve pocket, carbon fibre seat board, Advance twist lock automatic carabiners and is delivered pre-installed with the Advance carbon fibre speedbar, lines and clips. Available in two colours and three sizes for pilot heights 155 to 202cm, the new Axess4 is a fully featured, fully adjustable and extremely comfortable harness suited to all levels of flying from novice right through to extended XC. At a RRP of $1150, the Axess4 is also great value for such a high quality, high-tech new product. For more contact the importer: Manilla Paragliding on 02 6785 6545 or <godfrey@flymanilla.com> . For tech info and a video see [www.advance.ch] . Godfrey Wenness, Manilla Paragliding Swing Connect Reverse 3 and Brave4 Swing has updated two of their best-selling harnesses, offering increased safety and comfort in smart new designs. The Brave 4, reversible, super-light, hike & fly harness now has an optional zip-on airbag, as well as increased back support with the Deuter Alpine back padding and more functionality than ever before. The Connect Reverse 3 maintains the same comfortable features in flight and as a backpack, but sees the addition of upper back protection, simplified conversion, as well as a host of other enhancements – and all with a fresh new colour scheme. Find out more at [www.poliglide.com.au] or [ www.swing.de ]. Fiona Polidano, Poliglide Swing Connect Reverse 3 Advance Axess4