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Harnesses and reserves

Paraglider harness reviews and insights

Gin Switch 2

Gin Switch 2 review (reversible harness)

Gin's Switch 2 is an open harness with an airbag protector, which reverses into an 80-litre rucksack. We tested it in the South of France
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Supair Altirando Lite 2

First Look: Supair Altirando Lite 2 reversible harness

We tested the Altirando Lite 2, Supair's updated lightweight reversible harness and rucksack for hike-and-fly and everyday flying
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AirDesign Sock pod harness

First Look: AirDesign Sock Pod Harness

The Sock is AirDesign’s first pod harness for paragliding. Designed for everything from all-day XC to hike-and-fly and vol-bivouac
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Supair Delight 4

Supair Delight 4 / Delight 4 Sport Review

Supair’s best-selling pod harness now comes in two versions, Standard and Sport. Marcus King tried both
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Kortel Hike-and-Fly Bags

First Look: Kortel Hike-and-Fly Bags

You want to run with a glider? You better have a decent rucksack. Expert pilot and trail runner Charlie King puts these through their paces.
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Little Cloud Grasshopper Mk 2

First Look: Little Cloud Grasshopper 2

The Grasshopper Mk 2 is the latest version of Little Cloud's lightweight everyday pod harness. It now features inflatable protection and a rear fairing
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Supair Delight 4 Sport pod harness

First Look: Supair Delight 4

We fly the new Supair Delight 4 paraglider harness – which comes in two designs, Standard and Sport. Or with fairing and without.
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Gin Genie X-Lite

Gin Genie X-Lite review: lightweight pod harness

"A light harness that is still suitable for everyday use" – Marcus King tested Gin's Genie X-Lite pod harness
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Ozone Switch

Ozone Switch review: lightweight modular harness

Ozone’s modular harness for speed flying, speedriding, and hike-and-fly comes in two modes – slick and complete. Lawrie Noctor tries it out
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Skywalk Cruise

Skywalk Cruise review: Paragliding harness

Bastienne Wentzel tested Skywalk's Cruise, a “compact comfort harness” aimed at beginners and sports pilots preferring a seat harness instead of a pod
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