Advance have announced the long-anticipated Lightness 4 harness – with deliveries expected at the end of May.
The Advance Lightness 4 has been expected for some time, with rumours of its development first surfacing in August 2023. Today, Advance say it is the “next level” in comfort, with easier handling and a sportier look.
Seat shell for “real body shapes”. Photo: Advance
To improve comfort, Advance say they have completely redesigned the seat shell using 3D body scans to adapt it to real body shapes. They have also moved the centre of gravity forward to give “better support” for the back and also increased cushioning in this area. Advance say this will ensure “fatigue-free” flying for long and relaxed cross-country flights.
New fairing, new inlets. Photo: Advance
Almost five years ago Cross Country’s Hugh Miller questioned the decision to forego a fairing in his Lightness 3 review. But, the Lightness 4 now has a rear fairing, inflated by an inlet on either side – adding to the sportier look.
The rear compartment volume has been increased by 35% over the Lightness 3 to 22.5 litres. There is also additional storage under the seat, in pockets and a new space in the speedbag nose pocket.
Advance say they have a new cockpit which is “even easier to use”. A push-button secures content during take-off and an additional magnetic catch makes the cockpit easy to open and close in flight, Advance say.
Supplied with Lightpack DLS. Photo: Advance
Along with the harness a Lightpack DLS rucksack (with a weight from 620g) comes as standard, in addition to a windshield, hook knife, carbon footboard, EN-certified foam protector under the seat and a hard-shell SAS-Tec back panel.
Available in three sizes. Photo: Advance
The harness will be available in S, M and L sizes for pilots 155-200cm tall with interchangeable speedbags between all three sizes. Weighing 3.25kg in the small size and 3.58kg in large.
