The X-Pyr harness from Nervures is a lightweight hammock-style harness with a removable cocoon, offering pilot comfort for long flights.
Nervures say the hammock design gives excellent back support, while the hip-hugging interior is supportive and ensures precise wing feedback. A swinging system makes it easy to change position in flight, and also to get into and out of the harness.
The X-Pyr is fully adjustable so you can set it to your preferred flying position, and it closes with two automatic buckles. It has a 12cm mousse protector, and ball-bearing pulleys. The large back pocket has a smaller pocket inside for organising your belongings, and there is a safety leash attached to the side pocket for securing a camera etc. to.
You can fly the X-Pyr with the cocoon for optimal warmth and performance, or shave grammes from your kit and use it just with the stirrup.
The X-Pyr is EN 1651 certified in three sizes (S: < 1.7m, ML: 1.70-1.80m, XL: >1.80m) and weighs 2.5kg in the middle size, including karabiners. RRP 1100€ with karabiners.
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