Convertible harnesses

A reversible paragliding harness, c'is a harness with a planchette or leg straps which, as its name suggests, can easily be turned over to become a rucksack and hold all your paragliding equipment.

This harness was originally designed for paragliding. walking and flyingalso known as hike and flyBut it's also great for travelling, thanks to its low volume!

What are the advantages of reversible harnesses?

Thanks to their modularity, you benefit from versatile equipment with a high load capacity and minimal weight, without risking your safety. Whether for travel, high altitudes, the mountains or just for their compactness, more and more paragliders are winning over ...

Reversible harness with thigh strap VS reversible harness with tray:

• The reversible harness with leg straps will be lighterThe backrest will be slightly less padded and the straps thinner. The backrest will be slightly less padded, the straps thinner, and the reversible bag will have less volume than a reversible harness with a tray. To gain in versatility and weight, theairbag is often removable. This feature makes it even lighter, because once you remove it you have an ultralight mountain paragliding harness in your hands 🙂 Most reversible harnesses with leg straps allow you to attach the harness to the harness.installation of the rescue parachute directly under the seatto guarantee permanent protection. This is housed in the airbag module. When it comes to flying, this harness really is one with the pilot. The flexible leg straps and lightweight backrest enclose you perfectly, providing real comfort when flying in calm conditions. It's your whole body that accompanies you as you lean into the harness, making it fluid and supple. The limits of comfort will be reached on longer flights, when the thermals kick in and you'll need to fly more straightforwardly. This is a light, flexible product, perfect for your mountain and high mountain flights.

• The reversible tray-type harness is not as light as a leg harness, but it offers more than versatility. Its rucksack has a volume of ample storage spaceWith an average capacity of between 70 and 90 litres, you can fit a standard paraglider inside. So there's no need to go completely light to enjoy the pleasures of cross-country flying. Protection airbag is fixedThis is where your rescue parachute comes in, whether round or square. Often more enveloping and padded, comfort is improved, both in terms of duration of flight and in terms of piloting, where the support will be clearer and more marked. The reversible tray harness is therefore more suitable for travel, mid-mountain flying and site flying; you'll still enjoy flying in all conditions.

Come and try it out!

Ideally located opposite the Planfait landing strip, our school shop offers a wide range of reversible harnesses for you to try out... The mountains surround us, so come and discover our favourite playgrounds.