APCO Edge Harness

EDGE Harness

EDGE shares the principles and design approach common to traditional APCO harnesses. It will appeal to pilots who prefer a classic harness with stylish design, total comfort, maximum security and loads of extras. It does not incorporate any hard elements such as lexan plate, allowing reduction in volume, weight and insuring trouble-free long-lasting service (no plates or elements easily broken or requiring careful handling).

EDGE options include redesigned airfoam protector – which we believe has better absorption qualities than former airfoam protector. Test results conducted by DHV confirm that our standard 15cm Airfoam protector is fully in line with DHV requirements when used in combination with Edge type harness.

It has also been confirmed by DHV that Edge type harness fully conforms to DHV harness certification requirements.

DESIGN FEATURES

Very clean outline - moulded, clean shape, no wrinkles, no sagging or baggy look
Low drag – slim, narrow profile.
Low volume – easy to pack
Emergency Parachute located at bottom of harness – with deployment handle on the side, easily accessible, perfect spot.
New redesigned webbing system with integrated "don't forget leg-strap" webbings, eliminating the possibility of launching with unsecured leg straps.
Ultimate comfort and back support aided by semi-rigid elements integrated into the back of the harness, designed to spread the load.
Versatile accelerator system with floating seat plate - for ultimate drag savings in accelerated position and easy in and out from the harness.
Accepts most airfoam protectors available, including new APCO standard 15cm. protector and plate
Foam cushion placed between emergency parachute and seat plate for additional impact protection (DHV compatable)
Side protector - high energy absorbing polystyrene
Ample space in back pocket for storage of bag etc.
Prepared to hook-in radio or ballast in the back space
Integrated side pocket
Built-in ABS system for adjustment of weight shift control
Available in 3 sizes - S/M / L/XL / XXL
No hard elements
Can be equipped with foot steer up for supine flying and added comfort
Two internal side pockets for camera and radio stowage
Weight shift sensitivity adjuster (webbing adjustments for rear of seat plate)
Partial front neoprenne closure
Heavy duty, scratch resistant bottom cloth
Additional internal document pocket in the back
Airmesh lining for breathability and comfort
APCO’s famous Wonder Bar compatable

PILOT PROTECTION

Foam Protector and Lexan Sheet

The EDGE has a pilot protection system, combining the usual airfoam type protector with a lexan sheet (47143) which aids in spreading the load over the absorbing area of the airfoam and a Polystyrene side impact protector which offers the maximum protection available to a paraglider pilot today.

Test results conducted by DHV confirm that our standard 15cm Airfoam protector is fully in line with DHV requirements when used in combination with Edge type harness.

Side Protectors

It is fitted by opening the zip running along the bottom of the harness, below the seat board, and connecting it to two rubber bands through the slits made in the side protector (make sure to put the rubber band through the slit from the flat side of the side protector to the round side of it). Slide the side protector to its place and close the zip running along the bottom of the harness.