ARE YOU STRUGGLING To Get Into Your Pod? TRY THIS SIMPLE TRICK

TRY THIS SIMPLE TRICK TO GET INTO YOUR POD Paragliding HARNESS LIKE A PRO! No more struggling close to the ground, wasting your paragliding time and risking an accident near the ground! Get into your pod as soon as possible and focus on catching the first thermal.

About paragliding pod harnesses:
Pod harnesses have a leg fairing - known as the speedbag, cocoon or pod - which encloses your legs, and the sitting position tends to be more reclined.

Pods are best suited for ambitious cross country pilots or regular fliers with at least a year of flying experience. Although more difficult on the ground and more unstable in extreme situations, pod harnesses are comfortable and offer more performance during long flights. They keep you warmer and reduce drag while flying, but you carry a little extra weight and bulk on the way back (depending on models, comparing like for like).

The reclined flying position takes some time to get used to. The lower karabiner position usually means more responsive handling (it feels more tippy), although this can be counteracted when a seatboardless design is used (which usually calms things down and makes a harness more wallowy). Turning requires a coordinated pressure on the footplate and seat area, and can often feel a bit awkward, one of the reasons why acro pilots favour the traditional upright harness with a seatboard. Pilots new to pods may find themselves being more unstable in rough air with more motion (yaw, pitch and roll) to contend with.

The performance advantage is dependant on setting the harness up correctly, so it’s important to spend time adjusting the angle. When correctly balanced, a well-trimmed pod harness can provide the added secure feeling of being completely supported.

In the past, pod harnesses were heavy and bulky, but modern designs have optimised the weight while retaining durability. You should expect a reputable harness to outlast your wing. However, when choosing the right harness you should pay attention to the fabric of the pod itself, as it is a high wear area where your boots drag on the speed bar and repeated leg extensions stretch the fairing.

The lightweight models (3-5kg) are designed for pilots who want to keep the weight of their kit down but don't want to compromise other important aspects (e.g. protection, comfort and/or durability). Ultralight models (1.5-3kg) compromise some aspects to achieve stripped down minimalism for hike-and-fly racing, expeditions or regular travelling.

The competition models feature a large aerodynamic fin at the rear (a lot of extra size for a small performance benefit), a place for a second reserve (mandatory for international level competitions) and ‘all the bells and whistles’. Expect to pay a penalty in weight and bulk for all the features. If your flying involves regular high level competition, it is a good match. If you’re an eager adventurer or beginner XC pilot, you won’t notice the performance change but you’ll carry that towering backpack everywhere; a lighter and more compact system is recommended.

Our pod harness selection:
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