🎒 Buying guide: Choosing the right paragliding harness
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🎒 Buying guide: Choosing the right paragliding harness
The harness influences comfort, stability, and feel. Here are the main types depending on the type of riding and level.
- By level
- Beginner: stable, protective harness, board
- Advanced pilot: cocoon or light harness for cross-country
- By type
- Board: comfort and stability
- Cocoon: performance, aerodynamics
- Thigh-high boots: lightweight, more lively
- Reversible: harness + practical bag
- String: ultra-light, minimalist
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Key criteria
Comfort, weight, protection (foam/airbag), flight position.
Tip: Test, check backup compatibility, adapt to your actual use.