Gin Switch 2 Saddle

The Switch 2 is a reversible airbag harness with separate leg straps and a reserve container under the seat. It's versatile, easy to use, and easy to adjust to fit all sizes. Weighing just 2.4 kg, the Switch 2 is lightweight and compact without compromising on durability.

It has no limits and is suitable for everyday flying, hike & fly, school, tandem passengers, mini-gliders, and travel. It has all the safety features and is comfortable enough to fly all day.

GEOMETRY: ABS TO THIGH BOOTS

The main innovation of the Switch 2 geometry is to offer the advantages of a saddle with leg straps while retaining the handling of a saddle with a platform.

Compared to a tray, leg straps allow for compact storage and thus offer a true walk-and-fly harness. They also facilitate run-up and allow for easy transition to a seated position after takeoff. However, the separation of the leg straps can be difficult for novice pilots to manage.

On the Switch 2, the leg straps are connected and help absorb the movements of the air that unbalance the novice pilot, like a fixed-seat harness.

PREMIUM TRIPLE LOCK BUCKLES

The Edelrid Triple Lock Buckle is a new, high-end semi-automatic buckle that is easy to open and close, yet very secure: even when the snaps are engaged, it cannot open accidentally; its hooks hold the frame part, making it "semi-automatic".

These famous hooks, load-bearing elements, are made of high-strength steel alloy coated with KTL, while the plastic housing and snap fasteners are made of impact-resistant glass-fiber reinforced polyamide.

ONE SIZE

The Switch 2 is easy to adjust for a wide variety of rider sizes, making it ideal for use with school children or tandem passengers.

MINIMUM WEIGHT, MAXIMUM DURABILITY

Thanks to lighter but more durable materials and, above all, a weight-optimizing design and pattern, GIN has succeeded in reducing the overall weight while maintaining excellent wear resistance. The harness's outer fabric is made from a new 70 Denia yarn – a nylon/polyester mix that maintains a very good aesthetic appearance and is resistant to dust and abrasion.

SECURITY

The emergency container is located under the seat and connected to the harness by emergency attachment points on the shoulders. The zippered tunnel protects the emergency halyards while providing quick and efficient opening, a discreet and neat appearance.

AIRBAG WITH FRONT AIR INTAKE

The airbag features a pre-inflation system using titanium rods and a thin layer of foam, ensuring full inflation within seconds of takeoff. The air inlet is located at the front, which improves durability and ensures smooth inflation and a very clean surface appearance.

DESIGN & COMFORTABLE

On the backpack side, the Switch 2 features an ergonomic back and foam padding for hiker comfort.

Another unique feature is a double skin system that separates the harness fabric from that which may be damaged during transport.

BIAS-EDGED SEAMS

The internal seams are finished with bias binding, a guarantee of quality in haute couture.

HARNESS DETAILS

• T-lock anti-forget buckle system with new Edelrid semi-automatic buckles
• Highly efficient pre-inflation system
• Neoprene-covered straps for a clean, streamlined fit.
• Color-coded adjustment straps and carabiner loops
• Zippered emergency tunnel for easy closure, clean shape.
• Radio pocket (optional) that attaches to either shoulder strap, equipped with a line cutter
• Back pocket for storing personal belongings or light accessories

BACKPACK DETAILS

Emergency pocket volume: 7.5 liters

• Bag volume: 80 liters
• Ergonomic back with load distribution system
• Water-repellent main fabric, lighter but more durable, retaining a new aesthetic appearance despite abrasion or dust
• Lower part reinforced with 210D baby ripstop
• Chest and waist straps
• Reflective strips

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