Skywalk X-Alps 2 size M
I received finally the new 2018 Range X-alps harness in M
size.
This harness has an inflatable protection with a very
clever device.A bag that helps inflate the protection by compressing the air in
a very ingenious and easy way. The construction of the harness is among the
highest concerning finishing details. There are some nice videos on youtube
showing the harness in details. In this below paragraph i will place it among
the ones i have tested. I’m 1.81 cm and 73 kg.
After flying the Lightness 2 size M, the Forza size M, the
X-rated6 L and XL, the GTO L and XL, the Ozium 1 and 2 size M pod M, the
Impress 3 size M, i can say :
The X-alps 2 harness receive the feedback from any glider
without any loss of information or lack of precision. In that matter, i think
it delivers the information accurately without any delays. Therefore i can say
its relatively the most comfortable harness to fly in turbulence among the
Lightness2, the Ozium 1 and 2, and much better than the Impress 3 for sure.
Those informations are very well balanced. No strange and unnecessary roll
movements. Just the exact needed informations are delivered.
I can also say that the feedback is delivered in a compact
way. Nothing more…nothing less.
Now comes the sitting comfort position. I flew in the same day the Forza, which i consider very comfortable. After landing and flying with the X-alps 2, i found that the seating position and the back support are even more comfortable ! I really wasn’t expecting a really light harness to be like that ! But i felt completely relaxed with my feet naturally supported and it seems that this is the lightest harness and IMHO, the most comfortable one in turbulence and in back comfort.
Conclusion: Skywalk has created a super harness both in light and comfort terms. The best until now ! It’s for sure a delicate harness, to be carefully handled in places where there’s dirt take offs and stony ones. The materials are very light. With an inflated back protection, it’s very recommended not to put your harness on little thorns, if hotter countries have ones near take offs or landings. An option for a 3 kg version would be welcomed i think for everyday use, that will probably bear a harder material. But i don’t know if Skywalk is considering one.
Finally i liked that harness. Simply Impressive !
This is only my opinion. Make your own !
Now comes the sitting comfort position. I flew in the same day the Forza, which i consider very comfortable. After landing and flying with the X-alps 2, i found that the seating position and the back support are even more comfortable ! I really wasn’t expecting a really light harness to be like that ! But i felt completely relaxed with my feet naturally supported and it seems that this is the lightest harness and IMHO, the most comfortable one in turbulence and in back comfort.
Conclusion: Skywalk has created a super harness both in light and comfort terms. The best until now ! It’s for sure a delicate harness, to be carefully handled in places where there’s dirt take offs and stony ones. The materials are very light. With an inflated back protection, it’s very recommended not to put your harness on little thorns, if hotter countries have ones near take offs or landings. An option for a 3 kg version would be welcomed i think for everyday use, that will probably bear a harder material. But i don’t know if Skywalk is considering one.
Finally i liked that harness. Simply Impressive !
This is only my opinion. Make your own !
Hi Ziad, does the harness have any pressure points? I´d expect some pressure at the hips from the main webbing (very thin) running down the carabiners. Thanks, Jiri
ReplyDeleteHi,
DeleteNo Jiri. No pressure points ..at least for my body configuration. Smooth as the lightness 2.
Cheers