CONTOUR Harness | GFHCO1S00

CONTOUR

> 6 available

€750.00*

Final Price (incl. shipping costs and duty or taxes)

Available, delivery time 3-4 weeks

Product number: GFHCO1S00

CONTOUR Harness

The CONTOUR is a simple loop strap harness that meets the high demands of parakiting in the fields of Soaring, Snowkiting, Speedflying and -riding. It is light, comfortable, solid and also equipped with an LTF 91/09 certified PERMAIR protector.

The seat shell perfectly encloses the body and ensures a high comfort with low weight. When designing the geometry and flight dynamics, care was taken to ensure that the harness is intuitive, easy and safe to handle while coastal-soaring as well as in alpine conditions.

Since FLARE harness for our parakites do not require accelerators and disturbing pulleys the CONTOUR could be reduced in weight even further. The minimalistic designed back pocket with 15-liter capacity offers space for your packbag, the mouthpiece for filling the PERMAIR protector and small items for everyday use.

The PERMAIR protector combines the advantages of foam and ram air protectors. PERMAIR offers maximum damping with minimal weight and space requirement in the bag pack.

The modular design of the CONTOUR allows to separate the protector from the seat shell with just a few simple steps.

Downloads "CONTOUR Harness"

Download CONTOUR Manual DE + EN

Features

Your CONTOUR harness will be delivered as a complete set of the PERMAIR protector and the CONTOUR seat. We strongly recommend flying the harness with a protector, but as a responsible FLARE pilot, you are of course aware of this.

PERMAIR Protector

At the very top of our to-do-list for the CONTOUR-development was the integration of the Skywalk PERMAIR-Technology, in order to offer one of the most lightweight LTF 91/09 certified harnesses. The CONTOURs weight and packing size are thus specifically optimized for FLARE pilots.

Easy handling

The CONTOUR eliminates bulky buckles and adjustment straps. The elastic shoulder straps adapt to your size, ensure an optimal fit during the launch phase and rest comfortably on your shoulders in the air. Red and blue marked seams in the loops improve the overview while small Salewa sling protectors prevent the carabiners from twisting in the straps. In flight, insulation foam in the complete seat and elastic curved and comfortable tubes left and right aside your legs ensure an extremely comfortable fit and counteract the cold.

Go FLARE ultralight

The packing size of the CONTOUR is ultra-compact. A small, narrow pocket stores the ultra-lightweight harness and lets you pack it inside your Dreamcatcher backpack together with your MOUSTACHE. Its unisize covers body sizes from 1,65 to 1,95 meters. That's all you need!

PERMAIR 2.0

The further development of Skywalks PERMAIR protector generation has a practical inflate/deflate check valve that makes the filling of your protector significantly easier. PERMAIR 2.0 protectors can be inflated in a minimalist way via the mouthpiece. The mouthpiece includes a moisture filter to minimize the introduction of moisture and is already included in the CONTOUR scope of delivery.

What's in the box

Full Set

Seat shell as an EN 1651/1999 certified harness, combined with the protector as LTF 91/09 certified set
An added 15-liter back pocket creating a smooth, fast and slim outline
2 HIKE Carabiners
Sternum strap
Flexibel loops inside the back pocket to place your mouthpiece
LTF 91/09 certified PERMAIR protector incl. inflate/deflate valve
Protector shell, cover

Storage Bag

Your harness comes in a thin bag that can accommodate the entire harness including the protector.

Due to its narrow shape, you can easily slide it into your Dreamcatcher bag together with your MOUSTACHE.

As soon as you fly, you can also use this bag to stow other accessories in it and pack it into the back pocket of the CONTOUR.

PERMAIR Mouthpiece

The protector provides the best protection when fully inflated and can be inflated with the PERMAIR mouthpiece.

We recommend the use of an inflation aid like the mouthpiece as the moist breathing air can cause condensation and thereby the formation of mold.

The mouthpiece can be stored in the elastic mounting loops on the back pocket of the CONTOUR.

Specifications

In terms of safety, comfort and innovation, the FLARE CONTOUR is at the absolute leading edge of development in the market for ultralight harnesses.

It cost us a lot of time to develop this harness, but it was also a lot of fun.

In this development we recognize the challenge of making the right product for every area and individual taste.

We are pleased if you notice this during your first flight and if you feel a certain unity with your glider from the very beginning.

TECHNICAL DATA

The CONTOUR is certified to to EN 1651/1999 and additionally to LTF91/09 with PERMAIR protector.

The CONTOUR is defined as a lightweight sport aircraft with an empty weight of less than 100kg in the paraglider category.

The many homologation tests are the last hurdle in the development of a FLARE harness.

The homologation tests only take place when the test team is completely happy with the harness development.

Downloads

CONTOUR User Manual D/EN

FAQ

How does the harness affect flying behavior?

The CONTOUR is a classic loop harness with a high suspension due to its design. This results in a higher roll stability and damped flying behavior in turbulence. This is very pleasant, especially with smaller wings.

Why Unisize?

By deliberately avoiding additional stiffening elements in the harness, it is “free floating” – similar to the hammock principle and thus adapts to the size of the pilot. As a result, a large range of pilots can be covered with one size.

Why was foam used in the seat area?

Despite its ultra-lightweight construction, the CONTOUR employs a 2 mm thin foam throughout the seat area, which contributes significantly to comfort and thermal insulation. The CONTOUR thus protects you from drafts and cold in the back area.

How does the chest strap adjuster affect flying behavior?

With the chest strap adjuster you can significantly change the agility and roll stability, and you have the possibility to reduce the pressure point on your inner thighs by tightening the adjuster.

What should be considered with the ultra-light construction?

In terms of safety, comfort and innovation, the FLARE CONTOUR is at the absolute leading edge of development in the market for ultralight harnesses. It cost us a lot of time to develop this harness, but it was also a lot of fun. Nevertheless, due to the ultralight construction, it is important to avoid dragging your harness over stony ground, or sharp objects and always try to land in an upright position.