RITMA Harness

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The RITMA is designed to fill the gap between Chairbag and Spark - to offer a lightweight, sophisticated choice to our harness line. RITMA is clean and simple, yet cutting edge in its concept and design, with no compromise in comfort, security or protection.

Settling into the harness you immediately feel the difference. Everything seems to fall into place, allowing you to focus on flying only. With a well polished ABS system, weight shifting becomes natural and easy, letting you improve control over the glider with no effort. Ergonomic, semi-rigid back support ensures hours of comfortable flying without a hint of discomfort. The RITMA is stable through rough air, yet sends small well dosed vibes straight to your body indicating any signs of lift and maximizing your thermalling ability.

High priority was given to necessity of reducing harness drag, keeping the harness profile as slim as possible with clean lines and an advanced aerodynamic teardrop shape. You will admire it when you see it and forget it's there when flying. The RITMA will attract pilots who are not ready to compromise on comfort, safety and performance of the harness, but want to have it light with cutting edge features. It is the most sophisticated and refined harness APCO has so far offered.

DESIGN FEATURES

• Only 2.7 kg. without seatplate. Lightweight, yet durable - (Plywood seatplate adds 500gr.) Among lightest full-feature harness on the market.
• Optional, carbon graphite technology seatplate (only 200gr. Available soon).
• Maximum protection - Cygnus airbag combined with airfoam and Lexan plate (more about protection under pilot protection)
• Low volume - easy to fold and pack
• Foolproof chest T-lock system
• Emergency Parachute under seat. Deployment handle on the side, highly visible and accessible (APCO classic, cable based)
• Optimal back support with APCO exclusive load spreading semi-rigid elements and thick air mesh lining for breathability and comfort
• Lightweight quick lock buckles
• Reflective strip for better visibility in the air and on the ground
• Ample space in back pocket for storage of bag etc.
• Left side pockets for easy in-flight access
• Two additional mesh side pockets easy to see and find small items
• Water bladder ready, - incorporated attachment and drinking tube outlet
• Floating seatplate for easy, effortless accelerator system use
• Highest density cloth - stronger and more durable , but just as light - preventing excessive wear and tear
• Neoprene covered shoulder straps
• Heavy duty, scratch resistant bottom cloth
• Double chamber airbag system for controlled air release on impact
• Aerodynamically located air intake for fast inflation and high internal pressure
• Integrated bridle for emergency parachute connection
• Guided Mayday compatable - additional reinforced shoulder emergency parachute hook up points
• Loop and slide adjusters for one-handed in-flight adjustment
• 7075 T6 Aluminum - Aviation grade hardware
• Special Instrument secure points
• 4 New Vibrant color combinations to choose from
• Slim profile and teardrop bag shape for reduced drag
• Easy and simple adjustments in flight
• Chest buckle / whistle for inflight use
• + much, much more......

HARNESS WEIGHT

PILOT PROTECTION

Pilot protection was top priority when designing RITMA. It has an aerodynamiclly shaped integrated cygnus airbag built in (inherited from DHV certified Chairbag). The cygnus airbag, protectes both the body and neck area, featuring double air chamber system for controlled air release on impact.

In addition to the cygnus Airbag the RITMA has a pilot protection system, combining the usual airfoam type protector with a lexan sheet (47143) which aids in spreading the load over the absorbing area of the airfoam and a Polystyrene side impact protector which offers the maximum protection available to a paraglider pilot today.