SPARK II

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Paragliding Harness

SPARK II – the most sophisticated sports harness on the APCO range, has been launched by our R&D team. A natural evolution and successor to our popular and very successful Spark II harness. The second generation of Spark represents the latest, most sophisticated sports harness on APCO’s range.
The SPARK II stands out for its comfort, finish and clean lines. The concept of SPARK II is based on latest harness design principles, taking APCO technology to new heights.

Even more comfortable, more sophisticated than ever before SPARK II aimed at pilots who prefer classic harness, looking for total comfort, maximum security, blended with stylish design and loads of extras.

SPARK II shares the philosophy and design approach with rest of our harnesses (positioned directly above our EDGE II) perfectly fitting in our range.

The pilot protection environment of SPARK II shares the same elements as EDGE, including full airfoam backprotector with backplate and side protectors, but takes pilot safety protection even further. Extensive use of new attractive materials and latest hardware, makes the difference – allowing to offer a much more attractive harness with beautiful finishing touches and reduced weight.

    • Lighter weight only 3.4 kg. (harness, not including seatplate)
    • Molded clean shape and sleek outline
    • Ultimate comfort and protection 15cm. air-foam protector + 5cm. foam/ airmesh
    • APCO exclusive load spreading semi-rigid elements integrated into back of the harness
      Optional side protectors – high energy absorbing polystyrene
    • Plenty of space for storage in back pocket
    • Connection point for both ballast and radio
    • Built-in ABS system with APCO unique weight shift sensitivity adjuster
    • Optional foot steerup for added comfort and supine flying
    • Heavy duty, scratch resistant bottom cloth
    • Additional internal pocket in the back
    • Airmesh pillows for added support and hip comfort, combined with 3D air-mesh shoulders
    • + much, much more……

    See more here below:

    T-Lock System chest strap closure - Leg to chest strap connection ensures you cannot fall out of the harness if you forget to close the leg straps

    T-Lock System chest strap closure – Leg to chest strap connection ensures you cannot fall out of the harness if you forget to close the leg straps

    Drinking-hose ready

    Drinking-hose ready

    Quick-lock leg strap buckles with padded leg straps

    Quick-lock leg strap buckles with padded leg straps

    Chest buckle / Shoulder strap retainer - Whistle Chest buckle for emergency use

    Chest buckle / Shoulder strap retainer – Whistle Chest buckle for emergency use

    Lumbar Support Adjustment - In-flight accessible lumbar adjustment

    Lumbar Support Adjustment – In-flight accessible lumbar adjustment

    Materials - Wide use of light & durable High-tech cloth

    Materials – Wide use of light & durable High-tech cloth

    Aerodynamic - Low drag – Narrow, slim profile

    Aerodynamic – Low drag – Narrow, slim profile

    Reserve System - Emergency parachute compartment under the seat – Highly visible and accessible handle – Reliable cable based locking system pioneered by APCO

    Reserve System – Emergency parachute compartment under the seat – Highly visible and accessible handle – Reliable cable based locking system pioneered by APCO

    Reserve Attachment - Shoulder connection points » for any emergency parachute, including Guided Mayday

    Reserve Attachment – Shoulder connection points » for any emergency parachute, including Guided Mayday

    Accessory Pockets - Plenty of pockets - (side internal, side external, side bottom + ample back pocket)

    Accessory Pockets – Plenty of pockets – (side internal, side external, side bottom + ample back pocket)

    Spacious Side Pockets

    Spacious Side Pockets

    Pilot insolation and Streamlining - Partial front neoprene closure

    Pilot insolation and Streamlining – Partial front neoprene closure

    Harness Webbing Goemetry

    Harness Webbing Goemetry

    Stylish, thick airmesh lining for breathability and comfort at the back

    Stylish, thick airmesh lining for breathability and comfort at the back

    Ready for APCO unique WonderBar

    Ready for APCO unique WonderBar

    SIZES/ML/XLXXL
    Pilot HeightUp to 170cm170 - 185cm180 and up
    Back Length (mm) A680750790
    Seat Length (mm) B370410470
    Seat Width (mm) C350390400
    Distance between Karabiners (mm) D375 - 575375 - 575375 - 575
    Supported Back Length (mm) E400420420
    Hook-in Height (mm) F390415440
    Weight of Harness3.450 [Kg]3.550 [Kg]3.650 [Kg]
    Standard Seatplate0.500 [Kg]0.500 [Kg]0.500 [Kg]
    Airfoam Protector0.750 [Kg]0.750 [Kg]0.750 [Kg]
    Airfoam Lexan Plate0.300 [Kg]0.300 [Kg]0.300 [Kg]
    Side plate set of 20.120 [Kg]0.120 [Kg]0.120 [Kg]
    Total weight incl. options5.120 [Kg]5.220 [Kg]5.320 [Kg]
    Dimensions Sketch
    The SPARK II is available in four standard colors: Black/Blue, Black/Orange, Black/Lime and Black/Red.

    The SPARK II is available in four standard colors: Black/Blue, Black/Orange, Black/Lime and Black/Red.

    Black/Blue

    Black/Blue

    Black/Orange

    Black/Orange

    Black/Lime

    Black/Lime

    Black/Red

    Black/Red

    • Airfoam with Lexan plate, Side Protectors and Integrated Reserve Container.
    • Webbing system with integrated “don’t forget leg-strap” webbings, eliminating the possibility of launching with unsecured leg straps
      (3 separate locking points – two for legs and third for chest) Equipped with Quick-Loc Buckles (see Features tab)

    Side Protectors (optional)

    It is fitted by opening the zip running along the bottom of the harness, below the seat board, and connecting it to two rubber bands through the slits made in the side protector (make sure to put the rubber band through the slit from the flat side of the side protector to the round side of it). Slide the side protector to its place and close the zip running along the bottom of the harness.

    Foam Protector and Lexan Sheet (optional)

    Foam Protector and Lexan Sheet (optional)
    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 offering the maximum protection available to a paraglider pilot today.

    Test results conducted by DHV confirm that our standard 15cm Airfoam protector is fully in line with DHV requirements when used in combination with harness.

    Mayday Emergency Parachute

    The Edge II has an integrated emergency parachute compartment, designed to the standard specifications.
    It is ideally suited to take the range of APCO Mayday parachutes which have proven themselves time and time again, saving hundreds of pilots over the years

    How do I install the Footrest and Speedbar

    Watch the video below…

    Frequently Asked Questions:

    Send us your questions: Contact us

    The Edge II harness is supplied as standard, complete with:

    Plywood Seat-plate, and emergency parachute deployment handle

    Optional Accessories

    42150: Airfoam Protector

    Test results conducted by the DHV confirm that our Airfoam protector is fully in line with DHV requirements when used in combination with Edge type harness.
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    Info

    Reviews

    SPARK II Harness Review in Japanese (Paraworld)

    Follow this link to the Spark Review in Japanese, Published in Paraworld
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    Spark I :: Parapente Mag (French)

    Read the full review here:
    read more

    Harnesses – Sizing Table
    HarnessSizeCodeHarness Weight [Kg]*Pilot Size (cm)Back Length (mm) - ASeat Length (mm) - BSeat Width (mm) - CDist. between Karabiners (mm)- DSupported Back (mm) - EHook-in Height (mm) - FPod Length - G
    First IIIMultisize with
    zipper expander    		481332.145 (incl.)140-190
    Hikeone size470301.300 (incl.)160 to 190610430230 x 2295 - 490320420
    Chairbag Integral Vone size460303.240 (incl.)160-185700390380385 - 575450430
    RitmaS/M450503.900 (incl.)Up to 170680400390420 - 615360420
    RitmaL/XL451004.000 (incl.)170-185750435400420 - 615400415
    RitmaXXL451504.100 (incl.)180 and up750435400420 - 615400405
    GoalS/M455102.700 (incl.)up to 180600435390430400420
    Spark IIS/M431025.120 (incl.)Up to 170740370350375 - 575400390
    Spark IIL/XL432025220 (incl.)170-185775410390375 - 575420415
    Spark IIXXL433025320 (incl.)180 and up790470400375 - 575420440
    KittoS / M443102710 (incl.)up to 185
    KittoL / XL443202840 (incl.)**180 - 205
    Swift RaceM/L446105.950 (incl.)up to 190640410320395 - 540360440900 - 1000
    Swift RaceXL446206.150 (incl.)185 and up700460340360 - 5353704801000 - 1100
    Swift SportM/L446305.310 (incl.)up to 190640410320395 - 540360440900 - 1000
    Swift SportL/XL446355.510 (incl.)185 and up700460340360 - 5353704801000 - 1100
    Swift ZeroM/L446404910 (incl.)up to 190640410320395 - 540360440900 - 1000
    Swift ZeroL/XL446455.110 (incl.)185 and up700460340360 - 5353704801000 - 1100
    2 Lightone size426101.300 (incl.)160 to 190610430230 x 2295 - 490320420
    Tandem Pilot Harnessone size424004.500 (incl.)Up to 195
    Tandem Passenger Harnessone size425003.300 (incl.)a wide range
    of passenger sizes
    Split Legs Paramotor
    HIGH Hook-In points    		S/M with
    zipper extender    		434001.590 (incl.)Up to 185600/660260230x2340-500380/440600/690
    Split Legs Paramotor
    HIGH Hook-In points    		L/XL with
    zipper extender    		434101.590 (incl.)185 and up630/690/750300260x2320-530420/480/540620/710
    Split Legs Paramotor
    LOW Hook-In points    		S/M with
    zipper extender    		435001.590 (incl.)Up to 185600/660260230x2340-500380/440420/480
    Split Legs Paramotor
    LOW Hook-In points    		L/XL with
    zipper extender    		435101.590 (incl.)180 and up630/690/750300260x2320-530420/480/540420/480/540
    Universal ParamotorMultisize with
    zipper extender    		410153.100 (incl.)Up to 190630/690430390240-640440/500460/680/750
    SLT Paramotor Harness
    High Hook-Up points    		Multisize with
    zipper extender    		280152.550 (incl.)Up to 190660/720400380360-610380/440590/680
    SLT Paramotor Harness
    Low Hook-Up points    		S/M with
    zipper extender    		4204252.495 (incl.)Up to 185660/720400380360-610380/440340/360
    SLT Paramotor Harness
    Low Hook-Up points    		L/XL with
    zipper extender    		4204262.495 (incl.)180 and up660/720400380360-610380/440340/360
    Trike Pilotone size491002.850 (incl.)160-190690330+9043050360420-580
    Trike Passengerone size492502.100 (incl.)160-190600340410510330350
    *Harness weight denotes the total weight of the harness including Standard parts supplied with the harness such as; Seat Plate, Airfoam Protector, vibration foam (PM harnesses), and if relevant, the optional Lexan Plate.
    It excludes other optional accessories such as Cockpits, Stirrups, reserve parachutes, zip-on side pickets/reserve containers etc.
    **Estimated Weight

    The Spark II is supplied as standard, complete with plywood seat-plate, and emergency parachute deployment handle.

    • 43102 – SPARK II S/M
    • 43202 – SPARK II L/XL
    • 43302 – SPARK II XXL
    • 42150 – Airfoam Protector
    • 47143 – Airfoam lexan plate
    • 46160 – Side Protectors, set of 2