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HIKE Mountain Harness

Paragliding Harness

The HIKE harness is our ultra-light, reversible harness/backpack. Designed for maximum comfort while either flying or hiking. Split legs carefully crafted, and ergonomic back support will insure relaxed flying and hiking.

Great for long mountain treks and challenging XC flights. Ideal for speed flying and ridge soaring. Generous size glider bag and well padded back support.
Only 1.3 kg. making it one of the lightest harnesses in this category.

CERTIFICATION:

The Hike Harness is EN certified (EN1651:1999, EN12491:2015) when used in conjunction with the specific optional airbag from Apco (Product Code: 47035).

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Backpack

Harness

Apco Hike Harness Video Manual

Attachable airbag for extra protection (See more in Protection Tab)
Split legs
Emergency parachute shoulder attachment points
Compression straps for volume adjustment
Loop and slide buckle on chest – one click strap in
Mesh side pocket
Ergonomic breathable back support
Generous volume to contain most solo wings [approx. 60 liter]
Attachment points for poles / mountain equipment
Adjustable shoulder and chest straps
Two-position lateral strap to adjust seat position
Weight – 1.3 kg.
New look high tech cloth
Speed bar ready

Size	One Size
Pilot Height [cm]	160 to 190
Back Length mm A	610
Seat Length B	430
Seat Width C	230 x 2
Distance between Karabiners D	295 - 490
Supported Back Length mm E	320
Hook-in Height F	420
Weight [Kg]	1.300
Certification	EN (when used in conjunction with optional Airbag) 120kg Max Pilot Weight
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The HIKE has emergency parachute shoulder attachment points, and a variety of external reserve containers can be mounted on the harness. In addition, a optional Airbag can be fitted below the seat.

Pilot Protection

AirBagThe airbag is a separate unit to be ordered separately and can be attached to every HIKE harness.
It is a simple, light and inexpensive masterpiece – will be appreciated by every pilot/hiker.

Quick and simple attachment (see photo – red arrows indicate attachment points).
Only 220 gr.
No rigid elements – nothing to break
From extremely high density, light, durable Oxford nylon
Effective high volume airbag protection
Shaped for minimum drag and maximum airbag efficiency
Attractively priced – best value for money

How to fit the rescue on the Hike?

In order to connect parachute to the Hike you need an external container – either side or front container (For this harness usually take 81155SLT ).

In addition you need the 42025: Light Universal harness Bridle

The Reserve should be connected to the intended shoulder attachment points. The harness has Velcro Leads for routing the bridle up to the shoulder attachments.

The container should be placed wherever it is convenient for you on the front or on the side.

What is the bag volume?

The hike Bag is approximately 55 [Ltr].
Enough to fit a regular paraglider and an open face helmet

Optional Accessories

43107B: Air Extreme Ball bearing Pulleys (pair)
19.00$

Air Extreme Ball bearing Pulleys.

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43121F: Square rapide maillon #5
19.00$

**The quicklink 43121F is not suitable for emergency parachute harness connection!**

Intended for use on light harnesses – connecting the wing to the harness only.
Reserve parachute should be connected to designated shoulder connection points.

Details

80016/80017: UNIVERSAL CONTAINER WITH FLIGHT DECK
83.00$ – 145.00$

Light weight, simple and elegant container for paramotor or free flight use.

Includes an optional flight deck with space for two instruments.

The Universal container has multiple attachment points to accommodate mounting on most paramotor frames/harnesses.

Available in 2 sizes to cover all sizes of APCO reserve parachutes

Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page

81155SLT – External Container for Mayday LT and SLT
46.00$ – 108.00$

light weight simple and elegant solution for your reserve.

Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page

HIKE AIRBAG
55.00$

AIRBAG for HIKE harness ::Code 47035:: it is a separate unit and can be attached to every HIKE harness.

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Mayday Super Light (SLT)
1,042.00$ – 1,323.00$

Mayday 16 SLT, Mayday 18 SLT, Mayday 20 SLT – designed for pilots who wish to keep their equipment extremely light. Weight reduction for SLT was achieved by using state of the art materials – canopy cloth used is PN9 (the last, most sophisticated development in parachute cloth), as well as additional weight saving advanced design solutions.

Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page

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Harnesses – Sizing Table


Harness	Size	Code	Harness Weight [Kg]*	Pilot Size (cm)	Back Length (mm) - A	Seat Length (mm) - B	Seat Width (mm) - C	Dist. between Karabiners (mm)- D	Supported Back (mm) - E	Hook-in Height (mm) - F	Pod Length - G
First III	Multisize with zipper expander	48133	2.145 (incl.)	140-190
Hike	one size	47030	1.300 (incl.)	160 to 190	610	430	230 x 2	295 - 490	320	420
Chairbag Integral V	one size	46030	3.240 (incl.)	160-185	700	390	380	385 - 575	450	430
Ritma	S/M	45050	3.900 (incl.)	Up to 170	680	400	390	420 - 615	360	420
Ritma	L/XL	45100	4.000 (incl.)	170-185	750	435	400	420 - 615	400	415
Ritma	XXL	45150	4.100 (incl.)	180 and up	750	435	400	420 - 615	400	405
Goal	S/M	45510	2.700 (incl.)	up to 180	600	435	390	430	400	420
Spark II	S/M	43102	5.120 (incl.)	Up to 170	740	370	350	375 - 575	400	390
Spark II	L/XL	43202	5220 (incl.)	170-185	775	410	390	375 - 575	420	415
Spark II	XXL	43302	5320 (incl.)	180 and up	790	470	400	375 - 575	420	440
Kitto	S / M	44310	2710 (incl.)	up to 185
Kitto	L / XL	44320	2840 (incl.)**	180 - 205
Swift Race	M/L	44610	5.950 (incl.)	up to 190	640	410	320	395 - 540	360	440	900 - 1000
Swift Race	XL	44620	6.150 (incl.)	185 and up	700	460	340	360 - 535	370	480	1000 - 1100
Swift Sport	M/L	44630	5.310 (incl.)	up to 190	640	410	320	395 - 540	360	440	900 - 1000
Swift Sport	L/XL	44635	5.510 (incl.)	185 and up	700	460	340	360 - 535	370	480	1000 - 1100
Swift Zero	M/L	44640	4910 (incl.)	up to 190	640	410	320	395 - 540	360	440	900 - 1000
Swift Zero	L/XL	44645	5.110 (incl.)	185 and up	700	460	340	360 - 535	370	480	1000 - 1100
2 Light	one size	42610	1.300 (incl.)	160 to 190	610	430	230 x 2	295 - 490	320	420
Tandem Pilot Harness	one size	42400	4.500 (incl.)	Up to 195
Tandem Passenger Harness	one size	42500	3.300 (incl.)	a wide range of passenger sizes
Split Legs Paramotor HIGH Hook-In points	S/M with zipper extender	43400	1.590 (incl.)	Up to 185	600/660	260	230x2	340-500	380/440	600/690
Split Legs Paramotor HIGH Hook-In points	L/XL with zipper extender	43410	1.590 (incl.)	185 and up	630/690/750	300	260x2	320-530	420/480/540	620/710
Split Legs Paramotor LOW Hook-In points	S/M with zipper extender	43500	1.590 (incl.)	Up to 185	600/660	260	230x2	340-500	380/440	420/480
Split Legs Paramotor LOW Hook-In points	L/XL with zipper extender	43510	1.590 (incl.)	180 and up	630/690/750	300	260x2	320-530	420/480/540	420/480/540
Universal Paramotor	Multisize with zipper extender	41015	3.100 (incl.)	Up to 190	630/690	430	390	240-640	440/500	460/680/750
SLT Paramotor Harness High Hook-Up points	Multisize with zipper extender	28015	2.550 (incl.)	Up to 190	660/720	400	380	360-610	380/440	590/680
SLT Paramotor Harness Low Hook-Up points	S/M with zipper extender	420425	2.495 (incl.)	Up to 185	660/720	400	380	360-610	380/440	340/360
SLT Paramotor Harness Low Hook-Up points	L/XL with zipper extender	420426	2.495 (incl.)	180 and up	660/720	400	380	360-610	380/440	340/360
Trike Pilot	one size	49100	2.850 (incl.)	160-190	690	330+90	430	50	360	420-580
Trike Passenger	one size	49250	2.100 (incl.)	160-190	600	340	410	510	330	350
*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