The Swift is APCO’s top of the line competition harness! A true masterpiece – combination of mechanics and aerodynamics. It is by far the most sophisticated harness we have ever made and the results are evident.
SWIFT Race
Paragliding Harness
Body Geometry
Body Geometry – before everything, we have made sure that geometry of this harness is perfect. We worked hard to achieve balance between comfort and activeness. The Swift will transmit exactly what the wing is doing, but in a way which is reassuring and not surprising.
Comfort was the main objective and it was achieved by extensive, padded support throughout the harness. A fully breathable padded back with wide shoulder straps for load distribution help relieve any pressure points which can occur after hours in the harness. The rigid seatplate is covered by dense foam and complemented by load bearing semi-rigid elements integrated into the back of the harness (APCO exclusive) making sure body stays in the optimal ergonomic position regardless of how each webbing adjustment is set up.
Speed
Special attention was aimed at improving the speed system. A double set of ball bearing pulleys promote a smooth and effortless operation of the speed system.
Regardless of your wing, you will be amazed how easy it is to push the speed bar with this harness. A special feature incorporated into this harness is an adjustable position speed system pulley.
This system allows to move the pulleys position according the pilot’s center of gravity, preventing the harness from pitching up or down when applying speed system. This feature is unique to APCO and is an example of our attention to the technical details of performance in flight.
Aerodynamics
The Swift has a redesigned low drag profile. The rear fairing covers the head and shoulder areas preventing flow disturbance. Inside the fairing, multiple internal profile ribs insure the best trailing edge shape for minimal drag. Inflatable front fairing with high internal pressure cuts through the air .
Careful attention was aimed at removing any wrinkles or points which may disturb the airflow over the harness. A zipped closed rescue bridle channel contributes to the sleek harness surface.
Lightweight
the Swift was designed to be light. Saying that, it is still a full racing harness and no short cuts were taking with construction or materials.
It is as light as possible to make a harness without compromising on durability or performance.
Pilot Suitability
Although designed as a racing harness, the Swift will upgrade any pilot’s flying sensation. For pilots that have never used a pod harness, its smooth feedback and comfort will improve thermalling capacity and XC performance.
For experienced pilots the Swift will be the ultimate choice for breaking existing records!
| Size | M/L | XL |
|---|---|---|
| Pilot Size | up to 185cm | 180cm and Up |
| Weight (empty) | 4.75 kg. (including 3 step accelerator) | 4.95* kg. (including 3 step accelerator) |
| Standard seatplate | 0.4 kg. | 0.4 kg. |
| Standard foot plate | 0.3 kg. | 0.3 kg. |
| Airfoam Protector | 0.7 kg. | 0.7 kg. |
| Total Weight | 6.15 | 6.35* |
| Lexan Plate | 0.25 kg. (optional) | 0.25 kg. (optional) |
| Certification | EN/LTF up to 120 kg | EN/LTF up to 120 kg |
| * Estimated | ||
One colour only: Black with Blue and Yellow
Fully EN certified to 120 [kg]. The crash protection includes a full 17 [cm] Airfoam protector in combination with a lexan sheet offering the best possible protection against any type of impact.
The harness includes two Emergency parachute compartments: one under the seat and another front mounted to insure 2 hands deployment and to comply with for international, world cup requirements!
Pilot Protection
The pilot protection environment of SWIFT is as extensive as possible:
A full 17 [cm] Airfoam protector combining a lexan sheet which aids in spreading the load over the absorbing area of the airfoam, offering the maximum protection available on any competition harness.
The airfoam with its energy absorbing capabilities will protect from any large impact. The Lexan sheet plate will spread any sharp impact (Rock edges) over the area of the airfoam and will prevent penetration of object (tree branches) through the harness in case of an accident.
Dual Reserve System
The SWIFT has a double emergency compartment construction:
- Under the seat main emergency compartment incorporates a zipper closing bridle channel and magnetic flap cover of the compartment itself for easy preflight check of the reserve handle.
- Front mounted reserve compartment for left or right hand deployment. The compartment also serves as an instrument deck that can be used also without a parachute in the front container.
Both parachute compartments are ideally suited to take the range of APCO Mayday parachutes, Including the Superlight Guided Mayday, which have proven themselves time and time again, saving hundreds of pilots over the years.
What are the differences between the three different Models of Swift?
Swift Harness Comparison Table:
| Comparison Table: | Apco Swift Harness Series | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Zero | Sport | Race |
| Pilot | Weekend/XC/Comp | XC/Comp | XC/ Record/PWC |
| Weight | 5.11 | 5.51 | 6.15 |
| Certification | EN | EN | EN |
| Price | $ | $$ | $$$ |
| Aerodynamics | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ |
| Pod Material | PU Coated Lycra | PU Coated Lycra | Neoprene |
| Under the seat integral reserve | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front mounted reserve container | Integrated | ||
| Cockpit | Optional | Optional | Integrated |
| Drogue Chute (Anti-G) Pocket | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Inflating Rear Fairing | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Inflating Nose Cone | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Water drinking Bladder Pocket | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ballast container | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Zipped Side Pockets | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Relief Tube Exit | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Adjustable Speedsystem Pully Position | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ball Bearing Pulleys | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Three -step Speed Bar | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hook-knife pocket | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Radio / Accessory Shoulder Pocket | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Chest Strap Whistle | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 17cm Certified Airfoam Protector | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Adjustable ABS | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Why is the price of SWIFT so high compared to other pod harnesses?
The SWIFT is a full racing harness with dual reserve option and EN/LTF certification!
It is also the only harness at this level which has both airfoam and lexan plate which makes this harness the safest in its category!
From our experience it is also the most comfortable and lightest compared to competing harnesses with same specifications.
Also see note regarding speed system from Cross Country magazine review – http://www.apcoaviation.com/news/reviews/SWIFT_Cross%20Country%20Magazine.pdf
Also for your reference see other reviews from various magazines praising this harness – http://www.apcoaviation.com/news.asp?section=reviews&product=swift
Why is the air-foam not all the way under the seat?
Protection wise: we believe this is one of the most comprehensive harnesses in the category, as most harnesses do not have the lexan plate. (protects against sharp objects and spreads concentrated impacts..)
Under the seat there must be space for water ballast (C.G) and the reserve so there is a technical restriction. I believe it is similar with all harnesses in this category.
Customers should also understand that nothing is allowed to press against the reserve compartment – as this can cause deployment problems..
The Swift harness is supplied as standard, complete with:
- Polycomb Seatplate
- Polycomb Footrest
- Three step integrated speed bar
- Removable flight deck
- Airfoam Protector and Lexan plate.
Optional Accessories
Out of stock
34019G: Gate Lock Karabiner
34.00$Attaches your harness to the risers of your glider
42025: Light Universal Bridle
62.00$Light Universal Bridle :: Code 42025 :: Set of 2
Length: 1320mm (end to end)
Strength: < 1,700 [DaN]
Battery Pocket for Swift Race
21.60$Easily attaches to, or removed from, the instrument panel. It is accessible in flight and can be used for a variety of small items, among them battery for instruments.
Guided Mayday SLT
1,174.00$ – 1,200.00$G-MD SLT is the new born superlight brother of our well known and respected G-MD and weights less than 2kg.
Mayday Super Light (SLT)
1,042.00$ – 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.
Harnesses – Sizing Table
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| 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. |
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| **Estimated Weight | |||||||||||
Product Codes
The SWIFT Race is supplied as standard complete with lightweight polycomb seatplate, polycomb foot plate, 3 step integrated speed bar, removable flight deck, airfoam protector and Lexan plate.
- 44610 – SWIFT Race HARNESS M/L
- 44620 – SWIFT Race HARNESS L/XL
Additionally recommended:
- 42024 – Universal Bridle
- 80034 – Battery Pocket
