Supair Harness
Supair Alpine Distance Flight
With ALP, Supair’s design team aims to bring Hike & Fly to the same level of performance as the XC competition, which leverages the highest performance products on the market today. By integrating the dimension of ultralight weight into a product designed for pure performance, they are creating a whole new category in the flight freestyle sector: ultra-light cocoons with full bodywork.
To achieve this goal, each component of ALP has been meticulously selected for lightness, compactness and technical performance. The refined combination of these different materials is the final step in creating a fully accessorized and fly-ready cocoon, starting at 1.58 kg.
The long flight hours from the first idea on paper in 2022 to Pierre Rémy’s participation in X-PYR 2024 with the latest version of the ALP have resulted in a product that offers an unrivalled combination of performance, lightness and comfort, perfectly optimized for the competition.
Aero Dynamics
A Design in the Service of Performance
If “submarine” harnesses have revolutionized the world of XC racing, ALP takes on the challenge of integrating a full bodywork into its design with an inflatable module that takes shape during flight thanks to the relative wind.
The openness and mounting of the harness shape minimizes the friction generated by the pilot thanks to a smoother airflow over a clean Airfoil. In addition, it stabilizes on the axis of deflection, providing a comfortable flight for long flights.
ALP’s lines guarantee the highest level of performance, all in a “feather-light” format.
Lightness
The Ultralight Submarine Harness You’ve Never Seen Before
The characteristics of the selected fabrics and the optimization of the frame structure create a unique product. Starting at 1.58 kg, this weight includes only the harness and all accompanying accessories. (including carabiners, speedbar, arabs)
Whether it’s the fabric of the cocoon or the structure of the frame, ALP’s design guarantees extreme compactness for an ergonomic and minimalist Storage in the backpack. Inflatable protection, minimal Storage volume, allows the harness to be fully compressed.
Supair Harness Performance
XC meets ultralight
ALP innovates by combining advanced aerodynamic design with ultra-lightweight materials.
This unique combination makes it possible to optimize both the performance in flight and the comfort of the pilot on the ground. This synergy between the Hike & Fly and XC racing worlds provides a smooth and efficient flying experience while minimizing weight.
This innovative approach sets ALP apart from other cocoons, setting new standards in terms of lightness and performance.
Getting in and out of the cocoon with ease
The integration of a magnetized zipper into the envelope part of the ALP is an important innovation to guarantee the ease of use of the product in the context of Hike & Fly.
To settle into the harness after takeoff, all you have to do is tuck your legs into the cocoon and stretch it so that the Zipper closes automatically with magnetic force only. After closing, the seal is under Warranty and the envelope swells thanks to the relative wind.
To get out, just climb on top of it or bend your legs and spread your knees to open the zipper.
Thanks to this feature, you can prepare your landing in the same way as in a classic cocoon.
Simple, Accessible Cockpit
For Flight Comfort and Easy Electronic Use
The cockpit is a central element of piloting comfort. To make it practical and easy to use, the instruments are always accessible during the flight without having to open a Zipper.
The transparent visor is removable to adapt to your needs.
There is also a zippered pocket for an external battery that you can connect to your tools and a passage for the cable.
Optimized Envelope Combines Lightness and Performance
Comparative studies conducted by the R&D team on different types of cocoons have proven the superior performance of cocoon harnesses. Once this has been identified, the next step is to determine the parameters that affect the performance of the envelope in order to adjust it as effectively as possible for Hike & Fly.
To arrive at ALP’s final design, the designers developed an experimental plan that included at least 30 different envelope designs. This envelope design offers the best compromise between aerodynamic performance, light weight of installation and ease of use of the envelope for walking and flying.
Inflatable Protection, Lightweight and Compact for Safety
Transforming the Harness concept into Hike & Fly requires adaptation of protection.
To meet the needs of athletes, the protection must be compact, lightweight, easy to use and apply, and at the same time meet the requirements of safety and performance standards.
Numerous trials and tests were carried out to find the best combination of thickness, shape and weight of the guard in order to guarantee maximum safety without affecting the diameter of the envelope and therefore its aerodynamics.
The ALP guard takes up no space in the bag and inflates in seconds via a hose on the left shoulder of the shoulder mount on take-off. (about 4 breaths)
Reinforced Frame, Comfort Meets Ultralight
The ALP chassis has benefited from many hours of in-flight operation to achieve the best compromise between lightness and durability. The materials from which it is produced ensure that weight is minimized, while the load-bearing elements provide optimal force distribution.
Although the ALP is designed to be as lightweight as possible, you have all the settings you need to adapt it to your body shape: shoulder length, backrest angle, lumbar support, seat angle, and cocoon length.
The frame is fully accessorized for an ideal use for hiking and flying, thanks to the pole holder pocket and two Pocket Bottles. In addition, two storage spaces are provided with a pocket (3L) under the Seat and a rear pocket (from 12 to 15 L), equipped with a passage for a flask and a hose.
Supair Alpine Harness Technical Information
| S | M | L | |
|---|---|---|---|
| PILOT HEIGHT (CM) | 155 – 175 | 172 – 185 | 182 – 195 |
| RIDER WEIGHT (KG) | 50 – 75 | 65 to 85 | 70 – 95 |
| WEIGHT OF THE HARNESS (KG) | 1.58 | 1.61 | 1.64 |
| BACK HEIGHT (CM) | 57 | 63 | 68 |
| BACKREST ADJUSTMENT HEIGHT (CM) | 31 | 35 | 38 |
| LENGTHSEAT (CM) | 41 | 43 | 45 |
| WIDTH OFSEAT (CM) | 35 | 35 | 35 |
| HEIGHT OF ATTACHMENT POINTS (CM) | 40 | 40 | 40 |
| DISTANCE BETWEEN ATTACHMENT POINTS (CM) | 38 | 38 | 38 |
| LENGTH OF SPEEDBAG (CM) | 97 | 103 | 113 |
| BACK POCKET CAPACITY STORAGE (L) | 12 | 13 | 15 |
| VOLUME RESCUE PARACHUTE (L) | 2.0 à 4.8 | 2.0 à 4.8 | 2.0 à 4.8 |
| Weight | 2 kg |
|---|---|
| SIZE | SMALL, MEDIUM, LARGE |
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