A paragliding harness is an essential piece of equipment that provides comfort, safety, and control to the pilot during flight. It is a specially designed seat-like structure that the pilot wears, allowing you to be suspended beneath the paraglider wing. The harness is typically made of durable materials such as nylon or polyester, with padding and adjustable straps for a secure and comfortable fit. The harness also includes attachment points for connecting the lines and risers of the paraglider, ensuring a direct connection between the pilot and the wing.

Additionally, modern harnesses often come equipped with various storage compartments, reserve parachute pockets, and a built-in flight deck to hold instruments for navigation & flight information. The design and features of a paragliding harness are crucial for maintaining stability, allowing the pilot to control the wing effectively.

The pilot sits or reclines in a harness suspended below the paraglider by the lines. Next, your lines will be clipped to the harness in two locations using carabiners. You’ll find two types of harness; one is where you are seated in an open harness. The second is when you are reclined in a Pod harness. Both types of harness are normally fitted with a “speed bar”. This is mounted where you can push the speed bar with your feet. The speed bar is attached to the lines of the paraglider and alters the attitude of the paraglider, increasing the speed that the wing moves through the air.