Lightning PM Harness - Apco Aviation Ltd.

The LIGHTNING PM is an all-new paramotor harness, designed with a fresh approach to modern harness construction. Sleek, comfortable and super-light, it delivers more comfort and support than ever before in a minimalist and aesthetic package.

At just 1.6 kg, LIGHTNING PM is one of the lightest full seatboard harnesses in the world – combining uncompromised safety and strength with outstanding comfort. Built with Dyneema webbings and light metal alloys, it incorporates APCO’s proven polycomb seatplate and refined ergonomics for maximum strength-to-weight efficiency.

Compatible with most paramotor frames, LIGHTNING PM is the perfect choice for pilots who demand the very best in lightweight harness technology.

Universal compatibility – designed to fit most paramotor frames with bow shackles on arm tips.
Self-adjusting seat angle – balances automatically to pilot preference.
Improved take-off run comfort and more.* This harness is not intended to be used for aerobatic flight.

Super Light weight of 1.6kg
One size fits all: S SM M ML L XL (1.55-1.95m pilots)
Size adjustment using a back Velcro section and many adjusting points
Backup safety webbing circuits incorporated into the design
Ball Bearing Speed System Pulleys (Optional)
Polycomb lightweight seat board
Seat padding
Additional removable seat cushion for L-XL pilots
Ergonomic double back padding designed for comfort, ventilation and to isolate the pilot from engine vibrations
Lower back support adjustment
Abrasion resistant shoulder cover
Replaceable shoulder to frame elastic straps, eliminates loose strap sections in flight and on the ground
Neoprene built-in covers for loose strap sections to eliminate mess.
Zipped-on side pockets (optional)
Front mounted rescue containers (Optional)
Extra padded shoulder straps for maximum load spreading and carrying comfort.
Seat stowing D-ring for transporting and storage
Speed bar stowing magnetic straps on the seat

Part & weight
One size code: 43700	S-XL
Lightning Harness no seat and foam	1.075 [Kg]
Polycomb seat plate	0.42 [Kg]
Seat foam	0.075 [Kg]
Removable XL cushion	0.030 [Kg]
Back Vibration Isolating foam (removable)	0.06 [Kg]
Zipped on pocket	0.08 [Kg]
Ball Bearing Pulleys x4	0.04 [Kg]
Lightning Harness incl. seat and foam	1.65 [Kg]
* Weight +/- 5%

Available colors: Gray/Black

The safety webbing cage incorporated into the Lightning PM harness design will keep the pilot attached to the wing or the reserve parachute in a case of a frame or harness component failure.

This backup webbing circuit was designed to address the following cases:

Main hang point – main sliding webbing failure on the arm bow shackle
Main hang point – secondary sliding webbing on the small bottom maillon failure
Top back to frame attachment webbing failure
Harness main body fabric rapture
Frame arms failure
Main arms bow shackle failure

It is highly recommended to use reserve parachute on any flight.

APCO offers a range of Mayday parachutes and front mounted containers compatible with the Lightning harness.

Illustration of the webbing cage and interconnection of main and backup circuits

Front rescue containers

- 80039: Zipped on Emergency Parachute Container for Split Legs harnesses

- 80016/17 – Universal rescue container (front mount)
- Rescue parachutes not included- order here

Flight Deck + Front rescue container

Rescue Bridle

42025 – Light universal bridle (x2 units needed for front mounted rescue containers)

What type of paramotor frame can the Lightning PM harness be installed on?

The Lightning harness can be installed on most paramotor frames with weightshift arms that have bow shackle on the tip of the arm that is used for attaching the main hang webbing of the harness.

It is highly recommended to use deep and wide bow shackles. The Harness is intended for “Low” hang point classification frames.

Can I mount a zipped on rescue container or side mounted rescue container?

It is highly recommended to use front mounted emergency parachute containers with the Lightning harness.

An alternative zipped on side container is available but it must be attached to the main frame carabiners just like the front mounted containers.

How do I install the Safety Webbing?

The Lightning PM harness was designed with built in and comes with pre installed safety bridles and features. If the pilot wishes – Installing additional safety bridles is possible.

Please consult Apco aviation before installation.

What are the sizing options for the Lightning PM harness?

The Lightning PM is a sliding/variable main hang point harness that introduces increased comfort during takeoff, flight and landing. One of the benefits to this feature is wider seat height and depth adjustment range, making it compatible with a wider range of pilots. It was designed to be adjustable in key areas of the geometry:

Seat height
Seat depth
Lower back
Upper back

General adjustment options:

Front strap
Leg straps
Shoulder straps
Chest strap
Mid back to frame straps

Multiple adjustment options and extra seat and back padding incorporated into the design, enable pilots ranging from S to XL size to enjoy the comfort of the Lightning PM harness during both short and long flights.

I am a Paramotor Manufacturer, what are the customisation options for the Lightning PM harness ?

Custom Logo and branding is now easier than ever.

The shoulder cover on the harness is available for a custom logo embroidery or printing.

Minimum order quantity applies.

For orders of 40 harnesses or more with custom changes contractual or design, please contact our offices.

Can this harness be used for free flying or ground handling?

No!

The reason is that paramotor harnesses are designed to be hung from the middle of the side arms.
The main harness hook up points are connected to the front of the side arms, but using the side arms in reality your hanging point is somewhere in the middle of the side arms.

Using a paramotor harness main hook up points as the main hang points without side arms will result in harness position in which you are 90 degrees rotated backwards looking straight up to the canopy.
It is very dangerous and impossible to use in this way.

Ground handling is possible, but if there will be even momentarily enough lift to disattach the pilot from the ground, you will be flipped onto your back!
You can test this out yourself by performing a simple, stationary hang check in a safe environment.

Attaching the carabiners to any other point in the harness other than the main hang points is also strictly forbidden due to strength considerations of the harness.

Frequently Asked Questions:

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Recommended Options

80016/80017: UNIVERSAL CONTAINER WITH FLIGHT DECK
Price range: 83.00$ through 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

80053: Flight Panel (Deck) - Top part — 80053: Flight Panel (Deck) – Top part
137.00$

Top part of our innovative three part system; Cockpit as stand alone, or with either Reserve Container or Ballast Container from APCO.

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80053: Flight Panel (Deck) – Top part
137.00$

Top part of our innovative three part system; Cockpit as stand alone, or with either Reserve Container or Ballast Container from APCO.

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80054 - EP Front container - Bottom Part — 80054 – EP Front container – Bottom Part
Price range: 66.00$ through 128.00$

The bottom part EP compartment is designed as a separate unit to be zipped onto the flight deck. It made from stretchable Neoprene fabric and can hold any size Emergency Parachute.

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

80038: Zipped on Side Pocket for Split Leg, 2Light and Lightning Harnesses
46.00$
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43135: Wonder Bar
80.00$

Revolutionary Speed bar with handsfree operation!

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43135: Wonder Bar
80.00$

Revolutionary Speed bar with handsfree operation!

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Standard Options

80057: Zipped on Side Pocket for Lightning Harness
46.00$
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43107D: Ball Bearing Pulley Assembly for Speed System
34.00$

Lightning harness ball bearing pulley kit for speed system
Price per set (4 Pulleys)

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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
Goal	L/XL	45520	2.900 (incl.)	175 - 205	600	510	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	400	380	360-610	380	380
SLT Paramotor Harness Low Hook-Up points	L/XL with zipper extender	420426	2.650 (incl.)	180 and up	720	400	380	360-610	415	420
Lightning PM	one size	43700	1.670 (incl.)	155 to 195				360-610	up to 420	Variable
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