RITMA

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Filling the gap between Chairbag and Spark

The RITMA is designed to fill the gap between Chairbag and Spark – to offer a lightweight, sophisticated choice to our harness line. RITMA is clean and simple, yet cutting edge in its concept and design, with no compromise in comfort, security or protection.

Settling into the harness you immediately feel the difference. Everything seems to fall into place, allowing you to focus on flying only. With a well polished ABS system, weight shifting becomes natural and easy, letting you improve control over the glider with no effort. Ergonomic, semi-rigid back support ensures hours of comfortable flying without a hint of discomfort. The RITMA is stable through rough air, yet sends small well dosed vibes straight to your body indicating any signs of lift and maximizing your thermalling ability.

High priority was given to necessity of reducing harness drag, keeping the harness profile as slim as possible with clean lines and an advanced aerodynamic teardrop shape. You will admire it when you see it and forget it’s there when flying. The RITMA will attract pilots who are not ready to compromise on comfort, safety and performance of the harness, but want to have it light with cutting edge features. It is the most sophisticated and refined harness APCO has so far offered.

    • Among lightest full-feature harnesses on the market today.
    • Low volume – easy to fold and pack
    • Foolproof chest T-lock system, prevents falling from harness if leg loops not closed
    • Emergency Parachute under seat. Deployment handle on the side, highly visible and accessible (APCO classic, cable based)
    • Reflective strip for better visibility in the air and on the ground
    • Ample space in back pocket for storage of bag etc.
    • Water bladder ready – incorporated attachment and drinking tube outlet
    • Floating seat-plate for easy, effortless accelerator system use
    • Highest density cloth – stronger and more durable , but just as light – preventing excessive wear and tear
    • Neoprene covered shoulder straps
    • Heavy duty, abrasion resistant bottom cloth
    • Aerodynamically located air intake for fast inflation and high internal pressure
    • Integrated bridle for emergency parachute connection
    • Guided Mayday compatible – extra reinforced shoulder emergency parachute hook up points
    • Loop and slide adjusters for one-handed in-flight adjustment
    • 7075 T6 Aluminum – Aviation grade hardware
    • Special Instrument secure points
    • Easy and simple adjustments in flight
    • Chest buckle / whistle for inflight use
    • + much, much more…
    Ultralight Buckles with Padded Leg Straps

    Ultralight Buckles with Padded Leg Straps

    Hydration System Ready

    Hydration System Ready

    Aerodynamic, streamlined, Teardrop Shaped Airbag for reduced drag

    Aerodynamic, streamlined, Teardrop Shaped Airbag for reduced drag

    Dual Mesh Side Accessory Pockets

    Dual Mesh Side Accessory Pockets

    Left side accessory pocket

    Left side accessory pocket

    Optimal back support with APCO exclusive load spreading semi-rigid elements and thick air mesh lining for breathability and comfort

    Optimal back support with APCO exclusive load spreading semi-rigid elements and thick air mesh lining for breathability and comfort

    Maximum protection - Cygnus airbag combined with airfoam and Lexan plate (more about protection under pilot protection), with a double chamber Airbag for increased shock absorption capability

    Maximum protection – Cygnus airbag combined with airfoam and Lexan plate (more about protection under pilot protection), with a double chamber Airbag for increased shock absorption capability

    SizeS/ML/XLXXL
    Pilot Hight (cm)Up to 170170 - 185180 and Up
    Back Length (mm) A680750750
    Seat Length (mm) B400435435
    Seat Width (mm) C390400400
    Distance between Karabiners (mm) D420 - 615420 - 615420 - 615
    Supported Back Length (mm) E360400400
    Hook-in Height (mm) F420415405
    Weight2.6 [Kg]2.7 [Kg]2.8
    Polycomb seatplate0.3 [Kg]0.3 [Kg]0.3 [Kg]
    Airfoam Protector+lexan plate (optional)1.0 [Kg]1.0 [Kg]1.0 [Kg]
    Total Weight3.9 [Kg]4.0 [Kg]4.1 [Kg]
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    Ritma is available in three standard colors: Black/Orange, Black/Blue and Black/Lime

    Ritma is available in four standard colours: Black/Orange, Black/Blue, Black/Lime and Black/Red

    Black/Blue

    Black/Blue

    Black/Orange

    Black/Orange

    Black/Lime

    Black/Lime

    Black/Lime

    Black/Red

    Maximum protection – Cygnus airbag combined with Airfoam, Lexan plate, and Integrated Reserve Container under the seat.

    Integrated Cygnus Airbag

    Pilot protection was top priority when designing RITMA. It has an aerodynamiclly shaped integrated cygnus airbag built in (inherited from DHV certified Chairbag). The cygnus airbag, protectes the body, featuring double air chamber system for controlled air release on impact.

    Foam Protector and Lexan Sheet (optional)

    Foam Protector and Lexan Sheet (optional)
    In addition to the cygnus Airbag the RITMA has a pilot protection system, combining the usual airfoam type protector with a lexan sheet (47143) which aids in spreading the load over the absorbing area of the airfoam offering the maximum protection available to a paraglider pilot today.

    Test results conducted by DHV confirm that our standard 15cm Airfoam protector is fully in line with DHV requirements when used in combination with harness.

    Mayday Emergency Parachute

    Accumulated experience from APCO’s immensely successful Chairbag Intergal was implemented into the RITMA. The integrated emergency parachute compartment is perfectly located under the pilot seat, providing extra protection as well as having the emergency deployment handle intuitively positioned at close reach (and highly visible).

    The integrated emergency parachute compartment is ideally suited to accept the range of APCO Mayday parachutes which have proven themselvestime and time again, saving hundreds of pilots over the years.

    How do I install the Speed Bar?

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    Frequently Asked Questions:

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    The Ritma harness is supplied as standard, complete with:

    • Polycomb Seatplate
    • Emergency parachute deployment handle

    Optional Accessories

    42150: Airfoam Protector

    Test results conducted by the DHV confirm that our Airfoam protector is fully in line with DHV requirements when used in combination with Edge type harness.
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    Mayday Paraglider

    558.00$ – 835.00$

    Apco Aviation started manufacturing the Mayday in 1984, and since then put over 40,000 pieces into service in the Paragliding and Hang Gliding markets. The Mayday has hundreds of life saving deployments to its name, from beginners to world champions ( Read letters from saved pilots).

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    Reviews

    Apco Ritma Harness Review – Paraworld (Japanese)

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    Apco Ritma Harness Review in Parapente+ (French)

    Ritma, tu me vas! En plus des ailes parapente et paramoteur, Apco Propose un large gamme de parachutes, accessoires et sellettes, de produites egalement pour d’autres marques. La Ritma ets le modele airbag polyvalent, elle combine mousse-bag additionel et parachute sous-seige, tout ce qu’il fait pour un usage tres polyvalent! Read the full Review Here:
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    Harnesses – Sizing Table

              
    HarnessSizeCodeHarness Weight [Kg]*Pilot Size (cm)Back Length (mm) - ASeat Length (mm) - BSeat Width (mm) - CDist. between Karabiners (mm)- DSupported Back (mm) - EHook-in Height (mm) - FPod Length - G
    First IIIMultisize with
    zipper expander    		481332.145 (incl.)140-190
    Hikeone size470301.300 (incl.)160 to 190610430230 x 2295 - 490320420
    Chairbag Integral Vone size460303.240 (incl.)160-185700390380385 - 575450430
    RitmaS/M450503.900 (incl.)Up to 170680400390420 - 615360420
    RitmaL/XL451004.000 (incl.)170-185750435400420 - 615400415
    RitmaXXL451504.100 (incl.)180 and up750435400420 - 615400405
    Spark IIS/M431025.120 (incl.)Up to 170740370350375 - 575400390
    Spark IIL/XL432025220 (incl.)170-185775410390375 - 575420415
    Spark IIXXL433025320 (incl.)180 and up790470400375 - 575420440
    KittoS / M443102710 (incl.)up to 185
    KittoL / XL443202840 (incl.)**180 - 205
    Swift RaceM/L446105.950 (incl.)up to 190640410320395 - 540360440900 - 1000
    Swift RaceXL446206.150 (incl.)185 and up700460340360 - 5353704801000 - 1100
    Swift SportM/L446305.310 (incl.)up to 190640410320395 - 540360440900 - 1000
    Swift SportL/XL446355.510 (incl.)185 and up700460340360 - 5353704801000 - 1100
    Swift ZeroM/L446404910 (incl.)up to 190640410320395 - 540360440900 - 1000
    Swift ZeroL/XL446455.110 (incl.)185 and up700460340360 - 5353704801000 - 1100
    2 Lightone size426101.300 (incl.)160 to 190610430230 x 2295 - 490320420
    Tandem Pilot Harnessone size424004.500 (incl.)Up to 195
    Tandem Passenger Harnessone size425003.300 (incl.)a wide range
    of passenger sizes
    Split Legs Paramotor
    HIGH Hook-In points    		S/M with
    zipper extender    		434001.590 (incl.)Up to 185600/660260230x2340-500380/440600/690
    Split Legs Paramotor
    HIGH Hook-In points    		L/XL with
    zipper extender    		434101.590 (incl.)185 and up630/690/750300260x2320-530420/480/540620/710
    Split Legs Paramotor
    LOW Hook-In points    		S/M with
    zipper extender    		435001.590 (incl.)Up to 185600/660260230x2340-500380/440420/480
    Split Legs Paramotor
    LOW Hook-In points    		L/XL with
    zipper extender    		435101.590 (incl.)180 and up630/690/750300260x2320-530420/480/540420/480/540
    Universal ParamotorMultisize with
    zipper extender    		410153.100 (incl.)Up to 190630/690430390240-640440/500460/680/750
    SLT Paramotor Harness
    High Hook-Up points    		Multisize with
    zipper extender    		280152.550 (incl.)Up to 190660/720400380360-610380/440590/680
    SLT Paramotor Harness
    Low Hook-Up points    		Multisize with
    zipper extender    		4204252.495 (incl.)Up to 190660/720400380360-610380/440340/360
    Trike Pilotone size491002.850 (incl.)160-190690330+9043050360420-580
    Trike Passengerone size492502.100 (incl.)160-190600340410510330350
    *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

    The RITMA is supplied as standard, complete with Polycomb seat-plate, and emergency parachute deployment handle.

    • 45050 – RITMA S/M
    • 45100 – RITMA L/XL
    • 45150 – RITMA XXL