The Swift Sport is placed between Swift Race and Swift Zero harnesses. Inspired by the Swift Race, sharing its proven geometry and comfort, without the competition specific additional front reserve option. The Swift Sport delivers the best balance between aerodynamics, comfort, weight and cost for Sport Class pilots.
The main differences compared to the Swift Race harness:
Rear fairing is inspired by the Swift Race – inflatable, but shorter than the original.
Under the seat integral reserve compartment only vs. additional front reserve container on the Swift Race.
The flight deck/Instrument panel is removable in favor of changing between harnesses compared to the integral flight deck of the Swift Race.
The front pod material has been upgraded to a lighter material, which is elastic and sealed against wind and water, insulating from the elements.
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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 & Aerodynamics
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.
The Swift Zero has a low drag profile. The rear fairing doubles also as a huge back pocket that can store all your flying gear and more. The back Fairing retains an aerodynamic shape in flight and is easy to fold for packing and storage.
A zipped closed rescue bridle channel contributes to the sleek harness surface and a safe secure reserve deployment sequence.
Lightweight
the Swift Zero is was designed to be light. Saying that, it is still a durable 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
Based on a proven tested competition harness, the Swift Zero is a trickled down version of the Swift Race intended for pilots searching for competition level comfort at a weekend warrior price-point. For pilots who have never used a pod harness, its smooth feedback and comfort will improve thermaling capacity and XC performance.
The Swift Zero will upgrade any pilot’s flying sensation and will be the ultimate choice for breaking existing records!
Adjustable Speed System Pulley Position
Featuring adjustable Speed system pulley position – Inherited from the Swift Race Harness:- a unique APCO feature, which allows one to move the pulley position according the pilot’s center of gravity, preventing the harness from pitching up or down when applying the speed system. This feature is unique to APCO and is an example of our attention to the technical details of performance in flight.
Adjustable Speed System Pulley Position
a Unique APCO feature allows adjustment of pulley position in relation to the pilot’s back angle. Eliminates the pitch angle changes which usually occur with use of speed system.
Ball Bearing Pulleys
Full ball bearing speed system path line that in combination with our speed system pulley adjustment allows very low resistance speed system operation – you will be surprised by how light it is!
Three Step Speed Bar
Three step speed system, with soft steps to allow easy centering of legs in one legged operation
Front Fairing Cone
Zipped Reserve Bridle Cover
Magnetic Reserve Compartment Closure
Bottom rescue compartment with magnetic flap cover for quick and easy pre-flight check:
Lift » Visually check deployment handle cable is secured » release and the flap will pop into place
Dual Side Pockets
Streamlined Relief and Ballast Tube Exit
Shoulder Radio and Hook-Knife Pockets
Optional Cockpit / Flight Deck
Front Pocket integrated into pod
Airfoam Protector with Lexan
Lexan plate on below the airfoam to protect against sharp objects and spread the load of any impact across the entire foam protector, resulting in improved absorption capabilities.
Safe-T Closure System
separated leg buckles with T-lock safety, for maximum comfort (abandoning the traditional get up system which can cause discomfort between the legs).
Adjustable ABS Stabilisation
For adjustment of weight shift control and harness feel / stability
Ballast Container
Under the seat Ballast compartment with water hose exit for in-flight ballast release
Slim and Streamlined design
Back Support
APCO exclusive load bearing semi-rigid elements integrated into the back of the harness complimented by ventilated Air mesh material.
Fully EN certified to 120 [kg]. The Swift Sport carries over certification from Swift Race. No changes have been made to the webbing structure, under the seat reserve system and back protection.
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.
Parachute Reserve System
The SWIFT Zero has a integrated emergency compartment inder the seat, incorporates a zipper closing bridle channel and magnetic flap cover of the compartment itself for easy preflight check of the reserve handle.
The parachute compartment is 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 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 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:
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.
Apco Swift Race Harness Review :: Thermik Magazine :: German
Apco Swift Race Harness Review :: Thermik Magazine :: German
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Rock the Outdoor tests the Apco Swift race harness.
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SWIFT Harness Review in XC Magazine
The Apco SWIFT Harness was Reviewed by XC Magazine. “We both found the comfort in flight is superb. Lumbar support is fantastic with a nice solid-feeling back support with no pinch points or creases. The mark of a good harness design is when there’s absolutely zero pressure or pull down on the shoulders and the… read more
Apco Swift Harness Review – Parapente Mag (French)
Une grande marque de parapentes et sellettes, un peu oubliée en France où elle cherche d’ailleurs à étoffer son réseau de représentants. Tout ceci pourrait bien changer tant la Swift R présente de qualités en efficacité, confort, finitions, poids et prix… Open the Full Review
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
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.
**Estimated Weight
Product Codes
SWIFT is supplied as standard complete with lightweight polycomb seatplate, polycomb foot plate, 3 step integrated speed bar, airfoam protector and Lexan plate.
44630 – SWIFT SPORT HARNESS – M/L
44635 – SWIFT SPORT HARNESS – XL
Options:
80044 – Flight Deck Lite (recommended)
42025 – Light Universal Reserve Bridles
34019G – Gate Lock Karabiner
80053 – Flight Deck – Top Part (Cockpit)
80052 -BallastBag-BottomPart – Flight Deck Compatible (Zipped on)
(Note: Reserve Option Bottom Part is not compatible with this harness)
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