Selling my Nearbirds Zippy lightweight 2.4kg pod harness size L in brand new condition with hardly 10hrs flight. Price 550euro (£460) + postage (to EU and UK only)
This excellent lightweight pod harness is structurally very similar to the Advance Lightness but is in my opinion a very improved version for a number of reasons. Unfortunately Nearbirds is relatively new and not a very well known brand, which is why it’s high quality products are often unknown to the masses.
Features:
-Weighs only 2.4kg!!!
-Has 15cm foam protection + airbag (most other lightweight pod harnesses don’t have foam)
-Has a large rear pouch for storing rucksack and other gear, providing also additional protection
-Has extra space under the seat for ballast, storage (in-flight sandwich?), allowing better weight distribution.
-Foam padding on the T-lock leg straps making take-off comfortable unlike most other lightweight harnesses.
-Has an adjustable chest strap unlike the Advance lightness.
-Is very stable allowing the pilot to sit upright with legs tucked under in case of a collapse or stall.
-Front reserve container is also a cockpit with space for instruments.
-Air intake can be partly detached and flattened to avoid damage during transport.
As I said the Zippy is basically brand new, in mint conditions and includes the front reserve container. Contact me if you wish to have more info or photos.
Manufacturer’s info sheet: http://nearbirds.com/PDF/ZIPPY-finish.pdf
Indipendent review: http://www.flypiedrahita.com/blog/lightweight-harnesses-seatboard-or-hammock/