The Rid'Air team's opinion: " ... "
Compared to the STRIKE 1, it is more ergonomic, more comfortable and more flexible thanks in particular to an inflatable protection ( in option). It is intended for pilots walking and flying competition and leisure. It can also be the main harness for cross country pilots looking for lightness.
Easy installation and safety with the closure of the harness on the two canopy attachment points. The harness opens fully and closes directly on the carabiners without any other buckles and on only two points.
The new geometry allows for a better transmission of the canopy to the pilot, thin and sensitive, modulable by the distance of the chest strap.
Comfort is complete with a removable protection/comfort plate, and a geometry of the speedbag attachments that allows a natural and effortless position of the legs. As an option, a new inflatable protection allows to save weight (65g) and especially volume carried in the bag. Ideal for walking and flying competition.
For mountain landings or in case of turbulence, the harness can be flown seated, legs bent, it remains manageable and comfortable.
On takeoff, the ride is easy ( light harness with leg straps), the seated passage and the installation in the speedbag are obvious. In flight, the adjustments and geometry of the harness allow adaptations to the morphology and flight positions of each pilot.
The sitting position with the back tilted back provides excellent support.
The STRIKE 2 was designed to also be flown with dyneema connectors. This lightens the material and makes the leg straps fixed like the X-Alps harness. You will then have to put the harness on like a harness. This is the "competition" mode.
The cut of the STRIKE 2 has been revised, with the addition of the XL size, approved up to 120 kg. This allows for accurate coverage and a good fit for riders from 5'10" to 6'10".
