ACCESS 3
Thanks to its interchangeable protection, the harness’s durability is enhanced for intensive use in flight schools. The choice of protection allows it to adapt to the pilot’s needs as they progress.
Weight: 3.3 kg (size M with airbag module)
Available colors: Black, Petrol, and Sand
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Alpine Flight
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On-site flight
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Cross Country
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Hike and fly
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Two-seater
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Casual
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Regular
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Professional
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Beginner
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Intermediate
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Seasoned
- Zicral 30 mm Automatic Carabiners
- Dedicated handle and pod
- Polypropylene seat tray
- AIRBAG or BUMP Protection
Please note: The harness is shipped without a carabiner or emergency ascender.
About ACCESS 3
The ACCESS 3 is the ultimatetraining and progression harness, designed for beginner paragliders as well as instructors who want to equip their students with a simple, comfortable, and safe harness.
It is designed to be intuitive to use so that pilots quickly feel comfortable handling their equipment, making the instructors’ jobs as easy as possible so that everyone can focus on what matters most: flying. Whether on the training slope, during setup, or on those first long flights, every feature of the ACCESS 3 is designed to support new pilots and their instructors with complete peace of mind.
Safety is at the heart of the ACCESS 3’s design. The harness closes using two automatic buckles: as soon as one of the two buckles is closed, the pilot is secure. The straps on the leg straps are marked in bright red so that the pilot can immediately tell if they are not properly secured. Similarly, the instructor can quickly and easily check that their student is properly secured in the harness, even from a distance. In addition, this new 2-point harness design provides ideal stability for beginners to explore the sport with confidence.
To make it easier to use the harness in flight school, the size is clearly marked on the shoulder of the harness so that the instructor can quickly find the size their student needs. A plastic pocket is located on the back of the right shoulder to make it easy to identify the equipment.
All of these features have been designed to provide the ideal learning tool. ACCESS 3 saves time on managing equipment and the school’s fleet while allowing instructors to devote themselves fully to their core mission: teaching.
Features
- Dedicated to introducing people to paragliding
- Clear transition between standing and sitting
- Sitting position
- Stability suitable for beginners
- 2-point attachment
- Interchangeable protection BUMPAIR , or AIRBAG
- Parachute pouch with a double-ring handle and dedicated pod
- Backrest reinforced with comfort foam
- Pulleys and support loops for holding thespeed bar
- Neoprene radio pouch with built-in leash
- AIRBAG: Interchangeable foam and Mylar liners
- BUMPAIR : replaceable protective foam
- Large back storage pocket
- Zippered side pocket
- Radio pocket on the right shoulder
- Pocket for storing thespeed bar
- Shoulder length
- Backrest Angle
- Seat depth
- Ventral Spacing
Fabrics:
- CORDURA
- 210D R/S 44 ROBIC
Straps:
- PES 25 mm
- PES 15 mm
- LTF Standard (120 daN)
- EN Standard
- Polypropylene seat tray
- Automatic 30 mm carabiners
- "AC3" Handle and Pod for the reserve parachute
- AIRBAG protection module orprotection module BUMPAIR
DETAILED TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
In paragliding, there are two essential concepts that form the foundation of the sport: enjoyment and safety. While it is the instructors’ mission to share the joy of being in the air, our mission is to ensure you fly safely.
The ACCESS 3 has been deliberately designed to be as simple as possible so as not to overwhelm beginner pilots with too much information. Students quickly become familiar with the equipment and can focus on the more technical aspects of sail handling and piloting.
Take off in first class
Comfort is key to ensuring that the pilot enjoys flying.
The ACCESS 3 is equipped with rigid back foam to enhance comfort by providing more even support.
The harness is designed around a frame specifically developed to allow for frequent and easy transitions between sitting and standing. A stiffer backrest provides structural integrity to the frame, which facilitates the articulation between the backrest and the seat of the harness. This movement is smooth and intuitive for the pilot.
The ACCESS 3 offers three adjustment settings to adapt the harness to the pilot's body type.
- The backrest's angle allows the driver to adjust how reclined the seat is according to their preferences.
- The shoulder adjustment allows the harness to be precisely adjusted to fit the pilot's size.
- The lumbar adjustment allows you to adjust the seat depth and lumbar support to fit the rider's body type.
Adjustments are essential for comfort during flight, especially on long flights. These features allow the ACCESS 3 to support the pilot’s progress for a long time before they feel the need to upgrade their equipment.
For optimal comfort during intensive use at a training site or regular use as a solo pilot, the ACCESS 3 combines lightness and strength thanks to high-quality materials. Its design ensures uncompromising durability while offering exceptional lightness during training slope exercises and inflation sessions.
Cordura fabric is one of the most durable and resilient fabrics available for harness design. This means you can perform floor exercises for hours on end without causing any premature wear and tear on the product.
Despite this selection of durable materials, the harness remains lightweight for its class, weighing less than 3.9 kg regardless of size or the type of protection installed.
An ideal tool for schools
The ACCESS 3 was designed not only with the student’s comfort in mind, but also with that of paragliding instructors. Numerous design details make the harness efficient to use while ensuring the product’s durability, even with heavy use in a school setting.
The materials used in this design were selected for their durability. Steep slopes and repeated inflation are no problem for the ACCESS 3, which will easily withstand the various stages of a beginner paraglider’s training.
The interchangeable AIRBAG or BUMPAIR modules allow instructors to avoid having to replace the entire harness when the protection needs to be changed. Thanks to the durability of its frame,the ACCESS 3 can be used for a long time in a flight school.
After completing their training, independent pilots will be able to purchase their training harness with a new PPE, thereby eliminating the need for the seller to provide PPE maintenance logs. Once they become independent, pilots will continue to enjoy their harness for many hours of flight thanks to the product’s extended lifespan.
The ACCESS 3’s features have also been designed to make instructors’ daily lives easier, notably with a clear indication of the harness size on the shoulder and safety components highlighted in red for quick and precise inspection.
Simple, foolproof fastening system
The ACCESS 3’s closure system consists of just two automatic buckles to secure the leg straps , thereby reducing the number of steps in the preflight check: as long as at least one of the two buckles is secured, the pilot is safe.
These straps are marked in bright red to make it easier for both the pilot and the accompanying instructor to check the attachment, even from a distance.
This two-point attachment system provides ideal stability for learning, as it dampens the wing’s movements to filter the feedback transmitted to the beginner pilot. The ACCESS 3 is a reliable choice of equipment for learning at a gentle pace and gradually building confidence.
To ensure the pilot’s safety, the straps on the leg straps are bright red to naturally catch the eye and make them easy to monitor, whether for the person in the harness or the instructor supervising them.
Customizable Protection: Your Custom-Made Harness
Protection is one of the major new features offered by the ACCESS 3. You can choose to equip your harness with either a foam bag or an airbag, depending on your personal preference, while still having the option to switch out this protection whenever necessary.
If you're riding on rough, dusty terrain, opt for sturdy, durable protection by choosing the BUMPAIR module. If you're looking for something lightweight and compact, go with the AIRBAG module!
In the event of a significant impact on the protective padding, only the AIRBAG module or the BUMPAIR protective foam needs to be discarded. All you need to do is fit your harness with new protective padding to continue using it.
This feature allows youto extend the lifespan of your equipment, since you do not have to replace the entire harness when the protection is no longer effective due to an impact, a tear, etc.
Technical Specifications
| S | M | L | XL | |
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| Pilot height (cm) | 155–175 | 170–185 | 180–195 | 190–205 |
| Driver Weight (Min. - Max.) (kg) | 60–80 | 65–85 | 70–100 | 90–120 |
| Weight of the harness (with AIRBAG module) | 3.16 | 3.29 | 3.38 | 3.47 |
| Weight of the harness (with the " BUMPAIR" module) | 3.57 | 3.7 | 3.8 | 3.89 |
| A - Back height (cm) | 62 | 65 | 71 | 75 |
| B - Backrest tilt adjustment range (cm) | 31 | 34 | 38 | 40 |
| C - Seat depth (cm) | 44 | 45 | 48 | 50 |
| D - Width of seat (cm) | 37 | 39 | 41 | 43 |
| E - Height of the attachment points | 43 | 45 | 45 | 48 |
| F - Distance between attachment points (cm) | 36–44 | 37–45 | 38–48 | 40–50 |
Measures
A – Back Height
B – Backrest Tilt Adjustment Height
C – Seat Length
D – Seat width
E – Height of the attachment points
F – Distance between attachment points
Safety Diagram
A – Protection BUMPAIR , or AIRBAG
B – Pocket for the reserve parachute
C – Back Storage Pocket
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ACCESS 3 SEAT PROTECTOR
Choose the protection for your ACCESS 3! Thanks to the zip-in connection system, you can replace your harness’s protection module in just a few seconds.
The AIRBAG is lightweight and compact, while the BUMPAIR is ideal for sandy or abrasive terrain.
AIRBAG weight: 0.54 kg
BUMPAIR weight: 0.95 kg
Colors: Black
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Frequently Asked Questions About ACCESS 3
Yes. The ACCESS 3 is a school and progression harness designed for beginner pilots and instructors. It is deliberately simple to use, the transition from standing to sitting is natural, and its seated position offers stability suited to learning to paraglide.
The AIRBAG is lighter and more compact (0.54 kg). The foam BUMPAIR is ideal for sandy or abrasive terrain (0.95 kg). Both modules can be swapped in seconds thanks to a zip connection.
Size S: riders 155 to 175 cm tall and weighing 60 to 80 kg. Size M: 170 to 185 cm tall and weighing 65 to 85 kg. Size L: 180 to 195 cm tall and weighing 70 to 100 kg. Size XL: 190 to 205 cm and 90 to 120 kg.
The ACCESS 3 weighs between 3.16 and 3.47 kg depending on the size when equipped with the AIRBAG module, and between 3.57 and 3.89 kg when equipped with the BUMPAIR module. In size M with the airbag, it weighs 3.29 kg.
The harness closes with two automatic buckles: as soon as one is closed, the pilot is secure. The leg strap webbing is bright red so a forgotten strap is spotted immediately, the size is marked on the shoulder, and the interchangeable protection extends the harness's life under intensive use.
No. The ACCESS 3 comes with a dedicated reserve container, handle and pod, but without a reserve parachute, maillon or reserve bridle. It is EN and LTF certified (120 daN).