Advance Impress 4

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PRODUCT INFORMATION
PRODUCT INFORMATION

The IMPRESS 4 is the first fully-equipped cross country harness with an aerodynamically optimized tail spoiler which will fit in any normal paraglider rucksack. This High-End product is more comfortable and sophisticated than ever before – intended for leisure cross country use right up to the cross country champion and competition pilot.

STREAMLINED

Best possible aerodynamics

Perfect aerodynamics received the highest attention for this High-End harness. The ideal shape results from innumerable CFD analyses in the virtual wind tunnel. An own-design air intake tube of minimal diameter with non-return-valve ensures a solidly inflated tail spoiler. The result is a crease-free, streamlined silhouette for maximum performance.

COMPACT

A place for it in any paraglider rucksack

The especially compact IMPRESS 4 will fit in any normal paraglider rucksack – a new characteristic for a fully-operational cross country harness with a drag-reducing tail spoiler. A folding line across the back makes it convenient and easy to pack in the rucksack.

DUAL MODE

With or without a seatboard

The IMPRESS 4 boasts another revolutionary feature: it can be flown with or without its seatboard, requiring no special restriction or change of settings. With the seatboard you have a harder, more sporty feeling, conveying higher directional stability and direct feedback from the wing. Without it you can enjoy a comfortable and more damped Cruiser-Feeling, conveniently enclosed in the body-conforming seat shell.

TECHNOLOGY & FEATURES


ALL-ROUND PROTECTION INCLUDES MAXIMUM COMFORT

 

More protection and comfort than ever: now the IMPRESS 4 pilot’s body is completely surrounded by SAS-TEC components within the seat shell. These memory foam parts effectively protect against impacts and external hard objects and match themselves to an individual’s personal ergonomics. A generous foam protector under the seat and Comfort-Foam in the back share the credit for both comfort and protection.

 


STABLE SHAPE, FIRMLY INFLATED REAR FAIRING

 

Minimal air intake area and maximum internal pressure in the rear fairing – a contradiction? Not for the IMPRESS 4, which has a single, side air intake of only 5 cm diameter to maintain a solidly inflated tail section. A non-return valve does not allow the rear fairing to deform or empty, even under large changes of relative airflow.

 


EASY TO PACK

 

The especially compact IMPRESS 4 will fit in any normal paraglider rucksack – a new characteristic for a fully-operational cross country harness with a drag-reducing tail spoiler. A folding line across the back makes it convenient and easy to pack in the rucksack.

 


POCKETS & COMPARTMENTS

 

The IMPRESS 4 has many practical pockets and compartments.

 ANTI-G POCKET

The Anti-G pocket is at hip level, and can be opened from either side. It can be activated in one simple movement and the chute restowed with similar ease. This pocket could also be used as additional storage of personal items or ballast.

OPINIONS


CHRIGEL MAURER6 times X-Alps winner, FAI-Triangle record holder

I ACHIEVED MY FAI RECORD FLIGHT IN 2019 WITH A PRE-SERIES IMPRESS 4. I WAS STILL RELAXED AND COMFY AFTER 11 HOURS OF FLYING AND 343 KM. SUCH A COMFORT IN A CROSS COUNTRY HARNESS IS UNMATCHED SO FAR!




 Picture: Sepp Inniger

TECHNICAL DATA

DATA

IMPRESS 4SML
Pilot heightcm155-172165-183178-200
Seatboard widthcm31.53334.5
Carabiner heightcm464748
Weight with protector (ready to fly)kg6.46.66.8
Load testEN 1651 / LTF 91/09 / 120kgEN 1651 / LTF 91/09 / 120kgEN 1651 / LTF 91/09 / 120kg
Weight rucksackkg1.31.31.3
Harness certificationEN / LTFEN / LTFEN / LTF

MATERIALS

Main strapsPolyester, 25mm, 8kN
Leg strapsPolyester, 25mm, 8kN
Safe-T-buckle SystemAustriAlpin Cobra

SCOPE OF DELIVERY

Detachable Cockpit
COMFORTPACK 3, 130 l IMPRESS-Edition
2 Edelrid «Alias Speed» Carabiners
Seatboard, Foam Protector and SAS-TEC Elements
Hook Knife
Radio Pocket
2 Reserve Connection Lines (one fitted)
2 Reserve Container (left and right)
Carbon Footboard
30 mm Ronstan Speed System Pulleys
Windshield with protective
Advance Impress 4

Advance Impress 4

$2,700.00
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