Advance EASINESS (PAST MODEL)

Technical details

Pilot height	cm	155 - 190
Harness weight	kg	1.3
Seat width	cm	38
Recommended chest strap width	cm	40-42
Carabiner height	cm	46
Front container, reserve handle, connection lines	kg	0.18
Protector weight	kg	0.27
Protector certification		DIN EN 1651 / LTF 91/09, 120kg
Rucksack volume	lt	43
Colours		black lime

Custom colours: Extra cost. Delivery time approximately 10-12 weeks. Colours usually chosen from current Advance harness colours. Contact us to place your order and confirm your desired colours.

Delivery

The EASINESS harness package contains:

• Reversible harness
• 2 riser quicklinks
• 3 reserve connection straps (attached to the shoulder straps)
• Getting started EASINESS’ Booklet

Optional extras

Optional extras for the EASINESS are:

• Advance EASINESS Front Reserve Container - an adjustable size front container with reserve handle and a reserve Y-connection
• Advance Airbag for EASINESS - LTF approved airbag protector
• Advance Speed System Light

Getting the most out of the least

Thanks to high grade light materials and a strikingly simple concept the reversible harness weighs about 1.30 kg, with carabiners. The harness has the well-tried, two buckle, ADVANCE chest and leg strap closure system.

Features

The EASINESS has a wealth of those important details that will allow its pilots to enjoy their hiking and flying:

• Bungees on the back pocket to hold clothes
• Slot for Camelbak tube and attachment on shoulder strap
• Helmet holder allows for more rucksack space
• Ergonomically shaped back support and shoulder straps of breathable double-mesh material
• Wrist loops on the shoulder straps for comfortable hiking.
• Stowable side straps for additional carrying, (e.g. snowshoes, crampons, ice axe, etc.).
• Broad hip strap for perfect support and more hiking comfort
• Several additional small stowage areas

Materials used

Rucksack outside and inside	Nylon Ripstop 70D
Seat area	Nylon Oxford 210D
Harness outside	Nylon Ripstop 70D
Strap system	Dyneema 10 mm - 2320 kg / Polyester 25 mm 800kg Two-buckle closure system  Alu-frame slide buckle, black
Airbag sides	Nylon Ripstop 210D
Airbag base	Cordura 210
Airbag	Shape supported by internal 3 mm plastic cable
Reserve connection lines	Dyneema 10 mm - 2320 kg

Advance PI

The new ADVANCE PI lightweight wing suits the EASINESS perfectly, and gives you the best weight/comfort compromise for Hike & Fly Pleasure.

EASINESS FAQs

A selection of frequently asked questions about the EASINESS 

Is the EASINESS only intended for short top-to-bottom flights?

No, the EASINESS is a very comfortable harness and can be used for soaring sessions and thermal flying.

Can I only pack a light glider in the EASINESS?

No, you can pack other solo gliders in the EASINESS, so long as they are folded neatly. The extra space freed up by the helmet holder and the variety of attaching possibilities on the outside leave enough space inside. 

Do I have to take the protector off to turn the harness into the rucksack?

No, the protector folds up easily and stows inside. 

How do i have to fix the EASINESS front container to the chest strap?

The EASINESS front container must be fixed to the chest strap by the three hook and loop fastener loops AND the two loops at the sides of the front container. lf the front container is only fixed to the chest strap by the three hook and loop fasteners there's the danger that the front container can come oft and be thrown together with the reserve.

The two side loops are to secure the left and right ends of the front container on the chest strap, and also pre­ vent it from sliding sideways. lt is essential that they are looped over the ends of the chest strap, and they must never be hung in the main carabiners.

Is the EASINESS suitable for school use?

The EASINESS is simple to use. With its reserve facility and the LTF-certified airbag the EASINESS could be used by students, under expert supervision.

Can I use a LIGHTNESS front container with the EASINESS, in other words are their front containers interchangeable?

These front containers are made on the same principle, and look much the same. The one difference is the width; the Easiness has a wider chest strap between the buckles than the Lightness. You can use either front container on either harness, but the chest strap could be deformed by the front container and this doesn’t look good. It does not affect the safety however.

Reviews

My first flight on the Advance Pi was on a grey day with looming, threatening clouds, many of which were dropping rain or snow. No matter: the light weight of the complete kit made walking to take-off a whole lot easier than normal.

There has been an explosion of usable lightweight wings in recent years, and the Advance Pi is one of the latest. Weighing in at 3.14 kg (hence the name) our reviewer took one out to play on a few sunny winter days in the south of France.

Forget hike-and-fly, this if fly-and-hike!" he enthused after flying a mini-XC on it and landing in a snow-covered forest.

- Marcus King, XC Mag (full review PDF, 2.27 Mb)

Downloads

• Getting started (PDF)
• User manual (PDF)

Certification

The EASINESS has been tested and approved in accordance with the LTF and DIN EN-Norm 1651 requirements at 120 kg operating weight. The airbag has LTF approval.

• Type of certificate EAPR-GZ-7620/12 - LTF
• Type of certificate EAPR-GZ-7620/12 - EN
• Type of specification EASINESS