Advance IMPRESS 4 Carbon Seatboard

The seatboard is an important part for the comfort of seatboarded harnesses. Advance IMPRESS 4 harness is delivered with a lightweight carbon seatboard.

It is not compatible for other Advance seatboardless harnesses, or any harnesses by other manufacturers. In general, seatboards are only compatible with the specific seatborded harnesses they were specifically designed for. 

Sizes

Sizes: S, M, and L.

Order the Advance IMPRESS 4 Carbon Seat Board size to match the harness size e.g. harness size M, carbon seat board size M.

Compatible harness

• Advance IMPRESS 4

With and without seatboard

The IMPRESS 4 inherits the genes of the IMPRESS 2 and IMPRESS 3, and is the first serious cross-country and competition harness that can be flown with or without a seatboard, without operating restrictions or readjustment.

• With the seatboard fitted you experience a stiff sports suspension feel: maximum directional stability and direct canopy feedback.
• Without the seatboard the ride changes to a comfortably damped Cruiser Feeling, with the body reassuringly encased in the body-conforming seat shell.

It is a question of personal preference. Comfort remains si- milar in both modes. Without seatboard you lie somewhat lower in the harness and more encased within the seat shell – a comfortable sensation.

Without Seat Board With Seat Board

Removing and replacing the seatboard

The seatboard is pulled out from under the seat surface, or pushed back in and secured with a hoop and loop strap.

Info: When changing between with and without se- atboard configurations the harness does not need significant resetting, but simple readjustment can be necessary. This could also be done after a test flight.

Caution: The arched curved end of the carbon se- atboard must face forward and lie with the curve downwards, as shown down below

Flybubble note: Carbon boards are strong but can break. Excessive force from high G manoeuvres, pressing too hard, or compressing the harness can cause cracks. Cracked carbon is abrasive and can damage your gear and you. If a board is cracked or broken, don’t use it—replace it ASAP. If you use it while waiting for a new one, cover it with strong tape to prevent damage, especially on sharp edges that might contact critical webbing straps like leg or frame straps.

In general, seatboards are only compatible with the specific seatboarded harnesses they were specifically designed for. Seatboards are not compatible with any seatboardless harnesses.