Description

Advance EASINESS 4

Hike & Fly & More
Light Reversible Harness

The popular lightweight reversible harness enters its fourth generation with the new EASINESS 4. Weighing in at just 2.1 kg, it’s up to 200 g lighter than its predecessor and delivers noticeably enhanced comfort. The ergonomically shaped lumbar support and new side panels ensure a pleasant experience, even on longer flights. Available from November 2024.

Quick facts

• 200 g lighter than its predecessor
• Significantly increased overall comfort
• Multi-functional, X-Alps-tested backpack shoulder straps
• Fully integrated, fixed Airbag
• Available in two colour combinations
• Technology & Features

The EASINESS 4 is now lighter and more comfortable than its predecessor,
featuring a host of new, practical details. The increased comfort comes mainly
from the improved lumbar support and the addition of side panels. The backpack has also undergone a significant redesign: its wide, X-Alps-tested shoulder straps with practical mesh pockets considerably enhance carrying comfort.

These improvements make the EASINESS 4 even more versatile. As a lightweight reversible harness, it’s perfect for both beginners and advanced pilots. It’s the ideal all-rounder for hike-and-fly adventures, offering the added comfort needed for extended thermal flights while being compact enough for travelling use.

Lighter

10% WEIGHT REDUCTION

Targeted optimisations in material selection and construction adjustments
result in significant weight savings without compromising durability.
Applying the DLS philosophy of our paragliders to a harness: the
EASINESS 4 is up to 200 g lighter than its predecessor, positioning it
among the lightest in its class.

Comfort

MAXIMUM COMFORT

The EASINESS 4 offers noticeably
enhanced comfort thanks to several innovations: the enlarged  and ergonomically designed side lumbar support, the revised strap system, and the repositioned speed bar pulley ensure a comfortable sitting position during both normal and accelerated flights. The new side panels improve overall comfort by  significantly reducing wind chill. This makes the EASINESS 4 even more suitable for longer flights.

Airbag-Protector

FULLY INTEGRATED AIRBAG

The airbag is now permanently attached to the harness, making the product
simpler and easier to handle. Feedback showed that the EASINESS 3 version
without an airbag and with a backside cover was rarely used. The reserve
parachute container remains integrated into the airbag, and when using a
front container, it can be sealed with a dummy closure cable.

Backpack

COMPLETELY REDESIGNED
BACKPACK

The fully redesigned backpack now provides enhanced carrying comfort with X-Alps tested features like functional shoulder straps and an improved hip belt. The contents, including the paraglider, create tension for stability and comfort on the back, meaning the backpack doesn’t require a pre-shaped back panel. This approach makes the equipment lighter and more compact.

SIMPLICITY OVER VOLUME:
THE LOAD-SHAPING APPROACH

Chrigel Maurer’s insight: “Pre-shaped, padded back panels on backpacks may look appealing and give the impression of comfort, but they unnecessarily add
volume and weight. My experience from eight X-Alps competitions shows that the simplest, most compact and lightweight solution for stiffness and padding is to use the contents of the backpack, such as the paraglider and harness. The packed equipment creates the necessary tension, providing stability. For backpack weights up to around 15kg, this approach offers clear advantages
over more complex back systems: the pack is lighter, less bulky, and the centre of gravity is closer to the back.”

Features

OPTIMISATIONS

Specific improvements have been made to the EASINESS 4, with size-specific
adjustments. For size L, the leg pads have been slightly extended for better
support. The size S backpack has also been refined: the hip belt is smaller, and
the back length has been shortened. These modifications particularly benefit
pilots of larger or smaller body sizes.

Specifications

Size Chart