Description

NEO SUSPENDER 2.0

La cadira d’XC de Neo

La història

2018: NEO created a new type of pod harness, the Suspender: a bucket seat harness that is light, stable, steerable, precise, comfortable, and accessible.

The Suspender’s geometry sets new standards.

2023: Version 2.0 is now available. Based on the same principles, we’ve been working for 3 years to improve our top-of-the-range cross-country cocoon.

The Suspender 2.0 was designed for cross country pilots who fly often, but also for those starting.

“Comfortable as a couch”, in the air as well, and very accessible to pilots new to pod harnesses.

Several technological innovations and accessories provide maximum safety to the pilot.

The harness is entirely made in France, at NEO’s workshop on the shores of Lake Annecy, which guarantees a top-of-the-range finish, durability, and efficient customer service.

TECHNICAL DATA

Type: Semi-light cross harness
Concept: 3D bucket concept integrating NEO-Koroyd protection for more comfort, stiffness, turn precision, and performance.
Weight: 4.65Kg (size M). Includes: 3 carabiners, parachute ring, protection, and parachute connection straps.
Geometry: Classic ABS with 2 buckles, anti-forget system, and Get-Up system
Sizes: XS – S – M – L – XL
Certification: EN1651 + LTF09 + CE
Main Materials: Polyester/Polyamide fabric and Dyneema straps, polyester Mesh3D, Lycra/Net elastic sandwich, Hypalon, removable carbon footrests.
Protection: NEO Koroyd Technology: 8 cm thickness, 300 g, EN/LTF/CE certification of 30.8 g
Carabiners:
– Main carabiners: NEO-AustriAlpin Rocket Automatic (64g)
– Parachute system: Edelrid Kiwi
Accelerator: 3-bar accelerator with ALLEN Auto-Ratchet pulleys, 45 pulley standard.
Buckles: Automatic: AustriAlpin Cobra – Adjustable: NEO 20mm aluminum
Parachute: Dorsal container. Patented Stand-Up system
Options: Classic 110 Backpack, 5L ballast holder, Footpad 2.0
Manufacturing: France

SIZE CHART

* needs the Footpad 2.0

“Harnesses must first of all flywell, and rucksacks must havegood support”. The goal is therefore to provide pilots with a harness that’s very stable, fun, and precise in turns.

Eric Roussel

GEOMETRY
CLASSIC ABS

Basic work was done on the geometry and the seat,

To match our philosophy:

“Harnesses must first of all fly well, and rucksacks must have good support”.

Per a la Suspender 2.0, aquest treball s’ha centrat en les àrees següents:

On the Suspender 2.0, the focus of our work was:

• Choosing and precise adjusting a “classic” ABS: the Suspender can be flown with high aspect ratio gliders that require ABS (Anti Balance System) for a more precise handling in thermals and glides like on rails.
• Better ABS to dampen a symmetric shooting in thermals and sudden wingtip surges.
• Roll is managed with fine adjustments to the chest strap width.

GEOMETRY
A UNIQUE ADJUSTMENT

The chest-strap setup (between 42 and 49 cm) has a big impact in roll.

Two NEO tags serve as reference: when overlapped, they indicate a width of 45 cm.

GEOMETRY
A PERFECT BALANCE

• Perfect placement of the center of gravity, the base to design any harness, for balance and stability.
• Perfect adjustment of the longitudinal balance to manage yaw.
• Perfect overall balance to find the right compromise between stability, feedback of the airmass, turn start and management.
• The geometry stays fully active regardless of the flying speed.

GEOMETRY
IN FLIGHT

• More dynamic turn start than version 1.0.
• External thigh support to retain the turn energy allowing to carve it.
• Better stability and behavior on speed.
• Ultra-precise turn management.

  

NEO 3D BUCKET SEAT

The Suspender is a pod harness that’s different from the rest.
It’s a bucket seat: a hybrid between a hammock and a seatboard harness.

We integrated a NEO-Koroyd,that provides precision, rigidity from halfway up the seat to the upper back, and prevents the turn energy from dissipating.

• Unmatched comfort in a paragliding harness.
• The balance between the bucket seat and the pod allow the upper body and legs to relax.
• The comfort and precision of a competition harness in a light and compact package.
• The back rigidity allows the pilot to fly with loose shoulder straps and prevent back fatigue on long flights.
• Better foam density on the seat, for improved comfort on long flights.
• Easy and precise adjustments: on the side, depth/lower back, chest, shoulders, and upper chest.

SPEED SYSTEM

MORE EFFICIENT AND COMFORTABLE

Extra-large hypalon pulley attachment point on the bottom. 

ACTIVE SAFETY

Same basic in-flight active safety features as in version 1.0:

• The Suspender can be flown in a sitting position and provides support right after launching or in turbulence.
• The geometry provides peace of mind thanks to its stability in turbulence or during an incident, and facilitates active flying.
• Effortless and easy-to-find rescue handle placed on the axis of the main carabiner.
• Large back rescue container for easy extraction.
• Easy to step into the pod.
• G-chute pockets (left or right) are easy to access and have a passage to connect the drag chute to the main lower strap.

PASSIVE safety

BETTER TECHNOLOGY FOR FULL PROTECTION

NEO-Koroyd 3.0
– 8 cm de gruix, 300 gr.
– resultat protecció EN/LTF: 30,8 g.
– Protecció integral de tota la columna ventral.

More information about the Koroyd technology:
https://fly.neoatelier.fr/neo-koroyd

STAND-UP RESCUE SYSTEM

PATENT N° FR 2 300 536

PARACHUTE OPENING AND DOWNPLANE

Without pilot intervention during the opening of the reserve parachute, the probabilities of a downplane are high, and the paraglider will place itself opposite to the parachute.

THE PROBLEM: LANDING ON YOUR BACK

If the pilot throws reserve at low altitude and doesn’t have enough time, or if they’re unable to disable the glider (due to twists, for example), a downplane will occur.

The distance between the shoulders and the main attachment point creates a lever effect, placing the pilot horizontally on their back. The pilot follows the fall, not being able to react, with an inevitable impact on the back.

THE SOLUTION : THE STAND-UP SYSTEM

The System STAND-UP Rescue System The STAND-UP system by NEO helps avoiding this stretched position, regardless the flying configuration.

The attachment points are now located at the glider’s attachment point.

“STAND-UP” MEANS: THE PILOT SITTING UP AUTOMATICALLY

The STAND-UP Rescue System allows the pilot to sit up and land sitting dow nor standing up, their choice. It is up to the pilot to choose their arrival position to the ground. While sitting down like on a chair, the action to stand fully up is extremely simple.

More information on STAND-UP Rescue System technology:

https://fly.neoatelier.fr/neo-stand-up-rescue-system

BOOOMTAG®

The Suspender 2.0 is one of the first NEO harnesses to incorporate a microchip. Booomtag®. Booomtag ® is an NFC (Near Field Communication) chip with information about your product. It is located close to the carabiner on the right side of the harness. By scanning it with your NFC smartphone, you can:

• Register the product to prove ownership by creating a free Booomtag® account,
• Provide your emergency contact information (3 SOS/ICE numbers per account),
• Report if your equipment is stolen or lost and the person who finds the equipment can contact you. A change of ownership can only be registered with your consent,
• Access to documents and technical information such as user manuals,
• Receive important information about the product(tips, safety notices, etc.),
• Upload the product invoice so you’ll never lose it.

9 POCKETS

MANY DEDICATED AND GENERIC POCKETS

ACCESSIBLE COCKPIT

REMOVABLE INSTRUMENT PANEL

Easily accessible cockpit in flight: the removable instrument panel can be lifted for an easy access to the large compartment, as well as the powerbank pocket, and the cable routing holes on the cockpit. A new kind of velcro was used: It does not catch dirt, it’s practical, and safe: strong against shearing but easy to remove. It features 3 loops to secure your instruments.

FRENCH FINISH AND MANUFACTURE

The Suspender is 100 % manufactured in France.

Local manufacture at NEO’s workshop on the shores of Lake Annecy, where our products are designed and tested.

High-end sewing and saddlery work to assemble the 350 parts, 220 of which are fabric.

Responsive warranty and repair at our manufacturing workshop in Doussard (Haute-Savoie, France).