Woody Valley RACE is an ultra-light harness, evolved from the RACE PRO model, which is the most extreme version used by Woody Valley competitors in major hike & fly competitions.
We managed to create this product with the help of Aaron Durogati and many other pilots who flew extensively in this harness and provided us with valuable feedback and suggestions.
RACE is suitable for hike & fly pilots, bivouac flying, and XC.
Weight starting from 1.5 kg
4 sizes: S - M - L - XL
Available with two types of protection:
new semi-rigid type protector
new generation inflatable protector
Features
New stabilization system
Thigh straps opening with buckles
Rescue container under the seat
Removable cocoon with a zipper
Three-step speedbar included
Easy and intuitive adjustments with buckles
Cockpit with pockets
Numerous available pockets
RECCO System
The RECCO® system emits a radar signal similar to flashlight light. When the radar signal hits a RECCO® reflector, it bounces back to the detector and guides the rescuer to the victim.
New stabilization system:
The new stabilization system, weighing only 89 grams, allows changing the harness geometry without having to take your hands off the brakes.
If you are not interested in using the stabilization system, we advise not to remove it but to simply store the lines in a special pocket.
New concept of protection
While developing the Race Pro (extreme version), we had to create a high-performance, super-light protector that would be as compact and streamlined as possible. This led to the concept of the new, semi-rigid protector (PRS), which was then applied in the Race model.
Considering the number of fans of inflatable protectors, we decided to keep it (as in GTO Light 2), but in its new version (IPE) made of lighter materials.
Semi-rigid protection (PRS) - New technology, super light
Inflatable protection (IPE) - 70% less voluminous after deflation
Rescue parachute container
Maximum capacity of the rescue parachute compartment: 5.6 liters (the same as our QUADRO 140 parachute)
Magnet on the rescue handle to keep it close to the harness.
Pockets
Large side zipper pockets (2.8 l)
Inner side pockets (3.1 l)
Spacious bottom pocket (2.8 l)
Cockpit pockets (1.8 l)
Removable mesh pocket (0.5 l)
Spacious back pocket with a special container for telescopic trekking poles (15 l)
We recommend completing the set with the backpack: Alaska 30/65/75
The same backpack used in Red Bull X-Alps, but made of stronger material
| Certification | EN-LTF | |||
| Number of certification | PH_422.2023 | |||
| Type of closing strap system | Get-Up | |||
| Type of protection | Inflatable Protection (IPE) with EN-LTF certification | |||
| Type of protection | Semi Rigid Protection (PRS) with EN certification | |||
| Rescue container (M size) | 3600 - 5600 cm³ | |||
| Working load | 120 daN | |||
Harness sizes | S | M | L | XL |
| Pilot height | m < 1,70 | m 1,67 - 1,79 | m 1,76 - 1,88 | m > 1,85 |
| Only Harness weight* | 1419 gr | 1500 gr | 1583 gr | 1635 gr |
| Weight Semi Rigid Protection (PRS) | Presto disponibilee | 195 gr | Soon available | Soon available |
| Weight Semi Rigid Protection (PRS) | Soon available | 170 gr | Soon available | Soon available |
| Weight mesh pockets | 16 gr (each) | 16 gr (each) | 16 gr (each) | 16 gr (each) |
| Weight cockpit | 48 gr | 48 gr | 48 gr | 48 gr |
| Weight speed bar | gr 40 | gr 40 | gr 40 | gr 40 |
| Weight Stabilization system | 89 gr | 89 gr | 89 gr | 89 gr |
| Total Harness weight with PRS protection* | Soon available | 1879 gr | Soon available | Soon available |
| Total Harness weight with IPE protection* | Soon available | 1904 gr | Soon available | Soon available |
| Distance between carabiner and seat | 44,5 cm | 47 cm | 49 cm | 51 cm |
| Distance between carabiners | 34-43 cm | 36-45 cm | 38-47 cm | 39-48,5 cm |
*Weight may vary by ± 2% due to variations in the weight of some materials. | ||||
Operating instructions
Your Reliable Companion in Aerial Journeys
Introducing the Alaska paragliding backpack, created by the renowned Woody Valley brand, excellently combining comfort, durability, and functionality. This backpack has been designed for paragliders who value not only the comfort of carrying, but also the ease of packing and transporting equipment.
SHORTY
Fly and ride light, carry compact
Name: Shorty
Harness: paragliding / speedriding / speedflying
Type: light harness/backpack
Geometry: ABS leg straps with front opening : NEO system
Concept: original and exclusive NEO: non reversible harness/backpack
Protection: KOROYD Propack, 13 mm, CE1621-2 Level 1 certified, 150 g
Optional protection: certified removable NEO Airbag
Certification: EN1651 + LTF + CE1621-2 Level 1
Size: S – M – L
Weight: 1,48 kg (S), 1,50 kg (M), 1,54 kg (L)
Volume: 65L
Accessories: included KOROYD Propack back protection
Buckles: manual NEO 20mm Aluminium 2047
Carabiners: optional automatic NEO AUSTRIALPIN Rocket (64 g)
Options: removable NEO airbag / Austrialpin Rocket Aluminium carabiners (64g) / NEO front container / Fidlock bottle (450 or 600 ml)
Materials: Polyamide, Cordura, Mesh3D polyester, PE foam, NEO aluminium buckles, Leather
Manufacturing: France
Powerseat Comfort High harness is dedicated for high-hangpoint paramotors.
ZakoSeat 2 harness was essentially designed for speedflying, but it is perfect for speedriding and paraalpinism too.
NEO BIKINI
An ergonomic tandem harness designed for the comfort of professional tandem pilots
NAME: Bikini
HARNESS: paragliding tandem pilot
TYPE: harness for professional pilots
GEOMETRY: legs straps ABS
CONCEPT: bucket seat
PROTECTION: NEO Koroyd 3.0 (thickness: 8 cm, weight: 300 g)
CERTIFICATION: EN + CE
SIZES: S/M and M/L
WEIGHT: 2.73 kg (S/M)
RESCUE: back container
BUCKLES: semi-auto Edelrid
SETTING BUCKLES: NEO 20mm Aluminium 2047
CARABINERS HARNESS/SPREADERS: AustriAlpin Stratus Aluminium (optional)
INCLUDED ACCESSORIES: removable camera pocket, hook knife, helico kit
OPTIONS: rigid or soft spreaders, inox auto block carabiners (wing/spreaders), rescue risers, stainless steel maillons rapid (wing/rescue)
MAIN MATERIALS: Polyamide coated polyurethane Ripstop, Polyester/Polyamid fabric / Polyamid straps, Polyester 3D mesh, stretch Lycra/Filet sandwich, hypalon, leather, aluminium buckles
MANUFACTURE: France
Cross-country flying is one of the supreme disciplines in the sport of paragliding. There is no greater freedom for pilots than to begin their flying adventures from remote launch sites, which often can only be reached on foot. The sporty and elegant Connect Race Lite can be used as a comfortable cross-country harness whatever your plans.
It is light enough for extended hike and fly trips, and its construction and the materials used guarantee durability and easy handling both on the ground and airborne. The protector options and removable seat board allow you to optimize the Connect Race Lite according to your particular needs and purpose.
Powerseat Comfort Low harness is dedicated for low-hangpoint paramotors.
Pogo 4
Pogo 4 is the latest version of our flagship harness designed for pilots flying cross country and competitions.
It is currently one of the lightest harnesses in its class. It is very comfortable and equipped with everything necessary for very long flights or competition racing. Its compact design guarantees a perfect union of the pilot and the harness.
During the design phase, Sławomir Kubiak the harness designer, devoted a lot of attention to refining the shape of the harness, especially its rear part. A harness of this class, apart from providing the pilot with the highest level of comfort, must also be carefully tuned aerodynamically, to minimize air resistance.
Pogo 4 is an almost completely new project and has little in common with its predecessor, apart from the highest quality and name.
The most important differences are:
CREST
Compact, light, dynamic
Here are some of its features:
The Crest is a new harness weighing only 1.98 kg (size M). It is a reversible harness with a completely detachable rucksack. The Crest S and M come complete with a 55-liter rucksack, while the Crest L and XL with a 70-liter rucksack.
- New color combination.
- No seat board.
- 4 sizes available.
- Self-inflating Airbag protection.
- Standard two-step light speed bar with foot elastic.
- Leg strap loops in the main carabiners.
- Built-in Recco safety system.
- Completely detachable reversible rucksack included.
Soul 2021
Light pod harness for XC pilots looking for some comfort coupled with small weight.
Soul 2021 is a light and comfort harness designed for XC flights.
Soul 2021 compared to its predecessor, it is basically a completely new harness – only its purpose is similar.
The basic goal of this design was improving the pilot’s comfort in long flights, while keeping its small weight. Due to light materials the harness weighs just 3,5 kg in M size.
Ventilated backrest and a new, ergonomic seat with profiled seatplate ensure maximum comfort during the flight.
Large adjustment range makes sure that every single pilot will be able to find his/her optimum. Redesigned strap scheme brings great stability and significantly reduces danger of launching with leg/chest straps not locked properly.
The harness is equipped with a 15 cm thick, certified airfoam.
EXENSE
A simple, clean-designed and very safe harness, ideal for beginners.
EXENSE is a harness designed specifically for novice pilots, and so we created a simple, cleanly-designed and safe product, which also provides comfort, with excellent detailing and finish.It is easy and quick to adjust, and so it is ideal for use on training slope by flying instructors.
- Side pockets in elastic webbing;
- The right-hand pocket includes a container specially designed for a radio;
- The lower part of the harness is reinforced, for optimum resistance to abrasion against ground;
- A whistle for attracting attention is built-in as part of the elastic chest strap buckle;
- The reserve parachute is located beneath the seat;
- High-visibility container on the right shoulder strap for the Security Card;
A consistently lightweight harness with maximum safety for the hike & fly pilot
The Wanì light 2 has been one of our best-selling harnesses ever, thanks to all the feedback and constructive criticism you have sent us we could successfully come up with its all-round improved successor equipped as follows:
- New extra stable frame geometry
- Improved size system for added comfort
- New and more comfortable seatback
- Two new colour combinations
- Enlarged built-in parachute container under the seat
- Bigger and revamped built-in rucksack
- Optional Lightshield back protection
- Two-step speed bar included
- Rigid polypropylene seat
X-Rated 7
A masterpiece.The inimitable performance harness.
X-Rated7 integrates a wide range of innovative technologies for easy handling, aerodynamics and comfort that make this harness among the most popular on the market.
Fully redesigned, X-Rated7 has overcome today’s limits, making possible what until now has been impossible.
By always listening to your suggestions, we have found a perfect balance between form and technology, developing the features that you can’t live without.
Foam protection containing 8 separate sectors.
Designed to achieve outstanding results while keeping its small thickness.
We do not compromise on safety.
Equipped with a consolidated forget-proof “Mini T-Lock” leg strap system.
NEO Stay Up 2.0
The StayUp is back in an improved version but faithful to the virtues than earned it its reputation. It is still as resistant due to the exclusive ripstop Dyneema material used, which proved itself in the last 5 years.
This second version is the result of a close collaboration with our ambassador, Max Pinot and Tim Alongi . We live and fly at the same spot, which makes creativity and the sometimes daily modifications easy.
The StayUp 2.0 is very similar to the last Promodel used in the latest H&F races such as X-Alps, Bornes to Fly and X-Pyr, among others. In order to meet the demands of flying in these competitions, we redesigned the 3D shape of the NEO seat for more comfort, stability, and precision in handling.
PHILOSOPHY OF THE STAY UP
The StayUp is a high-end light pod harness suitable for experienced pilots as well as for pilots new to pod harnesses.
Whether it is for demanding hike and fly competitions or for everyday flying at your local site, the resistance and weight of the StayUp make it the ideal companion. Since the first generation, we have always emphasized in comfort and a sitting position that allow pilots to relax, fly longer and more confident by eliminating the embellishments and appendixes that do not contribute to performance and the athlete, and make the harness heavier. Our ambassadors are very mindful of their efficiency and NEO's DNA is of the same caliber.
EXESE AIRBG T-LOCK
A simple, cleany-designed and very safe harness, ideal for beginners.
EXENSE AIRBACK T-LOCK is a harness designed specifically for novice pilots, and so we created a simple, cleanly-designed and safe product, which also provides comfort, with excellent detailing and finish. It is easy and quick to adjust, and so it is ideal for use on training slope by flying instructors.
The Airbag is made under licence from Cygnus. It was incorporated into this harness to meet the demands of pilots who prefer efficient airbag protection, avoiding the necessity of bulky foam protection, and extending protection right up to the upper part of the back.
The reserve parachute is located beneath the seat.
Details:
High-visibility container on the right shoulder strap for the Security Card
A whistle for attracting attention is built-in as part of the elastic chest strap buckle
The left pocket includes a container designed specially for a radio
Side pockets in elastic webbing
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