Harnesses and Accessories

SkySchool distributes a variety of Paragliding Harnesses which are suitable for those ranging from complete beginners to advanced pilots. SkySchool also distributes a variety of Paragliding and Paramotoring Accessories, ranging from helmets and headsets to reserves and flight instruments, which enhance the quality and safety of the pilot's flying experiences.

Apco Edge Harness

SkySchool sells all of Apco's harnesses however the Edge is the most popular and shares the principles and design approach common to all Apco harnesses. It will appeal to pilots who prefer a classic harness with stylish design, total comfort, maximum security and loads of extras. The extras include a redesigned airfoam protector, which has better absorption qualities than the former airfoam protector. It has also been confirmed by the DHV testing authority that the Edge harness fully conforms to DHV harness certification requirements. The Edge is also fitted with the renowned Mayday reserve which has saved hundreds, from beginners to world champions. The Mayday is availabe in four sizes. To discover more or place an order contact us.

Design Features

• Very clean outline and a moulded, clean shape with no wrinkles or sagging.
• Emergency Parachute located at bottom of harness with deployment handle on the side, easily accessible, perfect spot.
• New redesigned webbing system with integrated "don't forget leg-strap" webbings, eliminating the possibility of launching with unsecured leg straps.
• Ultimate comfort and back support aided by semi-rigid elements integrated into the back of the harness, designed to spread the load
• Versatile accelerator system with floating seat plate for ultimate drag savings in accelerated position and easy in and out from the harness.
• Foam cushion placed between emergency parachute and seat plate for additional impact protection and side protectors made of high energy absorbing polystyrene.
• Built in ABS system for adjustment of weight shift control.
• Two internal side pockets for camera and radio stowage.
• Available in 3 sizes: S/M, L/XL and XXL.

Price: From £750 with reserve

Apco First Harness

The Apco First is a simple and uncluttered harness for teaching or soaring flights and is SkySchool's ground handling harness of choice in the Paramotor school. The features include ABS control, a back plate option and enough adjustment to fit all but the largest and very smallest of pilots. It is strong, light weight and durable and therefore the classic starter harness which can also be used for Bivuac and high mountain flights. To discover more or place an order contact us.

Design Features

• Ultra-light, simple harness.
• Ideal for schools and pilots keen to practise their ground handling.
• Compatible with externally mounted mayday parachute.

Price: £180

Microavionics Helmet and Headset

The Mircoavionics helmets and headsets are some of the best on the market. The Paramotor Headset is made to very high standards and features an intercom side tone with a mobile phone attachement, a second attachement for a radio, PTT connections, an input connector and a charger, however the leads come separately. The helmet is designed to fit perfectly with the headset and is used by SkySchool in the Paramotor school. To discover more or place an order contact us.

Paramotor Helmet Price: £120

Paramotor Headset Price: £220

Radio and Phone Leads Price: From £20 each

Gin One G 42 Reserve

The Gin One G Reserve is a light weight reserve providing an opening time of between 2.9 and 3.4 seconds and a sink rate of less than 4.5 meters per second. When required the Gin One G will not let you down and is therefore a must have accessory. It is SkySchool's reserve of choice in the Paramotor school. To discover more or place an order contact us.

Price: £495

Brauniger IQ One Vario

The Brauniger IQ One Vario is the most popualr variometer on the market and designed to meet the needs of all paragliding pilots, from beginners to experienced. It has more than 250 operating hours with one battery set and several years in stand-by mode with visible display of current time of day. It is simple to use and provides a variety of useful information including height, with the option of metric or imperial units, temperature, lift/sink rate, the time and a whole lot more. No aspiring Paraglider or Paramotor pilot should be without one! To discover more or place an order contact us.

Price: £210

Go Pro HD Camera

GoPro’s HD Helmet HERO is the world’s highest performance wearable 1080p HD video and still photo camera. Professional quality 1080p / 960p / 720p HD resolutions record at 30 and 60 frames per second (60 fps in 720p). Record up to 2.5 hours on a single charge and up to 9 hours total on a 32GB SD card (not included). The camera can also shoot automatic 5MP photos at 2/5/10/30 and 60 second intervals during your activity, hands free. Included are mounts for attaching the camera to three helmets and two pieces of gear or vehicles, as well as a head strap allowing you to wear the camera like a headlamp. It is also waterproof to 60m and protected from rocks and other hazards thanks to its removable polycarbonate housing.

Price: £300