Designer Notes by Sam Jobard
The F*Race 2 development was long, but the result is worth it. Flown during the X-Alps, where ease of use is just as important as comfort / performance / lightest weight / small pack volume, feedback from those pilots guided our design. We then worked to make it a product for everyone and we have improved the protection, and comfort and rigidity of the back support. I am happy to have perfected the dyneema thread structure sewing technology. It really offers a good feeling, a harness that is one with the pilot, without tension or hard point compression. The accessories are versatile and easy to use. I love this harness because it delivers glide performance and comfort at an incredibly light weight.
Sam Jobard, designer
Pilot Review by Damien Lacaze
This is the logical evolution of the version I flew during the X-Alps 2023. More comfortable, more durable, more sophisticated. I've been pushing a lot of feedback to the R&D team for details that are important to me, and I'm happy they have listened to it.
Easy to clip-in: You can use it as hike and fly racing harness, a volbiv or an everyday harness. Personally, I leave all the buckles closed and put it on to save time during races. But you can keep the classic method.
The removable large cockpit with a chest pocket is a real plus and means you can leave your instruments attached to it and take the whole thing with you (for charging all up for instance). The chest pocket will easily accommodate the power bank and food for the flight.
The deflation of the airbag is now also very fast thanks to an additional high-flow valve (inflation is of course very fast too). And an external pipe allows to adjust pressure in flight, should you need it.
Comfort is really incredible for a harness this weight, thanks to the ergonomic design of the seat and the rigidity of the back. I flew in it for 11 hours without feeling the slightest discomfort. A harness for "almost" everything!
Damien Lacaze, adventure and X-Alps pilot