Multisize
- Harness weight (kg)
- 2.145
- Pilot height (cm)
- 140–190
Three reasons for APCO First Harness III.
- Training
The classic starter harness
“A simple and uncluttered harness for teaching or soaring flights” — strong, light, durable.
- Easy
Fits almost everyone
“Enough adjustment to fit all but the largest and very smallest of pilots” — one size with zipper extender.
- Light
1.6 kg without seat plate
2.145 kg with the 2-stage seat plate — also used for bivouac and high-mountain flights.
Size chart.
| Datasheet | Multisize |
|---|---|
| Harness weight (kg) | 2.145 |
| Pilot height (cm) | 140–190 |
About this model.
Suitability per the manufacturer: a fully flyable, safe harness, but intended for ground handling and first school flights and nothing more than that.
Manuals and certificates.
- First III manualManual · No download available
Gallery.
Frequently asked questions about the APCO First Harness III.
Who is the First intended for?
For training and soaring flights — deliberately kept simple and clear. It has enough adjustment to fit from the smallest to the tallest pilot, which makes it practical for flight schools: one harness for many students instead of a shelf full of sizes.
What is the ABS steering?
ABS couples the two hang points so that the harness body does not rotate away uncontrollably under one-sided load. For training and the first solo flights that is exactly right: the harness stays predictable while you are still learning weight-shift control.
What EN class does this harness have?
None — and that is not a defect but a common mix-up. EN classes A to D describe the flight behaviour of paraglider canopies under EN 926-2. Harnesses are tested to their own standard (EN 1651), which covers the attachment, strength and the protector. If someone offers you a harness as "EN-A", it is mislabelled. The actual test documents for this model are available as downloads.
Does the harness fit my wing?
In principle yes — harnesses and wings are not brand-bound. Two things matter: carabiner spacing and hang-point height. Both influence how directly the wing responds to weight shift; an XC wing wants a different geometry than a beginner wing. Tell us your wing and your body measurements and we will check the combination before you order.
Is a reserve parachute included?
No. Harness and reserve are ordered separately, and that makes sense: the reserve must match the suspended weight, the container the packing volume of the reserve. Tell us which rescue system you want to install — we will check in advance whether container and canopy fit together.
