Light and durable. Lightweight harnesses combine low weight with a high durability and robustness. This is made possible by using high quality fabric and clever cutting to keep unnecessary material to a minimum.
High-Tech for the back. The technology was developed for motorbikes and skiing, but is perfect for paragliding. The protector made by the German manufacturer SAS-TEC protects as well as stabilises the entire upper part of the back and aids both comfort as well as safety.
All-rounder ready to go. Rucksack and harness in one – both are light and tough. This is why reversible harnesses are ideal companions for pilots who enjoy hiking up mountains or simply like to travel light. The safety aspect is at the forefront: NOVA keeps optimising the protectors and the rescue system to way above the stipulated standard.
All-rounder ready to go. All-rounder ready to go. Rucksack and harness in one – both are light and tough. This is why reversible harnesses are ideal companions for pilots who enjoy hiking up mountains or simply like to travel light. The safety aspect is at the forefront: NOVA keeps optimising the protectors and the rescue system to way above the stipulated standard.
The perfect fit. Our S and L sizes are not just scaled copies of the M size. Every size is individually designed. The result is Tailor-made Geometry: every pilot has the optimal seat position – no more “off the peg” disproportional geometry!
Clever solution. The container of the reserve under the seat board is designed like a tube container. In combination with the dedicated reserve container this ensures a problem-free deployment in any pulling direction. The parachute is easy to install and operate and uses zips plus a rod and two loops.
Smart stuff. This includes materials like Nitinol wire and a polycarbonate plate. These can be bent (for example when packing up the harness), but both will always go back to their former shape. This characteristic can be used, for example, to inflate the airbag well before take off.
Simply safe. Clearly colour-coded buckles make take off preparation easier. Red to red, green to green and black to black. Completely clear and great for learners.
In control. The seat board is an integral element designed to maintain the shape of the harness. It determines both the width and the length of the seat. Harnesses with seat boards are perfect for pilots who like a high degree of stability.
| Outer and inner shell: | Nylon Ripstop |
| Main and shoulder straps: | Dyneema |
| Leg loops: | Dyneema |
| Chest strap: | Dyneema |
| Carabiner: | NOVA Special EDELRID Foras Karabiner |
| Buckles: | Getup System mit farbigen Clicksafe AustriAlpin Cobra Schnallen |
| Protection: | Pre-inflated Airbag, SAS-TEC Protektor |
In an emergency, the pilot often has to throw their rescue when the wing is turning violently with correspondingly high g-forces. The current EN tests do not include deployment tests with high g-forces. NOVA voluntarily and intensively tests its harnesses using the G-Force Trainer – with differently sized parachutes, different pilot sizes, different lengths of connection bridles, in several deployment directions and until our testers black out…
Memory materials – what are they?
The airbag of the ITUS contains Nitinol wire and a polycarbonate plate, which ensure that the airbag fills with air before take off. Both materials can be squashed (e.g. when packing), but they always return to their original shape. As if they could remember… This is why they are called “memory materials”.
The advantage of the Get-up system is ease of use as well as its light weight. Compared to the T-lock system, the ITUS requires only two clicks to close the harness instead of four. In combination with the colour-coded buckles, closing the harness is therefore as simple and straightforward as it can be.
How should you store the ITUS?
Generally harnesses should not be stored in damp, wet or hot conditions. The harness should never be exposed to hazardous substances like solvents, paints, battery acid and their gases, etc.
Why is it possible to detach the hiking rucksack from the ITUS?
Due to the detachable backpack, the ITUS is suitable for both reversible and light harness fans. It is also very useful that the rucksack can be washed separately without risking getting the parachute wet. For all those who like to transport their equipment in a quick packing bag or similar, the ITUS without the rucksack is almost a kilo lighter!
Yes, it is suitable for ground handling. The airbag fills immediately after unpacking – and therefore also protects whilst on the ground. If you like it especially light, you can remove the ITUS rucksack and even remove the SAS-TEC protector.
How does the seat geometry work on the ITUS?
The ITUS permits an upright as well as a slightly reclined seating position. Adjustment is easy and can be performed in the air. In order to avoid mis-adjusting the seat geometry, the ITUS is equipped with built-in strap limiters.
Should I use the ITUS deployment bag or the original one delivered with my parachute?
Should I use the ITUS deployment bag or the original one delivered with my parachute? BEAMER, BEAMER Light and the PENTAGON (all sizes). If you decide to use the original deployment bag of your rescue parachute, you can order the suitable deployment handle for installation on the ITUS from us.
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