Manera Halo Harness

It all started from an analysis of the advantages and disadvantages of current harness technologies, regarding in particular the softshell (the classic flexible harness) and the hardshell (the rigid shell harness):

The Softshell

The softshell provides perfect adaptability to the user's body type and movements.
But it becomes distorted under the pressure of the kite: The user's sides are compressed.
It therefore has good adaptability, but little hold.

The Hardshell

The hardshell does not become distorted under the pressure of the kite: The user's sides are not compressed.
But it has no adaptability to the user's body type and movements.
It therefore has a very good hold, but little adaptability.

By separating the functions of "effort management" and "comfort", we have created a harness that adapts perfectly to your body type and your movements, while offering unparalleled support.

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Adaptive shell
Our Research and Development approach is to create the best possible product, so we have sought to use the advantages of the two current technologies while eliminating their faults. This is how the “Adaptive Shell” was born.

This patented technology is made up of two main parts: The Adaptive skin and the Hardshell.

By separating the functions of "effort management" and "comfort", we have created a harness that adapts perfectly to your body type and your movements, while offering unparalleled support.

Adaptive skin
The Adaptive skin is a support skin made of a flexible material providing the user maximum adaptability and freedom of movement.

It is directly in contact with the body; its function is to provide comfort.

Hardshell
The Hardshell is a rigid arc; it prevents the harness from bending and thus compressing the user's body under the strong pressure of the kite.

It is not in contact with the user nor with the back of the Adaptive skin; its function is to manage the mechanical pressure that the harness receives.