Manera Halo Harness-Steel Blue Manera

From Manera

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.

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.

Durability

• A product is as durable as the least durable part of its components.
• The different components of a harness are often non-replaceable (sewn straps, glued foams, etc.) and certainly not recyclable. Therefore, sometimes a worn or damaged part forces you to throw away the entire product.
• In an effort to reduce our carbon footprint and in order to provide better customer service, all HALO components are assembled without glue or seams so that each part is easily replaceable.
• We stock spare parts and are able to replace each of them. The ARC spreaderbar, the sliding rope, and the kitenife are included with purchase.

Direct contact

Thanks to our Adaptive shell technology, and in particular the very adaptable Skin part, there is no longer a need to use large, thick foam for comfort. The HALO’s ultra-thin neoprene foam provides several advantages over a conventional harness:

• A more direct feeling
• Less bulky contact
• Lighter, even when in the water

Leash attachment

• Our kite leash attachment point is located towards the front of the harness, allowing easy and direct access for release in case of an emergency. Attached to the straps on the right-hand side by default, the metal ring can easily be moved to the left straps.