Independence Matador Alpin Cocoon

Independence gliders Matador Alpin is a cocoon harness made for thermal flying, cross-country and competition pilots who appreciate aerodynamic characteristics and extremely low weight of only 3,0kg.

Conception

The advanced seat shell of Matador Alpin makes it possible to use the harness either with or without seat board. An optional available carbon seat board respectively foot plate reduce the harness weight, even if you prefer to fly with seat board. Due to the belt lock system with variable opening for the speed bag, it is possible to easily get out of the speed bag during flight. The large protector unites safety purposes and aerodynamic quality. The harness geometry of Matador Alpin is especially laid out for cross-country and thermal flying.

Features

• Excellent seating comfort – either with or without seat board
• Serial honeycomb seat board and base plate
• Optionally available carbon seat board and foot plate
  save 410g weight
• Aerodynamic silhouette
• Very low weight of 3,6kg (size M)
• Ultra-light, aerodynamic and windproof speed bag
• Length and angle of speed bag individually adjustable
• Friction-reduced, double-stage accelerator slide
• Get-Up belt lock system with safety T-bar
• Newly developed rescue bridle made of Dyneema; strength 2.800 daN
• Prepared for application of a drinking system
• Long and thick foam protector reaching up the back
• Removable cockpit
• Various speed bag sizes available
• Speed bag available in size S, M, L

Technical Data

The sizes given only are references, as the individually suitable size differs according to physique and personal preferences. There are 3 speed bag sizes available, which can be used for each of the two harness sizes.