A harness system includes a spreader bar having first and second elongate end portions at its respective ends. A curved support member is interconnected to the spreader bar by way of a plurality of straps. The straps include first and second adjustment straps connected to the first elongate end portion and to the curved support member. The first and second adjustment straps are arranged at a non-parallel angle to one another. Fixed straps may be located on a side opposite the adjustment straps. The arrangement and configuration of the spreader bar, curved support member, and adjustment straps provides an improved adjustable harness.

An improved inflatable wing and kit including an inflatable airframe, a center strut connectable to the airframe, a wing panel connectable to the airframe and to the center strut, and a handle. The handle may have first and second ends, each configured to removably connect to the center strut via connection devices on the center strut which are configured to receive the first and second ends of the handle.

An improved inflatable wing and kit including an inflatable airframe, a center strut connectable to the airframe, a wing panel connectable to the airframe and to the center strut, and a handle. The handle may have first and second ends, each configured to removably connect to the center strut via connection devices on the center strut which are configured to receive the first and second ends of the handle.

A harness system includes a spreader bar having first and second elongate end portions at its respective ends. A curved support member is interconnected to the spreader bar by way of a plurality of straps. The straps include first and second adjustment straps connected to the first elongate end portion and to the curved support member. The first and second adjustment straps are arranged at a non-parallel angle to one another. Fixed straps may be located on a side opposite the adjustment straps. The arrangement and configuration of the spreader bar, curved support member, and adjustment straps provides an improved adjustable harness.

A front flying line kite depower system includes a line sheath that extends through a transverse opening in the control bar. A front flying line parting fitting is non-rotatably fixed to an upper end of the line sheath above the control bar. When a manual rotation force is imparted to the line sheath, the relative positioning of a first front flying line and a second front flying line is altered by the front flying line parting fitting to untangle any twisting above the line sheath. Within the line sheath, the second front flying line is off-set from a primary axis and orbits the first front flying line which is positioned on the primary axis to avoid any tangling during manual adjustment.

A load distribution harness, in particular for based sports. The load distribution harness comprises a body support that in use is connected to a spreader bar for connection to a pulling element. The body support and the spreader bar are connectable to each other so that the harness in use encircles the lower part of the torso of a user and distributes a pulling load exerted on the spreader bar over the body of the user, preferably over the lumbar region of the user. The body support includes a stiffening shell provided with composite material. The stiffening shell comprises a support plate from fibre reinforced sheet material having thermoplastic matrix material with fibres embedded therein. The support plate is substantially C-shaped. The support plate extends continuously from a first end region that in use extends to a first end of the spreader bar, via a midsection that in use extends along the body of the user, preferably along the lumbar region of the user, to a second end region that in use extends to a second end of the spreader bar.

Disclosed is a coupling system for coupling a piece of equipment rigidly connected to a user with at least one rigging strand, including a central body made of two parts configured to be assembled with one another via an attachment unit, a fastener including two ends, a shell configured to at least partially cover the side surface of the central body, and at least one lock configured to engage with the shell in order to releasably lock the second end of the fastener, the shell being movable in translation over the side surface of the central body and being connected to the central body via at least one elastic recall component.

A harness for wind sports has a rigid, external composite frame that contours to a region of a user's back. Direct connections between the composite frame and a spreader bar facilitate transmission of forces. The spreader bar may have a rope to provide a sliding attachment point to a sail or kite.

Woven inflatable devices and methods for making woven inflatable devices are provided. The woven inflatable devices include a laminated sheet with inflatable regions that when inflated cause the laminated sheet to transform from a planar shape to a three-dimensional shape such as a chair, container, or kiteboard harness.

Woven inflatable devices and methods for making woven inflatable devices are provided. The woven inflatable devices include a laminated sheet with inflatable regions that when inflated cause the laminated sheet to transform from a planar shape to a three-dimensional shape such as a chair, container, or kiteboard harness.