Pod harness
A harness with a leg cover that encloses the pilot's legs in flight.
Also known as
- cocoon harness standard term
Terms and slang labels apply to this language. Usage may differ in other languages.
What it means
A pilot in a pod sits more reclined, and a well set-up pod can reduce drag. Pods are therefore common for cross-country flying and competitions. The word describes leg enclosure, not packing: a reversible harness can have a removable pod too.
Example in context
After launch I slide my legs into the pod and check the instruments on the cockpit.
Sources and review
- Cross Country – Design insight: open harnesses (opens in a new tab)
- Cross Country – Nearbirds Vibe (opens in a new tab)
- Jakub Vrána — Paraglidingový slang: o výbavě (opens in a new tab)
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