The Kite Mag

ION

LET’S BEGIN WITH THE BASICS. WHAT IS ION’S VISION WITH REGARDS TO HARNESS DEVELOPMENT?

Jürgen: We want to offer our customers the most functional harnesses possible at a fair price. With that in mind, the long-term aim for our team of developers is to bring a harness to the market weighing less than one kilogram.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF THAT?

Jürgen: All other things being equal, a lighter harness is always better. I think it’s fair to say that every kiter would want less weight around their waist. Our wave superhero Matchu Lopes put it so well recently saying: “Thanks to the ‘CURV’ material, I totally forget that I’m even wearing a harness; it sits perfectly around my waist, doesn’t ride up, and feels like a part of

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