NEARBIRDS VIBE – M
Finally my first Nearbirds harness!
The Vibe is Nearbirds relatively moderate light harness https://harnesses-nearbirds.com/paragliding-harnesses/xc/vibe/
I flew the L size, with an M pod. My height is 1.81cm and 73 kg. It fits perfectly.
At first look, the materials used are tough and look like a high-end product! The construction is very neat! I was surprised by the very well-constructed harness!
Lots of adjustments on the Vibe! Immense adjustments I would say! 5 straps from each side to ensure that your body fits perfectly. Everything was thought of on this harness. It feels like the designer is really out of this world or should I say into the harness world! This harness looks and feels like no other harness. The design and love of perfection were deeply incarnated into that harness. From the easy reach, side zipper for water release, water ballast, anti-G, perfected adjustment little detail…etc… It strongly feels to me, that this harness was built after a long talk with top pilots…
The legs are naturally supported. The sitting position is comfortable for the back. Not as comfortable as the Impress 4. Close enough, but different. The feel is slightly harder and more precise than the Impress 4 on the body. I personally prefer that kind of feel, rather than a super smooth floppy feel. It is a matter of taste. It resembles the Genie light3, X-rated 6, body feel, but the roll movements are less pronounced on the Vibe. The ABS red ball adjustments could make it more stable and limit the bodyweight shift. In the release position, it carves smoothly the thermal cores and enables the body to shift better. So adjust to your liking! In the closed position, it resembles the Delight 3 harness roll comfort. So pretty comfortable.
The Vibe weight shift authority when ABS is released is efficient like the Genie Race 4 for example.
It comes with a 3 step speed system.
Conclusion: The Vibe is a very interesting, comfortable to fly, and well-built harness. As we all have different body shapes, like longer or shorter legs, etc…the Vibe adjustments widen the gap to fit any pilot body configuration and find the right amount of comfort. A must test fly!
