Advance Weightless
About the Advance Weightless
The Advance Weightless is an ultralight XC pod harness developed directly from the 2021 X-Alps athlete's harness — Advance has been involved in nine X-Alps editions, with five wins, and the Weightless inherits the seat shell, internal structure, strap system and a large share of the materials of the athlete's version. Three sizes covering 155–200 cm pilot height, weights from 1.90 kg in S, EN & NfL certified to 120 kg max load.
The headline trait is uncompromising weight without giving up comfort or function: the seat shell is comfortable enough for long XC, the strap system is athlete-grade D-PRO XTR 4 mm Dyneema (15 kN), and there's a built-in reserve compartment connecting through to the shoulder supports — simpler handling, fewer ways to get reserve hook-up wrong. The Twin-Fit Protector is a two-part system: a foam protector below, plus the rucksack-with-back-foam stowed in a compartment above acting as a second protector element. Net effect — equipment packs more compactly with more usable back-compartment storage, or you can use the back foam as additional protection and stow the rucksack conventionally. The rear fairing is fed by twin air scoops that keep it taut and crease-free in flight, giving real low-drag aerodynamics paired with marked longitudinal stability. Speedbag is interchangeable across all three sizes (extending harness life and letting you tune body fit), made from stretchy elastane with a latest-generation carbon footboard. Cockpit is ultralight, fully detachable, with a closable pocket, a separate battery compartment and a 20 × 13 cm instrument panel. Ships with the LIGHTPACK ULS rucksack — derived from the X-Alps athletes' pack, available in 52, 60 or 70 L sizes.
Strengths
- From 1.90 kg in size S — among the lightest properly-comfortable pod harnesses available
- Built-in reserve compartment connected through to shoulder supports — simpler handling, less room for error
- Twin-Fit Protector: foam below + rucksack/back-foam above — choice of compact pack or doubled protection
- Air-scoop-fed rear fairing — taut, crease-free, real aerodynamic gain plus longitudinal stability
- Interchangeable speedbag across S/M/L — tune body fit, extend harness life
- Includes LIGHTPACK ULS (52/60/70 L) — X-Alps-derived rucksack matched to the harness
Specifications
- Pilot Level
- X-Alps / hike-XC athletes, vol-biv pilots, ambitious competition
- Type
- Ultralight XC pod (with rear fairing)
Sizes & Weight Ranges
| Size | All-up Weight |
|---|---|
| S | Pilot 155–172 cm; from 1.90 kg; default rucksack 60 L |
| M | Pilot 165–183 cm; from 1.98 kg; default rucksack 70 L |
| L | Pilot 178–200 cm; from 2.06 kg; default rucksack 70 L |