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The Evo Mudular is unique in that you can order it in one of several different variations. Depending on your preference, the reserve container can be located in front of you, on the left or right, on your back or under your butt. I chose the back container as it keeps the reserve away from me, is in a low abuse area (picture hard landings on your butt), yet it's still easily deployed via the reserve handle on my right shoulder strap. My harness has one pocket on each side which is good for storing radio gear, emergency kits, or any other small stuff you might need during flight. A large back pocket is good for storing your stuff sack, ballast, or other stuff you don't need access to when in flight.

Many Sup'air harnesses offer a padding system they call "Bumpair", which is a foam pad that slides into a large pocket on the back. This foam piece, along with the optional hip pads can mean the difference between a bad bruise and broken bones. I've had a few rough landings, a few rough takeoffs, and one adventure that left me with a broken collar bone and a lot of bruising. I can't say whether I would have fared any better or worse in any other harness, but the padding does come in handy and has probably saved me from a few additional cuts and bruises.

Except for a few grass stains and a bit of red PEI mud, my harness has suffered no serious wear or breakage. All of the stitching has so far remained intact and shows no signs of failure. Storing the harness out of direct sunlight will increase its lifespan.

Getting a harness that fits well is key. Having a well fitting harness allows you to make subtle inputs with your weight as well as feel the wings' reaction to those imputs. The Evo has many straps and buckles that allow you to adjust pretty much every part of your position - how much you recline, how deep the harness is, etc, etc. It will probably take a bit of experimenting to find what works best for you. Long flights in colder temperaures are also made more enjoyable by the wrapping effect the harness has.

A bit of advice I'd offer to anybody who has this wing is to check to make sure the flap at the seat edge is not bent backwards due to taut speedbar lines - it will be tricky to get it back into it's extended position once you're in the air. A good practice for any pilot is to make a pre-flight check routine that you do before every single flight. Without a good routine, it is very easy to forget to connect a buckle.