UNLEASH YOUR POTENTIAL – WITH GIN’s UPGRADED XC COMPETITION HARNESS
The GIN Genie Race 5 harness is designed to offer the highest levels of performance, whilst giving you an edge through its superior comfort and ergonomics.
Developed in the GIN LAB wind tunnel, the GIN Genie Race 5 2025 sees several improvements to the inflatable outer skin, which is available to buy separately for retrofitting on the original version of the harness, if required.
Outer shell is the shell only, but the updated asymmetric speed bar and cockpit plate are available to purchase separately.
Please note: Genie Race 5 harnesses and outer shells are available to order only. Please contact us before adding items to your basket, to find out current delivery times.
Performance guaranteed
The Genie Race 5 harness is built to succeed at the highest levels. Wind tunnel testing by Gin Gliders in collaboration with Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology in South Korea was used to inform the development process and confirm the results of in-flight testing.
Stays inflated at all speeds
Harness fluttering means loss of performance, and the Genie Race 5 doesn’t flap or flutter, even at trim speed. The plastic reinforcements and uniquely durable yet light fabric allow for a more simplified and streamlined profile.
Easy to set up and to use
The Genie Race 5 doesn’t require complex trim adjustments in order to maintain inflation. It does still offer the ability to adjust the geometry according to pilot taste.
Easy zipping and unzipping
The dual zip system also makes it easy to open and close the cocoon in the air. Pull one zip to close and the other zip to open.
Keep your cool
The fabric of the Genie Race 5 is resistant to heat and also offers a degree of breathability, which helps to prevent pilots overheating even when fully enclosed.
Your instruments where you need them
The cockpit of the Genie Race 5 is easy to install and still allows the pilot to see and operate their instruments in flight.
Well-proven geometry
The geometry of the Genie Race 5 is an evolution from the Genie Race 4, well-proven in terms of stability and feedback, both in climbs and on glide.
9cm koroyd back protector
The 9cm Koroyd protector is thicker than the minimum required to obtain certification, offering excellent protection for this category of harness whilst contributing to the structure of the harness and the maintenance of a low profile.
Designer notes
GIN harness designer Ho Woong offers insights on the development of the Genie Race 5:
“The goal with the Genie Race 5 was to reach the top level of performance of a fully enclosed harness whilst making the harness easier to use in flight. By using a fabric with more structure, and introducing plastic reinforcements in strategic places, we were able to keep an external profile that’s beneficial for performance as a result of its simple, clean shape and resistance to fluttering and flapping.
Pilot ergonomics are an important factor in comfort and ultimately, performance. So we made everything as easy to use as possible: the cockpit, the system of opening and closing, the trimming. As a result, besides competitors, the harness is also great for the most competitive XC pilots.”
Details
- 2 rescue containers (1 on either side)
- 9cm Neo-Koroyd protector
- 30L back pocket with pouches
- routing for a hydration system and radio
- outlet for catheter system (pee tube)
- 2 pockets on vest
- 3L under seat pocket
- 1L flight deck pocket
- 9L ballast container
- 3-step asymmetric speed bar
- 2.5, 5, 7.5cm removable footpad to adjust the length of the cocoon
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2 x 40mm Ronstan ratchet pulley
2025 UPDATES LIST:
- Aerocone height, covering the head of the pilot
- Magnetic zipper for the main opening
- 40mm Ronstan ratchet pulley with easy replacement system
- G-Chute pocket with carabiner attachment
- Cockpit plate – updated with zipper compartment available to purchase separately here
- Nose material – updated sturdier material
- Asymmetric new speedbar design – available to purchase separately here
- Reinforced nose plate fabric
