GIN Gingo Airlite 5 Harness
The GIN Gingo Airlite 5 represents the latest evolution of one of GIN’s most popular harnesses. Although it retains the familiar seatboard design, almost every detail has been refined to improve comfort, handling, protection and ease of use.
Built using feedback from thousands of pilots worldwide, the Gingo Airlite 5 delivers exceptional passive safety while remaining lightweight enough for hike & fly adventures. It is equally suited to students learning to fly, newly qualified pilots and experienced cross-country enthusiasts.
Lightweight Without Compromise
Weighing from just 2.5 kg, the Gingo Airlite 5 combines low weight with impressive durability. Advanced construction methods and carefully selected materials have reduced overall weight while maintaining the strength required for everyday flying.
The upgraded 210D Baby Rip base fabric and durable outer shell resist abrasion and wear, making the harness ideal for regular use on a wide variety of launch sites.
Stable Yet Precise Handling
One of the Gingo Airlite 5’s greatest strengths is its carefully refined geometry.
The seatboard design delivers:
- Excellent roll stability
- Smooth coordinated turns
- Clear but manageable feedback from the wing
- Improved comfort in turbulent air
- Precise control for thermal flying and cross-country
The result is a harness that inspires confidence while allowing pilots to develop their flying skills naturally.
Advanced Airbag Protection
The front-inflating airbag provides outstanding passive safety with certified impact values of less than 20 G.
The redesigned pre-inflation system uses lightweight titanium rods to help the airbag assume its protective shape immediately after take-off, giving pilots protection throughout every stage of the flight.
Benefits include:
- Certified impact protection under 20 G
- Reduced packed volume
- Improved pre-inflation
- Lightweight titanium support rods
- Slim aerodynamic profile
Easy to Fly
The Gingo Airlite 5 has been designed to make every stage of flying easier.
Simplified adjustments reduce the risk of incorrect setup while naturally encouraging an efficient flying position.
Pilots will also appreciate:
- Easier transition into the harness after take-off
- Simple exit for landing
- Comfortable upright position
- Reduced adjustment complexity
Improved Rescue System
Safety remains central to the design.
The under-seat rescue container has been redesigned with a wider deployment opening, making rescue extraction easier regardless of pull direction.
Features include:
- Under-seat rescue container
- Secure rescue handle
- High-quality zip closure
- Compatible with GIN Yeti, Yeti Cross and Yeti UL reserves
- Inner rescue container included
Built for Long Days in the Air
Comfort has been enhanced with improved back padding and an ergonomic shape developed using advanced 3D modelling.
The cleaner aerodynamic profile reduces wrinkles in flight while improving both appearance and airflow.
Premium Cobra automatic buckles provide secure closure with an integrated anti-forget system, giving additional peace of mind before launch.
Features
- Lightweight seatboard harness
- Front-inflating airbag protection (<20 G)
- Improved airbag pre-inflation system
- Titanium pre-inflation rods
- Stable yet precise harness geometry
- Premium Cobra automatic buckles
- Anti-forget buckle system
- Under-seat rescue container
- Large rear storage compartment
- Left zipped side pocket
- Right easy-access side pocket
- Radio routing and radio pocket
- Hydration bladder compartment
- GIN Triplex lightweight seatboard
- Clean aerodynamic profile
- Durable lightweight materials
- Easy launch and landing transitions
Specifications
| Size | Pilot Height | Harness Weight |
|---|---|---|
| XS | Under 165 cm | 2.5 kg |
| S | 160–175 cm | 2.6 kg |
| M | 170–185 cm | 2.8 kg |
| L | 180–190 cm | 2.9 kg |
| XL | Over 185 cm | 3.1 kg |
Certification
The GIN Gingo Airlite 5 is certified to:
- EN Certified
- Maximum Load: 120 daN
Included in the Box
- GIN Gingo Airlite 5 Harness
- Inner Rescue Container
- Speed System
- Rescue Handle
Why Choose the GIN Gingo Airlite 5?
The Gingo Airlite 5 offers an exceptional combination of lightweight performance, comfort and passive safety. Its stable handling makes it an ideal choice for newly qualified pilots, while its low weight and efficient design also appeal to experienced cross-country and hike & fly pilots.
If you’re looking for one harness that can accompany you from your first flights through years of progression, the GIN Gingo Airlite 5 is one of the finest all-round harnesses available.
FAQ
Who is the GIN Gingo Airlite 5 designed for?
The Gingo Airlite 5 is suitable for a wide range of pilots, from beginners and newly qualified Club Pilots to experienced cross-country and hike & fly enthusiasts.
How much does the Gingo Airlite 5 weigh?
Depending on the size, the harness weighs between 2.5 kg and 3.1 kg, making it an excellent lightweight option without sacrificing comfort or durability.
What type of protection does it use?
The harness features a front-inflating airbag with titanium pre-inflation rods and certified impact protection of less than 20 G.
Is a reserve container included?
Yes. The harness includes an under-seat rescue container, inner rescue bag and rescue handle, ready for installation of a compatible reserve parachute.
Can I use the Gingo Airlite 5 for cross-country flying?
Absolutely. Its combination of comfort, precise handling, low weight and generous storage makes it an excellent choice for both local flying and longer cross-country flights.
