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Niviuk Drifter 2

Niviuk Drifter 2 Competition Pod Harness

The Drifter 2 is Niviuk's new competition and cross country harness, with a design that fully envelops the pilot to aid performance.
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Gin Genie Race 5

New Genie Race 5 Harness from Gin

Gin's Genie Race 5 competition harness is the result of development in Gin's wind tunnel and from racing prototypes worldwide
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Little Cloud Grasshopper Mk 2

First Look: Little Cloud Grasshopper 2

The Grasshopper Mk 2 is the latest version of Little Cloud's lightweight everyday pod harness. It now features inflatable protection and a rear fairing
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Supair Delight 4 Sport pod harness

First Look: Supair Delight 4

We fly the new Supair Delight 4 paraglider harness – which comes in two designs, Standard and Sport. Or with fairing and without.
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Advance Lightness 3 review

Advance Lightness 3 Review

How do you improve on a classic? And does the windshield really work? Hugh Miller tries out the latest incarnation of Advance's Lightness light weight pod harness.
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Upgrade for UP’s Fastpro paraglider harness

UP have released a protector to upgrade their Fast Pro competition pod harness so that it conforms to EN standards
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APCO Blade competition pod harness

APCO have brought out their first ever competition pod paragliding harness – the Blade.
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Gin Genie Race 2 competition pod harness

Gin's Genie Race 2 harness for experienced cross country and competition pilots is both EN and LTF certified. It is designed to give sensitive glider feedback and to be comfortable for long flights.
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Skywalk Range2 pod paragliding harness

Skywalk's Range2 is a wind tunnel-optimised competition and cross country pod harness. It comes in 5 sizes (XS to XL) and features a carbon fibre seatboard, ergonomic cockpit and 17 cm foam back protector.
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Advance Lightness pod harness and rucksack for hike and fly

Developed for the X-Alps, Advance's Lightness is a pod-style racing paraglider harness and rucksack duo, designed to offer maximum performance and comfort for minimum weight.
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Cross Country 266:July 2026

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