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Race Up

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This ultra-lightweight, performance-oriented harness focuses on the essentials. Slim silhouette, aerodynamic fairing and aerodynamic jacket for a clean flight profile with integrated rescue container. Lightweight and compact, it is barely noticeable and gives the pilot plenty of room to fly. ​


LIGHT BY nature. 

BUILT TO PERFORM​

 



THE ESSENTIALS

FOR LIGHT PERFORMANCE 

Le RACE UP tout en restant accessible,  offre l’essentiel pour performer en ultra-light :


  • Very thin
  • Aerodynamic fairing
  • Aero jacket
  • Integrated rescue container
  • Magnetic closure
  • 2,22 kg

 





AEro dynamIC

NEO has chosen two key elements:


1. The 8 cm NEO Koroyd protection allows the harness to be slimmed down and a smaller aerodynamic section to be achieved, improving aerodynamic efficiency.


2. The fairing is large: it starts at the top of the pilot’s head and is long enough to allow air to flow smoothly and limit turbulence. Only with this size can the fairing provide a truly effective aerodynamic solution, beyond a simple marketing argument.

 



BASE: FIT & PRECISE


The 3D NEO seat has made its reputation with the Suspender and Stay Up generations. It is renowned for its exceptional comfort, precise fit thanks to its 3D shape, and high precision in piloting. 

The Race Up is fully in line with this tradition. Its seat has been further improved so that the pilot can immediately find their ideal position and adjustments are simple and intuitive.

The ultra-light fiberglass frame provides the rigidity necessary for precise piloting, while ensuring lasting comfort that is resistant to aging.

The Ripstop Dyneema® NEO fabric prevents any deformation of the seat and ensures consistent piloting precision over time.



  • ⁠Unparalleled comfort in an ultra-light paragliding harness
  • ⁠The balance between the bucket seat and the cocoon section allows you to relax your upper body and your legs during flight.
  • ⁠NEO Koroyd protection provides the comfort and precision of a seat plate without the bulk. 
  • The rigidity of the back allows you to fly with the shoulder straps relaxed and prevents back fatigue on long flights.
  • ⁠Simple and precise adjustments: lateral, shoulders, and chest.

THE NEO 3D BUCKETSEAT

THE COMFORT OF PREFORMED SEATING

THE GEOMETRY 

A CLASSIC ABS​


THE DESIGN OF A HARNESS IS FIRST BASED ON GEOMETRY AND SEATING, TO STICK PHILOSOPHIE :

« A HARNESS MUST FIRST FLY WELL, A BAG MUST FIRST CARRY WELL.». 


The design has therefore focused on two points:

  • Classic ABS: The Race Up is normally flown with high aspect ratio wings, which require a harness with a classic ABS (Anti-Balance System)

​- for precise thermal flying,

​- for accelerated flying without a tendency to roll or instability.

  • This ABS reduces wing tip flapping in thermals and you are less likely to be forced back into straight flight. 
  • The roll axis can be adjusted by precisely adjusting the chest strap.

CLOSING: 

ONE SINGLE ACTION ​

Once the two buckles on the les straps are fastened, a single action is all it takes to close the cocoon very easily using an ultra-light carabiner. 

This action is protected by a certified anti-forget carabiner. It also activates the STAND UP RESCUE system. 

The cocoon is simply closed with a magnetic zipper.


STORAGE POCKETS

The Race Up offers a multitude of pockets:​

  • 3 pockets on the vest,
  • 2 zipped side pockets,
  • 1 large back pocket,
  • 1 pocket under the seat.


STAND-UP

RESCUE SYSTEM​

Patent # FR 2 300 536


PARACHUTE OPENING AND DOWNPLANE

Without pilot intervention during the opening of the reserve parachute, the probabilities of a downplane are high, and the paraglider will place itself opposite to the parachute.


THE PROBLEM: LANDING ON YOUR BACK

If the pilot throws reserve at low altitude and doesn’t have enough time, or if they’re unable to disable the glider (due to twists, for example), a downplane will occur.

The distance between the shoulders and the main attachment point creates a lever effect, placing the pilot horizontally on their back. The pilot follows the fall, not being able to react, with an inevitable impact on the back


THE SOLUTION: THE STAND UP SYSTEM

The STAND-UP system by NEO helps avoiding this stretched position, regardless the flying configuration.

The attachment points are now located at the glider’s attachment point.

“STAND-UP” MEANS: THE PILOT SITTING UP AUTOMATICALLY

This patented system allows the pilot to straighten up and land sitting or standing, as they wish. It is then up to the pilot to choose their position for returning to the ground. Sitting as if on a chair, the action required to move to a fully standing position is extremely simple.


More information and a video here: https://neoatelier.fr/en/stand-up-system/

SAFETY PROTECTION

NEO Koroyd 2.4

  • Thickness: 8 cm 
  • Weight: 285 g
  • Certified EN/LTF: 32 g


More information about the KORYD technology:

https://neoatelier.fr/en/koroyd/

SPEED SYSTEM

MORE EFFECTIVE, MORE COMFORTABLE


  • The Race Up is a performance pod harness for distance flights.
  • Accelerated comfort is paramount and has been particularly worked on in 3D, distributing the effort for greater comfort.


3 mm speed bar lines, 
Abrasion-resistant sheathing, 
Low elongation, 
Eco-friendly BLUE SIGN ® product 
Removable brummelhooks​

Allen Brothers Auto-Ratchet Pulleys sheave 30, Auto-Ratchet pulleys reduce pressure and provide precision acceleration.

Ultra-lightweight 3-steps
speed bar​



WEIGHT

Race Up (size M)

1807 g

+ NEO Koroyd 2.4

285 g

+ NEO AustriAlpin Rocket carabiners

 2 x 64 g = 128 g

TOTAL

2220 g

+ Speedbar

50 g

+ Vest (removable)

 80 g

+ Koroyd PROPACK (removable; optional)

146 g




COMPACT AND LIGHT

2220 g

FLY 70L

Wing + harness + rescue

are fitting in a 70L. backpack

TECHNICAL DATA


TYPE

Ultra-light pod harness

CONCEPT

The essential for ultra- lightweight performance.

WEIGHT

2220 g - size M with carabiners and protection, without speed bar, without vest

GEOMETRY

Classic ABS, get-up system with manual buckles.

SIZES

S - M - L - XL

CERTIFICATION

EN1651 + LTF09


PROTECTION

NEO Koroyd 2.4 - 8 cm thick - 285 g

CARABINERS 

NEO AustriAlpin Rocket (64 g) 

OPTIONS

Biv Pocket 

FLY Lite 70 L backpack

Koroyd PROPACK back protection

Foot pad

MAIN MATERIALS

Fabric: Polyamide/Dyneema® Ripstop + Triple Ristop PA 6.6 high tenacity

Straps: HMPE, Polyamide​

Reinforcement: Hypalon, PE foam

MANUFACTURING

Doussard, France

DETAILS

  1. NEO AustriAlpin Rocket carabiners
  2. Removable vest with 3 pockets
  3. Speed bar passage
  4. Magnetic zipper​
  5. Lateral zipped pockets
  6. Integrated Rescue container
  7. Ratchet pulleys sheave 30
  8. Zipped back pocket
  9. Dyneema® Ripstop reinforcement of fairing
  10. Urinary tube passage (left and right)
  11. Removable cockpit vest
  12. Cockpit passage for USB port

SIZE CHART


CM / KG

50

55

60

65

70

75

80

85

90

95

100

105

160

S

S

S

S

S

S

S






165

S

S

S

S

S

S

M*

M*





170

S

S

S

S

S

S

M

M

M




175


S

S

S

M

M

M

M

M

L*



180



M

M

M

M

M

M

L

L

L


185




M

M

M

M

L

L

L

L

XL*

190





L

L

L

L

L

L

XL

XL

195






L

L

L

XL

XL

XL

XL

200







XL

XL

XL

XL

XL

XL

​* with foot pad

If you have questions, please contact your NEO dealer.

DYNEEMA® FABRIC

NEO has developed a Ripstop fabric with Dyneema® yarn, based on high-tenacity polyamide, coated with polyurethane. This highly technical fabric combines all the characteristics required for lightweight products for paragliding and outdoor sports: 

  • Highly tear resistant 
  • Highly abrasion resistant
  • Little elongation
  • No deformation
  • Dirt repellentand washable (30 °C max.)
  • Verx light   
  • Best compromise durability/weight 

More information: 
https://neoatelier.fr/en/dyneema-ripstop/ 

TRIPLE RIPSTOP

SPECIAL FABRIC

FOR LONG-LASTING PERFORMANCE​

Always mindful of the durability of these products, which are particularly lightweight and now equipped with high-performance inflatable fairnig, NEO has chosen to commit to this field by offering maximum durability guarantees, even in the event of incidents.


To this end, a high-tenacity Polyamide 6.6 fabric has been specifically developed: it is ultra- lightweight and airtight, enabling the inflatable structures to deliver the performance required by ambitious paragliders. This coated and so called calendered fabric has a perfect surface finish.


Finally, it is particularly tear-resistant thanks to its triple Ripstop weave.

BOOOMTAG®

The Race Up is equipped with a Booomtag chip. This is an NFC chip (near field communication system for smartphones) that contains information about the product and allows you to register ownership of the product.


More informations: https://neoatelier.fr/en/booomtag/


Downloads

Technical files

 

     

DESIGN AND MANUFACTURING  IN FRANCE

NEO harnesses, wings, bags and accessories are entirely made in France in our workshop on the shores of Lake Annecy. This choice of local production, as part of a participatory approach, allows us to offer top-of-the-range products.