any advice on new harness

pdxmonkeyboy · Wed Aug 24, 11 2:51 pm **any advice on new harness**

my mystic warrior fell apart ...

Any newer models that people really enjoy? My back bothers me allot if that factors in.
Thank

Chooch · Wed Aug 24, 11 3:39 pm

Get one of those diaper style one's. It should fit well with your male pattern baldness Razz

forrest · Wed Aug 24, 11 3:45 pm

Loving the renegade. I just dropped down to a Medium from a Large and have my large for sale: http://www.nwkite.com/forums/t-23537.html

hobbsla · Since 28 Jan 2006 389 Posts Obsessed

I also have renegade and it is super comfy. Forrest do you use that spreader strap down and if so does it make a big diff?

DOPEFLY · Since 13 Oct 2007 97 Posts Maui

2010 Pyro( before the design got ridiculous)

Scriffler · Since 03 Jul 2005 581 Posts LYLE Addicted

In my experience, North Air Styler harnesses seem to work the best. What other harness has an air pump to get the perfect fit and not ride up, at all! Reminds me of having Rebok pumps when I was a kid. They are like 200 bucks but worth it.

Scriffler · Since 03 Jul 2005 581 Posts LYLE Addicted

Here is that north air styler harness in action!!

http://www.nwkite.com/forums/t-23710.html

Boost · Since 09 Mar 2006 30 Posts Pacific North Wet

I just picked up the Mystic Code 01. The fit and back support is second to no other harness I have worn.

The North Air Styler is a beautiful harness but I have been seeing the air bladders fail with even moderate use. (Several of my friends own this harness). With that being said North has been great about getting them replacement bladders.

tautologies · Since 24 Aug 2006 602 Posts Oahu Addicted

The mystic looks nice. It has always before been a little skinny for me. With two crushed discs in my back I use the Naish Cartel.

Good back support without being too stiff and intrusive. For me this has been a good harness:
http://www.naishkites.com/2012/cartel.html

Rollo Tomasi · Since 17 Mar 2005 983 Posts Attractive

Mike D · Since 28 Apr 2011 195 Posts Hood River Stoked

+1 for the Cartel, super comfy, doesn't ride up.

FlyDunes · Since 09 Oct 2007 1034 Posts Aloha XTreme Poster

I've had three Mystic harnesses. They've all delaminated.

I tried a bunch of different harnesses last year and I ended up buying a 2010 North Styler. It fits better, its easier to adjust, and it still looks brand new after 2 seasons of use.

Gman · Since 11 Feb 2006 4911 Posts Portland Unstrapped

+1 on the North Styler

- haven't tried the pump since the bladders blew out in my Nordica Downhill Boots...

Blokt · Thu Aug 25, 11 11:01 am

Hi Brian,

Hope all is well with you and the fam.

STAY AWAY FROM MYSTIC CRAP!!

My impact harness ripped apart. Then I jury rigged it, and that even ripped out.

I don't know who runs their R&D, but they suck big time.

David

Blokt · Thu Aug 25, 11 11:01 am

Hi Brian,

Hope all is well with you and the fam.

STAY AWAY FROM MYSTIC CRAP!!

My impact harness ripped apart. Then I jury rigged it, and that even ripped out.

I don't know who runs their R&D, but they suck big time.

David

Boost · Since 09 Mar 2006 30 Posts Pacific North Wet

Mystic "Molds" most of their harness's in such a way that delamination could become an issue especially with the older models.

With that being said the Code 01 is not made in a way that any of the construction could potentially delam. (I own a 2008 Mystic Warrior and while my harness is perfect I have seen others that have not stood the test of time like my warrior has.)

Best of luck in your search.

carlitos · Since 02 Feb 2006 81 Posts NE pdx

my mystic blew apart also. shitty construction. webbing pulled right out at the stitching anchors. will never buy mystic product again. especially since they wouldnt even consider a refund or discount on a new one.

best harness ive ever owned is the DaKine Renegade. runner up is the DaKine Pyro

Windance has last years models on sale right now and a decent selection. size down one size. if you are L normally, get a M. they stretch out over time.

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