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Joshiebaby
Since 14 Oct 2007
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Vancouver, WA
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 Wed May 15, 13 10:05 am Harness Suggestions? |
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Hi Guys,
I've been rocking the same Tabu Dakine Harness since 2005 and it has been great. It does however slide up on me quite a bit and I'm thinking it's finally time to upgrade. I've heard of mystics crushing dudes ribs in the past or other problems with other harnesses which is why it has taken me so long to evolve.
What are people wearing that don't ride and won't crush ribs?
I'm about 190 5'11. Moved down to Ventura and been riding twin tips, but thinking I might try Directionals at some point.
Thanks!
Josh
PS I'm thinking harnesses are safe from the brand vs brand lockdowns but we'll see  |
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Lurk
Since 04 Apr 2009
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| Thu May 16, 13 4:50 am |
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Get a Mystic warrior. Never heard of that BS about crushing ribs from anyone. It has best protection from spreader bar I have used.
I once switched to a DaKine Pyro and hate it. |
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wylieflyote
Since 30 Jun 2006
1648 Posts
Puget Sound & Wa. Coast
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| Thu May 16, 13 5:13 am |
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Mystic Warrior for at least the past 5 years, love it. Never had discomfort issues.
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Joshiebaby
Since 14 Oct 2007
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Vancouver, WA
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| Thu May 16, 13 9:34 pm |
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Thanks for the input I'll pick one up shortly... Maybe it was the Pyro I had heard something bad about. Or maybe I'm just making it up. Thought I read a thread about it quite a while back... Anyway thanks a lot!
Josh |
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alien
Since 01 Aug 2006
114 Posts
Portland
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| Thu May 16, 13 11:49 pm |
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| I've been perfectly happy/no complaints with my Liquid Force Luxury harness. Super comfortable. |
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aksurfer
Since 30 Aug 2010
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Anchorage, AK
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D-Krep It Kiter
Since 18 Jul 2011
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| Fri May 17, 13 9:29 am |
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The "crushed ribs" issue is a reality, but I don't think it has anything to do with brand. Its all about the fit. If the harness fits well, it shouldn't be an issue. But... my wife started kiteboarding with a waist harness... I was watching her riding around at Jones when she suddenly came in. I could tell something was wrong and after securing the kite she said she was just riding along when suddenly something in her back just "popped". Turned out she had really done something to her ribs... partial dislocation or something like that. She moved over to a seat harness and has had no problems at all.
I did some research online, and other people have had the same problem. I use a Pyro waist harness and have had no problems at all, but it fits like a glove. Mystic is supposed to be really good too... so just make sure the fit is really snug & secure and you should be good. |
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blowhard
Since 26 Dec 2005
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| Fri May 17, 13 10:14 am |
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The Sessions Ocean Rodeo harness suits me just fine.
even when I have my kite up high ,and it pulled up pretty far ,there isn't a problem.
Because it's like a Chinese handcuffs, the back and front is pretty stiff
it pulls from a bigger area ,both sides.
My legs are not fucked like a seat harness.
I think with all of them it's leaning backward is the best stance.
And the higher hook ,
the easier the moves are on the waves |
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wylieflyote
Since 30 Jun 2006
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Puget Sound & Wa. Coast
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| Fri May 17, 13 12:54 pm |
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Most certainly a personal thing and requires some demo time. I have at least 5 friends whom I can think of right now who have tried a waist harness for less than 1/2 hour and "ruined their backs". I guess I'm just lucky. I've ridden a diaper harness maybe once in 8 years and hated the loss of freedom without the waist harness.
Some think you can boost higher since the hook is lower?
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undertow
Since 15 Feb 2008
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BeaversBurg
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| Fri May 17, 13 1:09 pm |
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| I second the OR Session 2 Harness, I only use the leg straps for snowkiting |
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dancingwind
Since 18 Jul 2007
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| Fri May 17, 13 2:09 pm |
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Hands down mystic warrior! I think what's critical here is the correct fit. I've learned if it fit's you at the store that does not necessarily mean it'll fit you on the water after a few sessions. Harnesses do stretch. I wear everything medium, but when it comes to Mystics gear, I buy small. Mystics sizing runs large usually. I have had the warrior, size small, for a few years now and never had a comfort/ pressure points issues.
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bulae99
Since 12 Jul 2006
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