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3 harness questions

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Created by Gerowaterboy 5 months ago, 1 Sep 2024
Gerowaterboy
WA, 145 posts
1 Sep 2024 3:13PM
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1) for a new harness for my wife with a sliding bar, she has a mystic one at the moment any other suggestions
2) when did they get so dear, a few were just a touch under $1000
3) why do the pics of all harnesses in shops just show the back of it, absolutely useless to me. need to see the connection system etc

anyway cheers

Hydrosurf
223 posts
2 Sep 2024 6:22AM
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I like the mystic but doesn't have a sliding bar I don't think. Dakine has as sliding bar are are reasonably priced. Over $700 for mystic on sale

Mark _australia
WA, 22810 posts
2 Sep 2024 12:19PM
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And number 4
who does a high hook position wave seat
my all time fave (FO Transit) is almost dead

Gwarn
233 posts
3 Sep 2024 10:31PM
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DaKine T-9, T-10 are the only sliders still sold.

Grantmac
2183 posts
3 Sep 2024 11:30PM
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Mark _australia said..
And number 4
who does a high hook position wave seat
my all time fave (FO Transit) is almost dead


Dakine XT?
Mine is nearly dead but I think I'll be getting another, just way more comfortable on a long day.

SurferKris
410 posts
4 Sep 2024 2:06AM
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Mark _australia said..
And number 4
who does a high hook position wave seat
my all time fave (FO Transit) is almost dead


I like the hybrid ones, a waist harness with optional leg-straps (attached with velcro). Can't remember the name on mine but there is a "Mystic star" model, for instance.

Manuel7
1275 posts
4 Sep 2024 10:02AM
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1) setting the hook to the side is a must to reduce catapults and be more efficient upwind. Good news is you don't need a sliding bar, just need to rotate the harness itself by wearing a slidey rash guard over your suit

2) go for closeout

3) for looks. Marketing is mostly about looks then functionality. They do provide photos of both sides (sometimes).

Mark _australia
WA, 22810 posts
4 Sep 2024 5:31PM
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Grantmac said..

Mark _australia said..
And number 4
who does a high hook position wave seat
my all time fave (FO Transit) is almost dead



Dakine XT?
Mine is nearly dead but I think I'll be getting another, just way more comfortable on a long day.


Isn't that just a seat harness with a higher hook maybe?I am wavesailing and the FO transit was the only proper wave seat for a few years and now it seems there isn't anyone making one.

Mark _australia
WA, 22810 posts
4 Sep 2024 5:33PM
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SurferKris said.. I like the hybrid ones, a waist harness with optional leg-straps (attached with velcro). Can't remember the name on mine but there is a "Mystic star" model, for instance.


The nappy part seems to hang really low in the pics?

Grantmac
2183 posts
4 Sep 2024 11:30PM
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Mark _australia said..

Grantmac said..


Mark _australia said..
And number 4
who does a high hook position wave seat
my all time fave (FO Transit) is almost dead




Dakine XT?
Mine is nearly dead but I think I'll be getting another, just way more comfortable on a long day.



Isn't that just a seat harness with a higher hook maybe?I am wavesailing and the FO transit was the only proper wave seat for a few years and now it seems there isn't anyone making one.


Can you explain the difference? I'm not following you...

WaterNomads
75 posts
5 Sep 2024 4:55AM
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Not all harnesses are created equal. The most important part of buying a harness is, that it fits. And women are shaped differently around the waist to men. What is a great harness for one might not be good for someone else. Funny that most replies were from guys.. Best advice: she needs to try it on and see if it fits, doesn't ride up and doesn't squash any important bits (yes, women have them too). Heidi

clarerose
WA, 24 posts
17 Sep 2024 5:06PM
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You've entered a different realm here and you're about to find out just how difficult it is to buy any woman's windsurfing harness, let alone having special requirements like a sliding bar. Best fit I've ever had is my current (no longer available I think) Flying Objects Minx and I had to swap the kite bar out for a windsurfing one. It's the first harness I've ever had that fits comfortably snug while still loose enough to allow it to slide to the side and not ride up while pushing upwind. Like Heidi, I'm surprised at all the guys answering, as they can have no idea. Guys harnesses do not work for woman unless that woman is shaped like a bloke. Second best fit I've had was the Ion harness seat but the clamps on them are really badly designed and bugger up long before they should. I have tried and tested so many harnesses over the years and wasted so much money that it's a mind f**k every time I'm due for a new one. It's actually far easier to buy one while doing an overseas trip. Best selection of women's harnesses I've found was in Mauritius, still took me trying thirty or so before I found something I was happy with and still had to swap out the bar. Going to Europe in the next few months?

SurferKris
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18 Sep 2024 1:15AM
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Mark _australia said..
The nappy part seems to hang really low in the pics?



Yes, it does look a bit odd in web-shop pictures....

Mine is from Ascan and it looks much more like a regular seat harness, when the leg/nappy part is attached:


Captain_Morg
TAS, 729 posts
7 Oct 2024 5:44AM
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clarerose said..
still took me trying thirty or so before I found something I was happy with


Wow, thats a lot- the shop staff must of loved you



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