Search for a Location
  Clear Recents
Metro
South West
Central West
North West
  Surf Cameras
  Safety Bay Camera
Metro
North
Mid North
Illawarra
South Coast
Metro
West Coast
East Coast
Brisbane
Far North
Central Coast
Sunshine Coast
Gold Coast
Hobart
West Coast
North Coast
East Coast
Recent
Western Australia
New South Wales
Victoria
South Australia
Queensland
Northern Territory
Tasmania
  My Favourites
  Reverse Arrows
General
Gps & Speed Sailing
Wave Sailing
Foiling
Gear Reviews
Lost & Found
Windsurfing WA
Windsurfing NSW
Windsurfing QLD
Windsurfing Victoria
Windsurfing SA
Windsurfing Tasmania
General
Gear Reviews
Foiling
Newbies / Tips & Tricks
Lost & Found
Western Australia
New South Wales
Queensland
Victoria
South Australia
Tasmania
General
Foiling
Board Talk & Reviews
Wing Foiling
All
Windsurfing
Kitesurfing
Surfing
Longboarding
Stand Up Paddle
Wing Foiling
Sailing
  Active Topics
  Subscribed Topics
  Rules & Guidelines
Login
Lost My Details!
Join! (Its Free)
  Search for a Location
  Clear Recents
Metro
South West
Central West
North West
Surf Cameras
Safety Bay Camera
Metro
North
Mid North
Illawarra
South Coast
Metro
West Coast
East Coast
Brisbane
Far North
Central Coast
Sunshine Coast
Gold Coast
Hobart
West Coast
North Coast
East Coast
Recent
Western Australia
New South Wales
Victoria
South Australia
Queensland
Northern Territory
Tasmania
  My Favourites
  Reverse Arrows
All
Windsurfing
Kitesurfing
Surfing
Longboarding
Stand Up Paddle
Wing Foiling
Sailing
Active Topics
Subscribed Topics
Forum Rules
Login
Lost My Details!
Join! (Its Free)

Forums > Windsurfing Tasmania

Harnesses

Reply
Created by Relic > 9 months ago, 11 Aug 2018
Relic
TAS, 837 posts
11 Aug 2018 7:27AM
Thumbs Up

I know Some you use seats. I haven't used one since the 90's when they were pretty crude in design. I've used a waist harness more recently. I need to remove pressure from my lower back. To be specific the pushing inwards of the lining of the harness.
Is anyone using one that takes the load on the hips and or doesn't push into the lower back?
I know all the pros, cons and polarised opinions about seat vs waist. I'm just trying to narrow the options to a harness that will do the above.

LesTassie
9 posts
11 Aug 2018 6:06PM
Thumbs Up

I have a Severne seat harness that I only use on occasion. You're welcome to try it out. I also have some longer harness lines to suit if you need them.

Kazza
TAS, 2343 posts
12 Aug 2018 9:05AM
Thumbs Up

I use both Relic & find there is no foam pressure with the seat harness. I have a Severne POD if you want to try that.

geared4knots
TAS, 2648 posts
12 Aug 2018 9:12AM
Thumbs Up

For wavesailing and bump and jump were you reallyb want a waist harness perhaps a hybrid waist might be an option.
The one below is exactly the same as a normal Fling Objects waist with seat attached , allows you to get benefits of a higher waist with more the load support of a seat.
The Flying objects Transit waist , Ion do a few as well.
Fos uses one- might be worth checking his out.


FoS
TAS, 1664 posts
12 Aug 2018 6:34PM
Thumbs Up

Thats the one i use, its lasted about 4 years(Still going) For slalom and flatwater it is great.

Id offer a trial but it jight be a bit big

alanshort
TAS, 151 posts
13 Aug 2018 8:26AM
Thumbs Up

Hey paul
I find with the seat that my back actually feels better after a sail...supports the lower back

FoS
TAS, 1664 posts
13 Aug 2018 10:20AM
Thumbs Up

I think it is the different way it is used.
With a waist harness you lean out and put a load on the back pulling away from the boom and leaning backwards to get the harness engaged and locked with your legs.

With a seat harness you tend to bend your knees and sink into the harness to pull down on the boom and flatten the board.

That's my 2c worth.
I do prefer seat harness because they are easy and don't hurt my back. - a lazy style of riding.
When int he waves, Pole dancing or tea bagging, i prefer the waist it puts thing higher for easier in out and turning.
because I'm so rad and extreme windsurfing



Subscribe
Reply

Forums > Windsurfing Tasmania


"Harnesses" started by Relic