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
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
And number 4
who does a high hook position wave seat
my all time fave (FO Transit) is almost dead
Select to expand quoteMark _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.
Select to expand quoteMark _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.
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).
Select to expand quoteGrantmac 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.
Select to expand quoteSurferKris 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? 
Select to expand quoteMark _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...
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
