I've been wearing the Dakine Nitrous shorts for the past couple of months...can't speak highly enough of them....comfort 10/10; support 10/10; no probs boosting.

Seriously, one of the better kite related purchases of the past 12 months.

I've been using both the Dakine and Liquid Force boardshorts

The liquid force pulls from higher up and feels more natural if you're used to a waist harness. The Dakine pulls from lower if you're used to a seat.

Also check out IOn. They have one as well.

Neither of them have issues with the leg straps pulling. They're both pretty comfy. I prefer the LF ones but I have mates who swear by the Dakine so it's largely personal preference.

Juddy said...

I've been wearing the Dakine Nitrous shorts for the past couple of months...can't speak highly enough of them....comfort 10/10; support 10/10; no probs boosting.

Seriously, one of the better kite related purchases of the past 12 months.

Dakine Nitrous very comfy, well made and long lasting we have most sizes in stock.
I've spoken to a local who has the LF's they say they are also very good and they looked ok
Another local has Ion's and they look good too.

Weta said...

Juddy said...

I've been wearing the Dakine Nitrous shorts for the past couple of months...can't speak highly enough of them....comfort 10/10; support 10/10; no probs boosting.

Seriously, one of the better kite related purchases of the past 12 months.

Would strongly recommend the next purchase is a new wettie............or at the very least a thermal rashy

Dunc will stitch it up for ya

You have to wear ya boardies over the wetty now(secretly the only reason you bought them isnt it Juddy)

Lots of great feedback - like Juddys - from many happy Dakine Nitrous kiters.
We have them in stock if you want to try them out.

I have the LF boardshorts, 3 things I would mention about them:
1. Less hassle around the nuts is you not wearing a wetsuit as you can tuck the straps where they should be and they will stay there and be comfortable - no probs - wet suit however can have the straps move a round a bit making it a bit uncomfortable at times if they slip up higher!
2. I still need a .5ml vest to give me enough cushion as I find the shorts don't have enough themselves and will give you a nice rash around the back of the hips even with a rashy!
3. I got a size 34" and find it a bit generous so would take a size smaller next time...I'm 33"-34" in regular beach board shorts.

Can't comment on the dakine boardshorts other than my wife has a pair and they seem a really good fit and maybe better constructed although already mentioned probably feel more like a seat harness as the hook is lower... ION no idea but did look at the promo and they look like they would do the job nicely.

Took me a few goes to get used to the shorts and bought them as I have to use public transport in Hong Kong to get to the beach so waist harness was pretty heavy lugging back home with my backpack board and wet suit etc... Coincidently I cracked my rib last month (2nd time) and will only be bale to use my board shorts harness in any case as the waist harness will kill my ribs until they 100%! The first time I cracked them I had to use a mates seat harness for 3 months to get me thru...

I've been wanting to try a pair since I had a lower back op last year. Unfortunately, there is no local kite shop for me to try them on. I've also heard that the sizes of the Dakine shorts are generous. I'm normally a 33-34" in boardies. Would a Med 32" be the go?

kaleidoscope said...

Sir V said...
pain? => waist harness = result: no pain

I don't get it?! Waist harness is smaller than or equal to pain which equals no pain? Or is it a lambda expression?

Funny guy !!! Reads as: if you have pain (go to, as in arrow) waist harness. Once done = (equals) no pain. And yes, you must have a lateral thinking capable brain to get it. But of course - no hijacking the thread - its about the harnesses eheheheh