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posko
posko
WA
179 posts
posko posko
WA, 179 posts
7 Jul 2017 4:53pm
Searching the lightest harness available.

Just wondering if any of the shop owners & forum uses on here could weigh their harness' and put up the results in grams.

I am living in Switzerland and have to travel to kite. I have reduced my weight as much as I can. But my lightest harness 600gr that I purchased from John @ SOS in 2001 is at the end of its days.

Thanks in advance
Posko


weebitbreezy
weebitbreezy
635 posts
weebitbreezy weebitbreezy
635 posts
7 Jul 2017 4:59pm
Lightest weight is going to be a converted climbing harness and hook into the caribiner.
posko
posko
WA
179 posts
posko posko
WA, 179 posts
7 Jul 2017 10:04pm
weebitbreezy said..
Lightest weight is going to be a converted climbing harness and hook into the caribiner.


I did try that on my trip to Sicily. Wasn't so great on my back. I still think a kite harness is the way to go just trying to find the lightest option.
norcom
norcom
61 posts
norcom norcom
61 posts
8 Jul 2017 12:54pm
Check the Mystic Legend harness. I have the 2016 version and it's quite light compared to other harnesses I tried. It also doesn't absorb water, so it stays lighter than the rest. The Legend's not as comfortable as the cushy/plushy ones with memory foam but I like a light harness. Jay now makes a similar harness that doesn't absorb water but I'm not sure about its weight.
jaystore
jaystore
53 posts
jaystore jaystore
53 posts
8 Jul 2017 2:24pm
norcom said..
Check the Mystic Legend harness. I have the 2016 version and it's quite light compared to other harnesses I tried. It also doesn't absorb water, so it stays lighter than the rest. The Legend's not as comfortable as the cushy/plushy ones with memory foam but I like a light harness. Jay now makes a similar harness that doesn't absorb water but I'm not sure about its weight.


Weight is a parameter you should take under account but very light standard waist harness means low support of your back.
The new hard shell technologies help to produce lighter harnesses.
Jay waist harness with cf spreader bar in m-l size is 1500gr dry and about 1520gr wet.
balidru
balidru
WA
76 posts
balidru balidru
WA, 76 posts
8 Jul 2017 11:32pm

Cmon guys why are we nit picking over a few grams. A a harness is a harness. More importantly is comfort.
f@$k the rest of the BS

sorry I've had a few beers...
jaystore
jaystore
53 posts
jaystore jaystore
53 posts
9 Jul 2017 1:35am
balidru said..

Cmon guys why are we nit picking over a few grams. A a harness is a harness. More importantly is comfort.
f@$k the rest of the BS

sorry I've had a few beers...


You should see it from a different point of view. Kite equipment almost doubles its weight when wet. If you wear a long sleeves wet suit, an impact vest and a harness you weight around 4-5kg more.
I agree comfort is more important.
Plummet
Plummet
4862 posts
Plummet Plummet
4862 posts
9 Jul 2017 3:51am
balidru said..

Cmon guys why are we nit picking over a few grams. A a harness is a harness. More importantly is comfort.
f@$k the rest of the BS

sorry I've had a few beers...


From a travel perspective it makes sense. Light weight = fit more gear on your holiday.
I have the Jay harness which is pretty light. I also have the ozone snow kiting harness with spreader bar. That is also light. But more importantly its compact for travelling. It would be worthwhile considering the Ozone snow kite harness without spreader. That will be real light and very compact for travel.
noodelsrominov
noodelsrominov
VIC
265 posts
noodelsrominov noodelsrominov
VIC, 265 posts
9 Jul 2017 9:29pm
I use the LF solo2 harness that has been made light for travelling and doesn't absorb water.
Ozone Kites Aus
Ozone Kites Aus
NSW
884 posts
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Ozone Kites Aus Ozone Kites Aus
NSW, 884 posts
13 Jul 2017 5:59pm
Check out Ozone harnesses, they should be appearing is stores now. They are designed as a light weight travel/compact harness. Make sure you try on or order the correct size to fit your waist measurement.



posko
posko
WA
179 posts
posko posko
WA, 179 posts
14 Jul 2017 5:28pm
balidru said..

Cmon guys why are we nit picking over a few grams. A a harness is a harness. More importantly is comfort.
f@$k the rest of the BS

sorry I've had a few beers...


End kg's for check in luggage is my situation.

Saving grams wherever I can.

Strutless kites
Lightweight harness
Carbon control bar with no chicken loop
All adds up!

Hope you enjoyed your beers!
weebitbreezy
weebitbreezy
635 posts
weebitbreezy weebitbreezy
635 posts
14 Jul 2017 6:02pm
Don't forget then to select your luggage correctly. Mystic now have a lightweight travel version with reduced padding that knocks a couple of kg off the weight.
daggy
daggy
WA
528 posts
daggy daggy
WA, 528 posts
20 Jul 2017 8:18pm
Get the most comfy harness you can find...then wear it on the plane.
Haa , no weight issues!!

Sorry, I need more beers.
RogerDon
RogerDon
1 posts
RogerDon RogerDon
1 posts
22 Jul 2017 4:39pm
balidru said..

Cmon guys why are we nit picking over a few grams. A a harness is a harness. More importantly is comfort.
f@$k the rest of the BS

sorry I've had a few beers...


Some of us aren't as strong as you.
F-ONE Australia
F-ONE Australia
QLD
50 posts
F-ONE Australia F-ONE Australia
QLD, 50 posts
25 Jul 2017 7:14am
Hello everyone,

will have a new harness availabke end of septembre called the Manera Union, it is really light...

f-one.com.au

jack
dazed321
dazed321
WA
160 posts
dazed321 dazed321
WA, 160 posts
25 Jul 2017 6:19am
norcom said..
Check the Mystic Legend harness. I have the 2016 version and it's quite light compared to other harnesses I tried. It also doesn't absorb water, so it stays lighter than the rest. The Legend's not as comfortable as the cushy/plushy ones with memory foam but I like a light harness. Jay now makes a similar harness that doesn't absorb water but I'm not sure about its weight.


I second Mystic Legend as it has a more rubbery material as opposed to neoprene that does hold water.

Also has lots of support.

Thats my 2 cents worth ;)
gokid
gokid
QLD
491 posts
gokid gokid
QLD, 491 posts
26 Jul 2017 3:02pm
I have just bought my second Da Kine Reflex seat harness,its actually a windsurfing harness but I don't windsurf only kite surf,super light and comfortable with the minimise material,great for travelling and $119,my first one lasted 4 years,I still have it but its time for a new one
weebitbreezy
weebitbreezy
635 posts
weebitbreezy weebitbreezy
635 posts
26 Jul 2017 4:25pm
gokid said..
I have just bought my second Da Kine Reflex seat harness,its actually a windsurfing harness but I don't windsurf only kite surf,super light and comfortable with the minimise material,great for travelling and $119,my first one lasted 4 years,I still have it but its time for a new one



Take care with that mate. Windsurf harnesses aren't designed to handle the same loads on the spreader as kite harnesses. I used a windsurf harness for the first session whilst learning. After the second time the webbing slipped (kite still attached to the harness on the spreader bar via other side of the harness webbing), I went off and bought a kite harness.

Some 'might' work alright but .... its your risk.
flyingcab
flyingcab
VIC
942 posts
flyingcab flyingcab
VIC, 942 posts
29 Jul 2017 1:54pm
Don't pack a harness. Just ride unhooked like a real man
SaveTheWhales
SaveTheWhales
WA
1912 posts
SaveTheWhales SaveTheWhales
WA, 1912 posts
29 Jul 2017 6:46pm
jaystore said..

balidru said..

Cmon guys why are we nit picking over a few grams. A a harness is a harness. More importantly is comfort.
f@$k the rest of the BS

sorry I've had a few beers...



You should see it from a different point of view. Kite equipment almost doubles its weight when wet. If you wear a long sleeves wet suit, an impact vest and a harness you weight around 4-5kg more.
I agree comfort is more important.


Will anyone be selling the new Jay harness in Perth ?
Puetz
Puetz
NT
2186 posts
Puetz Puetz
NT, 2186 posts
31 Jul 2017 6:58pm
Ozone Kites Aus said..
Check out Ozone harnesses, they should be appearing is stores now. They are designed as a light weight travel/compact harness. Make sure you try on or order the correct size to fit your waist measurement.




... can you find out if the spreader bars are different lengths (widths) for different size harnesses?

cheers,

Robbie
ckniter
ckniter
SA
16 posts
ckniter ckniter
SA, 16 posts
1 Aug 2017 4:58pm
Ride engine..
Ozone Kites Aus
Ozone Kites Aus
NSW
884 posts
Site Sponsor
Ozone Kites Aus Ozone Kites Aus
NSW, 884 posts
1 Aug 2017 5:46pm
Puetz said..

Ozone Kites Aus said..
Check out Ozone harnesses, they should be appearing is stores now. They are designed as a light weight travel/compact harness. Make sure you try on or order the correct size to fit your waist measurement.




... can you find out if the spreader bars are different lengths (widths) for different size harnesses?

cheers,

Robbie


I just checked on the sizes at Kitepower S,M,L and they all have the same size spreader bar. I tried on the M and the L and the L fits me best and I wear size 33 pants.
Fly on da wall
Fly on da wall
SA
725 posts
Fly on da wall Fly on da wall
SA, 725 posts
1 Aug 2017 6:32pm
All you need is a borat mankini with a talon slider on a carbon ride engine or a reality check and a new set of ball's! Or a sponsorship would make you suck anything up... Just enjoy kitesurfing and don't be a fool, as Mr T quote's... Suckers
loftsofwind
loftsofwind
QLD
226 posts
loftsofwind loftsofwind
QLD, 226 posts
1 Aug 2017 8:14pm
Weight shouldn't be an issue unless you unhook or travel. If you think about it, the kite takes the weight of the harness when riding. I'd be more concerned with comfort and support.
Puetz
Puetz
NT
2186 posts
Puetz Puetz
NT, 2186 posts
2 Aug 2017 6:49pm
Ozone Kites Aus said..

Puetz said..


Ozone Kites Aus said..
Check out Ozone harnesses, they should be appearing is stores now. They are designed as a light weight travel/compact harness. Make sure you try on or order the correct size to fit your waist measurement.





... can you find out if the spreader bars are different lengths (widths) for different size harnesses?

cheers,

Robbie



I just checked on the sizes at Kitepower S,M,L and they all have the same size spreader bar. I tried on the M and the L and the L fits me best and I wear size 33 pants.


... cool, thanks!
Woott
Woott
WA
127 posts
Woott Woott
WA, 127 posts
1 Sep 2017 9:40pm
F-ONE Australia said..
Hello everyone,

will have a new harness availabke end of septembre called the Manera Union, it is really light...

f-one.com.au

jack




It is September! Show us the goods. Currently still riding the Exo and like the philosophy of Manera for designing harnesses. The Exo is one of the very few that I can wear after breaking my ribs as it does not squeeze and has a great hold down design for the spreaderbar. This season it will be time for an upgrade so any shops where I can fit the 2018 line in WA?
cauncy
cauncy
WA
8407 posts
cauncy cauncy
WA, 8407 posts
1 Sep 2017 9:43pm
balidru said..

Cmon guys why are we nit picking over a few grams. A a harness is a harness. More importantly is comfort.
f@$k the rest of the BS

sorry I've had a few beers...


Never green thumbed
but came close
Spitfire
Spitfire
WA
398 posts
Spitfire Spitfire
WA, 398 posts
2 Sep 2017 3:10am
posko said..

balidru said..

Cmon guys why are we nit picking over a few grams. A a harness is a harness. More importantly is comfort.
f@$k the rest of the BS

sorry I've had a few beers...



End kg's for check in luggage is my situation.

Saving grams wherever I can.

Strutless kites
Lightweight harness
Carbon control bar with no chicken loop
All adds up!

Hope you enjoyed your beers!



I get the feeling you wear your harness on the plane when travelling????
Mark50
Mark50
NSW
166 posts
Mark50 Mark50
NSW, 166 posts
2 Sep 2017 10:50am
Dakine Nitrous Shorts - light and comfortable! Add a Dynabar spreader bar and they are perfect!! Great for your back too!
sonny2727
sonny2727
VIC
155 posts
sonny2727 sonny2727
VIC, 155 posts
3 Sep 2017 6:37am
daggy said..
Get the most comfy harness you can find...then wear it on the plane.
Haa , no weight issues!!

Sorry, I need more beers.


Good idea ... why not wear the wetsuit and hoodie as well in the plane
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