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nathand

QLD

211 posts

nathand

QLD, 211 posts

4 Sep 2008 6:17pm

gday ****ed my mystic dark rider the other day, looking for a new harness one (waist) that the spreader bar doesnt ride up on ya, whats working for who at the moment
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VIC

118 posts

VIC, 118 posts

4 Sep 2008 6:39pm

North Styler - had it for 2 years now since I started and its as good as new and very comfortable and functional.

junglist

VIC

701 posts

junglist

VIC, 701 posts

4 Sep 2008 6:41pm

Mystic Warrior

Usually harnesses end up around my rib cage but the Warrior stays well in place. Works for me

kitecroc

513 posts

kitecroc

SA, 513 posts

4 Sep 2008 6:26pm

junglist said...

Mystic Warrior

Usually harnesses end up around my rib cage but the Warrior stays well in place. Works for me

I second that, sweet harness.

Gstar

391 posts

Gstar

WA, 391 posts

4 Sep 2008 5:59pm

DaKine Tabu with spreader bar pad. :^)

lex123

NSW

511 posts

lex123

NSW, 511 posts

4 Sep 2008 10:43pm

kitecroc said...

junglist said...

Mystic Warrior

Usually harnesses end up around my rib cage but the Warrior stays well in place. Works for me

I second that, sweet harness.

Thats a third,,, just got my new 09 and its sweet.

CrefloDollar

88 posts

CrefloDollar

WA, 88 posts

4 Sep 2008 8:51pm

I had a Tabu and didn't realise how bad it was until i lost it at kitestock.
I have since bought a North Styler and think it's the bomb compared to the tabu.

bellz

572 posts

bellz

WA, 572 posts

4 Sep 2008 9:04pm

Flying objects, any one who has tryed them will tell u they are all sweet i have had every1 of there harnies and i am trully happy with them they never ride up!!

Kitehard

2782 posts

Kitehard

WA, 2782 posts

4 Sep 2008 11:26pm

The Mystic Warrior looks like a nice harness but everyone I know that wears one, has a nasty abrasion rash on their hips.

Bellz is right, the Flying Objects Flight Control is da bomb. We are also getting the Pat Love Cast and Quest in a few weeks and they are also supposed to be super sweet too, but can't confirm until I ride with one. Will let you know as soon as I get some first hand experience.

Good winds,

caveman

QLD

116 posts

caveman

QLD, 116 posts

5 Sep 2008 6:41am

Mystic Warrior for me. Used to have a Darkrider and the warrior is more comfy. I've had no rash problems whatsoever.

junglist

VIC

701 posts

junglist

VIC, 701 posts

5 Sep 2008 9:21am

Kitehard said...

The Mystic Warrior looks like a nice harness but everyone I know that wears one, has a nasty abrasion rash on their hips.

Chapped hips?

I have a good diet and exercise regime for your mates if you like

Sorry

sunseeker

QLD

1203 posts

sunseeker

QLD, 1203 posts

5 Sep 2008 9:32am

Warrior is good for me - I've had mine for a year of soild use and is still in good nick. If your harness is riding up, changing your riding style may help. Try and point your hips forward and straighten your front leg. Keeping the kite at 45 should hold the harness in place. This will also help upwind ability.
I have had a rash from the Warrior but that was in summer after 8 days in a row of kiting.....
One harness that definately won't ride up is the Impact Vest Harness Combo which Dakine make.

Surfer62

1357 posts

Surfer62

1357 posts

5 Sep 2008 8:08am

Go the Dakine Nitrous shorts, doesnt even feel like you are wearing a harness.

Kadkhah

381 posts

Kadkhah

WA, 381 posts

5 Sep 2008 12:02pm

Paradox

QLD

1326 posts

Paradox

QLD, 1326 posts

5 Sep 2008 6:30pm

sunseeker said...

.........One harness that definately won't ride up is the Impact Vest Harness Combo which Dakine make.

Nick - I have one of these and I don't actually agree with you. It does ride up like any other harness can. The vest part of it just moves up with the harness so the shoulders are up around your ears!!. But as you say proper stance will keep it down.

I am a fat guts though so that does not help.....neither does the webbing constantly coming loose - the Dakine buckles seem to slip.

When tight it does stay in place rather well.

kungfupete

VIC

149 posts

kungfupete

VIC, 149 posts

5 Sep 2008 7:21pm

Mystic Warrior for sure!!!

stamp

QLD

2800 posts

stamp

QLD, 2800 posts

5 Sep 2008 7:27pm

dakine pyro with a slingy surefire spreader bar is the best for me. warrior is comfy but rips the skin off my hips and waist. also if you get a warrior, turn the clip around so it points outwards, otherwise it can come undone when you ride toeside

harnesses are like motorbike helmets, what's comfy for one person is not the same for another. you have to try a few.

BrisKites

QLD

1293 posts

BrisKites

QLD, 1293 posts

5 Sep 2008 7:49pm

Some people have initial issues with the warrior rubbing but like a good pair of shoes they soften up after a while. For me it's my favorite harness.

The North Styler is the one to go for if you think the warrior will be an issue. They hold the bar rock solid and don't ride up at all.

The most important thing no matter what harness you go for is to get the correct size.

stabber

NSW

1114 posts

stabber

NSW, 1114 posts

6 Sep 2008 9:42am

Regretfully i must concur with the warrior addicts.

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