Purely personal...
My Mystic FireStarter has been the best one I have ever owned.
Expect a barrage...
BAP

Ive recently bought a LF comp harness. They have a bigger back support area on them then other harnesses ive seen. This also helps the bar from riding up too; especially when its a bit loose (allowing the harness to rotate if riding toe side etc).
They have a quick clip attachment strap which also holds well and doesnt loosen like past harnesses ive used. Its also sexy and white

flying obj. flight control feels like kiting in a wooly jacket.

North Styler

FO are to big!! the small flight control just fits me every thing at it tightest but a medium styler still has and inch either side on adjustment the hook on the flight control also rolls to much.

Best one for me so far has been the Mystic Warrior. If you can't demo it then it's always going to be a bit of hit and miss as it depends on your body stats and riding style. I would look for:

- spreader clips that will not work their way loose (ever)
- a secondary strap to pull the bar down. This stops the harness riding up. Also if you loosen the harness (e.g. to allow harness to swivel for more comfortable toeside riding) this acts as a backup in the event that the main clips become sccientally unclipped themselves
- good spreader bar pad - much more important for a waist harness than a seat
- Good quality clips, rings straps etc
- hook knife (just in case)

If you cant demo the harness on a kite, at least put your full weight on it via a rope. Put a lot of upwards pressure on it and make sure it remains comfortable and does not feel like it will ride up

thanks for the replies guys very helpful except for the ever popular jeff, you need to get bent dude!

Try the Liquid Force Comp harness too. Tops IMO.

for girls, its gotta be the Maui Magic Hana harness. Love it, fits so snug

IanR said...


FO are to big!! the small flight control just fits me every thing at it tightest but a medium styler still has and inch either side on adjustment the hook on the flight control also rolls to much.

Try the FO Felix then, this harness is awesome for hooked in wave riding because it slides from side to side more than others and is still super comfortable plus it doesnt ride up and ive never had a rash.

Never heard of anyone noticing the weight of a harness before? Come to think of it, the Mystics are kinda heavy compared to a Pat Love or Dakine Pyro...

This is actually the Slingshot Fuel 2009's video but you can simply recognize the harness:

little foot said...

for girls, its gotta be the Maui Magic Hana harness. Love it, fits so snug

Yep i agree. You can't even notice it's there and never rides up. Sweet harness.

It's hard to tell untill you ride with them. Here's some harnesses I've had with the pros and cons; but any of these may suit your body shape.

-pro limit ..Didn't fit that well, heavy when wet and spreader bar rode up. No knife

-mystic warrior..clasp can come undone..colour peeled off and so did my hips; but good solid harness if it fits, or you use a wetty all the time. Had knife

-naish pro.. light flexible and comfortable but put strain on my lower back when riding. No knife

-pat love cast..Doesn't absorb water when wet; so light, comfortable and solid spreader bar. The best harness I've used. Has knife

pearl said...

It's hard to tell untill you ride with them. Here's some harnesses I've had with the pros and cons; but any of these may suit your body shape.

-pro limit ..Didn't fit that well, heavy when wet and spreader bar rode up. No knife

-mystic warrior..clasp can come undone..colour peeled off and so did my hips; but good solid harness if it fits, or you use a wetty all the time. Had knife

-naish pro.. light flexible and comfortable but put strain on my lower back when riding. No knife

-pat love cast..Doesn't absorb water when wet; so light, comfortable and solid spreader bar. The best harness I've used. Has knife

great post, there is hope for us in here yet!

so far my favorite waist harness has been the flying objects "felix pro model, and "flight control" super comfy even with no wetty. followed by the north styler, the only thing the styler has better is it is a bit stiffer so it gives a bit more support.
if your going to ride waves the felix harness is awesome as it allows tons of movement.

I vote for the Pat Love Cast.
Sweet fitting comfortable kick ass bit of kit.