yep, seems that you know already what you need to know

People that want to go fast generally choose a seat harness, but they do restrict you a tiny bit. This is not to say waist harnesses are slow, phil mcgain and co use waist harnesses for formula. Similarly i've seen lots of pics of bjorn wavesailing in a seat harness. Personally I use a seat with medium hook height, there is so many more stance issues that will slow you down before a harness.

I guess the easiest is 1. What kind of sailing do you do?
2. Go try some on and see which feels comfiest.
3. Bare in mind seat's can give you a sore back from time to time, waist harnesses offer back support and also some protection when practicing loops etc.

Hey Harrow, if I traded my wife in for a new model wich one should I get?





*obviously she isnt reading this :) *

i just go with whatever sail i'm on,

if i take a slalom sail in the surf or flat water then i will use a seat harness.
if i take a wave sail on flat water or suf then i use a waist harness.

waist for wave sails, i can easily get in and out for jumps and stuff
seat for slalom/race sails. locked in for speed.... if i am running really deep downwind i find the seat harness a bit awkward but it makes up for it on other points of sail.

i recently lost my waist harness and have to use my seat harness on my wave sails... not happy jan.

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Originally posted by Haircut

Its all to do with fashion - seat harnesses make your doodle look bigger (a bit like the old 501 jeans dilemma) and waist harnesses hide the over-grown love handles

hmmm I really don't know which one to pick?!

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Thanks Haircut,

You just my choice simple - waist harness.
(I've got a big doodle and some small handles)

Regards,
Harrow.

Haircut,

Huh, 4 hours straight. I think I know who hasn't get three young kids. I don't think I'm gonna have to worry about that for about a decade.

Harrow.

hey haircut,

i need some help with my "essential watersports negotiation techniques"

got any tips...

i like it,,,,

these are what i have tried so far and failed with...

1. honey, i am going to the shops to get some bread, have you seen my harness?

2. gotta drop by Caloundra wind and surf, i need the credit card for petrol....

3. sweetheart can we take the family to the beach on sunday... the forecast is 30 knots.

4. darling i found a great new spot. it has a kids playground.

5. do we have to put the second child seat in the car. i can't fit my 8.5 in now.

6. i hope you don't mind but you may have to get in the car from the drivers side.

7. but darling, it takes me an hour to setup then i sail for half an hour then the gear needs to dry and then i need to de-rig. so i'll be gone for 5 hours.

8. can we not see your family this xmas, there is a cyclone forecast.

9. yes i went to work today, no i don't know how the sand got in the car.

10.. will you mary me. i hear hawaii is good for a honeymoon. they have loads of things to do for couples and the swell will be cranking..

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Originally posted by Gestalt

6. i hope you don't mind but you may have to get in the car from the drivers side.

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LOL too close to the truth

same here

yes,

i too have 2 daughters. one 3 years old almost. one new born. that makes 3 against 1

so i have no balls and really like seat harnesses.

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Originally posted by Gestalt

i like it,,,,

these are what i have tried so far and failed with...

1. honey, i am going to the shops to get some bread, have you seen my harness?

2. gotta drop by Caloundra wind and surf, i need the credit card for petrol....

3. sweetheart can we take the family to the beach on sunday... the forecast is 30 knots.

4. darling i found a great new spot. it has a kids playground.

5. do we have to put the second child seat in the car. i can't fit my 8.5 in now.

6. i hope you don't mind but you may have to get in the car from the drivers side.

7. but darling, it takes me an hour to setup then i sail for half an hour then the gear needs to dry and then i need to de-rig. so i'll be gone for 5 hours.

8. can we not see your family this xmas, there is a cyclone forecast.

9. yes i went to work today, no i don't know how the sand got in the car.

10.. will you mary me. i hear hawaii is good for a honeymoon. they have loads of things to do for couples and the swell will be cranking..

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Holy crap Gestalt, I've said/done those exact things over the years (looks around for hidden cameras)

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Originally posted by Haircut

same here

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Haaaaaaaaa, haaaaaaaaaaaaaa

This is all sooooo true. Family and sailboard are a hard mix. Trying to get my eldest daughter into it. Pity she's only eight, but I'm sure it's the best strategy.

Yeah, I'm on a computer all day at work with high speed internet. This forum makes it easier to get through the day.

Regards,
Harrow.