Power Kite Forum

Harness for a big guy?

chadvicki - 18-4-2007 at 02:25 PM

I noticed that Dakine makes a harness for XXL and it gives the waist measurements. I dont recall what they were. My question is, is that over or under the gut so to speak? I am guessing it is over it and not under. I wonder what alternative you could use to get harnessed in? A spreader bar used some way? A life vest converted to a harness?

Any ideas?

Thanks,

Chad

zloty - 18-4-2007 at 02:31 PM

Try mystic with large spreader bar or climbing harness with roller maybe.

code - 18-4-2007 at 03:07 PM

Chad... Dakine cuts their harnesses really narrow or something. I bought an xL from them and it fits, but only during the summer months when I have nothing more then a t-shirt on. I'm a 34" waist..if this helps any. I bought an xL harness from Angus that is a Mystic and the harness is SWEET! It's large enough to fit over my winter jacket, but small enough that I can use it during the summer months as well and it doesn't feel like I'm trying to fit into a womans girdle or something, but still snug enough that it doesn't slide up, etc. Definitely worth its weight in gold.
Hope this helps some,
Joe

Bladerunner - 18-4-2007 at 03:45 PM

I know that Dakine makes an impact vest / harness in one. It's a good set-up for the water relieving back strain. I'm not sure how well it would work for a buggy ?

Is this what yu mean?

chadvicki - 18-4-2007 at 05:09 PM

Here is a climbing harness I found but the hook in is a solid loop rather than a hook.

What could be done?

Chad

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Bobo - 22-4-2007 at 09:42 PM

I have the Dakine Tabu in XXL, they say it's for 40-44" waist. I'm around 44 and it seems to be close to the maximum (with a standard spreader bar).

I've been told at NABX that a good Dakine dealer should be able to have it modified if you need something bigger.

I also bought a petzl falcon sit harness in a cleaning supply store, but haven't used it in the buggy yet. The webbing is wider than on climbing harnesses and the bigger size goes up to 47" waist.
http://en.petzl.com/petzl/ProProduits?Produit=147

Hope that helps,

Boris

powerzone - 25-4-2007 at 02:32 PM

i've found the new dakine harnesses run SMALL for their supposed size. everyone i've fitted lately for a dakine has to get 1 size up from what they usually wear or their true waist size. Mystic harnesses are spot on in size range, but no XXL.

i don't know of any dealer who would modify a harness..... just sell em the next size up..... why ruin the warranty or risk of lawsuit by changing a perfectly good harness?