Power Kite Forum

Harness

stevie795 - 1-1-2008 at 08:07 AM

Hi, would anyone be able to let me know if this is a good harness and what handles or bar i need and how to attach them. As i have no idea . I am flying a pansh 6m and i am having trouble with the power using handles and i have seen people using harness and they dont seem to work as hard as me please advise.:yes: Eolo Radsail kite harness

Mikey17 - 1-1-2008 at 10:05 AM

have heard bad things about them. lots of stories of them breaking/ripping in mid air:o

IMO you should save up for a good quality harness from a reputable brand such as dakine or mystic.

also do you want to progress to boarding? because then you might want to look at a waist harness if not you can opt for a seat as they are generaly more comfortable. check out the dakine fusion as ive heard good things about it. LINK

stevie795 - 1-1-2008 at 10:32 AM

Cheers bud shall stay clear. I might get into boarding/buggying later on i hooked on jumping at the moment well trying.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6AS2-BkREI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ua88LJShN9k
Any advise welcome :puzzled:

Bladerunner - 1-1-2008 at 11:35 AM

If at all possible try your harness 1st. If not be SURE you can do an exchange. Harnesses are a bit like boots. Not one type is comfortable for all feet. If you find a comfortable one, that is key !
A handle on the back for your ballast buddy can be a handy feature.

speleopower - 1-1-2008 at 12:10 PM

Hi I've been flying powerkites for 8 years now with the same type of harness. They are like a pair of boots not everyone will fit your correctly. I use a Dakine XT seat. This one if very comfortable. I can use the harness for other sports as well such as Hobie Cat sailing and windsurfing. http://www.the-house.com/dk084zzdakine.html You would have to get a roller type bar for the harness as well. I've had my current one for 3 years of hard flying and it is still going strong!

Good luck-Scott