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sad.gif posted on 5-2-2017 at 04:11 PM
My kite pulls down my pants.


I can't be the only one with this problem.
My harness is the back support built in type, a Dakine Chameleon, and I don't use the shorts.
Pulling up and relaxing, up and down motion causes my blue jean trousers to slip down, ever how tight my belt. No matter. Static flying.
No serious pot belly here at 5'10" and 161 lbs.
I think I need suspenders, like I don't already feel old enough!

I apaolgize for this personal thread, but it's a kiting problem so where else?
If suspenders are the answer what kind are best. If it's something else please tell me and forgive my foolishness.
I will not, Will Not post any photos. Just to head off the wiseacre I know is waiting to pounce on this one.




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[*] posted on 5-2-2017 at 04:26 PM


Ive only flow harnessed a couple of times but it was a seat harness and i had the opposite problem, wedgies a plenty, lol.



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[*] posted on 5-2-2017 at 05:31 PM


Overalls rule...imo



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[*] posted on 5-2-2017 at 07:06 PM


Just sit in a buggy when you fly ;)

Or try a harness from PL or Libre or that pricey Ozone harness.



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[*] posted on 5-2-2017 at 07:34 PM


I've been using suspenders on my harness for years. I use the type that are designed for use with a carpenters tool belt. They are the type that does NOT stretch.
I use them to keep the harness and my pants from falling down. I also don't wear my harness tight on my body. It's able to float from side to side and such, besides I haven't been able to fasten the front of the harness in years.:o




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[*] posted on 6-2-2017 at 02:13 AM


Got it. I get my choice, Green Acres or a Carpenter. I like both.

Suspenders of the sturdy non elastic type will fit in my gear bag, and are easy to put on regardless of other seasonal attire, and in public.

Bib overalls might be okay too. Cool factor is pretty high there.

Sit in my bug, well I want that more than most anything right now. Learning to fly my first depower ( thanks Steve ) is hard enough, too soon to add the bug into the mix.

Thanks for the help guys.




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[*] posted on 6-2-2017 at 02:56 AM


Sorry but this thread has released the inner 10 year old in me :D
On this side of the pond your descriptions have a totally different meaning

Pant = Boxer shorts
Suspenders = What women use to hold up their stockings/ lingerie

I have now a terrible mental picture of what you all look like when out flying which I will not be able to shift :lol:



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[*] posted on 6-2-2017 at 03:24 AM


I am fully aware of what my verbiage means in "the old country" sir. I full well expected a comment from England, but not Scotland. I mean if you're in a kilt how can you make fun of me braces? You poked at my pink kite vid too methinks. I'll keep my left eye on you.





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[*] posted on 6-2-2017 at 03:32 AM
Will these work do you think?


Craftsman. Under a lb. and only 23.USD Shipped.
Clips instead of hooks.

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[*] posted on 6-2-2017 at 03:47 AM


as you can see a kilt can be used for added lift if the wind is right

And sometimes we even take to the water while our pal gives us a tune on the bagpipes :D

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[*] posted on 6-2-2017 at 03:56 AM


So Unk is short for Undeniably Nice Kilt.




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[*] posted on 6-2-2017 at 04:04 AM


:lol:

I shall now return this thread back to its rightful owner :thumbup:



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[*] posted on 6-2-2017 at 08:37 AM


Oh god, thanks for the great laugh I haven't laughed this hard in months. On the question. I have an antique hobbie cat trapise harness were I replaced the single hook bar with a kiting bar. Totally love it use it on land,snow,and water. No ride up or down.:D





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[*] posted on 7-2-2017 at 03:58 AM


Thanks, I know that harness, I've always been a hiking strap sailor but I've seen it in use. Outside the box guy, starts me thinkin, smell the wood?







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