So I was thinking of picking up a harness so I could extend my flying time without wearing myself out.

Is it ok and doable to have a harness with quad handles? If so how do I attatch the handles to the harness.

I know this is another NOOB question from me but I have never looked at a harness up close in person so I have no clue on how thew work.

Oh and I may add a bar into the mix later down the road so Would I be able to use the same harness or do I need 2 different ones?

I was thinking about this one:
http://www.realkiteboarding.com/index.cfm?page=detail&ca...

Id get it complete of course with the spreader bar. Any opinions?

That looks pretty good and a good price. Real Kiteboarding is a company you can trust.

Harnesses are VERY personal ! There are seat and waist harnesses and not all fit everyone well. Comfort is key because you will wear it all day.

Try and cut a deal with Real that if you don't like this model you can do an exchange. Just in case ! I expect they will understand.

Your handles will have a line out the back on the top of the handles. Get about 2ft of climbing rope and larks head to the lines on the top of the handles. You will want to adjust the length to one that is comfortable for you .

A simple " hammer head " spreader will be fine. Then you can flop the " strop " ( climbing rope ) in and out of the spreader at will. The length of spreader will relate to your waist size. 10" is most common.

Dakine Tabu, the one you have pictured. I have no problems with it. I love it. I am pretty small so i went with the X-small and a 6' spreader bar. I find it very very comfortable now that i have figured out why it hurt so much LOL past couple weeks. I didn't have the spreader bar inserted correctly into the spreader pad. I find it comfortable now. I have it on for at least 4hrs when i am out. because it is a waist harness it tends to ride up if you don't have it on tight enough. sometimes mine ends up under my arms. SUCK IT IN SUCK IT IN AND TIGHTEN LOL. After a little Labored breathing your ready to go LOL. if you do get this harness YOU MUST GET THE SPREADER PAD. it prevents the bar from digging into your ribs. IT'S A MUST!. if you want to be comfortable. I have it with the hammer head spreader. Some Prefer the Seat harness but they can make walking a little weird and can sometimes put some pressure on your thighs. Like Bladerunner they are very personal. it all depends on what you are comfortable with. hope this helps :duh:

I use the Dakine XT Seat harness with a hammerhead spreader. I am 6' - 220 lbs so I use size XL with a 12" spreader and pad. It works real nice and is a seat harness. It is however a little bulky to have on while setting up, or if you are using it in a buggy. I also use the Ozone AccessXC harness and I absolutely love it. Finding one in stock was the hard part. I literally called all over the US to find one in stock....this after waiting 5 weeks for a backorder. I just could not wait any longer. Connecting strops take a little more work as it has a metal loop and no hook like the hammerhead. To overcome this I use a Wichard / Holt Allen combo. It works really nice and is much more comfortable when setting up and using the buggy.

It really comes down to your personal preference and what you want out of it.

Sweet. Thanks guys. Well Im 6' and 150# and wear a 30-32 pant/short so Id have to go with the small. Its on sale since its last years model so I can get the whole package (Spreader Bar and Pad) for $99 as opposed to just the 2008 harness for $99.

I might just take a drive down there to buy it that way I can try it on and leave with it right away instead of waiting for the UPS man

Go with the DaKine XT seat harness. You will love it. Won't ride up and end up under your arms. I've been using XT harnesses since around 2000 or 2001.

Scott

Take a look at this thread. Near the end is some pics of one of my handle sets. I use windsurfing harness lines on my handles.

http://www.powerkiteforum.com/viewthread.php?tid=5934

Scott

How comfy are seat harnesses when wearing board shorts underneeth though? Thats the only concern I had about getting a seat.

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Originally posted by nhlrule56 I also use the Ozone AccessXC harness and I absolutely love it. Finding one in stock was the hard part. I literally called all over the US to find one in stock....this after waiting 5 weeks for a backorder. I just could not wait any longer. Connecting strops take a little more work as it has a metal loop and no hook like the hammerhead. To overcome this I use a Wichard / Holt Allen combo. It works really nice and is much more comfortable when setting up and using the buggy.

Could you tell me about this Wichard / holt Allen combo?
Do you have a picture or a link to it?
As well, do you find the AccessXC "squezzes" you when it is pulling real hard? (which is what the spreader bar negates)

You can wear shorts under a seat harness no problem. NOt a problem.

this is what i use It's a last chance duty belt. I was flying with it last sat at grand view. I haven't put any real strain on it yet though.:duh:

If I decide to git some real pull I have a nicely padded rescue harness to turn to

i want a lanyard (pull here) like that !!!!

The pull is 2 lengths of heavy ribbon sewn together any fabric store will have it.

You can make it any color you want . I chose
red yellow & blue A.its bright B.it matched my kite & C. its m color code fore my rope gear:P

The line to the QR is braided spider wire fishing line


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