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Created by slackster > 9 months ago, 3 Feb 2010
slackster
WA, 24 posts
3 Feb 2010 9:35AM
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Hey follow wind lovers

Been using a dakine tabu waist harness for last 2 seasons and been getting a few back strains whilst riding recently so thinking of getting a new waist harness and alternating the 2 each session.

Anyone got any recommendations? Heard, and read on here, that the Flying Objects Flight control harness seems to be a good and very comfy buy?

snoopy
NSW, 116 posts
3 Feb 2010 12:42PM
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I have a Mystic, Very comfy but I have nothing to compare it to as I had a seat harness before this one.

superlizard
VIC, 702 posts
3 Feb 2010 1:11PM
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if you started having back strains only recently, maybe you should have your back checked...
i on the other hand am prone to back pains, and if using waist harness i can get them after hard sessions... when i used to use sit-in harness, i never had any back pain.

tatkins
QLD, 344 posts
3 Feb 2010 1:11PM
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In another kiting forum the hadlow pro got the most votes.


koma
VIC, 760 posts
3 Feb 2010 3:02PM
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I can really highly rate the Ion Apex.
Exceptionally comfortable and spreads the load across a large amount of your back with no pressure points. Also the spreader bar is a bit wider than others so it doesn't pinch in at the sides as much when you do it up really tight.
You can save a little bit of dosh with the Ion Hummer, but the comfort level of the Apex is well worth the extra $30-40!

Personally, i'm still using a Mystic Warrior 1... but after trying my mates Ion Apex i know what i'll be replacing it with when it wears out.

Also worth mentioning that it's going to be a trade off between how stiff the harness is and how well it spreads the load. A stiffer well moulded harness will more evenly load up your back, whilst a softer harness might be more comfortable to stand around in, might not spread the load over as large an area.

Andrash
WA, 637 posts
3 Feb 2010 12:35PM
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Depending on your style of riding, you may try a seat harness at least until your back recovers 100%....and possibly have some treatment in case something got out of aligmnent...

Pedro Sexton
VIC, 116 posts
4 Feb 2010 10:44AM
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Agree with Koma. Ion Apex should sort your back out. Very comfortable.

There was issue with straps (see other threads on this) but i have never had this problem.

Also ask someone with experience to watch you kite. Might be your technique or the fact the harness rides up.



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