Select to expand quoteSearching the lightest harness available.
Just wondering if any of the shop owners & forum uses on here could weigh their harness' and put up the results in grams.
I am living in Switzerland and have to travel to kite. I have reduced my weight as much as I can. But my lightest harness 600gr that I purchased from John @ SOS in 2001 is at the end of its days.
Thanks in advance
Posko
Lightest weight is going to be a converted climbing harness and hook into the caribiner.
Select to expand quoteweebitbreezy said..
Lightest weight is going to be a converted climbing harness and hook into the caribiner.
I did try that on my trip to Sicily. Wasn't so great on my back. I still think a kite harness is the way to go just trying to find the lightest option.
Check the Mystic Legend harness. I have the 2016 version and it's quite light compared to other harnesses I tried. It also doesn't absorb water, so it stays lighter than the rest. The Legend's not as comfortable as the cushy/plushy ones with memory foam but I like a light harness. Jay now makes a similar harness that doesn't absorb water but I'm not sure about its weight.
Select to expand quotenorcom said..
Check the Mystic Legend harness. I have the 2016 version and it's quite light compared to other harnesses I tried. It also doesn't absorb water, so it stays lighter than the rest. The Legend's not as comfortable as the cushy/plushy ones with memory foam but I like a light harness. Jay now makes a similar harness that doesn't absorb water but I'm not sure about its weight.
Weight is a parameter you should take under account but very light standard waist harness means low support of your back.
The new hard shell technologies help to produce lighter harnesses.
Jay waist harness with cf spreader bar in m-l size is 1500gr dry and about 1520gr wet.
Cmon guys why are we nit picking over a few grams. A a harness is a harness. More importantly is comfort.
f@$k the rest of the BS
sorry I've had a few beers...
Select to expand quotebalidru said..
Cmon guys why are we nit picking over a few grams. A a harness is a harness. More importantly is comfort.
f@$k the rest of the BS
sorry I've had a few beers...
You should see it from a different point of view. Kite equipment almost doubles its weight when wet. If you wear a long sleeves wet suit, an impact vest and a harness you weight around 4-5kg more.
I agree comfort is more important.
Select to expand quotebalidru said..
Cmon guys why are we nit picking over a few grams. A a harness is a harness. More importantly is comfort.
f@$k the rest of the BS
sorry I've had a few beers...
From a travel perspective it makes sense. Light weight = fit more gear on your holiday.
I have the Jay harness which is pretty light. I also have the ozone snow kiting harness with spreader bar. That is also light. But more importantly its compact for travelling. It would be worthwhile considering the Ozone snow kite harness without spreader. That will be real light and very compact for travel.
I use the LF solo2 harness that has been made light for travelling and doesn't absorb water.
Check out Ozone harnesses, they should be appearing is stores now. They are designed as a light weight travel/compact harness. Make sure you try on or order the correct size to fit your waist measurement.
Select to expand quotebalidru said..
Cmon guys why are we nit picking over a few grams. A a harness is a harness. More importantly is comfort.
f@$k the rest of the BS
sorry I've had a few beers...
End kg's for check in luggage is my situation.
Saving grams wherever I can.
Strutless kites
Lightweight harness
Carbon control bar with no chicken loop
All adds up!
Hope you enjoyed your beers!
Don't forget then to select your luggage correctly. Mystic now have a lightweight travel version with reduced padding that knocks a couple of kg off the weight.
Get the most comfy harness you can find...then wear it on the plane.
Haa , no weight issues!!
Sorry, I need more beers.
Select to expand quotebalidru said..
Cmon guys why are we nit picking over a few grams. A a harness is a harness. More importantly is comfort.
f@$k the rest of the BS
sorry I've had a few beers...
Some of us aren't as strong as you. 
Hello everyone,
will have a new harness availabke end of septembre called the Manera Union, it is really light...
f-one.com.au
jack
Select to expand quotenorcom said..
Check the Mystic Legend harness. I have the 2016 version and it's quite light compared to other harnesses I tried. It also doesn't absorb water, so it stays lighter than the rest. The Legend's not as comfortable as the cushy/plushy ones with memory foam but I like a light harness. Jay now makes a similar harness that doesn't absorb water but I'm not sure about its weight.
I second Mystic Legend as it has a more rubbery material as opposed to neoprene that does hold water.
Also has lots of support.
Thats my 2 cents worth ;)
I have just bought my second Da Kine Reflex seat harness,its actually a windsurfing harness but I don't windsurf only kite surf,super light and comfortable with the minimise material,great for travelling and $119,my first one lasted 4 years,I still have it but its time for a new one
Select to expand quotegokid said..
I have just bought my second Da Kine Reflex seat harness,its actually a windsurfing harness but I don't windsurf only kite surf,super light and comfortable with the minimise material,great for travelling and $119,my first one lasted 4 years,I still have it but its time for a new one
Take care with that mate. Windsurf harnesses aren't designed to handle the same loads on the spreader as kite harnesses. I used a windsurf harness for the first session whilst learning. After the second time the webbing slipped (kite still attached to the harness on the spreader bar via other side of the harness webbing), I went off and bought a kite harness.
Some 'might' work alright but .... its your risk.
Select to expand quotejaystore said..balidru said..
Cmon guys why are we nit picking over a few grams. A a harness is a harness. More importantly is comfort.
f@$k the rest of the BS
sorry I've had a few beers...
You should see it from a different point of view. Kite equipment almost doubles its weight when wet. If you wear a long sleeves wet suit, an impact vest and a harness you weight around 4-5kg more.
I agree comfort is more important.
Will anyone be selling the new Jay harness in Perth ?
Select to expand quoteOzone Kites Aus said..
Check out Ozone harnesses, they should be appearing is stores now. They are designed as a light weight travel/compact harness. Make sure you try on or order the correct size to fit your waist measurement.
... can you find out if the spreader bars are different lengths (widths) for different size harnesses?
cheers,
Robbie
Select to expand quotePuetz said..Ozone Kites Aus said..
Check out Ozone harnesses, they should be appearing is stores now. They are designed as a light weight travel/compact harness. Make sure you try on or order the correct size to fit your waist measurement.
... can you find out if the spreader bars are different lengths (widths) for different size harnesses?
cheers,
Robbie
I just checked on the sizes at Kitepower S,M,L and they all have the same size spreader bar. I tried on the M and the L and the L fits me best and I wear size 33 pants.
All you need is a borat mankini with a talon slider on a carbon ride engine or a reality check and a new set of ball's! Or a sponsorship would make you suck anything up... Just enjoy kitesurfing and don't be a fool, as Mr T quote's... Suckers
Weight shouldn't be an issue unless you unhook or travel. If you think about it, the kite takes the weight of the harness when riding. I'd be more concerned with comfort and support.
Select to expand quoteOzone Kites Aus said..Puetz said..Ozone Kites Aus said..
Check out Ozone harnesses, they should be appearing is stores now. They are designed as a light weight travel/compact harness. Make sure you try on or order the correct size to fit your waist measurement.
... can you find out if the spreader bars are different lengths (widths) for different size harnesses?
cheers,
Robbie
I just checked on the sizes at Kitepower S,M,L and they all have the same size spreader bar. I tried on the M and the L and the L fits me best and I wear size 33 pants.
... cool, thanks!
Select to expand quoteF-ONE Australia said..
Hello everyone,
will have a new harness availabke end of septembre called the Manera Union, it is really light...
f-one.com.au
jack
It is September! Show us the goods. Currently still riding the Exo and like the philosophy of Manera for designing harnesses. The Exo is one of the very few that I can wear after breaking my ribs as it does not squeeze and has a great hold down design for the spreaderbar. This season it will be time for an upgrade so any shops where I can fit the 2018 line in WA?
Select to expand quotebalidru said..
Cmon guys why are we nit picking over a few grams. A a harness is a harness. More importantly is comfort.
f@$k the rest of the BS
sorry I've had a few beers...
Never green thumbed
but came close
Select to expand quoteposko said..balidru said..
Cmon guys why are we nit picking over a few grams. A a harness is a harness. More importantly is comfort.
f@$k the rest of the BS
sorry I've had a few beers...
End kg's for check in luggage is my situation.
Saving grams wherever I can.
Strutless kites
Lightweight harness
Carbon control bar with no chicken loop
All adds up!
Hope you enjoyed your beers!
I get the feeling you wear your harness on the plane when travelling????
Dakine Nitrous Shorts - light and comfortable! Add a Dynabar spreader bar and they are perfect!! Great for your back too!
Select to expand quotedaggy said..
Get the most comfy harness you can find...then wear it on the plane.
Haa , no weight issues!!
Sorry, I need more beers.
Good idea ... why not wear the wetsuit and hoodie as well in the plane
