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Harness line length

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Created by philn Yesterday, 21 Feb 2026
philn
1079 posts
Yesterday , 21 Feb 2026 11:26AM
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What length harness lines should I be using for wave sailing? I'm 6'2, perpetual intermediate, absolutely love wave sailing. Been using 32 inches for years, but a pro told me my lines are too short.

yaden
10 posts
Yesterday , 21 Feb 2026 6:52PM
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I don't think 32" is short, it was considered long some time ago. I have the same length. But between brands there is quite some difference (e.g. dakine being shorter then MFC).

Most intermediate wavers are around this length. Some pros have longer (e.g. Pare), some shorter (TT), it all depends on feeling.

I think longer than 32" might be beneficial if you do one handed backloops, other then this I don't know what would be the benefit of going much longer.

Mark _australia
WA, 23520 posts
Yesterday , 21 Feb 2026 8:15PM
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You're tall so maybe longer
then if you're barely powered lots of the time you're running the boom higher maybe so yeah longer for sure

ptsf1111
WA, 502 posts
Yesterday , 21 Feb 2026 9:06PM
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Don't listen to the pros! Many don't have the ability to relate to recreational sailors. If your 32" have been working well, stick to it. Otherwise, try a different size and see if you like it more.

Grantmac
2334 posts
Today , 22 Feb 2026 12:38AM
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I'm 6' with short limbs and 32" are borderline, longer will be more efficient.

Taavi
416 posts
Today , 22 Feb 2026 2:11AM
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180 cm and 34''. I am not jumping though, just an occasional forward every now and then.


philn
1079 posts
6 minutes ago , 22 Feb 2026 11:03AM
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Thanks, 34s ordered



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