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posko > 9 months ago, 7 Jul 2017

posko

179 posts

7 Jul 2017 4:53pm

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Searching 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

weebitbreezy

633 posts

7 Jul 2017 4:59pm

Lightest weight is going to be a converted climbing harness and hook into the caribiner.

posko

179 posts

7 Jul 2017 10:04pm

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weebitbreezy 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.

norcom

61 posts

8 Jul 2017 12:54pm

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.

jaystore

53 posts

8 Jul 2017 2:24pm

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norcom 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.

balidru

76 posts

8 Jul 2017 11:32pm

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...

jaystore

53 posts

9 Jul 2017 1:35am

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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.

Plummet

4862 posts

9 Jul 2017 3:51am

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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...

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.

noodelsrominov

VIC

265 posts

9 Jul 2017 9:29pm

I use the LF solo2 harness that has been made light for travelling and doesn't absorb water.

Ozone Kites Aus

NSW

884 posts

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13 Jul 2017 5:59pm

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.

posko

179 posts

14 Jul 2017 5:28pm

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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!

weebitbreezy

633 posts

14 Jul 2017 6:02pm

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.

daggy

528 posts

20 Jul 2017 8:18pm

Get the most comfy harness you can find...then wear it on the plane.
Haa , no weight issues!!

Sorry, I need more beers.

RogerDon

1 posts

22 Jul 2017 4:39pm

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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...

Some of us aren't as strong as you.

F-ONE Australia

QLD

50 posts

25 Jul 2017 7:14am

Hello everyone,

will have a new harness availabke end of septembre called the Manera Union, it is really light...

f-one.com.au

jack

dazed321

160 posts

25 Jul 2017 6:19am

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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 ;)

gokid

QLD

491 posts

26 Jul 2017 3:02pm

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

weebitbreezy

633 posts

26 Jul 2017 4:25pm

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gokid 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.

flyingcab

VIC

942 posts

29 Jul 2017 1:54pm

Don't pack a harness. Just ride unhooked like a real man

SaveTheWhales

1900 posts

29 Jul 2017 6:46pm

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jaystore 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...

Will anyone be selling the new Jay harness in Perth ?

Puetz

2186 posts

31 Jul 2017 6:58pm

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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

ckniter

16 posts

1 Aug 2017 4:58pm

Ride engine..

Ozone Kites Aus

NSW

884 posts

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1 Aug 2017 5:46pm

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Puetz said..

... 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.

Fly on da wall

725 posts

1 Aug 2017 6:32pm

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

loftsofwind

QLD

226 posts

1 Aug 2017 8:14pm

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.

Puetz

2186 posts

2 Aug 2017 6:49pm

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Ozone Kites Aus said..

Puetz said..

... 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!

Woott

127 posts

1 Sep 2017 9:40pm

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F-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?

cauncy

8407 posts

1 Sep 2017 9:43pm

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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...

Never green thumbed
but came close

Spitfire

398 posts

2 Sep 2017 3:10am

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posko 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????

Mark50

NSW

166 posts

2 Sep 2017 10:50am

Dakine Nitrous Shorts - light and comfortable! Add a Dynabar spreader bar and they are perfect!! Great for your back too!

sonny2727

VIC

155 posts

3 Sep 2017 6:37am

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daggy 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

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