hey gang,

A newbie style question, but I wondered if any of the hundy club members out there have a recommendation on a waist harness for the larger gentlemen with a beer belly style of body?

I tried an old Prolimits L pro-waist harness (circa 2010) and enjoyed the lower body freedom but I also didn't like how it rode up into my ribs so I figured a modern day waist harness with a bit more padding would be better but XL harnesses are not as easy to come by or indeed test.

Done a bit of research and kind of narrowing my search on the Ion Hummer, or the North Air Styler or Styler,,,, so what do you reckon, are these any good for a larger gentlemen?

Not sure if this will complicate things but I mostly ride directionals so prefer waves but some times I do a bit of freeriding (aka jumps). I ride my current seat harness with loose leg straps so the hook can ride up, and it does slide about a bit like a waist but luckily not high enough to dig into the ribs. I don't like the harness tight or snug on me so I know I'm being difficult here,,,,, wondering if there is such a thing out there that would suit????

Thanks in advance for any advise you can pass on!

cheers,

Robbie :)

Ps I've snapped many spreader bars and hooks over the years so Prolimits is not going back on my list to look at although I do like their sizing.

Mystic boa system on their seat harness, dakine vega, in xxl both come with bottle opener instead of hook knife

Hey mate. Im in the same boat. Ion apex is the only one i found that works for me. I flip the spreader bar pad, more on top of hook, when the bar pulls up the pad sits flat

I have always used a waist harness, I find that my old mystic fires starter is still the best and u just have to look to find 1 on the net, my advice would be just try some before buying of possible

ive been using the f-one manera and its been pretty good ... had the prolimit prior and didn't like it much - f-one doesnt ride up as much and feels alot more supportive .

yep ! feels way more supportive , i used to get pretty a sore back kiting but not since using this harness .

i used to run the flight control combo (flying objects) was and awesome compromise between waist and seat ... could leave loose and leg loops hold it down ..
just another option :P