Hi guys, simple question, which harnesses are the top guys using on tour?
I ve been using a NP Gravity, nice and lightweight, but it tends to squish my groin in overpowered conditions, so i m looking to change it.
Any info is welcome
Seat Harness for Foil Racing
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Re: Seat Harness for Foil Racing
Not sure what the Top racers are using..
I use the NP RS Wind, a windsurfing seat harness, which I have also seen on some foil race pics. It is very light but works well, low center of gravity.
Despite the limited padding, I have no issues with groin pain.
I use the NP RS Wind, a windsurfing seat harness, which I have also seen on some foil race pics. It is very light but works well, low center of gravity.
Despite the limited padding, I have no issues with groin pain.
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Re: Seat Harness for Foil Racing
Give the misses a good morning Sup'rise and you'll have plenty of roomjuanpasala wrote: ↑Sat Jul 27, 2019 1:54 pmHi guys, simple question, which harnesses are the top guys using on tour?
I ve been using a NP Gravity, nice and lightweight, but it tends to squish my groin in overpowered conditions, so i m looking to change it.
Any info is welcome
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Re: Seat Harness for Foil Racing
Dakine Vega is used by many racers.
I know Nico Parlier and Theo de Ramecourt are using a seat harness from a company called Tunafish, not a lot of information about this one on the internet.
I know Nico Parlier and Theo de Ramecourt are using a seat harness from a company called Tunafish, not a lot of information about this one on the internet.
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Re: Seat Harness for Foil Racing
Love the Vega. Light, comfortable, all the pull is focused through the right part of the butt/small of the back to prevent any back pain or discomfort. Highly recommend...
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Re: Seat Harness for Foil Racing
Do the Vega and the Nitrous shorts share the same underlying strap position and structure? Size for size, is the hook height and fit the same??
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Re: Seat Harness for Foil Racing
Ion sonar is a big improvement over the dakine vega for me, seems to last longer and has a better fit although the fat neoprene leg straps can be a bit tight.
The vega just lasts one season and was annoyingly riding up my butt crack to the point it's becoming painful on longer tacks pushing in races.
The vega just lasts one season and was annoyingly riding up my butt crack to the point it's becoming painful on longer tacks pushing in races.
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Re: Seat Harness for Foil Racing
I saw this Point7 windsurf harness in a shop and it looks like a very good copy of the NP RS Wind. I'm only bringing this to your attention as the NP RS Wind is no longer available.
https://point-7.com/product/seat-harnes ... bb4ebf8228
https://point-7.com/product/seat-harnes ... bb4ebf8228
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