Seat Harness Manufacturers

[StellaBlu]

Ride Engine is about to release a new seat harness design. It was recently teased on their Instagram account. I think they are being officially released next week (along with an entire line of harnesses). While I haven't seen the seat harness in person, I have seen some of the new designs and they look extremely well designed, polished and a huge step forward from the 2020 product (which was already good).

[Mossy 757]

Ride Engine is about to release a new seat harness design. It was recently teased on their Instagram account. I think they are being officially released next week (along with an entire line of harnesses). While I haven't seen the seat harness in person, I have seen some of the new designs and they look extremely well designed, polished and a huge step forward from the 2020 product (which was already good).

Looks cool, might have to waste some money on an expensive harness to see if it solves some of the classic seat harness *ahem* problems.

[Da Yoda]

Ion's 2021 Radar is now spec'ed with a plate made from their CURV material (semi-hardshell). Definitely could be worth a look. And yes, their hook issues seem to be fully resolve now. They even have an Aluminum Hook 2.0, so I'd think they've fixed any issues with hook integrity.
https://www.ion-products.com/water/kite ... ses/radar/

[kjorn]

Ion's 2021 Radar is now spec'ed with a plate made from their CURV material (semi-hardshell). Definitely could be worth a look. And yes, their hook issues seem to be fully resolve now. They even have an Aluminum Hook 2.0, so I'd think they've fixed any issues with hook integrity.
https://www.ion-products.com/water/kite ... ses/radar/

That website sucks. I can't view the Echo. I can't find the spreader bar. Ugh.

The radar seems to have the thick leg straps. I cut those off my last Radar, they were so bulky I found it hard to move with them. I think that's the model with the clips on the leg straps? That ping open when you get about 10m up into the air.

[madworld]

Have Dakine stopped making them then? I know they've shut the HR facility, but it would be a tragedy if they've ceased production of Seat Harnesses and my favorite the Nitrous Shorts.

Yes. Dakine is no longer producing Windsports equipment and that devision of their company is up for sale. Any inventory on the market is it until that devision is sold and hopefully production resumes. For now, I consider Dakine Windsports extinct.
If you're a Dakine fanatic, now is the time to load up while you can still find your preferred model and size.

I heard that there is a new company for 2021, but all will stay the same as far as products go until 2022, then who know. I purchased two dakine fusion seat harness, just in case. love them. I do not know who is the new company though other than it is a big reputable company. If you like dakine products, stock up know before it disappears as we know it.

[gibsonandpickett]

https://www.prolimit.com/product/kite-seat-combo/

I wouldnt buy Prolimit. I went through 2 seat harnesses in 1 year. Both times i had to fight to get replacement. After the 2nd one broke i got a refund.

[gibsonandpickett]

No, to answer my own question they still have them online Here

And the XT Seat and a couple of other seat options

I love the Daikine fusion.

[rleshem]

Mystic driver with the stealth bar is really good.
Supportive yet not bulky and allows to reach for grab etc. the hook is fairly high.

[kjorn]

Mystic driver with the stealth bar is really good.
Supportive yet not bulky and allows to reach for grab etc. the hook is fairly high.

Interesting. Do you end up having to buy two spreader bars?

[Toby]

Mystic driver with the stealth bar is really good.
Supportive yet not bulky and allows to reach for grab etc. the hook is fairly high.

can you post a picture of it on you with the kite in the air to see its position? That would be great