Good seat harness for narrow waist?

[Kees]

Any recommendations for a good fitting seat harness? My son has a size 29 waist, waist harness tends to ride up and is very uncomfortable for him. Thinking about getting him a new harness.

[iriejohn]

Have tried a few different seat harnesses but none were as comfortable as my Ion Echo. Have used these harnesses for many years, think I'm now on my third. I now use it with a Mystic Stealth bar.

Other people will recommend other harnesses which happen to fit them best, of course.

[Da Yoda]

Fit should be the decision maker! Make sure to try on as many as you can... ideally under load.
Ion'e Echo seat harness in size XS fits a 25-29" waist and SM fit a 28-31".

Dakine's SM seat harnesses fit 28-30". Something like their XT model would be worth a look. If your son is skinny and/or on the shorter side, Dakine's Vega harness may be a better fit.

Prolimit's XS seat's fit 27-30". They also make a harness that's a hybrid waist/seat that may be something to consider. Mystic also makes a hybrid harness that may work (Star Hybrid).

Mystic's XS seat's fit 25-30" & SM fits 29-33". Check out their Aviator model.

Some women's models may also offer a good/better fit, so don't be afraid to give that a try. The only issue may be the colors and graphics.

[1234567Simon]

Dakine Vega. But Not Girls ones, as they usually need a bigger but, than the mens Type.

Try on at the Beach Even if too big!

[matth]

Good move, waist harnesses are inferior but do look cool....lol

I would look into board short harnesses, basically a seat harness that looks cool...I find the Dakines run on the small tight side.

[Greenturtle]

Try some different ones on (if possible) and try to touch your toes / mimick trying to put your board on - Big differences in mobility will show between different designs. I mostly use ride engine waist harness but when I use a seat harness its the dakine vega, it has much better flexibility than the dakine fusion which for me was nearly impossible to move in.
I actually find dakine to run a bit big, I use a size medium dakine and wear 33 or 34” waist jeans.

Anyway my point is to take mobility/flexibility into account when choosing seat harness because some will lock you up bad so you can barely bend over.

[PabloQ]

Mystic seat aviator. Genial

[tmcfarla]

Good move, waist harnesses are inferior but do look cool....lol

I would look into board short harnesses, basically a seat harness that looks cool...I find the Dakines run on the small tight side.

I am also a big fan of boardshort harness, and have been using them for years. However, if riding overpowered/lots of boosting, then a regular seat harness might be a better choice. Board short harnesses are very light on padding, which is fine for surf or foil, but can get sore with overpowered riding. Back when I did a lot of twintip, I used a dakine seat harness. I have a 30" waist.

[matth]

Good move, waist harnesses are inferior but do look cool....lol

I would look into board short harnesses, basically a seat harness that looks cool...I find the Dakines run on the small tight side.

I am also a big fan of boardshort harness, and have been using them for years. However, if riding overpowered/lots of boosting, then a regular seat harness might be a better choice. Board short harnesses are very light on padding, which is fine for surf or foil, but can get sore with overpowered riding. Back when I did a lot of twintip, I used a dakine seat harness. I have a 30" waist.

True, I have both. I love my Mystic Driver seat harness, extremely comfortable and supportive.

[Ice101]

Go for the ocean rodeo session 3 really comfortable and much trendier looking than a nappy style seat all the comfort though I’m high winds. No bruised ribs!