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Harness & foot strap

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Created by Willy Sailor > 9 months ago, 18 Jun 2012
Willy Sailor
242 posts
18 Jun 2012 9:31AM
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can any one let me know why i should/shouldnt but this

https://www.sunshinecoastsailboards.com.au/Harnesses/Bump-and-Jump/BJ-Freerider-Waist.html

i thought for $50 it would ok for entry level harness ,

i all ready have a large waist harness but really need XL

Mobydisc
NSW, 9029 posts
18 Jun 2012 11:38AM
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The harness comes with the bar? If so its pretty cheap for $50. A waist harness will suit you more than a seat harness as you are progressing. How do they measure the differences between the sizes?





Willy Sailor
242 posts
18 Jun 2012 12:06PM
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yep . come with the bar , but has a rubber tip ???
( don't know if it because it a Freerider Waist) , but i thought i would swap with my normal hook/bar
but for $50 i thought would be cheap for entry level

would love to get a vest like you're moby - but they cost heaps

Willy Sailor
242 posts
18 Jun 2012 12:11PM
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Also how much should i be paying for foot straps ?


Look like the normal online price is about $20 each
:( i need 4

aus301
QLD, 2039 posts
18 Jun 2012 3:01PM
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It looks like it is a roller bar, the hook is a plastic/rubber uni joint shaped device that has the ability to spin. This means that as you move back and forth the hook moves freely and doesn't wear your harness lines.

They were popular years ago, but aren't super strong. With the harness, seems like a good deal to me. It wont be super comfy, and probably won't last forever either, but if you are after entry level it should do the job.

Oh and yes, foot straps usually run around $20ea. There is a fair bit to them when you think about it, and compared to some other things you might spend $20 on, they aren't really that expensive.

jh2703
NSW, 1225 posts
18 Jun 2012 8:48PM
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Billyboy,

I'll send you my old harness this week, along with the harness lines I promised you...sorry I got lazy while I was on holidays and didn't leave the couch. It's a 2 years old dakine t4 waist harness It's missing one of the side power belts but still works fine, I've been still using it until I got my new one a few weeks back and if you know anyone handy with a needle and thread they will be able to mend it for you.

Cheers jase.

Willy Sailor
242 posts
19 Jun 2012 2:06AM
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thought there would be a combo with 4 for $50 . or some thin like that.

first time I got into the strap :) .
but my bolt werent cover and hurt when you stand on the screw head

Willy Sailor
242 posts
19 Jun 2012 2:09AM
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thx jase. but don't think ur harnesses would fit me. I. need XL or xxl . winter has not been kind to the beer belly :p



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