Kiteboarding Harnesses Define Your Surfing Experience

One of the most crucial pieces of equipment for kitesurfing is your harness. This connects you to the kite bar and transfers the force from the kite to your body. Kite harnesses are designed to be durable, strong, and sturdy to withstand the power of the kite and wind.

When choosing a harness, it’s essential that it fits comfortably and is secure. Wearing an uncomfortable harness will likely make the entire kite experience far less enjoyable and fun. Each harness is sized differently, so check the product’s size guide to ensure you get the right fit. Kite harnesses are available in unisex, as well as male and female models, to provide an optimal fit.

Seat Harnesses vs Waist Harnesses

One of the biggest decisions you need to make is choosing between a seat and waist harness. There’s no wrong decision, but it does make an impact on your kitesurfing experience.

Seat Harness

Kiteboarding seat harnesses are the original style of harness. They are the larger type of harness and come with straps that wrap around your legs. The harness sits lower on your body, meaning you have a lower pull point and a lower center of gravity. This design makes it better suited for beginners as well as long-distance racers.

Waist Harness

Waist harnesses come without leg straps and sit higher on your torso. This gives you more freedom of movement and greater maneuverability when doing stunts and tricks. They are also more comfortable to wear. With waist harnesses, it’s harder to maintain a low center of gravity but at the same time easier to keep an upright position.

Eager to know more about what equipment you should get for kitesurfing? Head over to our Buying Kitesurfing Gear guide to read more.