Nitrous Shorts Harness/ Seat Harness good for hurt ribs?

[kitepilot]

I'm trying to get back on the water after a kiteloop gone bad. My ribs are still popping but other than that I'm moving ok. I was wondering if wearing those dakine nitrous shorts/seat harness would get me back out there sooner. They look like they would take all of the pressure off of my ribs, no riding up like my waist harness/impact vest.
Aloha KP

[L0KI]

Yes

[knotwindy]

+1 yes, toe side takes a little getting used to but much better for rib problems

[Peter_Frank]

Yes - you can get on the water way earlier with any kind of seat harness

Peter

[kiteontario]

I like the Nitrous Shorts Harness... the only thing I don't like is that they seem a bit short. While out riding I find the bottom of the shorts pull up while riding making it possibly look like I'm wearing "short shorts". I have to reach and pull down each leg. While walking around the beach they're not bad though.

I see the Styler Shorts Harness look cool and longer in the leg made by LF. Anyone know if the newer Dakine Shorts are longer?

[mowaves]

Yes, but be careful when you wipe out, you don't realize how much impact even a standard waist harness takes for you and your ribs. Maybe combo it with an impact vest...

[matth]

Seat 24/7 . No one could ever convince me waist are better than seats. Better leverage, more comfortable, bar in reach , and no broken ribs.
Buy a sliding bar to go with it . Going toe side with my Dyna bar is a breeze.

[flylow]

Agree with Matt above. Dynabar and nitrous makes transitions more fun.

[Dave_5280]

The Dynabar eliminated my rib pain because the hook can move up and down without twisting the spreader bar into my ribs. I use it with a seat harness.

[bigwave]

The Dakine shorts are a great option to take if your going on an extend trip. I always pack a pair along with my regular waist harness. They pack small and are pretty light. If you have any issues with ribs or abrasion you have a back up that is a totally different fit than your waist harness.