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kitepilot
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Postby kitepilot » Wed Jan 04, 2012 3:41 am
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.
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L0KI
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Postby L0KI » Wed Jan 04, 2012 4:35 am
Yes
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knotwindy
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Postby knotwindy » Wed Jan 04, 2012 5:28 am
+1 yes, toe side takes a little getting used to but much better for rib problems
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Peter_Frank
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Postby Peter_Frank » Wed Jan 04, 2012 9:48 am
Yes - you can get on the water way earlier with any kind of seat harness

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kiteontario
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Postby kiteontario » Fri Jan 24, 2014 9:21 pm
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?
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mowaves
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Postby mowaves » Fri Jan 24, 2014 9:54 pm
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...
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matth
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Postby matth » Fri Jan 24, 2014 10:27 pm
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.
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Postby flylow » Sat Jan 25, 2014 5:34 am
Agree with Matt above. Dynabar and nitrous makes transitions more fun.
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Postby Dave_5280 » Sat Jan 25, 2014 10:52 am
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.
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Postby bigwave » Sat Jan 25, 2014 1:22 pm
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.

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