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Re: How many sessions should be expected for a harness?

Postby cleepa » Thu Nov 19, 2015 4:36 am

Another +1 for the Mystic Warrior... mine lasted 4 years. And the reason it died was completely my fault.

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Re: How many sessions should be expected for a harness?

Postby vela99 » Thu Nov 19, 2015 11:45 am

10 Years / 500 sessions
The bar / hook breaks earlier

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Re: How many sessions should be expected for a harness?

Postby DSZ » Fri Nov 20, 2015 9:01 pm

My last '12 Dakine Pyro went 100 sessions and still looks and feels great. Bought a 2014 Manic (Pyro with sliding bar) and it hurt my back, bought a ION Apex Select, much more comfortable and lighter than the '14. To each his own though but I think Dakines hold up very well.

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Re: How many sessions should be expected for a harness?

Postby Thor SFBay » Sat Nov 21, 2015 2:35 am

Bushflyr wrote:Still rockin' my original OR Session from 5 or so years ago. It's looking a bit faded and worn, but still solid. Unless you're some super kiter a harness should last at least 7-10 years. Any less is just inferior materials and/or workmanship.
I guess I must be a "super kiter" because my OR Session harness is in terrible shape after only about 3 years of use. It still looks good, but the webbing is seriously damaged where it goes through the buckle. You'd think that the webbing would be replaceable, but of course it isn't.

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Re: How many sessions should be expected for a harness?

Postby edt » Sat Nov 21, 2015 2:39 am

Thor SFBay wrote:
Bushflyr wrote:Still rockin' my original OR Session from 5 or so years ago. It's looking a bit faded and worn, but still solid. Unless you're some super kiter a harness should last at least 7-10 years. Any less is just inferior materials and/or workmanship.
I guess I must be a "super kiter" because my OR Session harness is in terrible shape after only about 3 years of use. It still looks good, but the webbing is seriously damaged where it goes through the buckle. You'd think that the webbing would be replaceable, but of course it isn't.


just buy some brand new webbing cut out the old and sew the new stuff on.


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Re: How many sessions should be expected for a harness?

Postby Bushflyr » Sat Nov 21, 2015 2:44 am

Thor SFBay wrote:I guess I must be a "super kiter" because my OR Session harness is in terrible shape after only about 3 years of use. It still looks good, but the webbing is seriously damaged where it goes through the buckle. You'd think that the webbing would be replaceable, but of course it isn't.
My guess would be that you don't run it tight enough and that allows it to slide and wear faster. I used the webbing protector for the first 3 or so years till it wore through then tossed it. There is some webbing wear, but probably less than 10% of the total width.

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Re: How many sessions should be expected for a harness?

Postby plummet » Sat Nov 21, 2015 8:47 pm

So it seems there is a winner in the harness department....

The Mystic Warrior!......

If your harness doesn't last long then go buy the warrior!

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Re: How many sessions should be expected for a harness?

Postby PullStrings » Sat Nov 21, 2015 9:07 pm

Do-it wrote:Thanks guys, I have been through two of the same model of harness in a year. Same issue with both the 2014 and 15 versions. If the manufacturer refuses to warranty, I'll be more than happy to let you know who built it.
Mystic Warrior all the way man. Hang it up in the corner of your bedroom when not in use.

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Re: How many sessions should be expected for a harness?

Postby Johhnn » Sun Nov 22, 2015 6:04 pm

I have a Dakine waist harness. It must be 5 years old now. Still going strong. I did have the spreader bar hook fail (metal broke) during a jump 2 years ago, but they sent me a new one.


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