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Newbie Trap Harness Question - Shoulder straps or not?

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danielt1263

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I'm finding all kinds of trapeze harnesses on the market, from $40 canvas looking wraps to several hundred dollar body huggers. The only one I have actually tried at this point is the Ronstan Harness (about $160,) but I'm interested in some of the ones that don't have shoulder straps like the Murray's half-harness.

So what say you, nappy or not? Shoulder straps or no? Would one of the $40 canvas ones from ebay be okay for occasional crew ( http://www.ebay.com/itm/Trapeze-Hik... mtr&hash=item53eb279816#ht_500wt_922)? I'm hoping to graduate to some 30-40 mile distance racing eventually if that is a factor.

Posted : February 6, 2012 3:30 pm

pgp

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Good luck! Everyone has their favorite, all the ones I've tried hurt my hips after a short time.

Posted : February 6, 2012 3:51 pm

Anonymous 15703

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Distance racing is a big factor, some 5.7 sailors at our club bought the latest over the shoulder but with nappy to save some weight and a fair bit of money. They reckon it has made them faster sailors because they need to get back on the beach asap to unscrunch the family jewels. My wife and I have Magic Marine Revolution harnesses they have a yoke around the neck so straps don't slide down your shoulder, a spreader bar, covers over the buckles so they dont snag and come undone, leg straps that you can set and step out of we do a bit of 50-70km racing and have never been uncomfortable because of the harness. The downside of them is the cost and added weight.

Posted : February 6, 2012 8:16 pm

Dave Farmer

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I use windsurf harnesses, and find them quite comfortable for up to 3 or 4 hour at a time. If you plan to do longer stints on the wire, consider a full harnesses.

Dave

Posted : February 6, 2012 11:09 pm

Anonymous 12203

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I have been using the Hobie Convertible Harness. I like the high back with stiffeners. The shoulder straps are removable.

Posted : February 7, 2012 11:12 am

david.ingram

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I had the convertable and really liked it.

Posted : February 7, 2012 1:53 pm

Dave Farmer

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Oh yeah, I've got one of those too, and it's very comfortable.

Dave

Posted : February 7, 2012 11:31 pm

infusion753

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I use the Banks Pro Skiff. It is a Nappy style with only one buckle on the whole harness. Very light and simple. I don't like lots of straps, too many things to get caught on.

Posted : February 8, 2012 5:18 am