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A good harness is essential and at Matos we have the highest quality kiteboarding harnesses. Everyone is different, so we always have a wide range of harnesses in stock. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions about the harnesses or spreader bars. Click here for more information on choosing the right harness.
A good harness is essential so the Matos team answered some of the most frequently asked questions to help you find the perfect kitesurf harness. If you still need help to buy your kitesurf harness or if you want to try your kitesurfing harness before you buy it, give us a call or pass by in our surf shop shop in Brussels.
What is the best beginner harness?
In the beginning we definitely recommend to start with a seat harness. When you are learning to kitesurf, your kite will be right above you and a seat harness will stay in place.
Do you recommend a seat harness or waist harness for more advanced riders?
Once you have more experience you can decide to switch to a waist harness. A waist harness offers more freedom of movement. Most kitesurfers use a waist harness when they learned to ride upwind, but for some people a seat harness remains the best option. A seat harness distributes the force of the kite over your legs, but and back which can be better for people that experience back problems. For some disciplines, like long distance and kite racing seat harnesses are also the better option. There is also a harness model from ION which is both a waist harness and seat harness at the same time.
What size kitesurf harness should I choose?
In general, your kitesurf harness will be pretty similar to your regular size. There are small differences between models and brands, which is why every brand has their own size chart per harness. If your doubting about your size and need advise to buy your kitesurf harness, you can always contact us or pass by in our kite shop in Brussels.
What is a good harness for kids?
For kids we recommend a seat harness or a dual harness like the ION Kite Waist Ripper which is a waist harness with an optional seat harness extension. At Matos kite shop have kite harnesses for kids in all sizes, even for the smallest kiteboarders.
Are there special kite harnesses for women?
Yes, every brand has special women kite harnesses. The women’s harnesses are specially designed to perfectly fit the women body. There are both women seat and kite waist harnesses.
What kitesurf harness brands do you sell at Matos?
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