Harness Advice

[JohnnyUtah]

Just had a 2-day lesson at 'Nat, and am shopping for my first set of gear.

I learned with a seat harness, but everyone I see uses a waist. As a noob, what should I be looking for?

If anyone's looking to sell, I need something for a 28-30" waist.

[JL]

Kites , windsurfing or both ? http://www.oceanrodeo.com/kiting/sessio ... id_harness

[AC]

Your instructor should have told you that seat harnesses are better for learning.
Waist harnesses tend to pull on the back ,when you are learning"

[norona]

If you learned with Elevation then ask them to try a waist harness or the Dakine Shorts. I use both the Dakine Pyro Waist harness(love it) and the Dakine Nitrous Shorts (love'em too) I find the waist harness will get pulled up if not super tight or a good fit so find one that fits great. Most people do not talk about the shorts as they have not tried them. The nitrous shorts work very well and are very comfortable. Nice to have both to switch it up but try both before you buy. You can use your seat harness until then as they work great they just are obtrusive for walking in..

[JohnnyUtah]

Sweet! Thanks, all.

[Bromeus]

I just bought a harness this week in a little shop in Kits, sorry I don't remember the name (found it. Airtime Board Sports) but the guys there were super helpful.
I was told the harness a la seat is good for learning but you will outgrow it quickly and will want a waist harness sooner than later. I bought a waist harness, but haven't been out yet with it. I tried 4 on and eventually went with the Naish KL Pro because it fit the best. two of them rubbed the bottom of my rib cage. I think trying them on before you buy, and taking weight on them is the best thing you can do before you try one. They will all fit different people differently I am told and comfort is pretty key.
I am a newb so don't take this as the gospel, but that's what I think.