arnzzz Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 I'm looking to get some experience on the ground. I live near a beach and could easily spend an hour a night learning to kite a wing in light wind conditions. I see blackhawk do a harness for around $270, but I was wondering if there are cheaper alternatives. Or if these things come up second hand very often. I've seen posts about people using Rock climbing harnesses but I really don't like that idea lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyB Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 I use one of these £40, plus 2 cheap Karabinas of Ebay.... http://www.screwfix.com/p/jsp-spartan-3-point-harness/8452g#_=p 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aljken Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 You can get a cheap 2nd hand paragliding harness off skyads or paraglidingforum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnzzz Posted July 6, 2017 Author Share Posted July 6, 2017 6 hours ago, AndyB said: I use one of these £40, plus 2 cheap Karabinas of Ebay.... http://www.screwfix.com/p/jsp-spartan-3-point-harness/8452g#_=p @AndyB that doesn't look that much different from the black hawk one lol. How do you find kiting wearing that harness? Does it chafe your legs much? 1 hour ago, aljken said: You can get a cheap 2nd hand paragliding harness off skyads or paraglidingforum. @aljken I hadn't heard of skyads, I just took a look, nothing suitable right now. Not a problem, I'm short on cash at the moment anyway. I'll keep an eye out on there ? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyB Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 That harness is designed as a "fall-arrest" harness for scaffolders etc. It has to be worn all day by them. Both myself and son use it and have no problems. All the various parts are adjustable. I got it because it looked just like the Black Hawk one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cas_whitmore Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 if your at membury or Newbury flyin . I have a few harnesses that anyone is welcome to FOC". We have to renew our harnesses every 6 months . Heath and hindering!! Cas . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admin (Simon W) Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 I will have some if no takers for the school mate SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch130 Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 Where abouts are you ? I may have one you could borrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cas_whitmore Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 1 hour ago, admin (Simon W) said: I will have some if no takers for the school mate SW Okey doke ' cas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hodders Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 Cas. If you've got one spare, I'd love one for a bit of ground handling. Live near membury so can pick up anytime - just give me a shout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cas_whitmore Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 I have a couple left' I'll put your name to one . I was at membury yesterday ' collecting a new wing forgot I had them in my van . I'll take them to flyin next week ' look for red t5 with Dudek sticker on rear door . See you there . cas . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hodders Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 2 hours ago, cas_whitmore said: I have a couple left' I'll put your name to one . I was at membury yesterday ' collecting a new wing forgot I had them in my van . I'll take them to flyin next week ' look for red t5 with Dudek sticker on rear door . See you there . cas . Great - should be there Saturday for a bit. Trying to get the wife up on a tandom flight - secret plan to get her flying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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