that sucks....

sarc said..
Ion B2!!! Expensive and worth every cent!

If you have pain or discomfort anywhere (for me it was my back) you should try one.

Dakine Nitro if you are on a budget but the B2 is more comfortable and lasts longer. Speaking from experience.

I've also got a pair of b2s - they are good.. Pull a little differently than my pat love icon waist harness but certainly comfortable and I don't feel that my nuts are at risk.

Pat at loves after sale service was great through darren at aks, but he may not stock anymore..

samokta said...

DanWilson said..
Try on lots and even still might not get the right one.

I recently bought a ion Apex, looked good and was comfy in the shop but it's riding up and causing me discomfort after 3 hours of riding, wish I went for the Dakine warrior now.

Hey Dan.

I am having the same problem. I came off a Dakine Pyro which I got rid off as the straps were difficult to adjust and it was getting tatty after 2 seasons. I tried the Apex on in the shop and it felt great. Every time I wear it it ends up riding up and the spreader bar rubs on the bottom of my ribs.

I crank the straps right down and then it tends to dig into my ribs and hurt my back/kidney area. Its almost like the Velcro strap doesn't tighten up hard enough like the pyro would. Not to sure what to-do as I spent a heap of money on it. I'm not sure what's happening. I think it might be slipping on the inside Velcro section and when you tighten the straps down it everything digs in.

Interesting Dan and samokta

I have a similar problem with my ion Apex. I loved it for a season and a half but after a bad stack and bruising my ribs it gives me a bit if grief now. Everytime I jump I feel it pushing on my ribs. I think due to the design the spreader bar section slides up. I tested it in a shop the other day and when I was hanging I noticed the back of the harness stays in the right place but the front section slid up into my ribs, I had it super tight so I'm not sure of a solution.

For those who arnt aware this is the boa system, simply put it'll squeeze you to death or be a loose fit, so when your doing your powered moves just twirl the dial which tensions a group of cables within the harness, when you want to cruise or carve and want a looser fit just pull the dial and tension is released, easily done on the go

"And most important "has it a knife and or p ouch to store one, amazes me that you still can buy harnesses without, IMO should be a manufacturing standard across all brands

Any opinion on the Ion Spectre? They feel comfortable in the shop (compared to my 2006 harness!!!).

The side straps seem a little weedy compared to my old one...

. . My engine is still going great. There is just some minor UV damage starting on the top of the rubber lining. I've pasted colemans quote from another forum below. Mat (surfingboye) if you haven't given up, I can help get your harness back and forth to USA for repairs Without the international postage. If you give it to one of the Byron guys at mambo I'll just FedEx it locally next time I'm over there. Can be posted back to my USA Address. Let me know, that sucks.





"Hey guys, Coleman here (I make the engine harnesses).

There were two delam issues, I'll explain both of them and explain how they have been resolved. Also just so everyone knows if there ever is an issue with a harness I fix it free of charge, I think that's pretty good customer service. I can't think of any other kite gear companies that offer that.

issue 1: Shells delaminating: In this issue the gloss coat on the shells was delaminating from the rest of the laminate which caused everything that was glued to it to become detached. This was kind of a nightmare for me but the root of the problem was a bottle of resin that had gone bad. I just bought new resin and that solved things. This issue occurred around Dec/Jan of 2013/2014

issue 2: Rubber detaching from the shell: The problem here was that the rubber edging was detaching from the composite shell because I wasn't sanding it before I put the glue down. As soon as I started sanding them they stopped detaching so the issue has been solved. That issue got solved around June 2014). A couple people poo poo'd the hot glue fix but that's really how its done. This isn't craft store hot glue though, its marine grade industrial hot melt and the bond is strong as ****.

Someone asked if I use UV inhibitors in the gloss coat, yes I do.

Anyhow, I think the bugs have been worked out and that the harnesses have become very dependable. They also have a new belt design that makes them even more comfortable. If anyone has questions please feel free to contact me at [email protected] (I don't check forums very often)."

ActionSportsWA said..

I don't normally like the ION range as they feel heavy and bulky.

Toddy

You sold me a ION harness telling me they are a great harness! Salesman.

Just jokes and all is good as I love my mine.

8 to 10 sessions on my ion had the buckle strap on both sides splitting,

I have no idea why but I seam to suffer from chaff really badly, my old harness was a mistic warrior, was ok but back was really high and the inside was quite grippy so when it did move on my it would tear my skin off me. So iv moved on to ion madtrix, the back is smooth so it can move freely on my wast without chaffing and it's built tough. I would recommend ion to any1!!

surfingboye said...
Mystic warriors rub hips away like sand paper.
Terrible memories of that harness, cringe everytime I see someone wearing one! haha.

Man i thought I was the only 1. Dam that harness