Kiteboarding Harnesses

The kiteboarding harness is the connection between your body and kiteboard equipment. Strength, durability and style are secondary to comfort and fit. It doesn't matter how great your gear is if you're uncomfortable in your kitesurfing harness. A wiseman once said having the best bicycle in the world is useless if it has an uncomfortable seat. Make sense now?

Good thing Otherside Boardsports has got kiteboarding seat harnesses and waist harnesses with strength, support, durability, style AND comfort! Check out North Kiteboarding's Styler, Air-Styler (Mike's pick for product of the year) and Sofa Surfer seat harness. We're selling them faster then we can get them! These kiteboarding harnesses have super sweet graphics and one minute around your waist is all it takes to feel the difference - wow, finally a kitesurfing harness that stays put! We've got you covered whether you prefer waist harnesses, seat harnesses or the newly popular Dakine Nitrous boardshort-style harness.

What's the difference? Which is better?

Bottom line is that your kitesurfing harness type is a personal preference. A waist harness may be better for unhooked moves and wakestyle riding. A seat harness may provide more back support, a lower center of gravity and less spreader bar lift. Dakine has been making quality kiteboarding harnesses since even before kiteboarding existed. They've expanded their line with women-specific kiteboarding harnesses like the Wahine, Tempest and Starlet. Don't forget about Dakine accessories, like spreader bars and spreaderbar pads. Browse our full selection to find the best kiteboarding harness for you.