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Old June 29th, 2009, 12:46 AM
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Default Which harness is better for wakeboarding?

Would a regular harness or self-centering one be better for wakeboarding? I'd like to get bigger airs and am wondering if the self-centering one that I have is keeping me from getting as high since it seems like I can't get as much "pull".

This is the one that I have:

http://kwiktek.com/airhead/ahth3.php

and am wondering if this would be better:

http://kwiktek.com/airhead/ahth8hd.php

I plan on getting a tower in the future, but for now I have to settle for a harness.
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Old July 3rd, 2009, 01:41 AM
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Old July 4th, 2009, 01:19 AM
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Default Re: Which harness is better for wakeboarding?

doesn't matter what you use as you will not get any height. If you want bigger air you need a pylon or a tower.
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Default Re: Which harness is better for wakeboarding?

The answer above was a generalization and doesn't answer your question at all.

You can progress plenty with the harness. Many people have. Since you're just starting out and not ready to get a pylon or tower yet you will be fine. I would definitely go with the static harness. The one with the pulley will take away from your consistent line tension taking away from your technique.
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Default Re: Which harness is better for wakeboarding?

I'm confused - how is using the harness any different than the regular tow point on a boat? The harness hooks on to each of the tie-down points at the stern, allowing you to pull around an outboard engine, or the leg if your I/O doesn't have a center pull point or ski pylon.
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