Windsurf harnesses

Buy windsurf harness

A harness is an important part for the advanced windsurfer. What could be nicer than a well-fitting windsurf harness that does everything you want it to do? A good windsurf harness is easily to be found at Telstar Surf!

What is a windsurf harness

A windsurf harness is the ideal invention to keep a long surf session on the water. Thanks to a harness, you don't have to get all the strength out of your arms. You place the harness around the waist or hip. And with some harness lines on the boom, you can start using a harness. This ensures that the power is transferred from the arms to your entire body. Riding with a harness allows you to stay on the water for longer.

There are different types of windsurf harnesses available, we distinguish between a waist harness, seat harness and women's harnesses. We tell you below which harness is perfectly suitable for you.

• Windsurf waist harnesses: The waist harness is around your hips, so the hook is a lot higher, which makes it easier to hook in and out. Where previously mainly freestyle, wave and novice windsurfers used this type of harness, you see that more and more others are also using it. In the end, it's all about personal preferences and comfort.

• Windsurf seat harnesses: The seat harness fits like a pair of trousers and creates a platform where you can actually sit on. The hook of this harness is a lot lower than with a waist harness, which makes hooking in and out sometimes a bit difficult. This can be solved by purchasing longer harness lines. The harness is often used in the race and slalom discipline because the pressure point is lower and therefore you can put even more weight in the sail making that your sail closes with more ease.

• Windsurf women's harnesses: The harnesses for women are specially produced for female windsurfers. You see more and more ladies surfing. Since women have a different physique than men, the women's harnesses have a different shape and somtimes fit better.

When can I start using the windsurf harness

A windsurf harness, can be used whenever you feel comfortable with it. We do, however, recommend that you thoroughly master the basics before you start. Think of going back and forth and tacking. As soon as you can do this independently, it is time to purchase a windsurf harness and start practicing. A harness can feel a bit uncomfortable at first. But practice makes perfect!
What makes sailing with a harness so nice is that you don't have to use your arms as much, which saves a lot of energy. Thanks to the harness, you will be on the water for longer. Hook in, lean back and blast away!

Help with buying a windsurf harness

Do you find it difficult to find the right windsurf harness? Please feel free to contact us by e-mail or telephone, you can also visit our shop. Here you will receive professional advice from one of our employees while enjoying a cup of coffee!