Replacement Harness

jkayes · Joined: 03 Jul 2000 Posts: 68

On Sunday I noticed that the little buckle that's sewn into my Da Kine T3 harness had sheared off (after only 3 years of sailing). Given the likelihood that this is not covered by the warranty and that it is probably more effort and money than it's worth to properly fix this, I was hoping that my I could get people's views on harnesses other than Da Kine (the rest of the harness is in great shape, so this is frustrating). I'm looking for a waist harness because I sail the waves a lot. I'm also looking for strength and flexible movement -- parts lasting more than 3 years is a bonus. Other brands that I've seen are Naish, Mystic and Pro Limit. Does anyone have any experience with those?

isobars · Joined: 12 Dec 1999 Posts: 20935

DaK's service is as good as it gets. Get that harness to their repair facility and they'll fix it free or dirt cheap post haste.

Mike \m/

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geffert · Joined: 09 Oct 2007 Posts: 123

I'm not sure where you are from, but you should be able to take it back to the shop you purchased it from so they can help you get it repaired (likely via the Dakine repair facility).

We sell Naish, Mystic and Prolimit as well as Naish. Dakine and Prolimit are by far the best sellers. The back support in the Prolimits are bar none. The Dakines offer great quality and great warranty support.

Wear after 3 years is not uncommon if you are sailing often. Let me know if you need help getting to the repair services at Dakine.

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-Rebecca
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giantbluefin · Joined: 24 Jul 2002 Posts: 7

FYI--Given that I think there's only like one bricks-and-mortar board shop left on the face of the planet, if you need harness repairs ASAP, hit your local SHOE COBBLER...they have tools...I should note that there are barely any shoe cobblers left, either...but they seem to have faired better than windsurfing shops of late.

ctuna · Joined: 27 Jun 1995 Posts: 1126 Location: Santa Cruz Ca

Super easy to get in an out of if use the Included Spreader Bar . Doesn't ride up and actually comes in big guy sizes. Type T Waist.

ctuna · Joined: 27 Jun 1995 Posts: 1126 Location: Santa Cruz Ca

Joe Dill in Davenport . Davenport Surf and Sail for repairs
429-6051 area code 831

jkayes · Joined: 03 Jul 2000 Posts: 68

Thanks everyone for the responses. Repairing it through Da Kine is way cheaper than I expected.

winddoctor · Joined: 11 Feb 2009 Posts: 2

I've had this same issue with all of my DaKine Thermoform harnesses (the sewn-in D-ring eventually fatigues and snaps). The D-ring is not built strong enough in my opinion. I've broken mine within 4 months of purchase. I've had good luck taking my harness in for re-sewing at the cobbler, but finding a new D-ring isn't always easy. After having this problem pop up a few times, I contacted DaKine and they've been helpful. Hopefully they beef up their D-rings soon, because it's a simple fix, and worrying about your harness failing is a drag.

dabull1 · Joined: 19 Mar 1997 Posts: 556

Support the W/S economy... Da Kine will probably fix the damaged one for free, so go out and buy a new one and have a spare! Someday, the spare will save you a session. Or be a good guy and make a friend by loaning it to the sailor who came to the rude discovery that he/she left home without their's!!! Aloha, Bull