Boardshorts with Seat Harness

chaphal3 · Joined: 28 Jan 2009 Posts: 18

First off, let me say I use a seat harness Because it looks like a giant diaper (reference to earlier topic). Either that or it was handed down to me, and I don't mind it so I use it.

Are there any Boardshorts that will fit well under a seat Harness without riding up excessively? In the summer months I don't want to be all uncomfortable down there.

I don't really like Jammer/Bike short style swimsuits, and I think it might look kinda weird to wear a water polo suit (briefs/speedo style) underneath a seat Harness. I don't want to look like I'm sailing naked unless I'm actually doing so.

Thanks for any recommendations. Peace,

Dev

swchandler · Joined: 08 Nov 1993 Posts: 10588

Isn't it DaKine that makes a seat harness where the boardshorts are an integral part of the harness design?

isobars · Joined: 12 Dec 1999 Posts: 20945

Here ya go: a harness built into board shorts.

http://www.dakine.com/kite/harnessesbars/harnesses/nitrous-shorts/

Mike \m/

d0uglass · Posted: Tue Apr 07, 2009 1:51 pm Post subject:

Older style "trunks", with an elastic waist, mesh underlining, and balloony pockets are the worst about bunching up and / or vacuum-molding to your private parts, accentuating the "diaper" appearance.

Modern boardshorts are a little better because the fabric is a bit stiffer and more resistant to bunching and clinging. Also, the non-elastic tie-waist is more secure if you're swimming / diving / surfing. You can get some with fairly long cut legs to they will still be longish when your seat harness is on.

The dakine nitrous seat harness / shorts are ok, but kinda silly when it's colder and you're wearing a wetsuit. Also, the shorts get kinda faded and worn out before the harness in them does.

Of course the best solution if you're concerned about looks is to wear a waist harness.

feuser · Joined: 29 Oct 2002 Posts: 1508

andymc4610 · Joined: 19 May 2000 Posts: 684

I use a waist harness but same thing applies, Eddie Bauer makes good water rafting type shorts with all pockets having drains. Looks like this years are longer though.....and no i do not work for the company. But there is a guy selling wigs on here....

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haterrater · Joined: 03 Mar 2009 Posts: 292

or just go nude. babies don't wear anything under their diapers....
sorry, I just couldn't resist.

chaphal3 · Joined: 28 Jan 2009 Posts: 18

Haterrater, you make a very good point.

I think the main problem is that most boardshorts or swim trunks have a low crotch. Shorts with a higher crotch and longer inseam would probably work better.

DanWeiss · Joined: 24 Jun 2008 Posts: 2296 Location: Connecticut, USA

beallmd · Joined: 10 May 1998 Posts: 1154

I decided years ago, after much experimenting in Maui that what works for me is a wetsuit short bottom and then put the harness over it with a rashguard shirt above. This takes all the chafing away and is comfortable for hours of sailing. Hope that helps.