RRD’s brand new Y27 harness collection is cleaner than ever, with some brand new innovations and fine tuned classics. From the beginning RRD harnesses focus on rider’s different back shapes, styles of riding, stance and preferred riding conditions. This is how we have developed a range that suits personal preferences. The main variants in the range are firstly, the different stiffness and flex in the back of the harness. A stiffer harness will suit people that are looking for comfort and stability during those fully powered or explosive sessions. A more flexible harness is more suitable for freeride or ‘down the line’ styles of riding.
Secondly the RRD waist harnesses have different back shapes with more or less vertical curve. From a curved back, a natural back shape to a flat back, we have the right harness for you.
This year we have simplified our range and combined a few kite and windsurf models together into one universal model that can be used safely for both kite and windsurfing. Look for the PLUS models in the collection. The universal spreader bar and hook can be purchased separately too to convert any model into a universal one.
A focus on user experience made us simplify our harnesses to become clean and function with high-tech materials and ergonomic shapes. From the spread tow carbon outer shell of the Shield models, the Composite ergonomic back support batten in the Shift pro plus, to a 3D moulded ‘soft shield’ on the Thrive plus models. Most models feature our barpad with stabilizer wings, which slides into the side of your harness, to prevent the hook from riding up to protects your ribs.
If you prefer riding waves on your kite, consider our rope sliding bar to convert any harness into a wave riding specific harness.
Browse the collection, try them out and decide what’s your personal favorite.
The Shield is RRD’s premium low profile carbon support kiteboarding harness. The light and stiff outer shell is a 3D moulded spread tow carbon composite plate that stiffens up the back of the harness. The stiff back enhances the support by spreading the pulling force from the spreader bar evenly over your back. In contrast to some other hard shell harnesses on the market, the side and rib areas remain slightly flexible, to allow for unrestricted body movements and rib protection. The stiffness of the Shield’s low outer shell replaces the need for a high harness back, to get the back support needed. The low back profile combined with flexible sides gives you unrestricted body motion, so your moves will be more tweaked out than ever. The inside features Memory foam combined with soft neoprene, which gives you that extra bit of comfort and performance during long or powerful sessions. The improved barpad with stabilizer wings, slides into the side of your harness, to prevent the hook from riding up to protects your ribs. The barpad with kite hook can be swapped out for a rope bar with stabilizer wings (available separately). A rope bar converts any waist harness into a wave harness. It helps to extend your turns, by allowing you to rotate further and easier than you would with a hook spreader bar.
| SIZES | ART. CODE | RETAIL PRICE |
|---|---|---|
| XS-S / M / L-XL | 27SDKH | 389,00€ |
• Kite spreader bar
• Spread tow carbon outer support shield
• Low back with natural shaped vertical back curve
• Natural shaped vertical back curve
• Pre-shaped inner and outer
• Memory foam with neoprene inside
• Soft and flexible side and rib area
• Barpad with stabilizer wings, prevents barpad twist
• Kite hook with push release spreaderbar
• Rope bar (wave) conversion optional
• Safety kite knife included
• Kite leash connectors
| SIZES | ART. CODE | RETAIL PRICE |
|---|---|---|
| XS-S-M-L-XL | 27SDWH | 369,00€ |
• Windsurf spreader bar
• Spread tow carbon outer support shield
• Pre-shaped internal plate
• Low back with natural shaped vertical back curve
• Pre-shaped inner and outer
• Memory foam with neoprene inside
• Soft and flexible side and rib area
• Barpad with stabilizer wings, prevents barpad twist
• Windsurf hook with push release spreaderbar
• Key loop and pocket
| SIZES | ART. CODE | RETAIL PRICE |
|---|---|---|
| XS-S-M-L-XL | 27SHH | 389,00€ |
The new universal kitesurf / windsurf Shift pro plus is the most comfortable harness in the range. The back of the harness features our new composite ergonomic back support batten technology. The naturally shaped internal plate is relatively flexible, this makes the harness great for wave riding, foiling and less powered sessions. If you want to unlock the Shift pro’s full potential, you can insert the carbon Composite ergonomic back support batten vertically in the center of the harness back. The high back profile combined with the naturally curved batten boosts up the support and stiffness of the harness to allow for more powered up riding and big air performance kiteboarding. The Shift pro is suitable for people with a naturally curved to flat lower back shape. The soft and comfortable neoprene inside combined with our EVA gip back section for maximum comfort for everyday and powered up riding. The improved barpad with stabilizer wings, slides into the side of your harness, to prevent the hook from riding up to protects your ribs. The barpad with universal kite/windsurf hook can be swapped out for a rope bar with stabilizer wings (available separately). A rope bar converts any waist harness into a kite wave harness. It helps to extend your turns, by allowing you to rotate further and easier than you would with a hook spreader bar.
• Neoprene outer
• Pre-shaped internal plate
• Composite ergonomic back support
• Adjustable back stiffness (removable batten)
• Natural shaped vertical back curve
• Neoprene inside with EVA grip insert
• Soft and flexible side and rib area
• Barpad with stabilizer wings, prevents barpad twist
• Universal kite / windsurf hook with push release spreaderbar
• Kitesurf rope bar compatible
• Safety knife included
• Kite leash connectors
• Removable handle / HP tube on back
| SIZES | ART. CODE | RETAIL PRICE |
|---|---|---|
| XS-S-M-L-XL | 27THH | 319,00€ |
The success of the universal windsurf / kitesurf Thrive plus lies in it’s vertically curved ergonomic back shape. Suitable for riders with a more hollow, curved lower back, or riders that prefer an upright riding position. Riding styles like down the line wave riding, foiling or freerding will get you the most out of the Thrive plus harness. The 3D moulded outer shell is pre-shaped both horizontally and vertically and it’s covered in neoprene to stretch around it’s complex curves. The improved barpad with stabilizer wings slides into the side of your harness, to prevent the hook from riding up to protect your ribs. The barpad with universal kite / windsurf hook can be swapped out for a rope bar with stabilizer wings (available separately). A rope bar converts any waist harness into a kite wave harness. It helps to extend your turns, by allowing you to rotate further and easier than you would with a hook spreader bar. A Thrive plus harness combined with a rope bar will make this a must have for a dedicated wave rider.
• Pre-shaped 3d moulded neoprene outside
• Curved vertical back shape
• Pre-shaped inner and outer
• Neoprene inside with EVA grip insert
• Soft and flexible side and rib area
• Barpad with stabilizer wings, prevents barpad twist
• Universal kite / windsurf hook with push release spreaderbar
• Kitesurf rope bar compatible
• Safety knife included
• Kite leash connectors
• Removable handle / HP tube on back
| SIZES | ART. CODE | RETAIL PRICE |
|---|---|---|
| XXS-XS-S-M-L-XL-XXL | 27STH | 209,00€ |
The Stark is our most flexible but supportive harness. The softer, natural pre-shaped inner plate and neoprene inside make the harness adapt to your body. The flex and softness allows for unrestricted body movements, which is most appreciated in less powered, shorter or fun freeride/wave sessions. The Stark is equipped with RRD’s barpad with stabilizer wings. It’s rope bar compatible to allow for extended turns while riding waves.
• Durable outer skin
• Pre-shaped internal flex plate
• Natural shaped vertical back curve
• Soft neoprene inside
• Soft and flexible side and rib area
• Barpad with stabilizer wings, prevents barpad twist
• Kite hook with push release spreaderbar
• Rope bar (wave) conversion optional
• Safety kite knife included
• Kite leash connectors
| SIZES | ART. CODE | RETAIL PRICE |
|---|---|---|
| XS-S-M-L | 27PRH | 189,00€ |
The Perfo is our most flexible but supportive harness. The softer, natural pre-shaped inner plate and neoprene inside make the harness adapt to your body. The flex and softness allows for unrestricted body movements, which is most appreciated in less powered, shorter or fun freeride/wave sessions. The Perfo is equipped with a classic windsurf spreader bar to keep it clean and functional.
• Durable outer skin
• Pre-shaped internal flex plate
• Natural shaped vertical back curve
• Soft neoprene inside
• Soft and flexible side and rib area
• Barpad with stabilizer wings, prevents barpad twist
• Windsurf hook with push release spreaderbar
| SIZES | ART. CODE | RETAIL PRICE |
|---|---|---|
| S-M | 27SPH | 229,00€ |
The universal windsurf / kitesurf seat plus harness has a pre-shaped seat part to spread the load over the lower back and seat area. The low hook position brings the pull of the kite / sail close to your center of gravity, so you can handle more power effortlessly, by putting more weight into it. This principle minimizes the pressure on the lower back and abdominal muscles and maximizes stability. The harness is curved around the hips in a natural surf-stance to ensure a good fit that keeps the harness in position.
• Padded spreader protector
• Universal kite / windsurf hook
• Low hook position
• Neoprene edges
• Neoprene inside
• Pre curved seat part
• Kite leash connectors
• Neoprene leg straps
| SIZES | ART. CODE | RETAIL PRICE |
|---|---|---|
| XS-S-M-L-XL | 27DSH | 209,00€ |
The Discover harness is an entry level harness that helps you progress in the wind- and kitesurfing with ease. It also suits riders that enjoy cruising comfortably. The Discover is wind- and kitesurf compatible. Safe and built to last.
• Padded spreader protector
• Universal kite / windsurf hook with push release spreaderbar
• Medium hook position
• Neoprene edges
• Pre curved seat part
• Neoprene leg straps
• Kite leash connectors
• Removable handle / HP tube on back
| SIZES | ART. CODE | RETAIL PRICE |
|---|---|---|
| XS-S-M-L | 27SNH | 309,00€ |
The Sense plus is our universal women’s specific kite / windsurf harness. With a construction, based on the success of the Thrive harness, while it remains women specific, ergonomically shaped and sized. The Sense features a vertically curved back shape. It’s suitable for all riding styles, from big air to wave riding, freeriding or even foiling. The moulded outer shell is 3D shaped both horizontally and vertically and it’s covered in neoprene to stretch around it’s complex curves. The improved barpad with stabilizer wings, slides into the side of your harness, to prevent the hook from riding up to protects your ribs. The barpad with kite hook can be swapped out for a rope bar with stabilizer wings (available separately). A rope bar converts any waist harness into a wave harness. It helps to extend your turns, by allowing you to rotate further and easier than you would with a hook spreader bar. The Sense is the ultimate women’s kite waist harness.
• Pre-shaped 3d moulded neoprene outside
• Curved vertical back shape
• Pre-shaped inner and outer
• Neoprene inside with EVA grip insert
• Soft and flexible side and rib area
• Barpad with stabilizer wings, prevents barpad twist
• Universal kite / windsurf hook with push release spreaderbar
• Kitesurf rope bar compatible
• Safety knife included
• Kite leash connectors
• Removable handle / HP tube on back
| SIZES | ART. CODE | RETAIL PRICE |
|---|---|---|
| XS-S-M-L | 27QSH | 239,00€ |
The Queen seat plus harness is our women’s wind- and kitesurf compatible seat harness. The pre-shaped seat part is designed to fit around the body. The spreader bar spreads the force created by the kite or sail to make riding effortless. The padded inside and neoprene leg straps create comfort during your session.
• Padded spreader protector
• Kite hook with push release spreaderbar
• Medium hook position
• Neoprene edges
• Pre curved seat part
• Neoprene leg straps
• Kite leash connectors
• Handle on back
| SIZES | ART. CODE | RETAIL PRICE |
|---|---|---|
| XS-S-M-L | 27SGH | 209,00€ |
For all the rookies out there that want to shred with the big boys. The Grom has all you need to grow fast into the sport. This Crossover harness is suitable for Kite and Windsurfing and will get you all the support, flexibility and safety that young riders are looking for.
• Durable outer skin
• Pre-shaped internal flex plate
• Natural shaped vertical back curve
• Soft neoprene inside
• Soft and flexible harness edges
• Barpad protects your ribs
• Universal kite / windsurf hook with push release spreaderbar
• Kite leash connectors
• Removable handle / HP tube on back
Our improved Rope Spreaderbar with stabilizer wings will convert any harness in our collection into a wave orientated harness. The double thick Spectra rope bar with our new stainless steel slider part will replace a standard hook. This allows for a wider range of motion while wave riding, letting the chickenloop slide from side to side on the rope. Toe-side or backside wave riding has never been more comfortable. The Rope Spreaderbar will also help to extend your turns, without the kite limiting your body rotations. The specifically designed stainless steel slider tube prevents the chickenloop from getting pinched like it would with a normal rope and ring construction. It keeps the chickenloop straight and prevents it from rotating like a hook would do. Be ready for some next level wave-riding.
| SIZES | ART. CODE | RETAIL PRICE |
|---|---|---|
| XS | 27RBXS | TBC |
| M | 27RBSM | TBC |
| XL | 27RBLXL | TBC |
• Kite wave harness rope bar
• Fits any waist harness
• Barpad with stabilizer wings, prevents barpad twist
• Push release spreaderbar
• Safety kite knife included
• Stainless steel slider part for even sliding and less wear on the rope
• Reinforced double rope, less wear out
• Smooth sliding back and forth
• No twisting or pinching together of the chickenloop
| SIZES | ART. CODE | RETAIL PRICE |
|---|---|---|
| XS | 27UWKSBXS | TBC |
| M | 27UWKSBSM | TBC |
| XL | 27UWKSBLXL | TBC |
• Universal kite / windsurf hook
• Fits any waist harness
• Barpad with stabilizer wings, prevents barpad twist
• Push release spreaderbar
• Safety kite knife included
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