QB2 Posted December 18, 2009 Report Share Posted December 18, 2009 Find trapezing painful and hiking hurts less but is still bloody uncomfortable. Any suggestions, other than buying a yacht, or giving up the sport entirely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchlb44 Posted December 18, 2009 Report Share Posted December 18, 2009 The people I know with dodgy backs find trapezing easier than hiking! Maybe try a new harness? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant Rogers Posted December 19, 2009 Report Share Posted December 19, 2009 You could try one of these??? Custom Trap Harness With Carbon Spreader by nacraxtreme To all those looking for the best in class. NacraXtreme can now offer the Ultimate in Trap Harness. This Nappy style harness is less than 1kg in weight and made of strong durable water shedding cloth with re enforced PVC to the bottom and best of all a light weight CARBON FIBRE spreader bar with Stainless hook. RRP $480 Contact me on the details below for further details James Ogilvie 0400 701 878 james@nacraxtreme.com http://www.nacraxtreme.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bad dog Posted December 19, 2009 Report Share Posted December 19, 2009 What sort of harness are you currently using? I always used the Burke basic reinforced ones until a year ago I got a Gill fully adjustable harness. If I am careful to adjust it properly, it is good, but if not, it's a pain - literally. Adjustments on 5 different axes (each side) is great - but you can't just pul it on - you have to tighten each one each time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QB2 Posted December 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2009 Magic Marine XL I have arthritis from bone spurs growing on the lower spinal facets so varying levels of pain or discomfort. Must have the harness adjusted wrong cos the leg straps tend to crush the tender bits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steelnerve Posted December 19, 2009 Report Share Posted December 19, 2009 I have a Zhik harness which is based on the nappy design, I read that it was one of the most comfortable and I have to say I find it very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darcy1945 Posted December 20, 2009 Report Share Posted December 20, 2009 Another alternative is to get a cat with wings, Hobie 17/18, sit comfortably and still quick enough. Or have a look at how the wings are fitted to the 18's and make some to suit almost any cat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bad dog Posted December 21, 2009 Report Share Posted December 21, 2009 Hmmm - the arthritis complicates things a bit. Damn this ageing process! But the tender bits shouldn't be threatened, no matter what. Do the leg straps have a height adjuster at the front? I find getting all of the furniture in the front room before tightening the leg straps is the key, then the height strap can work without pulling the leg straps up into danger territory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QB2 Posted December 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2009 The only leg strap height adjuster is a belt running from the top of one leg strap up to the spreader bar and then down to the other. Will tighten everything to see how I go thanks for your suggestions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Village Idiot Posted December 21, 2009 Report Share Posted December 21, 2009 http://www.wetamarine.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knobblyoldjimbo Posted December 21, 2009 Report Share Posted December 21, 2009 The gym. I like the stair climbers - I do about 20 mins. Seems to strengthen the back muscles. Good for the heart too. Remember that you take 220 - you age to give you maximum aerobic heart rate then you should really not exceed 75% of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QB2 Posted December 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2009 Yes I would like to try a Weta but being the original 'scrooge' when it comes to boats can't see myself buying a newie. I've never bought a car that cost that much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Village Idiot Posted December 22, 2009 Report Share Posted December 22, 2009 Originally posted by QB2: Yes I would like to try a Weta but being the original 'scrooge' when it comes to boats can't see myself buying a newie. I've never bought a car that cost that much build one, couple of hundred in marine ply some epoxy and an second hand cat rig and your there.would not be that hard to build a 4.5 m tri! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Village Idiot Posted December 22, 2009 Report Share Posted December 22, 2009 just thinking ,look for an old TRIFLY they come up on ebay every now an then for around $500.00. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bad dog Posted December 22, 2009 Report Share Posted December 22, 2009 Back to the trap harness adjustment... ...yeah that strap is same on my Gill. I adjust the legs tight first, then the main hip straps, then the over shoulder strap (tight so I cant stand up straight), then that front leg height strap via spreader so I am really straining to straighten up, then the ribcage side straps last. By making it that tight it stretches when on the wire to give support all the way up my back. The rib straps are the ones I am uncertain about - if too loose my back sages, if too tight I can't bloody breathe! Got to be just right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bad dog Posted December 22, 2009 Report Share Posted December 22, 2009 oops - not sure my back is wise enough to sage - I think it sags. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QB2 Posted December 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2009 Tightened up the leg straps and made it a lot more squeezy. The hips were tight enough as is but sitting down is going to be a problem with everything cinched in tight. Will have a play on the water and fine tune it further. Does anyone wear their vest over the harness straps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bad dog Posted December 23, 2009 Report Share Posted December 23, 2009 Do you mean bouyancy vest or rash/sun vest? I thought everybody wore their bouyancy over the harness - but maybe just everybody I know - straw poll? Some blokes put a stretchy rashy over everything to keep loose ends tidy and prevent catching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QB2 Posted December 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2009 Have always worn the buoyancy vest under the harness after stuffing the zip when worn on the outside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loose Change Posted December 23, 2009 Report Share Posted December 23, 2009 Originally posted by QB2: Have always worn the buoyancy vest under the harness after stuffing the zip when worn on the outside. And therein may lay your problem, by wearing the buoyancy vest under rather than over trap harness there may not be a smooth load bearing transition from the upper back to the lower back. Zips are cheap in comparison to back injuries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bad dog Posted December 24, 2009 Report Share Posted December 24, 2009 Definitely the problem I reckon! The trap harness is designed to support your skeleton, not skeleton plus big lump of foam! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QB2 Posted December 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2009 Thanks for the tip. Will give it a go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QB2 Posted December 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 26, 2009 After Christmas Lunch and Dinner am going to have to let the straps out a fair bit. Hope you all had a great day with the family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madboutcats Posted December 26, 2009 Report Share Posted December 26, 2009 To strengthen my back that I injured at work, I sat on a inflated exercise ball instead of the couch for about a month. Just the balancing and holding of posture did the trick, you can hook your feet under the couch and lean back if you want to add a sailing theme. [This message has been edited by madboutcats (edited 26 December 2009).] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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