DaKine Fusion Harness ($135):
You won't clip in until you're confident with your snowkiting skills. And when you are, don't be a money miser who shops for battle-weary windsurfing harnesses that stack up like used Chia Pets at garage sales. No, spend a little dough for a comfortable harness—and remember to get a larger size since you're wearing bulky winter clothing. For this our compass points directly to the Fusion, made by none other than the tenured surf/board/skate crowd at DaKine. The Fusion's compression-molded back panel and molded lumbar support are decidedly ergo, a quality you'll want as you undergo the G force of sprinting to speeds of 60 mph, maybe higher. The independent primary and secondary Power Belts diffuse the pull force so you don't experience confined fatigue, the trick behind the eight-point load dispersion system. Stainless-steel leash attachment rings make for a solid, lasting kite line connection, and with tow handle and aluminum kite knife included, the Fusion leaves nothing to chance. Contact 541-386-3166, www.dakine.com.
