stefanosound Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 what are the best? why? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Norflus Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 This is a very personal choice. For me its the Versa Flex with breathable mesh. http://www.versa-flex.com/professionalaudiogear/audioharnesses.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studiomprd Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 " the best? why? " subjective... everyone is different Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Gilbert Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 It's between Petrol and Versaflex, I have both, I like both, neither is better, but they both get some use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevegrider Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 If at all possible, visit your local dealer and try some on. That's the sure way to find the one that fits you best. If you don't live near a dealer, find one with a very liberal return policy, and order 3 or 4 and send the rejects back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edward chick Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 Having owned and used Porta Brace, Petrol and Versa Flex, I think that Versa Flex rocks the most! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mastermixaudiomedia Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 If at all possible, visit your local dealer and try some on. That's the sure way to find the one that fits you best. If you don't live near a dealer, find one with a very liberal return policy, and order 3 or 4 and send the rejects back. +1. Planning a trip into NYC soon to do just this. After my last job sans harness I'm definitely in the market for one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hemmerlinj Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 I currently use the breathable mesh Versaflex with the padded belt from the larger Porta Brace harness. Only problem is that it's a bit bulky to pack up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael McQueen Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 For my heavy bag I use portabrace, the lighter bag gets the petrol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
audioguy Posted February 23, 2013 Report Share Posted February 23, 2013 Well, if you are creative, you actually can make custom harnesses setups from scratch that are comfortable and that cost less than portabrace and petrols setups. It helps to have a basic background in climbing gear, knots, and harnesses to do this. There are chest harnesses, seat harnesses, full body harnesses for climbing. These can be used in any combination together for a audio harness. You could create a versatile setup that allows you to switch between the load being in the hips, chest, or spread it all over the body, depending upon how you feel that day. You could also create a harness system that focuses on one of those three. You could also use a combination of a heavy padded backpack belt used for large backpacking backpacks with a chest harness for climbing. You will have get the right combination that works for your body for this to work and play with the setup. Climbing webbing and carabiners would be used also for the creation of the setups also. If you know what you doing or willing to experiment around, you can create your own system that is customized for about $70 - little over $100 with some combination of premade / sewn harnesses, backpack belt(if you use this, probably won't need a seat harness), carabiners, and some webbing. Actually less than $70 if you can find gear sales. The material and gear used in climbing can easily pick up car. It won't break. Another option is to tie chest harnesses and seat harnesses from only webbing and carabiners to create a audio harness setup. The premade harnesses tend to be more comfortable than tied ones. However, if you know what you are doing, you can make tied harnesses fairly comfortable or at least tolerable. This option is more advanced and requires some basic knowledge of climbing knots and how to tie a chest harness and seat harnesses used for climbing. This will cost $30-50 to make a harness system. These are not typical ways to have an audio harness but they let you customize a audio harness to your exact specifications if you are willing to put in the work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freeheel Posted February 25, 2013 Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 While I totally appreciate the DIY ethic displayed in the above post, I'm not sure a home built harness can really match any of the usual bag suspects for a heavy bag rig unless you are able to sew padding into the webbing you are using. And years ago, when good harnesses were harder to find, I really tried, using climbing gear, radio harnesses and bits and pieces of backpacks. All the names mentioned in the earlier posts make better harnesses than I was ever able to make, and climbing gear is over- engineered (and as such more expensive) and not designed for loads placed where we like to have them. Starting with a purpose built audio harness will probably be a better investment than buying climbing gear and webbing and trying to turn it into a harness. If you are a climber, and have the stuff lying around, then go to town, but I don't really think walking into a climbing store to buy bits and pieces makes for an effective "first harness" experience. And another harness name I will add is Kata, they make good bag and harness combos, although I will admit that I have heavily modified them for my use. I love their continuously adjustable side straps and the simple and light nature of the design. They are also easy to quickly get in and out of. my $.02 Cheers, Brent Calkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Versa Flex Inc Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 Thanks for the feed back about the harness's. If anybody needs to ask any questions or need something made, please let me know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnathan Sessoms Posted April 5, 2013 Report Share Posted April 5, 2013 I'm selling mine if you're interested! -Sessoms Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mastermixaudiomedia Posted April 5, 2013 Report Share Posted April 5, 2013 I'm selling mine if you're interested! -Sessoms PM'ed ya! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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