Tandem kitesurfing harness

The direct connection of pilot and co-pilot harnesses via a 'chicken loop' in tandem kitesurfing addresses discomfort and safety issues, improving piloting sensations and ensuring rapid separation in emergencies, thus enhancing the tandem kitesurfing experience.

FR3092081B1Active Publication Date: 2026-06-19PIERROT GUILLAUME

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
FR · FR
Patent Type
Patents
Current Assignee / Owner
PIERROT GUILLAUME
Filing Date
2019-01-24
Publication Date
2026-06-19

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing kitesurfing harnesses for tandem kitesurfing suffer from discomfort, impaired piloting sensations, difficult steering, and safety issues due to indirect force transmission and improper weight distribution between the pilot and co-pilot, with existing solutions failing to provide satisfactory piloting conditions and safety.

Method used

A method and system where both pilot and co-pilot harnesses are directly connected via a 'chicken loop' to the kitesurfing wing, eliminating indirect force transmission and allowing balanced force distribution, with a single central connection point, and incorporating a quick-release mechanism for enhanced safety.

Benefits of technology

Improves piloting sensations and safety by ensuring direct feedback on the wing's pull, reduces steering difficulty, and ensures instant detachment in case of an incident, enhancing overall riding experience and safety.

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Abstract

Title. Tandem Kitesurfing Harness. The Invention. The present invention relates to a tandem kitesurfing harness 1, referred to as the pilot harness, configured to be used in conjunction with another harness 2, referred to as the co-pilot harness, and comprising a waist belt 10, a harness buckle 3, and first and second straps 11 and 12 connecting, respectively, the first and second sides of the waist belt 10 to the first and second sides of the harness buckle 3. The pilot harness 1 is characterized in that the harness buckle 3 comprises a first eyelet 31 configured to be connected to a second eyelet 32 ​​of the co-pilot harness 2 and to the front lines 4 of a kitesurfing wing. The present invention also relates to a tandem kitesurfing harness system comprising a pilot harness 1 and a co-pilot harness 2. Figure for the abstract: Fig. 5B
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Description

Title of the invention: Two-seater kitesurfing harness technical field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of kitesurfing. It will find a particularly advantageous application in the practice of tandem kitesurfing. Previous technique

[0002] Kitesurfing can be practiced individually or in tandem. Tandem kitesurfing, also known as two-seater kitesurfing, allows, for example, a novice practitioner to be introduced to the sport under the supervision of an experienced practitioner. The experienced practitioner usually takes the role of pilot, and the novice practitioner that of co-pilot. In this practice of tandem kitesurfing, the pilot and the co-pilot take their places on the same board and are pulled by the same sail, called a wing. They are respectively equipped with a pilot harness and a co-pilot harness. The pilot is positioned behind the co-pilot, so that the co-pilot is located between the pilot and the harness loop connected to the front lines of the kitesurfing wing. It is therefore necessary for the pilot and co-pilot to secure their harnesses together.

[0003] Standard individual kitesurfing harnesses are divided into three categories: - the harness belt, comprising a foam belt and a stainless steel harness buckle connected to the belt by side straps, - The harness with crotch strap, or breeches harness. This harness includes a waist belt, a crotch strap, and a harness buckle. The harness buckle is connected to the waist belt by a first pair of side straps and to the crotch strap by a second pair of straps. - the back harness, based on a waist harness, also including shoulder straps connected to the center of the harness buckle.

[0004] Among the known solutions for connecting two harnesses in tandem kitesurfing, a first solution, illustrated in Figures IA and IB, consists of connecting the pilot harness 1 directly to the waist belt of the co-pilot harness 2. The main disadvantages of such a connection are: - discomfort for the co-pilot due to the harness buckle rising under the effect of the wing's vertical pull, - severely impaired sensations for the pilot and handling, because the pilot does not have direct feedback on the wing's thrust, - Very difficult piloting by the co-pilot, due to the forces exerted by the raising of the harness buckle on the one hand, and the destabilizing weight of the pilot located behind him, on the other hand. - too great a distance between the pilot and the steering bar, making steering by the pilot difficult. - a safety issue because the two practitioners remain linked in the event of the kitesurfing wing being released.

[0005] A second solution illustrated in figures 2A and 2B consists of connecting the pilot harness 1 to the co-pilot harness 2 via the harness loop. Side straps 13, 23 allow the pilot harness 1 to be connected to the ends of the harness loop 3 on one side and the co-pilot harness 2 to the ends of the harness loop 3 on the other. This solution presents the same disadvantages as the previous solution, albeit to a lesser extent. Furthermore, the safety of the participants is not satisfactory with either of these two solutions.

[0006] Another solution disclosed by document ES 1122731 U proposes a device that limits the upward movement of the harness buckle when pulled by the kitesurfing wing. This device is mounted on the pilot's harness and includes a steel bracket partially surrounding the co-pilot, allowing it to exert a counterforce against the upward movement of the harness buckle. However, this device limits the pilot's movements. Furthermore, the co-pilot does not have the opportunity to pilot the wing under good piloting conditions.

[0007] These different combinations of individual harnesses for the practice of tandem kitesurfing therefore do not allow for technically satisfactory piloting, and do not guarantee correct safety conditions for the two practitioners.

[0008] The present invention aims to overcome, at least in part, the disadvantages mentioned above.

[0009] An object of the present invention is a method of pairing pilot and co-pilot kitesurfing harnesses aimed at improving the piloting sensations and / or the safety of tandem kitesurfers.

[0010] Another object of the present invention is a two-seater kitesurfing pilot harness aimed at improving the piloting sensations and / or the safety of two-seater kitesurfers.

[0011] Another object of the present invention is a pilot and co-pilot harness system designed to improve the piloting sensations and / or the safety of tandem kitesurfing practitioners. Summary of the invention

[0012] According to a first aspect, the present invention relates to a method of pairing of a first kitesurfing harness, called pilot harness, intended for a first practitioner called pilot and of a second kitesurfing harness, called co-pilot harness, intended for a second practitioner called co-pilot, said first and second harnesses comprising respectively first and second harness loops. According to this method, the first and second harnesses are joined by means of a safety release called a "chicken loop", the chicken loop forming a loop connecting the first and second harness loops. Thus, unlike known methods of pairing in which only one harness loop of one of the pilot or co-pilot harnesses is connected to the chicken loop, both pilot and co-pilot harnesses are directly connected to the chicken loop. This allows the pull exerted by the kitesurfing wing to be transmitted directly to both the pilot and co-pilot harnesses. Indirect transmission of the pulling forces to either harness is eliminated. This improves the pilot's and co-pilot's feel for the kite.

[0013] According to a second aspect, the present invention also relates to a kitesurfing harness, called pilot harness, intended for a first practitioner called pilot and configured to be paired, according to the pairing method of the first aspect of the invention, with another harness, called co-pilot harness, intended for a second practitioner called co-pilot, said pilot harness comprising a belt, a harness buckle, a first strap connecting a first side of the belt to a first side of the harness buckle, and a second strap connecting a second side of the belt to a second side of the harness buckle, the first and second straps being configured to provide a space to accommodate the co-pilot harness between the belt and the harness buckle.

[0014] Advantageously, the harness loop is configured to be connected via a chicken loop to a harness loop of the co-pilot harness and to the front lines of a kitesurfing wing, during tandem kitesurfing. Thus, the connection between the pilot and co-pilot harnesses is made at a single point via the chicken loop. This helps to balance the forces due to the weight of the two practitioners with the pulling force of the wing on the front lines. This allows both the pilot and co-pilot to directly feel the wing's pull, respectively on the harness loops of the pilot and co-pilot harnesses. Both the pilot and co-pilot therefore experience the so-called wing feedback sensations, essential for the correct piloting of the traction wing. The piloting experience for both participants is therefore improved. The harness loops of the pilot and co-pilot harnesses preferably include first and second loops, respectively. The first loop is preferably positioned in the center of the pilot harness loop, and the second loop is... The chicken loop should ideally be positioned in the center of the co-pilot harness loop. This aligns the riders' centers of gravity. It also prevents the chicken loop from slipping laterally relative to the harness loops of the pilot and / or co-pilot harnesses. This increases pilot comfort by avoiding lateral imbalances generated by lateral connections of the co-pilot to the harness loop. Furthermore, the single attachment point between the pilot and co-pilot harnesses and the front lines of the kitesurfing wing significantly improves rider safety. Indeed, in the event of an incident, the wing is released by opening this attachment point, typically the safety release known as a "chicken loop". The pilot and co-pilot harnesses are then instantly detached, unlike existing solutions where, even after the wing is released, the two users remain connected and hinder each other.

[0015] According to one embodiment, the pilot harness includes a quick-release device on one of the first and second straps and this quick-release device is configured to cooperate with a wing leash, so that, when the wing is released, the tension exerted by the wing leash actuates the opening of the quick-release device. Thus, in the event of a wing release, the pilot's harness opens laterally, freeing the co-pilot from their designated space. This improves the safety of the participants.

[0016] The pilot harness according to the invention also makes it possible to reduce the distance between the pilot and the kiteboard control bar. Indeed, with known solutions, this distance is determined by the space available for the co-pilot, the length of the harness buckle hook, and the length of the chicken loop. By directly using the chicken loop to connect the pilot and co-pilot harnesses at a single point, the chicken loop is positioned closer to the pilot, reducing its apparent length. This solution also eliminates the need for a hook, further reducing the distance between the pilot and the steering bar. The pilot's handling is improved.

[0017] According to a third aspect, the present invention also relates to a kitesurfing harness system intended for tandem kitesurfing by a first practitioner called pilot and a second practitioner called co-pilot, this system comprising a pilot harness according to the first aspect of the invention and a co-pilot harness. Brief description of the drawings

[0018] The aims, objects, features and advantages of the invention will become clearer from the detailed description of the embodiments thereof, which are illustrated by the following accompanying drawings in which:

[0019] [fig.lA] Figure IA is a side view of a pilot harness and a co-pilot harness connected in the context of a tandem kitesurfing practice according to a first solution of the prior art.

[0020] [fig.1B] Figure IB is a top view of a pilot harness and a co-pilot harness linked together in the context of a tandem kitesurfing practice according to a first solution of the prior art as illustrated in Figure IA.

[0021] [fig.2A] Figure 2A is a side view of a pilot harness and a co-pilot harness linked together in the context of a tandem kitesurfing practice according to a second solution of the prior art.

[0022] [fig.2B] Figure 2B is a top view of a pilot harness and a co-pilot harness linked together in the context of a tandem kitesurfing practice according to a second solution of the prior art as illustrated in Figure 2A.

[0023] [fig.3A] Figure 3A schematically illustrates, from a side view, one embodiment of a pilot harness according to the invention.

[0024] [fig.3B] Figure 3B schematically illustrates, from a top view, an embodiment of a co-pilot harness according to the invention as illustrated in Figure 3A.

[0025] [fig.4A] Figure 4A schematically illustrates, from a side view, one embodiment of a pilot harness according to the invention.

[0026] [fig.4B] Figure 4B schematically illustrates, from a top view, an embodiment of a co-pilot harness according to the invention as illustrated in Figure 4A.

[0027] [fig.5A] Figure 5A schematically illustrates, from a side view, an embodiment of a pilot and co-pilot harness system connected in the context of a two-seater kitesurfing practice according to the invention.

[0028] [fig.5B] Figure 5B schematically illustrates, from a top view, an embodiment of a pilot and co-pilot harness system connected in the context of a two-seater kitesurfing practice according to the invention as illustrated in Figure 5A.

[0029] The drawings are given by way of example and are not limiting of the invention. These drawings are schematic representations and are not necessarily to scale. of practical application. In particular, the relative dimensions of the various straps, belts, buckles, and other structures are not representative of reality. Detailed description of the invention

[0030] A "chicken loop" is defined as a safety release device used to connect a kitesurfing harness to the front lines of a kitesurfing wing. The chicken loop may be in the form of a rigid plastic ring or a rope, possibly sheathed in a plastic sleeve, and may include an opening mechanism.

[0031] In the present application, a harness comprises at least one belt and may include a sub-crotch portion. It may resemble a harness with a belt that is widened to encircle the waist and lumbar region of the user. It preferably includes a harness buckle. The harness loop typically includes a rigid spreader bar, for example made of stainless steel, and an attachment system for the quick release. The attachment systems commonly used are 30 hooks (figures IA, IB, 2A, 2B) or lines.

[0032] According to the invention, the chicken loop can be passed directly around the spreader bar without the need for an attachment system. However, for better positioning of the chicken loop relative to the spreader bar, an attachment system in the form of a line or, preferably, a bridge, can be fixed to the spreader bar as part of the present invention. The attachment system according to the present invention forms a closed loop with the spreader bar.

[0033] The term "sub-cutal part" refers to the lower part of the harness configured to surround each of the practitioner's thighs and to connect them to the harness buckle and / or the main harness loop, typically by a pair of straps, so as to distribute the effort exerted on the harness buckle at the practitioner's waist (generally above his center of gravity) and at the practitioner's thighs (generally below his center of gravity).

[0034] The term "kite leash," or "kite leash" according to the Anglo-Saxon terminology commonly used in kitesurfing, refers to a connection that attaches the rider to the kite in order to prevent the kite from being lost during release. The leash does not contribute to the pull exerted by the kite on the harness during normal kitesurfing.

[0035] Unless specifically stated otherwise, technical features described in detail for a given embodiment may be combined with technical features described in the context of other embodiments described by way of example and not limitation.

[0036] The terms "approximately", "about", "in the order of" mean "within 10%".

[0037] Before beginning a detailed review of embodiments of the invention, it is recalled that the invention according to its second aspect includes in particular the following optional features which can be used in association or alternatively: - According to an example, the first and second straps have a length between 80cm and 120cm. The first and second straps are preferably adjustable in length so as to best adapt the space reserved for the co-pilot while maintaining optimal proximity to the harness buckle used to pilot the wing. - According to an example, at least one of the first and second straps includes at least one quick-release device. This allows for lateral entry / exit for the co-pilot within the pilot harness space. The comfort of donning and securing the tandem harness is improved. Rider safety is also enhanced by providing an additional escape route for the co-pilot relative to the pilot. - According to an example, the quick-release device is located between said at least one of the first and second straps, and at least one of the harness buckle and the belt. - In one example, the pilot harness also includes a wing leash, and the wing leash is connected to the quick-release device. In the event of a wing release, the tension exerted by the wing leash on the quick-release device allows the pilot harness to open. - As an example, the harness loop includes a first spreader bar and a first loop forming a closed loop with the first spreader bar. The first loop is not a simple hook. - According to one example, the first bridge is the only point of coupling between the pilot and co-pilot harnesses. - According to an example, the closed loop formed by the first bridge is substantially contained in a plane extending parallel to a main extension direction of the first rocker arm. - According to one example, the first and second straps are configured to be independent of the co-pilot harness when pairing the pilot and co-pilot harnesses. This improves the pilot's and co-pilot's freedom of movement. Piloting is improved.

[0038] The invention according to its third aspect includes, in particular, the following optional features which may be used in combination or alternatively: - By way of example, the co-pilot harness includes a belt, referred to as the co-pilot belt, and a harness buckle including a second rudder pedal and a

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[0049] second bridge forming a closed loop with the second tiller arm. The second bridge is not like a simple hook. - According to one example, the second bridge is configured to be connected by a chicken loop with the first bridge when pairing the pilot and co-pilot harnesses. - According to one example, the connection during the pairing of the pilot and co-pilot harnesses is made only between the first and second bridges. The piloting and safety of the participants are improved. - According to one example, the co-pilot harness also includes a sub-cuticular part. The pulling force exerted by the wing on the harness loop and on the second bridge is partly transmitted to the co-pilot's thighs, which helps to avoid an awkward rise of the harness loop. - According to one example, the sub-cutal part includes a third loop configured to be connected with the first and second loops when pairing the pilot and co-pilot harnesses. The present invention finds its preferred field of application in the tandem practice of kitesurfing, known as two-seater kitesurfing. A first example of a pilot harness according to the invention will now be described with reference to figures 3A, 3B and 5A, 5B. The pilot harness 1 preferably includes a belt 10, a stainless steel harness buckle 3a, and side straps 11, 12 (figures 3A, 4B). Belt 10 has an anatomical shape configured to support the practitioner at the hips and, preferably, at the lumbar level. It is made of water-resistant textile materials, particularly resistant to seawater, friction, and stress, such as neoprene. It may include foam or padded sections to optimize comfort and / or fit according to the rider's anatomy. Belt 10 is adjustable, particularly in width, so as to adjust its width to the hip width of the practitioner. It can have a variable height, depending on the desired support. The harness loop 3a typically includes a rigid spreader bar with a width substantially identical to the width of the belt 10, and a bridge 31. According to one possibility, the spreader bar can be narrower than the width of the belt 10. The bridge 31 can be in the form of a ring or a closed half-ring attached to the rocker arm. It can be fixed or sliding along part of the spreader bar.

[0050] It is preferably included in a plane parallel to the spreader bar, so as to facilitate a connection of the chicken loop 5 with the spreader bar of the harness loop 3a.

[0051] In particular, the bridge 31 is configured so that the chicken loop 5 can pass through the bridge 31 and surround the spreader bar of the harness loop 3a.

[0052] It is preferably oriented downwards, i.e. towards the lower limbs of the practitioner, so as to facilitate the opening of the chicken loop 5 in case of release.

[0053] In this case, according to the twinning method of the invention, the chicken loop 5 is passed through the bridge 31 around the spreader bar of the harness loop 3a so that the opening of the chicken loop 5 is located opposite the bridge 31, i.e. upwards or towards the upper limbs of the practitioner.

[0054] The straps 11,12 connect the belt 10 and the harness buckle 3a.

[0055] They are positioned on either side of the belt 10, at the level of the hips, so as to free up a space 100 in front of the belt 10.

[0056] Each of the straps 11,12 connects one side of the belt 10 to one end of the spreader bar opposite said side.

[0057] The harness loop 3a is thus located in front of the belt 10, separated from the belt 10 by the straps 11, 12.

[0058] This configuration allows an interior space 100 to be defined between the belt 10, the harness buckle 3a and each of the straps 11, 12. This space 100 allows a second kitesurfer, hereinafter referred to as the co-pilot, to be accommodated.

[0059] The straps 11,12 are preferably adjustable in length, so as to modulate the interior space 100.

[0060] The straps 11,12 and / or the harness buckle 3a can be covered with foam opposite the interior space 100, to improve the co-pilot's comfort.

[0061] One or more quick-release devices 110 can be positioned at the attachment points of one or more straps 11, 12.

[0062] A wing leash 6 is preferably connected to the quick-opening device 110.

[0063] During a kitesurfing wing release, a pull is exerted on the wing leash 6, which activates the opening of the quick opening device 110.

[0064] This allows the interior space 100 to be opened quickly in order to more easily free the co-pilot if necessary, for example when the wing has been jettisoned.

[0065] This also facilitates the transition of the co-pilot when the pilot / co-pilot crew is formed or separated. Crew formation is simplified.

[0066] The quick opening device 110 can be in the form of a load-opening carabiner, for example a Wishard carabiner.

[0067] Optionally, the pilot harness 1 may include a sub-cutal portion (not (illustrated). This allows the position of harness buckle 3a to be lowered.

[0068] The pilot harness 1 may also include a leash attachment point connected to the kitesurfing wing.

[0069] Generally, the pilot harness 1 may include a standard individual harness, of the belt type, of the breeches type, or of the dorsal type for example, on which are mounted the straps 11,12 connected to the harness buckle 3a.

[0070] The co-pilot harness 2 preferably includes a belt 20, a harness buckle 3b and a sub-cutal part 22 (figures 4A, 4B).

[0071] It also preferably includes a bridge 32 on the harness loop 3b, configured to cooperate with the bridge 31 of the harness loop 3a of the pilot harness 1.

[0072] It may optionally include a bridge 33 on the sub-cutal part 22, configured to cooperate with the bridge 32 and / or the bridge 31 of the harness loop 3a of the pilot harness 1.

[0073] Alternatively, the sub-cutal part 22 can be directly connected to the belt 20, preferably at or near the bridge 32.

[0074] The sub-cutal part 22 allows the traction force applied to the harness buckle 3b, the bridge 32 and / or the bridge 33 to be distributed at the level of the co-pilot's thighs, below his center of gravity.

[0075] This avoids the harness loop 3b rising up, which is inconvenient for piloting or crew comfort.

[0076] The co-pilot harness 2 can be likened to a harness with characteristics specific to kitesurfing, particularly with regard to comfort under traction and water resistance, especially seawater. It can include a standard individual harness, of the waist belt type, seat type, or even of the back type, for example.

[0077] The co-pilot harness 2 may include a rigid protective plate (not shown), for example made of a composite material covered with foam, positioned in the center under the bridge 32. This protective plate may improve comfort and protect the co-pilot from possible impacts with the rudder pedal of the pilot harness 1.

[0078] The pilot harness 1 and co-pilot harness 2 are configured to cooperate during tandem kitesurfing practice, as illustrated in figures 5A, 5B.

[0079] The copilot harness 2 is configured to be positioned in the space 100 inside the pilot harness 1.

[0080] The pilot harness 1 and co-pilot harness 2 are connected by their respective bridges 31, 32, 33, by means of a chicken loop 5.

[0081] The pilot harness 1 and co-pilot harness 2 are thus advantageously joined at a single central connection point. The chicken loop 5 preferably constitutes this central connection point.

Claims

[0082] The freedom of movement of each pilot and co-pilot is thus optimized. Piloting the wing is made easier. [0083] This connection point is centered with respect to the width of the harness loops 3a, 3b. [0084] It is also held high up, as close as possible to the centers of gravity of the pilot and co-pilot. The chicken loop 5 is advantageously positioned closer to the pilot and co-pilot. This reduces the distance between the pilot and the control bar 40. Wing handling is improved. [0085] The chicken loop 5 forms a closed loop, for example in textile or plastic, and includes a safety system 50. [0086] It is connected to the front lines 4 of the kitesurfing wing. [0087] In the event of an incident, the safety system 50 allows the loop to be opened so as to automatic and, consequently, to release the pilot 1 and co-pilot 2 harnesses and to release the kitesurfing wing. [0088] The wing leash 6 is connected on one side to the chicken loop 5 or to the front lines 4, and on the other side to the quick release device 110. The tension exerted by the wing on the leash in the event of a wing release allows the quick release device 110 to open. The pilot harness 1 opens and the two users, pilot and co-pilot, are thus completely separated. [0089] The safety of practitioners is improved. [0090] The association of a pilot harness 1 and a co-pilot harness 2 via the chicken loop 5 at the harness loops 3a, 3b, and in particular at the 31, 32, 33 bridges of harnesses 1, 2 makes it possible to improve the pilotability of the wing, the comfort and the safety of the users. [0091] The invention is not limited to the embodiments described but extends to any embodiment falling within the scope of the claims Demands

1. Method of joining a first kitesurfing harness (1), called pilot harness, intended for a first practitioner called pilot and a second kitesurfing harness (2), called co-pilot harness, intended for a second practitioner called co-pilot, said first and second harnesses (1,2) comprising respectively first and second harness loops (3a, 3b), in which the first and second harnesses (1,2) are joined by means of a safety release (5) called "chickenloop", said chickenloop (5) forming a loop connecting the first and second harness loops (3a, 3b).

2. Kitesurfing harness (1), referred to as pilot harness, intended for a first practitioner referred to as pilot and configured to be paired according to the pairing method of claim 1 with another harness (2), referred to as co-pilot harness, intended for a second practitioner referred to as co-pilot, said pilot harness comprising a belt (10), a harness buckle (3a), a first strap (11) connecting a first side of the belt (10) to a first side of the harness buckle (3a), and a second strap (12) connecting a second side of the belt (10) to a second side of the harness buckle (3a), the first and second straps (11, 12) being configured to provide a space (100) capable of accommodating the co-pilot harness (2) between the belt (10) and the harness buckle (3a),said pilot harness (1) being characterized in that the harness loop (3a) is configured to be connected via a chicken loop (5) to a harness loop (3b) of the co-pilot harness (2) and to the front lines (4) of a kitesurfing wing.

3. Harness (1) according to the preceding claim in which the first and second straps (11, 12) have a length between 80 cm and 120 cm.

4. Harness (1) according to any one of the two preceding claims wherein at least one of the first and second straps (11, 12) comprises a quick-release device (110).

5. Harness (1) according to the preceding claim in which the quick-release device (110) is located between said at least one of the first and second straps (11, 12), and at least one of the harness buckle (3a) and the belt (10).

6. Harness (1) according to any one of the two preceding claims further comprising a wing leash (6) and wherein the wing leash (6) is connected to the quick release device (110) so that said wing leash (6) activates the opening of the quick release device (110) in the event of a pull on the wing leash (6) during a release of the kitesurfing wing.

7. Harness (1) according to any one of claims 2 to 6 wherein the first and second straps (11, 12) are configured to be independent of the co-pilot harness (2) when the pilot (1) and co-pilot (2) harnesses are paired.

8. Harness (1) according to any one of claims 2 to 7 wherein the harness loop (3a) comprises a first spreader bar and a first bridge (31) forming a closed loop with the first spreader bar.

9. Harness (1) according to the preceding claim in which the closed loop formed by the first bridge (31) is substantially contained in a plane extending parallel to a principal extension direction of the first spreader bar.

10. Kitesurfing harness system intended for tandem kitesurfing by a first practitioner called pilot and a second practitioner called co-pilot, comprising a pilot harness (1) according to any one of claims 2 to 9 and a co-pilot harness (2).

11. System according to the preceding claim wherein the co-pilot harness (2) comprises a belt (20), referred to as the co-pilot belt, and a harness buckle (3b), said harness buckle (3b) comprising a second rudder pedal and a second bridge (32) forming a closed loop with the second rudder pedal.

12. System according to the preceding claim in which the second bridge (32) is configured to be connected by a chickenloop (5) with the first bridge (31) when the pilot (1) and copilot (2) harnesses are paired.

13. System according to the preceding claim wherein the copilot harness (2) further comprises a sub-cutal portion (22).

14. System according to the preceding claim wherein the sub-cutal part (22) comprises a third bridge (33) configured to be connected with the first and second bridges (31, 32) when the pilot (1) and co-pilot (2) harnesses are paired.