2022 Dakine Fly Wing Harness

The Dakine Fly Wing Harness is a purpose-built waist harness designed specifically for wing foiling. Produced by Dakine, a brand with decades of experience in windsurf and kite harness design, the Fly Wing strips the concept down to the essentials: lightweight composite construction, a non-water-absorbing shell, and a low-profile fit that stays out of the way during transitions and prone paddling. The harness is built around Dakine's Curv Composite Flex Shell, which provides structured back support while remaining thin enough to pack flat in a gear bag.

A standout design detail is the Hanger Wing Sliding Hook, a folding hook that can be repositioned along the spreader bar or folded flush against the harness body. This lets riders lie belly-down on their board without the hook catching or dinging the deck — a practical consideration for wing foilers who spend time in a prone position between runs. An integrated leash attachment point is included so riders can secure their wing leash directly to the harness rather than wearing a separate tether.

• Construction: Curv® Composite Flex Shell
• Hook system: Hanger Wing Sliding Hook (foldable and repositionable)
• Buckle: Posi-Lock Buckle
• Leash attachment: Integrated attachment point
• Water absorption: Non-water-absorbing shell
• Available sizes: XS (28–30"), S (30–32"), M (32–34"), L (34–36"), XL (36–38")
• Colors: Black, Florida Blue

The Fly Wing Harness is aimed at wing foilers across a range of skill levels who want to offload arm fatigue during longer sessions. Hooking in transfers some of the wing's pull to the rider's core, which is particularly useful during upwind legs and in moderate-to-strong wind conditions where sustained hold on the wing can tire forearms quickly. Riders who are comfortable flying on foil and want to extend their time on the water without burning out are the primary audience.

Because the harness is minimal and lightweight, it suits riders who prioritize freedom of movement and a barely-there feel over the rigid, full-wrap support of a traditional windsurf or kite harness. It is not a seat harness and does not include leg straps, so riders who prefer a lower hook point or more vertical load distribution would need to look elsewhere. The five-size range from XS through XL covers waist measurements from 28 to 38 inches.

Within Dakine's own wing foiling range, the Fly Wing Harness sits as the dedicated lightweight waist option. Dakine also offers the Solo wing harness and produces harness lines sold separately, such as the Fly Wing Adjustable Harness Line, which pairs directly with this harness. Riders already using Dakine kite or windsurf harnesses like the C-1 Hammerhead or Fusion will notice the Fly Wing is considerably simpler — it trades the multi-point load-distribution systems of those designs for minimal weight and packability suited to wing foiling's less sustained loading.

In the broader market, the Fly Wing competes with options like the Ride Engine Vinaka Wing Harness and the ION Rogue wing harness. The Dakine's folding hook mechanism and Curv composite shell differentiate it, while its price point at MSRP places it in the mid-range of dedicated wing harnesses. For riders already invested in Dakine's ecosystem of harness lines and accessories, the Fly Wing offers straightforward compatibility.