strimmer harness?

[David oakman]

As i approach 50 when i use the strimmer for any length of time it gives me a backache. The estate has said i can have a new harness which is best the husky balance xt or the stihl comfort harness or are there any better ones?

many thanks for all help:001_smile:

[Matthew Arnold]

Stihl Comfort i think is the best. I can use our 550 all day and not get any problems in my lower back.

[dent]

my back hurts when i use the standard harness for any length of time however i don't even feel i've been using the strimmer if i wear a correctly adjusted stihl comfort harness allday and thats with a fs450 it is more comfortable i find if most the weight is taken by your hips not your sholders

[the crafty weasel]

Stihl Comfort by far. done hours and hours strimming with one and no problems at all.

[David oakman]

Yes i have only the standard harness and if i use it all day my back is gone:001_smile:

[TRADITIONAL LOGGERS]

You need to dance as you walk. (Serious) I am tall so purchased a machine with an extended shaft which stops backache. The cutting end should balance slightly off the ground when off the hands.

[Brushcutter]

I use the Husky Harness what was the Trio Balance one. Fantastic can work all day in it with the 345rx or the FS450 which ever i'm using. I do how ever prefer the FX version of the 345 with the shorter shaft stops over reaching and thus lower back pain.

[TRADITIONAL LOGGERS]

A lot depends if cutting grass or used as a clearing saw and ground conditions like slopes and the height of the person.

[Jonesie]

We sell loads of the Stihl comfort ones, with no complaints.

[jrose]

personally I find the padded Kawasaki harnesses more comfortable than the Stihl, haven't used Husqvarna harness so can't comment!