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For hobby racersSeverne POD seat harness - lightweight and minimalist

Stephan Gölnitz

 · 12.02.2023

For hobby racers: Severne POD seat harness - lightweight and minimalistPhoto: Stephan Gölnitz
The POD fulfils the wishes of hobby racers for a lightweight seat harness with a maximum low hook position. At least some windsurfers still appreciate the benefits of minimalist cuts.

However, we would not recommend such a model unreservedly, as some people may lack back support. However, the freedom of movement in the upper body remains unrestricted, the harness ends just above the buttocks - and with the appropriate torso corset, the wildest contortions can be realised on all courses for optimal body use with maximum leverage.

The cut is reminiscent of a climbing harness with a fabric cover between the straps. If it fits well on the buttocks, it can still be sufficiently comfortable. The leg straps are (thinly) padded throughout, but in board shorts you would sometimes wish for a little more padding overall.

The hook plate is held in place by four straps, but cannot be significantly adjusted in height.Photo: Stephan GoelnitzThe hook plate is held in place by four straps, but cannot be significantly adjusted in height.

With routine, the shutter can be operated properly even under tension.

The harness weighs 986 grams including the hook plate (size M) and costs 159 euros.

The fastener is easy to operate, even when there is a pull on it.Photo: Stephan GoelnitzThe fastener is easy to operate, even when there is a pull on it.

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Stephan Gölnitz

Stephan Gölnitz

Deputy Editor in Chief surf

Stephan Gölnitz comes from Bochum and had Holland as his home windsurfing territory for many years before moving to Munich in 1996 for the job of test editor at surf magazine. The materials engineering graduate worked as a surf instructor on the Ijsselmeer during his studies and competed for several seasons for the Essen sailing team in the Surfbundesliga and the Funboard Cup. He completed a traineeship at surf-Magazin in the test department and since then has actively accompanied almost all tests on the boom and for more than 10 years also as a photographer. Stephan has covered many thousands of test kilometers, mainly on Lake Garda and in Langebaan, but also in Egypt and Tobago. He gets his hands on over 100 new sails and boards every year as his company car. Privately, he prefers to surf with a foil on Lake Walchensee or “unfortunately far too rarely” in the waves. SUP is Stephan's second passion, which he pursued for several years at numerous SUP races. Today, he prefers to paddle on river tours with family or friends - even for several days.

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