"I'd not reccommend the Magic Marine harnesses as I have one and find that the webbing constantly slips under my weight 210lb) "


I do have a Magic Marine harness that is very comfy. I even wear it over my PFD. However, I weigh 160 so that may make a difference.

As to the attachment system; I swapped out the hook setup for a ball type (Bethwaite: http://www.ps2000.ca/estore/trapeze.htm)

It has worked fine for me. The pluses are that there is little to catch on a line or shroud during a capsize or sailing session, no rings flying through the air to whack me in the face and since there is no hook on the harness, I can lay mostly flat on the boat without scratching stuff.

On the minus side, you need to purchase the trapeze gear initally and set it up.

Sheldon