Siwash Cart Harness-Wilczek Style

This variation of the Siwash Cart Harness was developed in conjunction with Bill and Barbie Wilczek of Wilczek Woodworks (www.wilczekwoodworks.com). Bill and Barbie did much of the testing on the design changes themselves and arranged to have additional people give this modified style further testing. The changes in this harness are shown in the photos. The forward cinch (girth) is attached to 2 side release snaps sewn into place about 2-1/2” from the top of the neck.  The snaps have neoprene padding under them and the neck padding is extended to where the webbing is sewn.  This change allows the girth to completely drop off when the snaps are released while still allowing a snug fit of the shaft loops.  The girth resists slipping sideways with the weight just on one side of the dog as when a team is using a single center shaft.  The second change allows the d-ring to be adjusted in two directions—raising the d-ring up the flank or moving towards the head or tail of the dog.  This allows you to “fine-tune” the fit of the harness.

This harness requires a neck measurement.  Instructions for measuring are found under information-measuring dogs.

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Padding Types

Padding-Harness padding does two things; it keeps the webbing from cutting or chafing your dog, and it provides some cushion to prevent bruising.
TYPE N: Super Plush-synthetic pile is furry nap with woven backing, good cushion, wears well, doesn’t pill, machine washable.
TYPE F: Polar Fleece – PolarTec 300®, quick-drying Dacron polyester synthetic, good insulator because it holds a lot of air, resists water absorbtion, Machine washable.
TYPE P: Neoprene-closed-cell foam, with nylon sheathing, virtually indestructible padding that provides extra cushion for heavy pulling. Resists water absorbtion, resists freezing to approximately -30 even if wet. Machine washable.