Before I used this harness, I was using the Carbon Elite. The first thing I noticed about the Lyte V2 is how much lighter it is compared to the Carbon Elite. I find the harness significantly more comfortable than the Carbon Elite. This harness also has a lot flatter back plate with less curve/lumbar than the Carbon Elite. In terms of support, the Lyte is a little more flexible than the Carbon Elite, but I prefer the amount of give this harness has because of how comfortable it is. I havent had any issues with the harness riding up or twisting. The inner material doesn't absorb very much water so the harness dries very quickly. After an entire season of sessions, the harness is holding up great and appears to have plenty of life left in it.