ladyrose42 Posted January 6, 2005 Share Posted January 6, 2005 Hi, I was wondering what would be a good climbing harness for me, a beginner climber. I intend on advancing my skill quickly so I was wondering if it is possible to out grow a harness technically or if a harness is a harness is a harness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenderfour Posted January 6, 2005 Share Posted January 6, 2005 Get a harness that fits you well and go to a reputable shop to get help fitting it. Otherwise a harness is a harness, although everyone on this board will sing the praises of whatever piece they have been using for the past XX years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
layton Posted January 6, 2005 Share Posted January 6, 2005 Get a harness that fits you well and go to a reputable shop to get help fitting it. Otherwise a harness is a harness, although everyone on this board will sing the praises of whatever piece they have been using for the past XX years. Â well said. just get something comfy and cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil K Posted January 6, 2005 Share Posted January 6, 2005 Yah Mon, fit is important. There isn't very much difference in terms of features, other than the choice between dropable/adjustable leg loops or not. Look at weights. If you are planning on doing alpine stuff, you might as well start considering the weight of every peice of equipment now, rather than have to start replacing good gear to save a few ounces later on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
layton Posted January 6, 2005 Share Posted January 6, 2005 actually, the weight savings from something like an alpine bod compared to like an arctyrx Vero is so minimal, it's not worth concidering unless you're talking wall harnesses. Â if it were me, i'd just get a cheap one from SierraTradingPost.com cuz it doesn't matter that much. you should see the shitty harnesses that most hardmen wear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dru Posted January 6, 2005 Share Posted January 6, 2005 If you are planning on doing trad climbing don't get a sport climbing harness that only has 1 or 2 gear loops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladyrose42 Posted January 6, 2005 Author Share Posted January 6, 2005 Thanks for the input. I'll be keeping my eye open for one. The shop I like to go to is Mountain Gear, in Spokane Wa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpinfox Posted January 6, 2005 Share Posted January 6, 2005 "Suggestioned" is a cool word, but I think the word you were really looking for was "recommendinated". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladyrose42 Posted January 7, 2005 Author Share Posted January 7, 2005 LOL, OOPs! Thanks for the fix! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake Posted January 7, 2005 Share Posted January 7, 2005 Like others said, get the cheapest harness that is reasonably comfortable and has at least 4 gear loops. The harnesses from any mainstream retailer will be safety certified, just put it on correctly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Flash_Amazing Posted January 11, 2005 Share Posted January 11, 2005 Good advice on cheap and comfy, but don't sacrifice the latter for the former, and watch out for convenience, too. For example, Dr. Flash Amazing's first harness was the Black Diamond Alpine Bod, which was a steal at ~$25, but was rather uncomfortable, being made of unpadded webbing. Likewise, the Doctor tried on a number of harnesses recently, and one of the more budget models had a horrendously small, sharp-edged buckle that was hard enough to thread and double-back in the shop, let alone with cold or raw fingers ... food for thought. If it seems mildly annoying in the shop, it'll be 10x as annoying for the longer haul, so shop around! Â Oh, yeah, and have fun! Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cj001f Posted January 11, 2005 Share Posted January 11, 2005 let alone with cold or raw fingers ... food for thought. The good Dr clips bolts in anything less than full sun and Prana top weather  For the difference in prices between the cheapest and most expensive harnesses (not much compared to a harness lifetime). Buy the one you like most. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatlander1 Posted January 12, 2005 Share Posted January 12, 2005 My wife and I bought Petzl harnesses when we began. Price was not a consideration so we went with a harness that fit the best and was most comfortable thinking we would be hanging in them on top rope. They are heavier but have 4 gear loops and a buckle system that doesn't have to be doubled-back. Great for what we do but not recommended (or recommendinated) for the mountains. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladyrose42 Posted January 21, 2005 Author Share Posted January 21, 2005 Thanks for all the input everyone. I went to Mountain Gear in Spokane and bought a Petzl Corvax harness. It is so comfortable. I really like it. It has the 4 loops, is comfortably padded, and I don't have to double back . It sounds close to the one Flatlander1 was describing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thelawgoddess Posted January 21, 2005 Share Posted January 21, 2005 sweet! welcome to the climbing world! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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