David_Parker Posted October 23, 2002 Posted October 23, 2002 I'm friggin sick of my BD alpine bod harness. The buckle sucks and I want some thing with a belay loop, good for everything including ice climbing. What's good and best place to buy it? Quote
Figger_Eight Posted October 23, 2002 Posted October 23, 2002 The new Alpine Bods have a belay loop. Buckle is still the same though. Quote
Lambone Posted October 23, 2002 Posted October 23, 2002 Hey David, I like the BD Blizzard, it's actually lighter than the alpine bod, just more expensive, good for alpine and ice. Most shops carry it. Â A buddy of mine used this ultralight Cassin harness, it's way skimpy looking but he loves it, didn't even complain when hangdogging his way up the Gendarme on Stuart...Promountainsports carries them (of course). Quote
Bob_Clarke Posted October 23, 2002 Posted October 23, 2002 Hey DP Â Balck Diamond Chaos - I've used it on hard sport climbs. Did Levitation 29 in Red Rocks last weekend in it. And big blue Canadian ice in Banff. NF of Buckner, Baker. It's the only rig I'll tie into. Quote
ryland_moore Posted October 23, 2002 Posted October 23, 2002 I climb in the Wild Things Espresso. $50. Just like Alpine Bod, simple, durable, unpadded (not a prob. when mountaineering or ice climbing) and adjustable leg loops. Has 4 tough gear loops too. When I bought mine they were doing a deal with USHBA and I also received a free Big Wall Hauler. That was in the Fall of '98. I still love it though and it has been everywhere with me. Quote
ryland_moore Posted October 23, 2002 Posted October 23, 2002 I guess I should add that I do not use it for sport or trad climbs, although I could, but prefer cushier harness for that where multiple layers of clothing isn't required. Quote
Charlie Posted October 23, 2002 Posted October 23, 2002 I just use the leather thong I have left over from my gigalo days. I love the wedgie it gives me when I take a whip. Quote
David_Parker Posted October 23, 2002 Author Posted October 23, 2002 Did BD change the buckle? It's got to be easy with cold fingers! Quote
erik Posted October 23, 2002 Posted October 23, 2002 yeah dave the buckle is changed  i would look at the arcteryx vario...same harness as the bd blizzard...but it has a longer rise in it so it will fit a little nicer...  both these harnesss i have used for walls, ice and the rest of the shizzy  eri k Quote
dbb Posted October 23, 2002 Posted October 23, 2002 DP- Â I just recently replaced my harness, and was looking for a simmilar light-do-it-all harness. I had been eyeing the Arc'terryx Verro for a while (1 oz heavier than the alpine bod). However I didn't like their two seperate leg-loop dropping clips. Â I went with a knock off of the Verro made by Rock Empire. It was 1/2 the price ($30 US at MEC), has adjustable legloops, nice sized belay loop (small width webbing), and was actually more comfortable to hang in. The only draw back I've found is that the buckles are a little "tight" still. Â but by all means, get rid of that alpine bod while you can still have children!! Quote
David_Parker Posted October 23, 2002 Author Posted October 23, 2002 quote: Originally posted by dbb: DP- Â get rid of that alpine bod while you can still have children!! I already have a kid and don't plan on any more so no worries! Quote
thelawgoddess Posted October 23, 2002 Posted October 23, 2002 the new blizzard kicks ass. sean isaac has one, but i don't know when they'll be available to the general public. Quote
Bronco Posted October 23, 2002 Posted October 23, 2002 check out these guys Mr. Parker.  http://www.cands.net/harnessintro.html  I like the full strength spectra gear loops and general crazyness. Quote
Fence_Sitter Posted October 23, 2002 Posted October 23, 2002 Â that is a seatbelt with bar tacks! Quote
Ibex Posted October 24, 2002 Posted October 24, 2002 quote: Originally posted by ryland moore: I climb in the Wild Things Espresso. $50. Just like Alpine Bod, simple, durable, unpadded (not a prob. when mountaineering or ice climbing) and adjustable leg loops. Has 4 tough gear loops too. When I bought mine they were doing a deal with USHBA and I also received a free Big Wall Hauler. That was in the Fall of '98. I still love it though and it has been everywhere with me. The bummer is that Wild Things no longer makes harnesses or climbing softgoods (runners, etc). It was basically because of rising insurance costs, and low priced overseas competition (rock empire, etc). Â Their Espresso and Ice/Rock Raptor harnesses were pretty cool too. It is sad to see the number of options availible to us as consumers dwindle. Â Metolious used to make a harness about 8 yrs ago (cant remember the name) that was VERY similar to the custom made ones above. Â [ 10-24-2002, 10:36 AM: Message edited by: Ibex ] Quote
Ibex Posted October 24, 2002 Posted October 24, 2002 Â Â [ 10-24-2002, 10:07 AM: Message edited by: Ibex ] Quote
Beck Posted October 24, 2002 Posted October 24, 2002 C&S is one way crazy bartacker!!! I'd forgotten about that manufacturer, we should get him to do a demo at one of our pub clubs! Quote
mattp Posted October 24, 2002 Posted October 24, 2002 If we can get him to show up at a pubclub I promise great entertainment if somebody asks him about what he thinks of the Forest Service! Quote
mattp Posted October 24, 2002 Posted October 24, 2002 It involves more than that. Chris is awesome -- twisted, but awesome. Quote
thelawgoddess Posted October 24, 2002 Posted October 24, 2002 quote: Originally posted by mattp: twisted, but awesome my kind of man!!! Quote
Beck Posted October 24, 2002 Posted October 24, 2002 his chest harness/gear slings are the shizzy. Quote
IceIceBaby Posted October 24, 2002 Posted October 24, 2002 I just replaced my alpine bod with Pretzel crux and I like it allot a real comfy and functional harness Quote
sexual_chocolate Posted October 24, 2002 Posted October 24, 2002 Hey. I'll keep this short and sweet: Â PAGE TOP! Quote
thelawgoddess Posted October 25, 2002 Posted October 25, 2002 quote: Originally posted by mattp: If we can get him to show up at a pubclub I promise great entertainment if somebody asks him about what he thinks of the Forest Service! somehow i can think of a few things (at least) that would be a bit more entertaining! Quote
mattp Posted October 25, 2002 Posted October 25, 2002 Have you seen his "presentation" on this topic? Quote
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