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ajoyce
Jun 16, 2004, 3:38 PM
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Im getting into repelling and some mild climbing. I am looking for a good harness that I dont have to double back with. Or other words looking for one that isnt such a pain to get on and off. any Ideas????
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ajoyce
Jun 16, 2004, 3:56 PM
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What about this one, does it do the same thing???
http://www.shorelinemtn.com/Pages/Product/product.asp/level1_id/434610/level2_id/434632/item/640564/level2_title/Harnesses
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overlord
Jun 16, 2004, 3:58 PM
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get something adjustable and comfortable.
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taino
Jun 16, 2004, 4:09 PM
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In reply to: What about this one, does it do the same thing??? http://www.shorelinemtn.com/Pages/Product/product.asp/level1_id/434610/level2_id/434632/item/640564/level2_title/Harnesses
It has a similar adjustment system, yes. However, it doesn't have as wide a swami belt, nor as much padding. Lastly, it also only has three gear loops; not a bad thing per se, but it's less able to carry your gear.
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fadeux
Jun 16, 2004, 4:15 PM
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Petzl Corax, Hands down...
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dutyje
Jun 16, 2004, 4:20 PM
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In reply to: In reply to: What about this one, does it do the same thing??? http://www.shorelinemtn.com/Pages/Product/product.asp/level1_id/434610/level2_id/434632/item/640564/level2_title/Harnesses It has a similar adjustment system, yes. However, it doesn't have as wide a swami belt, nor as much padding. Lastly, it also only has three gear loops; not a bad thing per se, but it's less able to carry your gear. T
And, checking against the original poster's stated objectives, neither of those deficiencies seem to be very important. The harness will only be weighted for the length of the rappel, or any time the climber spends hang-dogging on a route.
Given "mild climbing" I'm going to assume that this person won't be doing a whole lot of multi-pitch trad. Therefore, a luxuriously comfy harness for a long sitting belay and tons of space on gear loops are probably not that important.
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taino
Jun 16, 2004, 4:32 PM
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In reply to: {snip quotes} And, checking against the original poster's stated objectives, neither of those deficiencies seem to be very important. The harness will only be weighted for the length of the rappel, or any time the climber spends hang-dogging on a route. Given "mild climbing" I'm going to assume that this person won't be doing a whole lot of multi-pitch trad. Therefore, a luxuriously comfy harness for a long sitting belay and tons of space on gear loops are probably not that important.
*shrug* It's their back and kidneys.
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korporal
Jun 16, 2004, 5:34 PM
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In reply to: What about this one, does it do the same thing??? http://www.shorelinemtn.com/Pages/Product/product.asp/level1_id/434610/level2_id/434632/item/640564/level2_title/Harnesses
In the picture on that website it looks like the leg loops are doubled back. If doubleing back is that much of a pain petzl makes a few harnesses that do not need to have their buckels doubled back and they are fairly comfortable but expensive.
In reply to: Im getting into repelling and some mild climbing. I am looking for a good harness that I dont have to double back with. Or other words looking for one that isnt such a pain to get on and off. any Ideas????
I recomend that you get a harness that is comfortable and within your price range. Then spend some time fuguring a quick and easy way to put it on. I have a Mammut focus and it took me a few trips to the crag to find a good way to put in on. Some people I climb with adjusted their leg loops once and they leave them buckled. Every time they put their harness on they check their leg loops for fit and check the buckles to make sure that they are doubled back. Just find what works for you and is safe.
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