Description
Gear up for the big rigs, starting with the Big Gun.
- Seven gear loops to hold everything you need for an A4 pitch
- Full-strength haul loop for your tag line
- Extra-wide everything for improved comfort at hanging belays
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Big Gun = Big Comfort
Ryan Barber
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Great price at Backcountry and worthwhile if you plan on hanging around with extra weight for any significant amount of time. IE: Technical Aid Climbing, hauling, bolting or routesetting, or hanging belays on long aid pitches. If you'll be on the wall for multiple days, you'll be happy to have a Big Gun
Hello everyone, I was just curious as to...
Max H. Janszen
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Hello everyone, I was just curious as to how i should go about picking a size for myself with this particular harness? I'm a tall, skinny guy and have a 29" waist and was wondering if this harness would even adjust down that low on the small size. Thanks :)
Arthur Debowski
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I'd go with the small. I am 5'10 with a 28" waist and the small fits well.
Big Gun Suesca
Federico Garcia
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AMAZING!!!!
jonathan
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Amazing harness, supper comfy.
Get the Big Gun for Big Jobs
Greg G
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I recently purchased this harness for use during Big Wall climbing. Reading reviews about wall harnesses can be a little daunting especially when you don't have much experience aid climbing. I waited until I had about 20 aid pitches, and one major aid route (2 nights on the wall) under my belt before I purchased my first aid specific harness. After my first wall I had terrible "wall hips" that were bruised for day's after the climb, and I promised myself I would take strides to reduce this uncomfortable pain. So I practiced better hauling, and jugging techniques so that I wouldn't be constantly hanging in my crappy old harness until I had perfected my own systems. I believe that even if you have the biggest most plush wall harness out there (Yates Shield Harness) you will still experience "wall hips" if you're technique is bad.
Anyways like I was saying...after some practice I jumped in, and bought this harness. Once I received it I immediately loaded up every single gear loop with every last bit of gear I owned (which is wayyyyyyy to much) to see how this baby would sag once full loaded with a 3x rack + hauling gear. As with any harness you need to cinch it down tight to avoid having to 're-cinch' it a few pitches up, but you don't need to over tighten it to avoid harness sag. As for the multitude of gear loops I figured out a good system for myself.
We decided to climb Touchstone wall 5.8 C2 in a day without fixing, and my lead was the first few aid pitches. Immediately this harness began to show me why it stands apart from others. The 'Upper Tier' gear loop can be used to carry extra gear, but I feel like slings, and cams with snag to become a huge cluster. Instead I used these as my dedicated ladder/daisey clip in points...'Genius!' I thought to myself as I easily cruised up the first few pitches in an hour or 2. When waiting at the hanging belay's for my partner the harness felt like I was sitting in a Bosun chair (well not really, but it was real comfy), and I really new I was on the right track with this harness. The last thing the harness did to prove itself worthy was the upper free climbing pitches. All rated 5.8 to 5.10 (depending on your willingness, and level of psyche) the harness never felt clunky or bulky while free climbing.
All in all I would recommend this piece of equipment to any climber looking for a comfortable, versatile, and light weight aid/wall/multipitch harness. SEND IT!!
the boss is in town!
Azriale
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This is the best feeling harness ever!!! all day comfort!
7 reenforced gear loops for massive and convenient haul capacity! the fact that this seat has 2 belay loop in front makes me wonder why it isn't the new standard in the climbing community!! this is a serious harness for the man who brings everything to the rock!!!
Two Belay Loop´s
Federico Garcia
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Lot of Gear Loop´s
Federico Garcia
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Thick Waist Belt
Federico Garcia
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6'2 210 lbs on the rock
Clint Gordon-Carroll
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I have this harness and one from wild country, but b/c I'm a pretty big guy I use the Big Gun when I know I'm challenging myself and may take a few good whips. The thick back and leg padding makes for a more comfortable experience.
I'm a sailor not a climber. Looking for...
dave
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I'm a sailor not a climber. Looking for advice on a harness for mast climbs...its all about sit and leg comfort. Thanks
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Hey Dave,
You actually got lucky and stumbled across the right one here..most harness are designed to be somewhat comfortable for long durations, and big wall climbing definitely more than say..sport (usually you're not hanging as long) but it sounds like for what you are looking to do, this is a good fit.
Brandon Smith
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Dave,
This is what you want.
http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Black-Diamond-Bosuns-Chair/BLD0965M.html
Don't get this harness. Your legs will still go numb after a while. The goal is to get the weight off your harness. Any cheap harness and this chair will do the trick.
Where on your quads does the legs strap...
Fernando Octavio Brendinberger
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Where on your quads does the legs strap go? Right in the crotch?
I have big quads-31"!
TJP
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It will of course matter how you are built, but typically they will ride around the upper middle region of your thigh. Like in the neighborhood of the bottoms of a pair of boxers, but sometimes they can ride up to crotch-town. You may be in trouble, since the XL is only designed to go to 28". Good luck!
Brandon Smith
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The waist belt is supposed to fit right above your hip bones. So where the leg loops ride varies. It all depends on your build. It's OK to have the leg loops in the crotch. I see climbers "sagging" in there climbing harness so the leg loops don't ride there crotch. Don't do this. Pull the waist belt above your hips. If the leg loops are in your crotch and it's too uncomfortable, try a different harness.
Black Diamond Big Gun Harness Review
Spencer
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Black Diamond Big Gun Harness
Tom Rooney
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As a challange course facilitator at an alternative school, I am belaying and climbing for several hours a week. This harness is very comfortable and allows me to finish each week with no back or hip pain from wearing an uncomfortable harnes.
Very Comfortable
NvHiker
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Works great on all types of climbs for me. I also own a BD Focus which can be binding at times. I use the Big Gun on top roping also, so when you want to try a tricky move and fall, you're not going to get "uncomfortable".
Big gun on small climb
dlo2828515
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Comfortable hanging belays, holds a full rack and draws, not bulky or restricting
axt3088375
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Climbed Calaveras Dome for four days in rain and shine, the Big Gun held to its name and allowed me to carry a full rack comfortably through all 12 pitches to the top.
Great Harness
buzzword551512914
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Ok, so after a week of hard climbing out at J-Tree, I have come to the conclusion that this harness officially kicks ass. The added gear loops are awesome for organizing your pieces for leading, the wider legs and waist straps make hanging around so much more comfortable, and its durable. After taking a couple of good whippers and running along the side of the rock face, all that happened were some scrapes on the paint of the buckles. I really like the two belay loops as well, makes climbing up with a rope in tow a whole lot less complicated matter. Overall, I love this harness!
dlo2828515
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I think so far I have done something like 5 or 6 climbs in this harness over one weekend with several multi-pitch. Some trad, some sport. All in all, great harness. Nice and lightweight and fits well. The gear loops are good but loading it down with my whole trad rack was a little confusing though mostly likely due to me, not the harness. The big loop in the back is a great deal but does tend to lure you into bring a ton of extra stuff because you can stash it back there. Does potentially make it hard to get to your chalk bag. I like the idea of combing this with a lightly loaded chest harness, just a few pieces.
Over all, four stars.
is it too bulky to get full flexibility...
josh
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is it too bulky to get full flexibility on legs and back?
Angus Bohanon
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Yes, but it's intended for big walls and aiding, where you're sitting in your harness for days on end and flexibility isn't really an issue. If you want flexibility AND comfort, get the Chaos. Best harness I've ever worn.
Adam Buchanan
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It is a beefy and heavy harness. Matters what your up to josh. If I was setting routes it would be so comfy but probably an overkill for gym.
Adam Buchanan
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It is a beefy and heavy harness. Matters what your up to josh. If I was setting routes it would be so comfy but probably an overkill for gym.
Could you give a me size comparision between...
juleswinnf2341349
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Could you give a me size comparision between the S/M/L sizes....? For ex. like the proper size per waist.
Olympicmtnboy
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Sizing is on the BD website here: http://www.bdel.com/gear/detail/big_gun_detail.php#compare
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Fernando Octavio Brendinberger
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