I've used the harness for 2 seasons of alpine and vertical ice. It does the job well.

Pluses: racking options, full strength rear tie in point, adjustability, and comfort

Minuses: not a nimble rock harness, 'ice clipper' interferes with traditional racking,

Overall, pretty solid harness if you want a winter workhorse.

Good harness, but the gear loops and Ice Clipper loops are a little too far to the rear on both sides for my preference. You can't glance to your side and see gear on both sides easily. Maybe just takes some getting used to.

Seems very solid. Don't see much difference between it and the Focus AL besides the adjustability and possibly waterproofness. Consider the Focus AL if you aren't going to be doing any hardcore ice climbing.

This harness fits well over layers and the sizing is right for multi-layered excursions. My only complaint is that the placement of the Ice Clipper tabs could have been better, as it is they block the gear loops which can interfere with whatever you're hanging on the Clippers. On the upside, BD gives you more options of Ice Clipper placement than any other harness out there with these; definitely a great choice.

This is a good harness. I have used it a lot and is definitely a good buy. I might have needed to get a small though. Great Harness.

This harness is awesome, perfect form and fit around the waist and hips.

Nice, but it’s nothing exceptional. It is sized incorrectly, I’m a large and it didn't even go around my waist without a coat or bulky shirt. I had to reorder an extra-large, so beware. It’s advertised to fit bulky winter clothes, but that’s pushing it in my opinion.

This harness is perfect for ice, alpine and trad climbing. The ice clipper loops are far easier to use than a floating ‘biner with a bunch of screws on it, and the contoured shape is wide enough in the back to make for a relatively comfortable hanging belay. Everything is easily adjustable, even with gloves on. My only complaint is that the tie-in point is a little on the small side, making it less ideal for any aid climbing. Since it wasn’t designed for that in the first place, it’s pretty hard to complain.