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The padded Bod.

What could make the classic Black Diamond Bod Harness even better? How about a little padding? The Bod features the same diaper-style design as the Alpine Bod. You know, the one that you can put on while you're wearing crampons. Unlike the alpine version, however, this Black Diamond harness comes with extra padding and four gear loops for longer routes.
  • Diaper-style harness can be put on and taken of while wearing crampons or skis
  • Four gear loops to carry everything you need for multi-pitch routes

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I have this harness and I love it, but I...

msa2432784

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I have this harness and I love it, but I have a question: when I am setting up to climb, I run the rope through the little loop on the lower portion, but i noticed the top belt-part of the harness does not feature a loop to keep the rope from sliding from side to side... is this ok? am i setting up my gear right? it had the other guys at the wall stumped as well...

Paxton

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Yes, you're doing it right. The tech spec on the BD website shows how to tie in with this harness. You just need to pass the rope through waist belt and the little loop and the lower portion.

http://www.blackdiamondequipment.com/uploads/black-diamond/files/MM5872_A%20Bod%20Harness.pdf

I'm looking for the best harness for ice...

paulba

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I'm looking for the best harness for ice climbing and mountaineering. I'd like something that accepts ice clippers in between the gear loops, is easy to put on / take off, and is easy to walk in. This seems to fit the bill, but does anyone think another harness may be better for waterfall and alpine climbing?
Thanks! -Paul

Parker Anderson

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I have done some mountaineering in this harness before and I found that it works very well. The Bod is a simple, straight forward harness and proved to be very easy to maneuver in while climbing.

5 5

div100743327

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Just stated climbing a little while ago and ordered the Bod harness because of the wide leg straps and price. The reviews that I'd read before making the purchase were right on the money. Thank you.

Wide leg straps without any padding are great for comfort for me. Unlike some of those other harnesses that come with thick padding on the leg straps. It's not so comfortable when I have to hang with the harness for a lengthy period.

Rock on!

5 5

MalHavoc

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This is the most comfortable harness I've had the pleasure of using. The reason being is that the straps are wider then most other harnesses. I am 5'10 165lbs and I chose medium. This is the most ideal size for my weight and build. The inner lining is built with super comfortable fleece and is extremely sturdy. The adjustable and clip release leg straps makes putting on the Bod like second nature. You really can't go wrong with this harness.

4 5

Noah Foster

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Great Harness just make sure you get the right size. I am 6'4" 200lbs so naturally I went with the XL but now I have to exchange it for a large. Works perfect if you are doing alpine climbs but if you do more sport climbing then I would look elsewhere especially if you are a dude.

5 5

Bearman

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I have used this harness for 15 years of sport climbing and mountaineering. It's very comfortable, easy to adjust, easy to put on whether you have lots of layers on or are in adverse/precarious moments. Mine is ready to retire after 15 years and I will be buying a new one.

4 5

Paul

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I bought this for mountaineering and now I use it for everything. I really like the ability to put it on without having to put my legs through loops with regular harnesses. My only gripe is that the gear loops aren't that wide. It would be nice to have either wider gear loops or more loops. Comfortable harness.

5 5

cephus80

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Great basic and surprisingly comfortable harness! I have climbed in a BD Bod harness for the past few years and recently "upgraded" to a BD AL Momentum when I needed to retire the old Bod harness for safety. Tharness was everything I needed and nothing I didn't. I'm a bit surprised to report that the first couple uses of my BD AL Momentum has actually been LESS comfortable than the Bod (likely due to less width in leg loops. Anyway, either of these harnesses are great and with important gear that is weight bearing/life-dependant like a harness, the difference in price should be viewed in my opinion as trivial. Get the one that feels right for you. Surprised to see the Seth Morrison review from a few days ago for the Alpine Bod! If he's using it then, hey, how bad can it be! I would have thought they would have had him decked in some super bells and whistles harness at 3-4 times the price of this one. Love your work Seth! Keep it up and be safe!

5 5

jma3688100

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Been using this harness for about a month, and have absolutely no complaints. Comfortable to walk, climb and hang in, and looks sharp to boot.

Biggest upside is ease of putting on and taking off. Being able strap into my harness without hopping about and shimmying or getting leg loops twisted is golden. Once you get the hang of it, this goes on faster that anything I've tried with "Quick Adjust" buckles.

For less than fifty bucks, you can't beat it.

5 5

Mt. Baker Shredda

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thing is sweet! lightweight, wide straps, easy in/out for changing clothes on the mountain or next to the rock. Just did a bunch of crevasse rescue stuff, hanging from a tree with prussiks, and this thing works great. Get it, if you want to do rock climbing and alpine climbing.

3 5

Scott Pendleton

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This harness was very well made. I had no durability issues with it in over two years of using it for sport climbing 2-3 times a week, every week; even after I traded it away it looked absolutely brand new aside from chalk markings.

I eventually swapped with one of my climbing buddies for one of his spares because I could never quite get this harness to fit right and be comfortable. The lack of leg padding contributed to this, I think; it's almost a pseudo-alpine harness in the legs, but it's not really light enough. Also, I never liked the leg straps; they just didn't really stay put even when cinched tight. They moved all around while I'd climb and then when I'd need to take (or fall), they'd be out of place and really uncomfortable. I switched to an REI brand harness (I don't think they make it anymore) and it's much more comfortable and stays where it's supposed to.

I had the medium and I'm 6'2" and 155lbs. Maybe I should have gone with a small? Just be warned that if you are very thin, you may need to size down or get a different harness.

4 5

Ryan

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At first I didn't like it cause it was not comfortable at all. After messing around with the leg straps its not bad. I love the design of these so you can put them on over anything. Waist belt feels very secure.

5 5

Patrol Goat

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This harness is great. Comfortable and rugged. Lightweight and easy to put on and adjust even while wearing skis! I like the added bulk over the alpine bod, the padded belt stands up on its own and it a little more comfortable. I like this harness and plan on making it my go to harness. I have others for sport and indoor, but this harness will replace the alpine bod that has served valiantly in my ski patrol pack.

The BD Bod harness has a belay loop but...

Hayes

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The BD Bod harness has a belay loop but the Alpine Bod does not. (The older Bod design did not have a belay loop either). Anything wrong with removing the belay loop for alpine use? It would make calls to nature easier. I realize that dropping the connections in the front by moving the main carabineer tied to the rope would only be useful under certain conditions: When you “had to go” and the environment was semi-secure so that it would be safe to just be connected to the swami for a few minutes. This would not be safe in many climbing situations. My BD bod harness is very comfortable and I can put it on and take it off standing in snow with crampons on by releasing and opening up the leg loops in the front, but I cannot drop the back even when the front is clipped into place. If I am missing something, please help me out. Thank you!

Evan Stevens

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Nothing wrong with removing it, but then you might as well by the Alpine Bod!

4 5

tim2980814

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great harness easy to adjust and easy to put on and take off

ashley

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Where can these Harnesses be bought? ashley..

Write your question here...Are the black...

Greg Thomas

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Write your question here...Are the black diamond Bod Harness' ANSI rated

matthewtcox2257980

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Greg, let me guess: you are an engineer? ANSI is a north american rating that refers to temp and pressure (but you already know this). Climbing harnesses need to be tested for by newtons (units of force). So, I dont think you find any climbing harness that is ANSI rated. They however are CEN rated. This is a governing body that regulated specific manufacturing standards. If you are looking for a climbing harness this will do, if you are looking for an OSHA harness (while they are way less secure)...keep looking.

5 5

brooksm132362020

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I love the harness so far. Its easy to take on and off. It is much more comfortable than the Alpine Bod for a relatively small increase in wieght. The only drawback is that I sometimes forget to run the waist belt through the belay loop while putting it on. This has taken only minor getting used to.

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