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Metolius designed the Women’s Safe Tech Deluxe Harness with a few things in mind—safety, durability, all-day comfort, and the female physique. Because, a) you need this thing to save you when you take an adrenaline-overloading whipper four pitches up, and b) …wait for a big shocker… your hips are not the same shape as a man’s. Metolius also included above-and-beyond features like double belay loops, and strength-rated gear loops, leg loops, and rope locator to counteract common safety mishaps and add years of life to the harness.
- Fully adjustable-rise 3-D system lets you customize your fit
- Wide back hip-belt and 6kN-rated elastic leg loops lend extra support to the lower back
- Two belay/rappel loops minimize clutter on multi-pitch routes
- Reinforced, long-wearing tie-in point and 10kN-rated rope locator hold up to years of cragging
- Improved gear loop configuration features front loops that stick out and rear loops that lay flat for use with a pack
Bottom Line: An extremely safe, built-for-a-woman’s curves harness that you’ll use for years.
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Comfortable & Supportive
By: Katie Hammer
July 27, 2010
I love that this harness has so many additional safety features on it, like the dual belay loops and rated gear loops. It doesn't dig into your legs and cut off circulation, thanks to all of its adjustments. However, it does take a bit of time to get everything set just right to fit your body.
If you're in between size measurements, I suggest going down to the lower size. I originally bought a medium, but had to exchange it for the small so I had enough free webbing to tighten the waist.
I haven't taken it outside yet for any multi-pitch and hanging belays (two of the primary reasons I selected this harness), but my climbs/belays in the gym have been super comfortable.
Thanks Metolius for a harness that minimizes possible user errors and Backcountry for retailing it!
Piece of Mind
By: ninins670208
June 15, 2010
Prior to using this harness I was wearing a lighter weight harness, with non-adjustable leg loops by wild country. I purchased that one 10 years ago and have outgrown it.
I was debating between replacing it with another lightweight harness, or a harness that was bomber and comfy.
It basically came down to deciding between the Arcteryx r280 or the Metolius safe-tech deluxe.
Because I climb in Yosemite, I imagined the Arcteryx, being such light and thin material would wear down easily when rubbing against granite when trying to scoot up chimneys. So I went with Metolius.
The first time I put it on, It felt cumbersome and heavy. I was so used to my old wild country one. But, after wearing yesterday in Yosemite Valley, I was much impressed. It was comfortable, and best of all I felt secure, as if I had a piece of armour on.
I don't mind gaining a few ounces for that feeling of confidence when having it on. I also like the fact that the gear and haul loops are full strength.
Not a review but a comment
By: littletige156620
March 22, 2010
My rating is for the older version of the Metolius Safe Tech Deluxe Women's harness. I bought this harness to replace my older and well-used version of this harness. The biggest (literally) attraction are the overlapping gear loops (which make a big difference on an XS sized harness). Haven't tried it out yet but just wanted to comment that there are two belay loops, which was a nice surprise. Seems a bit hard to see that in the main image above.
Edit: Good - they changed the image for a better view of the harness.
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Comfortable & Supportive
I love that this harness has so many additional safety features on it, like the dual belay loops and rated gear loops. It doesn't dig into your legs more...
Piece of Mind
Prior to using this harness I was wearing a lighter weight harness, with non-adjustable leg loops by wild country. I purchased that one 10 years ago and more...
- Material:
- 420D diamond ripstop, polyethylene foam, conlure lining
- Padding:
- closed-cell foam
- Adjustable Leg Loops:
- yes
- Gear Loops:
- 4
- Haul Loop:
- yes, 12kN-rated
- Weight:
- 20 oz
- Recommended Use:
- climbing
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