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Petzl Adjama Harness - Men's

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The fully adjustable design of the Petzl Adjama Harness makes it ideal for all-season use while new perforated padding increases breathability in the heat of summer. Petzl used pre-threaded DoubleBack buckles on the waist and legs of the Adjama Harness to allow for quick entry and easy adjustment to fit over extra layers. Four gear loops hold your trad or sport rack, and Caritool slots provide a place for ice screws during winter use.

  • Adjustable leg loops to customize your harness to your layers
  • Caritool slots for ice climbing use
  • Perforated waist belt to help you stay cool in the summer

Bottom Line: Rock, ice, or alpine—do it all.

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Rating for this product: 5

Great harness

By: Backcountry.com Employee
May 8, 2012

Just started and does the job. affordable. no complaints. this will hold me over until I get better and need more.

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Rating for this product: 5

Has it all

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April 2, 2009

This harness has it all. Speed buckles, ice clipper slots, 4 gear loops, incredibly comfortable, petzl construction...i can't say enough about this harness. One of my favorite features is the delta leg loop section that doesn't get enough play. The leg loop is molded and sewn differently so that it sits perfectly against your legs. Get this!!!

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March 4, 2010

Just bought one today friend.

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Rating for this product: 5

Magical

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March 22, 2012

my favorite piece of gear. I feel safe, comfortable, and i like the blue. The legs were very comfortable, weather i was on ice or rock. The waist is very dispersed on weight. I have no tight spots, and have taken quite the falls on it--each time a safe and comfortable fall. I have hung in it for long periods at a time on multi pitch sport climbs, still most comfortable harness i have used!

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does petzl sell an ice axe holster for this harness?

does petzl sell an ice axe holster for this harness?

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March 25, 2012

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I don't believe they do. But the back haul loops would probably work just as good or better than something extra and clunky that you would have to attach and haul around.

Hope this helps :D

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March 26, 2012

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Tied in and ready to go.

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November 20, 2009

As you can see, enough racking room for a whole trad rack, plenty of draws and it fits really well.

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Rating for this product: 4

Good for canyoneering with modification

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April 29, 2012

I bought this for canyoneering and discovered you can't use the Petzl Pirana on it correctly because of that foolish green attatchment point on the belt. Studying it carefully, I realized that green thing does the same work as a carabiner and cut it off and put a William-Pirana there permanently! I just slip the harmness on and off in second and I'm rigged to go. Why didn't Petzl think of that?

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Rating for this product: 5

great harness

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December 29, 2008

Light enough to use in the mountains, comfy enough for sport climbing. Safe buckles, good gear storage, durable. I love this harness.

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What is the breaking strain on the Adjama Climbing Harness or

What is the breaking strain on the Adjama Climbing Harness or the SWL? I have to document all our safety equipment and just can't find the info anywhere. Help?

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September 15, 2010

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Do you mean the breaking stress? Strain is defined at change in length divided by the original length. Stress is Force divided by area. However, most climbing gear is simply rated by force required to fail it, with a safety factor. Meaning they do away with the known value of area for the end users.

On the lower left of this PDF, you will see a small little diagram that says 15kN. That seems to be the best I can find for you.

http://www.petzl.com/files/all/technical-notice/Sport/C.%20HARNAIS%20ESC%20C00500-D.pdf

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September 15, 2010

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Rating for this product: 5

Great so far

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June 6, 2011

Bought this as my first my first climbing harness. I've rented harnesses before and found them to be extremely uncomfortable. After a few uses and many hours, this one still feels comfortable, even during a couple short falls. Stitching all seems to be well done. I have a 32inch waist and the medium fits perfect.

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Rating for this product: 5

Amazing Climbing Harness

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August 30, 2008

Wtih this new series of Climbing Harnesses, Peztl has scored yet again another A+, 100% recommended.

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Rating for this product: 4

Overall Great!

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November 20, 2009

I've been using this as my primary do-it-all harness for about a year now. It's pretty light and the adjustable leg loops and large waist let me layer up underneath it. It's supportive and breathes really well. The pre-threaded DoubleBack buckles make putting on and taking off the harness really easy. The main qualm i have with this harness is that the plastic thread that they use as the stitching on the coping of the harness has started to really irritate my skin when not wearing a shirt. Also, as many other reviewers have said, the sizing is a little off (it runs a bit large). Overall a great do-it-all harness.

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Can I expect some mediums to be back in stock soon (particularly

Can I expect some mediums to be back in stock soon (particularly in the solid blue) or should I just look at purchasing something else after refunding the wrong size? I really like this harness, but can't pretend to manage in something that doesn't fit!

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May 29, 2009

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its on sale so chances are down. Try using chat now and ask them they might know forsure

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June 1, 2009

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Rating for this product: 5

comfort all the way

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September 18, 2008

Petzl really seem to have the comfort factor dialled in. This harness rocks whether its outdoors taking some big falls or slaving away on an indoor route you just won't give up on. I've put it through the wash a few times as well and its still in perfect condition. The doubleback buckles are so fast and easy too. Wicked harness. As for the sizing issues, go to a shop, try it on, then get it through backcountry. Problem solved. Cheeky, but gotta be done.

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Rating for this product: 5

Do All, Be All - Adjama!

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May 11, 2010

I don't know what it is about the Adjama, but it is a ridiculously comfortable harness. Long stints as belay *****, lead falls, rappelling, scrambling, mountaineering, ice... This baby handles it all, in style. Blue, the blue is a gorgeous colour on this. The gear loops are set up nice for a multi-use harness; flexible in the back for carrying a pack, and the front two clip gear very easily. The adjustable leg loops are what sold me on this one over the Sama, because it makes it so much more useable. Stuffing legs covering in layers and snow pants through some elastic leg loops isn't my thing. The different colours belay loop is nice if you find that area of your harness getting messy, it just makes it easier to find and more reassuring.

The sizing was a lot different than the BD harness I have been in. I am 6'1" and about 205# for general knowledge. My Momentum in L fit poorly for some reason, and didn't give me much room to cinch down in. But this L gives me plenty of tail on the auto-doubleback buckles, something I like, while fitting my legs. I recommend going to try one on before committing to it.

And just if you need one more kicker in this deal, it has classic Petzl bombproof build.

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Rating for this product: 4

Great Harness

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March 6, 2011

Sizing of the Med could be a little smaller but an overall awesome harness!

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I'm seeing a few complaints about the sizing. I wear a 36

I'm seeing a few complaints about the sizing. I wear a 36 in jeans (which are loose on me), but my waist measured at 37 with a tailor's tape measure. I plan to order the Large, anyone think that would be a bad move? I just don't want it to be too tight with a medium. Thanks!** Update!I appreciate the comment James. As it turns out, after buying this Harness in Large, I have to cinch the belt all the way down to the very end. I do wish I would have bought the Medium, because I have been losing quite a bit of weight lately. The thighs are a good fit, but the waist is quite large and I personally would not call this true to size.

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February 6, 2009

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I wear between a 36 and 38 pant depending on the brand and cut of the pants, and i have a large. It fits close to almost all the way closed so there is a lot of strap left on the waist.

i tried a medium and it fits me, but just barely. The gear hoops are in weird places though and I opted for the larger size both for the gear hoop positions and that I want to try ice climbing at some point and the larger size will fit over any cold gear I wear.

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June 30, 2009

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Rating for this product: 5

Amazing Harness!

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February 17, 2011

I love this thing. This harness is so versatile with the Caritool slots and then the ventilation for the warmer climbing. I am a fan of how comfortable yet lightweight this harness. You won't be disappointed with this other than the higher price. Get it on sale and you are set!

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Rating for this product: 5

your do it all kinda harness!

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November 12, 2010

iAfter trying on several brands of harnesses, This one came out as my favorite,I'm a big fan of how comfortable this is and the ability to use it in a multitude of situations. Its nice having four loops for your swag and its also nice knowing that you can perform to your fullest without your equipment holding you back! A quality product for the serious climber!

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Rating for this product: 3

Meeeh, Its ok.

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April 19, 2010

I've been working with this harness for awhile and I cant seem to get it to fit just right despite the reviews. As for size i am a dead on 31' waist and purcahsed the medium and it needs to be wrenched down to fit which is ok. I first purchased a small and the belay loop was turned to the side because it was just too small of a harness. So I think to get this thing just right for a medium you need a 32' waist or greater. My least favorite aspect of this harness is the gear loops. They are practically flat against the harness and can make clipping trad gear a bit more tedious than some other harnesses

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Rating for this product: 4

Solid Harness

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November 15, 2011

I love this harness. I use it primarily for gym climbing, but it is rated for anything (including alpine). It took me a while to get the sizing right, as it said I was a Medium but it turned out a small was what fit best. I would not use this for mountaineering since you still have to step into it.

Overall this is a great and cool looking harness and at a reasonable (kind of) price.

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January 30, 2012

you don't have to step into it if you undo the buckles...

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I thought the sizing on this harness was on the large side. Did

I thought the sizing on this harness was on the large side. Did anyone else think so?

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March 25, 2008

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definitely try before you buy in this case, if you can. I used a friend's harness once that was huge on me, and it wasn't fun

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April 25, 2010

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This is an all purpose harness, so they do run a bit big to make plenty of room for extra insulating layers.

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February 26, 2010

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I agree -- I usually go with large, but a medium was still a bit big. And it hurt.

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April 20, 2008

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Rating for this product: 5

Perfect harness for everything

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June 20, 2011

I bought this a year ago as a second harness. I used to own a black diamond harness but every time i took a lead fall it would come dangerously close to damaging my man parts. The way the legs loops fit on this harness ensure that I don't crush my bits and pieces when taking whippers. The gear loops hold everything I want to bring with me and more. And the harness breathes really well in the summer.
Bottom line, buy this harness and you won't regret it.

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Rating for this product: 4

decent

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December 28, 2009

I've had this harness for over a year and I've noticed a number of things. Firstly, like many other people have noted, it seems to run fairly large. I have a size 31 or 32 waist and the medium seems to be too big at times. The leg loops often get twisted and can be a pain to fix if you have it in a pack when going to a crag. Both of these qualms can be avoided if you size it appropriately and try not to pack it too tightly. Of course it is incredibly comfortable, lightweight, and has the ease of the automatically double back buckles. However, unless you have very skinny or very fat legs, go with the Sama. The only difference between the Adjama and the Sama is that the Sama does not have adjustable leg loops, and it is a good $20 cheaper.

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May 11, 2010

There is a different reason for the adjustable legs. Having only one harness for 4 season use, means that it must accommodate layers. This means that if you get the Sama and save $20, but later get into ice climbing, you need something you can fit your bulky layers into, and are out more than the $20.

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Rating for this product: 5

Love it

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January 31, 2008

This is a very sleek harness.

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Rating for this product: 5

Recommended

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March 27, 2008

This is a great harness. I only wish that the gear loops stuck out a little so that it was easier to clip stuff onto.

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Rating for this product: 4

How's the Sizing

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March 27, 2008

I thought the sizing on this harness was on the large side. Did anyone else think so?

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Rating for this product: 5

total package

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June 4, 2010

I should say that this is my first harness, and I have exclusively been using the harnesses that they lend out for free at the climbing gym I belong to...the noticeable difference I experienced on my first climb was amazing! this harness is super lightweight, but also very sturdy and secure - and so so comfy in the legs and around the waist! I love the adjustable leg straps (I originally bought the Sama but returned it because the fit in the legs wasn't right for me). there are plenty of gear loops (although I don't have any gear, yet), so this harness should be very versatile and adaptable as I grow as a climber.

I purchased the medium and it fits great - I am 6'1" and 188lbs - waist 34"

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Rating for this product: 4

Pretty Decent

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April 30, 2009

I'm a pretty big fan of this harness. I picked it up a year and a half ago and have been quite please with it thus far. Unlike a lot of other owners, I don't have problems with the sizing. Maybe it's just me.

The harness is fairly comfortable and only really begins to bite into my waist after three hours of routesetting. It's far from the lightest on the market, but I wouldn't describe it as bulky either. The four gear loops are nice in that you can carry up as much gear as you need. The speed buckles are awesome, and I'll never revert to double-backing again. All in all, it's a nice harness. Easy on the wallet and extremely versitile.

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Rating for this product: 5

Good stuff!

By: Backcountry.com Alumni
July 31, 2007

I love the auto double back! Nice that its only on one side as well. VERY lightweight in comparison to my old Petzl Corax. I like the different shape of the molded gearloops. I also like the haul loop on the back, makes trailing a rope 10 times easier. All in all, This is a great harness!

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Rating for this product: 3

Size is wayyyyyyyyyy off!

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May 12, 2008

Sizes way too big. It's the first time in my life I wear S. I have a 31 to 32" waist which makes the M perfect, however when I put it I could barely get it tight enough, and ended up with the gear loops in the front, hanging over my thighs...
The S works fine but if you're normally proportioned the leg loops will be a bit tight. Otherwise seems like a good harness but I wouldn't want to hang in it too much, the leg padding feels quite thin.

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Rating for this product: 5

Awesome Harness

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January 31, 2008

The size I got was a little large but I can tell that it is a sweeeeeet harness. I'll be returning my large for a medium.

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Sizing is way off.

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February 23, 2009

I'm a 34" waist and the Med was way too big. I traded it for the small and that was also too big. I'm not sure what the deal with this is. Maybe it's designed to go over a few base layers and ski pants???

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April 24, 2010

It is designed to go over a few layers. Its marketed as an all-season harness because it can be used for mountaineering/ice climbing too, not just rock climbing. It also includes features like leg loops that disconnect in the rear, for people who plan to wear it for a LONG TIME (like mountaineers).

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Rating for this product: 5

Light weight, extremely comfortable

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August 9, 2009

I could not ask for a better harness for trad climbing. From a local single pitch to the multi pitch all day routes, this harness remains comfortable. I wish there was a fifth loop in the back of the harness and a bigger tie in loop. Otherwise, the harness is Excellent. I love the perforated padding, which helps to keep the sweat down when climbing. I owned this one before, and after about 5+ years of continious use, I needed a new one and no question what harness I would get! I recomend this to anyone looking for an excellent all around, comfortable harness.

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Rating for this product: 4

Great Harness

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March 20, 2008

I have been climbing with this harness for few months now and it has performed great.

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Rating for this product: 5

Love It

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March 20, 2008

I love this harness!!

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Rating for this product: 5

Awesome Harness!

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May 28, 2009

I couldn't be happier with this harness. I have used it several times now and love it. It is very comfortable, the buckles are simple, and the breathable foam is a plus. My only complaint are the gear loops. My old Arc Teryx made it easier to rack up and unclip gear.

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Rating for this product: 4

Light weight comfortable A+

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March 27, 2009

I've climbed 30 plus pitches on this harness so far this season and taken one whipper on it, at first I was worried that this thin harness was gonna kill my kidneys when I whipped. I was very suprised, this harness was very supportive. I have a 32" waist and I bought the Med. size the waist strap fits be perfectly, I can barley tell its there all day, the leg loops are a bit big however, they feel great while climbing/belaying but when hiking from crag to crag they feel a litte loose. No major complaints tho, highly recomended.

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Rating for this product: 4

To sum it up

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June 2, 2008

I as well have a 31-32 in waist and the medium is almost too big. The harness seems to have narrow gear loops which makes it a little harder to clip items if you are wearing a shirt. The harness seems to take the falls very well and I found the harness much more ergonomic compared to to my last one which makes it more comfortable. however there is no way i would hang all day in it. The rating is with the intension of top rope and sport climbing.

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Rating for this product: 5

Petzl Adjama Harness - Great, but runs big.

By: Backcountry.com Employee
August 25, 2008

First of all, this is a great harness. I am pretty new to the sport and this is only my second harness, however this one is light years ahead of my first. It is lightweight, comfortable (for sport) and fits me very well. That being said, definitely size down as the other reviews have mentioned. I am 6'2" and a 32" waist and i went with the small. It fits me perfectly. The medium definitely would have been too big. If you have wide thighs, you may have to size up, but for me the sizing is spot on. Bottom line? Great harness...just size down accordingly.

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Rating for this product: 5

Nice climbing harness

By: Backcountry.com Employee
May 30, 2007

This Petzl harness is light weight, durable, and comfortable. It also comes with a handy little bag to stow it in. I'd recommend this harness.

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Rating for this product: 5

Solid

By: Backcountry.com Employee
February 12, 2011

This harness is super comfortable, have always liked the light profile of harnesses. You have a great range of mobility in this thing and it breaths really well. Would definitely recommend to a friend.

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Great harness

5 star rating

By: matt May 8, 2012

Just started and does the job. affordable. no complaints. this will hold me over until I get better and need more. more...

Has it all

5 star rating

By: Bryan Vernetson April 2, 2009

This harness has it all. Speed buckles, ice clipper slots, 4 gear loops, incredibly comfortable, petzl construction...i can't say enough about this more...

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Material:
nylon, mesh 
Adjustable Leg Loops:
yes 
Gear Loops:
Haul Loop:
yes 
Ice Clipper Slots:
Weight:
465 g 
Recommended Use:
climbing 
Manufacturer Warranty:
3 years