Comfortable and light but not worth the extra money

By Ben Ranked #97 - Harnesses and Climbing Helmets November 17, 2008

I was really exited to try this harness out because of all the great reviews I read. Unfortunately it did not work out for me. I'll start with the good: VERY VERY light and sleek looking, it is also very comfortable to hang in and to take falls. The reason why I sold this to my friend was how it fit while I was on the ground. The leg loops were too tight and the distance between the waist loop and the leg loops was not long enough for my body type. The Petzl Adjama fits much better and I feel is about the same comfort level, only trade off is the weight. Another thing I noticed while comparing the two harnesses, was that the leg loops on the Adjama were more comfortable than the R320, but the waist was not. If you have skinny legs, a short torso, and the extra money this harness will be great for you, but if not save the money and get a Petzl. (Or an Arc'teryx with adjustable leg loops)

View Details: Arc'teryx R320 Rock Climbing Harness - Men's

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