Simple design, simply uncomfortable

By Nick Stadie Ranked #117 - Harnesses and Climbing Helmets February 3, 2011

It does the job it was designed for: simple, cheap, lightweight harness (although there are much lighter harnesses now that have a more modern design) for general mountaineering and especially while wearing skis and crampons (since you can take it on and off with ease). Good right?

Well, as a guy, let's just say it isn't the most comfortable harness I have ever used. I get an instant surge of pain when I put my weight on this harness, no matter how I fit it! Since it was my first one, I didn't even realize that it was uncomfortable until I tried a modern style padded harness and immediately felt the difference. No wincing anymore!

It is now my lender...

View Details: Black Diamond Alpine Bod Harness

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