Comtortable enough but SLOW to put on.

By Paul P. Ranked #230 - Harnesses and Climbing Helmets October 17, 2008

My main problem with this harness are the buckles.

With this harness you have to make all the adjustments and then be sure to double back the strap. Admittedly this is not that big of a deal, but One thing I like much more about my other harness (an old petzl corax) is that the buckles adjust while already being doubled back. This cuts in half the time it takes to put on your harness! (The speed adjust version of this harness also has these far superior buckles)

Another thing I like about my Petzl is that it has buckles and straps on each side of the belay loop so it can be adjusted from fiting a skinny teenager up to my heavier adult friends, all while keeping the belay loop centered. This BD Harness does not have nearly the sizing range.

I am returning this. And because I can afford it right now I think I am going to get the arc'teryx R320 or X350a, which are not really comparable in price to this harness. However, I tend to like spending a bit more on something now, being happy with it, and not wanting to upgrade in just a year or 2.

Bottom line: If you like this harness... spend the extra $10 and get the speed adjust version. If you want better range to fit a variety of people go with something like the petzls that have 2 buckles/straps.

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