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Gear Review - ARC'TERYX WST Harnesses

sesser125 · · Boulder, CO · Joined Mar 2006 · Points: 195

My tie in point has also worn through to the orange. I just taped it up and kept on climbing, with minimal grumbling from partners. This problem has been heard by Arcteryx and they are looking into fixing it. Though when I talked with them, one rep stated that this harness is not for sport climbing, where many falls will be taken working a route. Rather this is a trad climbing harness, where falls are less likely to be taken. Either way I love the harness just wish it would have lasted a little longer

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Peter L K · · Cincinnati, OH · Joined Jul 2007 · Points: 45

I sent mine away to be looked at because of the early tie in wear.

Also, my leg loops have started collapsing on the inner portion - they are folding over and are not supporting my weight across the full width. They are not very comfy this way!

Coeus · · a botched genetics experiment · Joined Apr 2008 · Points: 40
sesser125 wrote: Though when I talked with them, one rep stated that this harness is not for sport climbing, where many falls will be taken working a route. Rather this is a trad climbing harness, where falls are less likely to be taken.
Hear me now Arc'Teryx - this is a dumb excuse for a harness that wears out quickly and costs as much as it does.
bigwallrog · · the farside · Joined Jun 2009 · Points: 20

Ok I too was smitten by the x350a but has anybody else noticed there leg buckles loosening

Mine seem to work loose walking around but stay tight while climbin

Also the clipper slots seem a tad bit loose

Still a great harness

Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

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