Best Trad Harness?
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I've been loving the Arcteryx R-300. As long as you make sure that none of the webbing folds they're very comfortable and you don't even know that you're wearing it. |
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I've never owned a misty mountain, but it sounds as though their reputation is well-deserved. That said, if you're put off by the high prices of the Arc'Teryx line up, I've been climbing in a Petzl Corax and have been really happy with it. It's comfortable, pretty basic (which is a plus in my book), and has held up well. Not to mention the fact that it's $65, which is right about where I like to see harness pricing. |
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wild country syncro or BD big gun |
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Do the Arc'Teryx gear loops stay on in chimneys? Had problems w/ detachable gear loops popping off in the past (not arc'teryx) when moving down a bit from a chimney. |
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the gear loops can pop off the dead birds, ive had it happen |
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My vote is for Yates Shield. |
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ok, dead bird bad for trad, good for sport. |
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Misty Mountain. |
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Never been too impressed with my Misty harness. Just sayin. It's all about fit. If it doesn't fit, it doesn't matter what brand you buy. And pretty much I feel like I need more than 4 gear loops, it's time to start bringing less gear...unless I'm aid climbing, and even then I have a chest harness. |
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I have had several Cadillacs and I like the 3 gear loops but I found that the Arc'teryx harnesses are lighter and more comfortable for trad climbing. If you think you might want to get out on some walls maybe the Cadillac will suit you better than the other. |
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I love chimneys. Never had a gear loop pop off. I had the Big Gun, it was OK for walls but overkill for trad routes. |
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BD big gun = 660g |
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I know I posted Cadillac earlier, but what I climb everything in is a Misty Mountain Intrepid with a fifth gear loop on the rear center for carrying miscellaneous stuff. Not as big as a Cadillac but still very comfy and 3 ounces (85 grams) lighter than it if you're counting weight. |
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The Stoned Master wrote:Charlie s wrote: "... But I personally wanted double-backed straps; speed buckles in OWs scare me." Smart man. I'm not going to ditch my syncro prematurely but I had never thought of that. Its a detail that I'm glad I'm aware of now (I see the potential that a speed buckle could loosen if smashed correctly in a squeeze chimney/offwidth). Thanks man.I have the WC Synchro. It is one of the best I have used for Trad, and the buckles are actually difficult to undo with your hands, so I doubt very seriously you could work them loose in an offwidth. This harness is super comfortable, and carries a ton of gear. |
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Petzl Sama. |
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For those of you that own the misty mountain cadillac. I was looking at them and the sizing chart shows only a 3" swing on any of the sizes (ex. 32" - 35") are they that close or is there a little more wiggle room so to say. No one local carries them and that would be a hard call for an internet order. |
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jeb013 wrote:For those of you that own the misty mountain cadillac. I was looking at them and the sizing chart shows only a 3" swing on any of the sizes (ex. 32" - 35") are they that close or is there a little more wiggle room so to say. No one local carries them and that would be a hard call for an internet order. Thanks, JebThere is wiggle room. Honestly just call them and ask. You'll more than likely talk to Goose or Mike Grimm (the owners) and they will hook you up. They will get you the perfect fitting Misty and you will not be disappointed. mistymountain.com/purchase.htm |
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After 14 years of trad climbing, the BD Chaos harness is the best trad harness I've climbed in. Comfortable and low volume. Plus I don't like 6 gear loops on a trad harness. I don't ever need more than 4 for 1 day routes. |
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jeb013 wrote:For those of you that own the misty mountain cadillac. I was looking at them and the sizing chart shows only a 3" swing on any of the sizes (ex. 32" - 35") are they that close or is there a little more wiggle room so to say. No one local carries them and that would be a hard call for an internet order. Thanks, JebMake sure you get a measuring tape and actually measure your waist! I originally went with my jeans size (32) and got a medium only to find out that the harness was at the end of it's range with the gear loops too far back. Traded it in for a large and it was a much better fit. I've since lost a bit of weight and a medium would probably be a good fit now, but that's another story. |
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Several mentions of the WC Summit harness in this thread, has anyone actually had experience climbing with it in the year+ since this thread's genesis? |