Blue Ice Halo durability, comfort, etc?

Wondering if anyone has long term ~1 year or more experience using the Blue Ice Halo.  Is it durable? Im suspicious of the covering on Blue Ice belay loops in general for durability. Comfortable for hanging in projecting, hanging belays, racking a ton of gear?  Ive read some reviews saying its a quiver of one, so I was hoping for more testimonials either substantiating these claims, or debunking them.  Thanks.

It’s a nice harness, but I found it super uncomfortable to hang in, even just for hangdogging up a sport pitch. The leg loop material bunches and rolls up which is pretty unpleasant. 

Captain Snowboots wrote:

It’s a nice harness, but I found it super uncomfortable to hang in, even just for hangdogging up a sport pitch. The leg loop material bunches and rolls up which is pretty unpleasant. 

Biggest complaint for me is described here. Am of the opinion that it is not any better than FL & AR Arc'teryx harnesses. Looked like the harness had been through an entire year of climbing in about 30+ days of climbing, granted this is in Zion and surrounding areas which is notoriously hard on equipment.

Are you guys bigger than average climbers? I'm 6'6" and about 185 full kitted with gear. 

5'9" 160. Typically, waists are loose, and leg loops are tight, or vice versa. I have to use an XS waist with S leg loops in my arc'teryx harnesses. I have a S in the halo where I cinch the waist all the way down, but the leg loops are pretty damn tight. Wish I had M leg loops, and it would maybe be more comfortable.

I’ve been using the Halo for about 7 months across a variety of areas and climbing (alpine / desert / granite). For the weight I think it’s rather comfortable. I haven’t taken it on any walls- nor would I- but have hung in it plenty including multiple 10+ rap descents. The one thing it’s missing is a 5th gear loop centered in the back, which I find useful for clipping off shoes, water bottle, jacket etc. on multipitch routes. If you are looking at the Halo also consider the Petzl Sitta; they’re similar harnesses and the Sitta has the extra gear loop in the back.

Ive found the durability of the Halo to be fine, definitely more durable than the Cuestras. But like has been noted, it is not comfortable for hanging, and I actually don't find it that comfortable for hiking in - I never can get the leg loops to stay where I want them.

I fixed the two ommisions: 

I added a fifth gear loop (I glued the knots on the cord so it would not untie).

And I had my seamstress add two more clipper slots, but apparently it is very hard to sew through the waistband because of some fibers in there. 

I really thought the Halo was going to be the one harness to rule them all, but it's now basically my sport harness, and I use the Cuestra Adj for everything else.

Just as a counter point I've found the Halo to be the most comfortable harness to hang in that I can recall owning.  The lack of 5th gear loop or haul point seems odd considering the alpine intent of it.  I had no problems sewing through the back to add a haul loop not sure why side would be any different? 

Darin Berdinka wrote:

Just as a counter point I've found the Halo to be the most comfortable harness to hang in that I can recall owning.  The lack of 5th gear loop or haul point seems odd considering the alpine intent of it.  I had no problems sewing through the back to add a haul loop not sure why side would be any different? 

How much do you weigh/how tall are you?

Doug Hutchinson wrote:

Ive found the durability of the Halo to be fine, definitely more durable than the Cuestras. But like has been noted, it is not comfortable for hanging, and I actually don't find it that comfortable for hiking in - I never can get the leg loops to stay where I want them.

I fixed the two ommisions: 

I added a fifth gear loop (I glued the knots on the cord so it would not untie).

And I had my seamstress add two more clipper slots, but apparently it is very hard to sew through the waistband because of some fibers in there. 

I really thought the Halo was going to be the one harness to rule them all, but it's now basically my sport harness, and I use the Cuestra Adj for everything else.

The BD Vision Recco harness has all the features you’ve added and is more comfortable than the Halo. If you’re looking to replace the Halo, it’s worth a look.

I have owned a Cuesta for several years and really like it but for ice I prefer the BD Vision now. 

Anyone who likes this thing: I've got one i've climbed in twice that i'm getting rid of for $75 shipped. Medium.