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Comparing Climbing Harnesses for Women

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Pros Versatile, mobile, comfortable and compactComfortable, easy to clip rigid gear loops, great value, adjustable leg loop system is light and easyLightweight, breathable, comfortable, and highly mobileSliding waist belt keeps the belay loop in front as you adjust it, comfortable to hang in, durableLightweight, packs down small, breathable material
Cons Material absorbs sweat, expensiveWaist belt doesn't have the best ventilationUncomfortable if leg loops don't fit youRear haul loop isn't very functional, bulky especially around leg loopsExpensive, only has two molded gear loops, not versatile
Bottom Line A great all-around harness for alpine missions, trad climbing and multi-pitch routes that packs down small for lightweight adventuresOne of the best and least expensive all around harnesses in this reviewA lightweight and thin harness that is comfortable to hang inThis all-around harness is a good beginner model and also good for gyms or programsA highly specialized harness that is extremely lightweight and built for sport climbing
Rating Categories Arc'teryx AR-385a Black Diamond Momentum Black Diamond Solution Edelrid Jayne Black Diamond airNET
Hanging Comfort (30%)
8.0
8.0
8.0
7.0
8.0
Standing Comfort and Mobility (25%)
9.0
9.0
9.0
8.0
8.0
Features (20%)
8.0
8.0
9.0
8.0
6.0
Versatility (15%)
9.0
8.0
6.0
7.0
6.0
Adjustability (10%)
9.0
7.0
6.0
8.0
6.0
Specs Arc'teryx AR-385a Black Diamond Momentum Black Diamond Solution Edelrid Jayne Black Diamond airNET
Designed for These Disciplines Sport, Trad, Ice Sport, Trad Sport Sport, Trad, Ice Sport
Measured Weight (size Small) 13 oz 10.3 oz 11.4 oz 15.5 oz 8 oz
Number of Gear Loops 4 (rigid with flexible attachment points) 4 (rigid) 4 (rigid) 4 (rigid with flexible attachment points) 4
Haul Loop? Yes (not full strength) Yes Yes (not full strength) Yes (very small) Yes
Adjustable Legs? Yes (detacheable) Yes No Yes No
Self-Locking Buckle? Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Ice Clipper Slots? Yes (4) No No Yes (2) No
Waist Belt Construction Warp Strength Technology Dual Core (2 thin bands of webbing with foam in between) Fusion Comfort Technology (3 strands of webbing) 3D mesh padding Dyneema airNET
Special Features Colored fibers inside high wear points to indicated when it's time to retire trakFIT leg adjusters are low profile and lightweight Leg loops have same wide construction as waistbelt Plastic protector over bottom tie-in point New patented infinity loop which is seamless and durable