Must-Have Gear for Beginner Climbers: Top 3 Harnesses for Safety and Comfort

Must-Have Gear for Beginner Climbers: Top 3 Harnesses for Safety and Comfort | CD Ep.2098

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Petzl Corax - bit.ly/3WqzrWN
DMM Trance - bit.ly/3OdEGa9
Black Diamond Momentum - bit.ly/41YTzjX
Welcome back to the Friday Gear Show! Today we'll be sharing our top picks for beginner climbers: the essential harnesses that prioritize comfort, durability, and versatility.
We understand that as a beginner, it can be overwhelming to navigate through the multitude of options available on the market. That's why we've done the research and testing for you!
Join us as we unveil our top three harness recommendations. We'll dive into their features, and discuss their durability, comfort, and adjustability. Whether you're starting out in climbing gyms or outdoors these harnesses are designed to meet the needs of beginner climbers like you.
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@RossPotts Жыл бұрын

I love my Momentum harness! I started out BD Momentum harness and shoes. Cut to 3 years later, I’ve moved on to more aggressive shoes, but still have the same harness. It’s so comfy!

@zacharylaschober Жыл бұрын

The Momentum is less suitable for mountaineering than many harnesses due to the buckles on the leg loops being locked. As well, this is the one folks have trouble adjusting more than others because those quick slide buckles are not meant to hold the leg loops in place, but they draw the attention away from the elastic in the back to tension the leg loops into place. Less of a fan, I like getting people into the Corax LT if they are not getting an all around harness or a Mammut Ophir if they are.

@camdrawscrew Жыл бұрын

Go to a climbing store and try on a harness, best advice. You don’t know until you get it on your waist.

@Ben-ew3hv Жыл бұрын

dmm mithril is (in my opinion) a better all rounder/beginner harness thanks to the adjustable leg loops

@willbevins4203 Жыл бұрын

Would be really good to see some harnesses that are aimed at trad climbers! (In another video)

@liamd01 Жыл бұрын

Started out with a momentum harness, still use the same type (although newer harness) for indoor / sport, have moved on to the DMM renegade for Trad though. Would still recommend the BD Momentum or the DMM Viper / Vixen starter packs to any new climbers asking my opinion. This is mainly due to the harnesses themselves! BD is just stupidly comfortable! and the DMM while still very comfortable, is more about the highly adjustable fit / "floating" waist loop. Both packs offer great value for money, top durability and as said already, comfort.

@rhysllyw Жыл бұрын

I don't think that the trance is the best beginner harness that DMM make, the viper/vixen is more for the beginner market, much more of an all-round harness, similar to the corax but lighter.

@schonni8390 Жыл бұрын

Title says: for safety and comfort. Are you saying any of them are not safe?

@Miminyte500 Жыл бұрын

I think a more appropriate title would've been "for durability and comfort." All of them are super safe when new, but harnesses with more material tend to be able to take more abuse before compromising safety.

@RossPotts Жыл бұрын

Safety in general probably, since for most people, climbing without a harness is not safe.

@schonni8390 Жыл бұрын

I was not actually asking, rather pointing out that the title maybe does not make too much sense haah

@RossPotts Жыл бұрын

@@schonni8390 fair point

@zacharylaschober Жыл бұрын

True, not a worthwhile talking point since even ultralight skimo style harnesses are rated for climbing. Sure some of them are technically safer than others, probably get another kn out of a tie in point or so, but not in any valuable way. He does note durability early on rather than safety. Title probably will change.

@user-mr9ny6yq4h 5 ай бұрын

I love my Momentum harness! I started out BD Momentum harness and shoes. Cut to 3 years later, I’ve moved on to more aggressive shoes, but still have the same harness. It’s so comfy!