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Climbing Harnesses
Your harness is your most important piece of personal equipment when you go climbing. Here you'll learn what are climbing harnesses and how do they work; how to put on and use a climbing harness; how to buy a climbing harness; and how to take care of your climbing harness. Also you'll find reviews and recommendations of climbing harnesses.
Parts of a Climbing Harness
Your climbing harness, which basically connects your body to your rope, is a complicated piece of equipment. It has lots of parts—straps, buckles, and loops. Read this breakdown of all the parts of a climbing harness so you know what you’re looking at when you go out to buy a new harness.
Which Climbing Harness Do You Need?
Harnesses are specifically made for different types of climbing, including sport, gym, and competition climbing, general all-around climbing, big wall climbing, alpine and ice climbing, caving, and kids climbing. Specific harnesses are made for women and children.
Your Climbing Harness
A climbing harness is a key piece of your personal climbing equipment. Your harness, with a waist belt and leg loops constructed of sewn webbing, connects you to your climbing rope with a knot. Learn here about the evolution and types of harnesses.
Black Diamond
If you need a comfortable and functional harness, Black Diamond has one for every occasion.