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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.
Misty Mountain Threadworks
Misty Mountain just makes sewn climbing products. Check out their 18 harnesses to find one to fit your climbing style.

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