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rydra_wong ([personal profile] rydra_wong) wrote in [community profile] disobey_gravity2012-01-09 08:41 pm
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Harnesses?

Now I've finally learned how to tie in with a rethreaded figure-of-eight, belay, etc., it has occurred to me that at some point I may need to buy a harness.

So, what should I know, people? What are the questions to consider? What should I take into account (other than "it should fit me and be appropriate for a lot of indoor top-roping")? Advise me!
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[personal profile] syderia 2012-01-10 06:04 am (UTC)(link)
My advide would be to find a shop that lets you try them out before buying. Here there's one where you put it on and they hoist you up in the air, so you can judge how comfortable they are.

The second the "extra loops" piece of advice from the previous poster. Try to have at least four.
rydra_wong: "i like to climb alot". The xkcd stick figure climbs up the side of Hyperbole and a Half's yak-like "alot." (climbing -- alot)

[personal profile] rydra_wong 2012-01-10 08:52 am (UTC)(link)
Here there's one where you put it on and they hoist you up in the air, so you can judge how comfortable they are.

I haven't seen a gear shop with the facilities for that in the UK, but will keep my eyes out. Thanks for the advice!
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[personal profile] juliet 2012-01-12 12:47 pm (UTC)(link)
The shop in the Castle does that. When I bought mine I spent quite a while hanging from it (& the other contenders) before deciding, & it was definitely a Good Thing.

I actually wound up getting a more gear-loop-ish harness than I expected (think it is one designed for ice climbing & so forth) because it was so damn comfy. The contrast between that & the hire harness was quite impressive.

I can't use mine at the moment (too big) or for the next couple-few months (I don't roped-climb often anyway, & can't imagine I'm going to make it anywhere other than the Arch at the outside for a while after March!), so if you'd like to have a borrow & try it out you'd be welcome to.
rydra_wong: "i like to climb alot". The xkcd stick figure climbs up the side of Hyperbole and a Half's yak-like "alot." (climbing -- alot)

[personal profile] rydra_wong 2012-01-12 12:51 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh, cool. I'm now registered at the Castle (having done the roped climbing induction there), so I'll definitely check the shop.
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