Harnesses?

[rydra_wong]

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!

Comments

[jumpuphigh]

I get confused as to what people in different countries call different types of climbing. Sports=trad for me. :D

[emperor]

Oh! What do you call what I call sport, then? :-)

[jumpuphigh]

We just mainly call it lead climbing which is confusing since trad climbing is also referred to as lead climbing. Basically, our vocabulary is all messed up. :D You don't get much distinction among US climbers in terms of the vocabulary unless they climb internationally as well. Then, climbers more often use European definitions. Otherwise, we just lump it all in under the umbrella of "leading."