Yates Big Wall Harness

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overhung
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Yates Big Wall Harness

Post by overhung »

Anyone worn one of these? I'm looking for comfort, i.e. I'm tired of having my cajones squeezed to death by my BD harness. Any other options or opinions. Remember, comfort and racking are the variables.
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squeezindlemmon
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Post by squeezindlemmon »

Don't have one of those.... but if you're looking for comfort, check out the Misty Mountain Cadillac.
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MAT
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Post by MAT »

My buddy has a big wall harness and loves it. It is really bulky, probably too much for anything but easy free climbs. The cadillac is a great harness that is not too big, Misty also makes a bigger version the Titan.
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Post by overhung »

Yeah, just looked at the Cadillac. It looks really good, and cheaper than the Yates. I can't wait for the tax return.
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loren
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Post by loren »

I have a cadillac (my second), which I've always been pretty happy with. PM Danny about the Yates, as I'm pretty sure that he has a Yates.
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Post by KD »

I have a misty cadalliac it's very comfortable. I replaced my nuy grabbin' petzyl harness with it. It has plenty of gear loops so i dont have to wear a gear sling. nice harness - well made - great padding. The yates looks good but i don't have any experience wit it.
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Post by Wes »

I also have a misty cadalliac, but only wear it for long routes or when I am going to be hanging a bunch - bolting or taking pictures. Otherwise, my Petzl works just fine.

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Post by batguano »

I've got one of the Yate's Shield harnesses and I'm happy with it. I like it better than the Yate's big wall harness because of the double buckle entry system. the big wall has this wierd webbing entry system that looks awkward. both of them are, in my opinion, too bulky for free climbing specifically.
I got an old Misty cadillac that I was very happy with. I used it for alot of free climbs as well as wall climbs. I would say it's definately more versitile. But if I were looking for a more free specific harness, I'd probably check out the Titan. Looks beefy enough to be comfy, but trim enough to grovel in.
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Post by rockstar »

i love my yates astroman. you wouldn't believe how often i use the 5th gear loop on the front of it.
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Post by ynp1 »

i love the astroman... and have really done a big wall or three. has anybody else ever done one?
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