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Post by **chriss** » Wed Dec 02, 2009 12:31 pm

Saxman wrote:Arc'teryx makes the lightest and most comfortable/breathable harnesses right now and they are under 150.

Do people really spend $150 on a sport climbing harness? Wow, I have never spent more than $35 and have always been able to find a petzl harness on sale no problem.

Post by **cliftongifford** » Wed Dec 02, 2009 12:44 pm

rocclimber wrote:$50 Petzl Sama! Great comfy harness. low price tag.

http://www.petzl.com/us/outdoor/mountai ... ses-0/sama

spend the extra and get the corax2, the sama doesn't have adjustable leg loops, which can be a pain in the ass.

Post by **Saxman** » Wed Dec 02, 2009 2:17 pm

chriss wrote:
Saxman wrote:Arc'teryx makes the lightest and most comfortable/breathable harnesses right now and they are under 150.
Do people really spend $150 on a sport climbing harness? Wow, I have never spent more than $35 and have always been able to find a petzl harness on sale no problem.

No, the list is 135 and many places online have them for 99. They are comfortable and a lot of people wear them, however there are probably many of those who are using pro deals to get them.

Post by **toad857** » Wed Dec 02, 2009 3:22 pm

what... you mean i'm not entitled to a prodeal? p'sshhhawwww

Post by **dan.papuga** » Sun Feb 28, 2010 5:09 pm

I just got the BD Chaos and I couldn't be happier...... although it was $125. Worth every penny though.

Post by **Clevis Hitch** » Sun Feb 28, 2010 5:26 pm

Go with arteryx or petzl. Can't go wrong. I've had misty mountain,Petzl,Metolius and BD. I just spent $125 on a metolius waldo. If you're going light weight then go with Petzl or BD. If you're going with comfort and longevity go with arcteryx or petzl.

Post by KD » Sun Feb 28, 2010 10:26 pm

ditto on misty

Post by **Clevis Hitch** » Mon Mar 01, 2010 12:07 am

be sure to patronize your local gear store. J+H Landmark in Lexington or Miguels in Natural Bridge.