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Yates Big Wall Harness
Posted: Wed Feb 09, 2005 3:31 pm
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.
Posted: Wed Feb 09, 2005 3:38 pm
by squeezindlemmon
Don't have one of those.... but if you're looking for comfort, check out the Misty Mountain Cadillac.
Posted: Wed Feb 09, 2005 4:00 pm
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.
Posted: Wed Feb 09, 2005 4:32 pm
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.
Posted: Wed Feb 09, 2005 5:01 pm
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.
Posted: Wed Feb 09, 2005 6:11 pm
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.
Posted: Wed Feb 09, 2005 6:29 pm
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.
Wes
Posted: Wed Feb 09, 2005 7:18 pm
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.
Posted: Wed Feb 09, 2005 7:30 pm
by rockstar
i love my yates astroman. you wouldn't believe how often i use the 5th gear loop on the front of it.
Posted: Fri Feb 11, 2005 2:32 am
by ynp1
i love the astroman... and have really done a big wall or three. has anybody else ever done one?