Why don't they make harnesses that fit?

john strand wrote:Ever since you can't buy a swami belt and legs loops individually..so, since 1990 or so ?

I loved my Fish Big Wall harness. It's swami and leg loops. No buckle or bar tacks to fail. Owned at least 4 of them. Fish discontinued. :-(

I like the Petzl Adama cause it has adjustable leg loops. I wish the back gear loops stood out more. Petzl should reinforce the areas on the back of the leg loops where the elastic attaches. That seems to crack and wear first. Ballistic cloth anyone?

I like my Misty Mountain Cadillac.

I'd agree with kemple sr. on the sizing range. Go to just try a selection of different brands and models

Remember...Waist band should be above your navel.

FISH ! I had a wall and a skin belt...great stuff.

I wear a small (28-29") Petzl and have for years. I really like them. In fact, they've gotten better.

My first Petzl, a Meteor in 1995, was built exactly like a Medium and used a shorter waistbelt. The result was that the gear loops were too far back on one side. I had a similar issue to a lesser degree on a Jump. I've had this same issue on Mad Rock and Wild Country harnesses. My Sama (It's my third) just doesn't have that issue, it's totally centered.

I would assume that all Petzl harnesses are balanced but I couldn't wear a medium even if I ate Aleks, so I don't really know.

I should have added that Misty Mountain has been very helpful in making one for me that fits, but most brands just don't work well for me.

30" waist (at the biggest), size small Petzl Adjama (and a couple BDs in the past) cinched all the way unless I'm sporting layers. No issue.