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Ben Ambrose
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May 24, 2016
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Unknown Hometown
· Joined Apr 2016
· Points: 0
When I started climbing I bought a black diamond momentum. However they jus tossed it at me with a "here you go" and sold me one a bit to small. I'm ready to buy a new harness and need some advice. I want to concentrate more on Trad but I tend to climb more often on TR or in gyms, and I'm looking for under $100. Recommendations???
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Sam Stephens
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May 24, 2016
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PORTLAND, OR
· Joined Jan 2010
· Points: 1,090
Misty Mountain Turbo. Hands down the best all around harness on the market, and made in NC. Get a Cadillac if you want a little more comfort, but the Turbo is pretty plush. I know that's at or above your budget, but it's worth it
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Mathias
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May 24, 2016
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Loveland, CO
· Joined Jun 2014
· Points: 306
I just got a Turbo a little while ago. I've yet to try it out but I bought it to be my all-around harness for everything but multi pitch. It's constructed as would be expected for a MM. You may oray not like fixed leg loops, but they have other options for just under $100 that'd do what you want.
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Nicholas Oxentenko
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May 24, 2016
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Unknown Hometown
· Joined Sep 2009
· Points: 10
Misty Mountain has and will continue to be the only harness brand I wear. 13 years of climbing has lead me to use multiple models and each has worn incredibly well; they have provided me the highest level of comfort for their entire life of use. I have demo'd every brand (at gyms/crags/Trade Show) and not one compared when taking a whipper to sitting at a belay on the sharp-end.
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Sam Stephens
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May 24, 2016
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PORTLAND, OR
· Joined Jan 2010
· Points: 1,090
I'm a 31, I wear a large so it's cinched all the way down. Could use medium leg loops, but I'm fine with them being loose
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Daniel Chambo
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May 24, 2016
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Chapel Hill, NC
· Joined Nov 2013
· Points: 85
I had a misty mountain turbo and used the hell out of it for years. Durable, but Not very comfortable for me (totally non breathable, and it's support is just 1 inch webbing underneath all the padding) My vote goes to the edelrid Cyrus or Orion, most comfortable harness I've ever used.
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Noah Yetter
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May 24, 2016
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Lakewood, CO
· Joined Jul 2015
· Points: 105
I got a BD Solution a couple months ago and it's fantastic for the gym. I find it comfortable to hang in and I'm nearly 200 pounds. Full price is $70, and it's on sale lots of places right now.
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Tapawingo Markey
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May 24, 2016
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Reno?
· Joined Feb 2012
· Points: 75
I've always enjoyed my Metolius Safe Tech trad harness. Lightweight, supportive, locking speed buckles and it's at a good price point.
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Ted Pinson
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May 24, 2016
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Chicago, IL
· Joined Jul 2014
· Points: 252
I would check out the Metolius safe tech if you're looking to go under $100. I love my Misty, but they are pricey.
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Barrett Pauer
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May 24, 2016
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Brevard, NC
· Joined Apr 2013
· Points: 775
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Jack Servedio
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May 24, 2016
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Raleigh, NC
· Joined Feb 2016
· Points: 35
Why change at all - just get one that fits? The momentum is an all around harness. It's not super comfortable to hang in very long, but if you are just getting into trad, why spend all that money on a huge harness? The momentum fits a single rack easily with room for a few doubles and your approach shoes. Any all around harness will work fine, and be cheaper than a specialized harness. Just find a brand who's sizing fits you and stick with it. BD fits me really well, so I stick with them. The Chaos is like more comfy momentum.
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Victor K
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May 24, 2016
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Denver, CO
· Joined Jul 2003
· Points: 170
I'm using the Mammut Togir and really liking it. Both Edelrid and Mammut have harnesses with a molded plastic reinforcement at the lower leg loop tie in point. I'm attracted to the durability and the light weight. It's cheap too. I've had Arc'teryx harnesses in the past, but the last one wore out too quickly at the tie point, particularly given the price.
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Forthright
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May 24, 2016
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Unknown Hometown
· Joined Oct 2011
· Points: 110
Whatever fits you the best. Doesn't matter fuck all about brand unless you are very specific on a feature (like an ultra light trad harness -> arcteryx)
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