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2nd Harness: Long Haul, Sonic, Caddilac, other?

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Jace Demeranville · · Madison, WI · Joined Apr 2021 · Points: 0

I currently rock a BD Solution but I have begun to wear through the hardpoints. I split my time wearing it out top roping and managing an artificial climbing tower/zip line. On the tower, I am continuously tethered which is what I suspect is leading to the wearing of the hard points.

I'm also beginning my descent into the world of trad climbing. All my TR anchors are built on gear and gear slings can be unweildy sometimes. I like space on my harness for "stuffs." They also come in handy when I'm working with groups on the tower. Here this spring, i will also be getting certified on natural rock for my organization. Hopefully it means I can spend more time in the harness. But here's my question...

The solution is great if I wasn't wearing it for 8-10 hours a day and when I need to do maintainance on the wall, it sucks. So I'm torn between 3 harnesses. BD long haul, Misty Mountain Sonic, or Misty Mountain Caddilac or other suggestions?

I don't currently plan to big wall but it'd be nice to have a harness capable if that opportunity presented itself. I'm also not a skilled climber (5.10 ish, on a good day) so weight isn't too important to me. Price is also negligable, I wear it too much for that to be a sticking point. 

Christian Hesch · · Arroyo Grande, CA · Joined Aug 2017 · Points: 55

Find an older bd big gun for 50-60 bucks, then spend big(ger) dollars later… unless money is no object, then just grab a caddy 

that guy named seb · · Britland · Joined Oct 2015 · Points: 236

Get another solution and a bosuns chair. 

Brad Johnson · · Charlotte, NC · Joined Jul 2017 · Points: 0

Cadillac is my go to.  I’m solution guide for the gym and sport and when I rack up its Cadillac.  I couldn’t get a good fit on the long haul.  

Shane Davis · · Oklahoma/ Arkansas · Joined Sep 2021 · Points: 15

The Cadillac is on the heavy side and is a little "clunky" with all the straps and gear loops but it's super solid and carries a big rack very well.  I tend to carry too much so it's a good choice for me.

Adam W · · TX/Nevada · Joined Dec 2019 · Points: 532

i use the Cadillac from Hownot2 for development with the extra belay loop and gear loop and have no complaints about it for extended hanging periods, otherwise when just sport climbing I use a Petzl Sama

Chris L · · Chattanooga · Joined Jul 2023 · Points: 0

I’m in the Cadillac group as well when plugging gear.  It big and beefy and confidence inspiring with plenty of room so I can rack plenty of gear and sew up any route.  
petzl Adjama for sport climbing   

Garrett Hopkins · · Baraboo, Wi · Joined Feb 2018 · Points: 80

Yates Shield

Cheaper than a Cadillac and of equal beefiness and comfort. Same number of gear loops too 

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