Misty Mountain Appreciation Thread
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Misty is THE pad company also! My Highlander has outlasted 4 other pads over the last decade and is still my go to pad for everything but highballing. The foam is surprising still in good shape for as many catches as its given me over the years, and the bomber construction hasn't ripped or worn through on any part of the pad cover at all (unlike those other 4 I mentioned). Mike is an amazing ambassador for local climbing and makes sure to support the Carolina Climbers Coalition every chance he gets! He's a great guy to talk to in person or over the phone and even supported a guidebook I self published for SC bouldering. If you want someone who uses cheap materials and shotty construction with little to no idea of actually how a product is used, then check out Metolius or Mad Rock...but if you want a bouldering pad masterpiece, built and used by an actual climber that cares, then definitely get yourself a Misty!!! |
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My buddy mentioned he was getting old and fat and that harnesses didn't fit him right anymore. I mentioned MM but he'd never heard of them. He bought one on a lark and now raves about his MM Caddy. |
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I too love my caddy. |
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Ryan Nevius wrote:So this thread (as well as all the other about Misty harnesses) has convinced me I need one. Without saying what I need it for...I'm wondering if you can describe why I would choose the Cadillac over the Sonic (or vice versa). How about the Intrepid ? also...BUMPLooks like a couple of differences - the Caddy has 6 gear loops vs. 4 with the other two. The Caddy has a double-buckle system around the waist, which allows better adjustment (to keep the belay loop centered). |
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The Caddy has adjustable leg loops, and a NICE WIDE back on the sawmi, and is SUPER COMFY. The Sonic looks like a less beefy version of the caddy, but looks nice though. |
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If you don't need adjustable legs, take a look at the Turbo as well. I have a Bolt, a Titan and the new Turbo. The new Turbo may be the best Misty and the best harness i have owned. Light, comfortable and i waist rack and can get everything i need on the gear loops. Really nice harness from a great company. |
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Brian - curious about the new Turbo. I have an old one and I like it pretty well, but find that the buckle slips quite a bit, and sometimes I feel like the 1" webbing digs through the waist belt padding making it less comfortable than it could be. I know they changed where that webbing is compared to the padding to help that, does it feel like the pressure is distributed well in the waist belt? |
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wilcox510 wrote:Brian - curious about the new Turbo. I have an old one and I like it pretty well, but find that the buckle slips quite a bit, and sometimes I feel like the 1" webbing digs through the waist belt padding making it less comfortable than it could be. I know they changed where that webbing is compared to the padding to help that, does it feel like the pressure is distributed well in the waist belt?Yes. They moved to the always threaded buckle and reworked the waist belt. I find it much more comfortable. If you're hanging tons, i'd get a cadillac, but for a cragging harness the Turbo is really nice. |
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Other than the adjustable leg loops...how does the Sonic compare to the Turbo? I'm looking for an all-around harness for sport and long/multipitch trad routes. On a similar note, would the Cadillac be too much? I've rarely found 4 gear loops to be insufficient; but maybe I'm missing something. |
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I talked to Misty Mountain about a month ago and they told me that the sonic and turbo are identical except for the leg loops and color. I took the turbo out for its maiden voyage today in the gunks and I am very pleased. Comfy but not too bulky. |
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Ryan Nevius wrote:Other than the adjustable leg loops...how does the Sonic compare to the Turbo? I'm looking for an all-around harness for sport and long/multipitch trad routes. On a similar note, would the Cadillac be too much? I've rarely found 4 gear loops to be insufficient; but maybe I'm missing something.You'd probably find the cadillac to be too much. It's more of a long day trad routes harness, or even short walls. The Turbo fills the niche you are looking at nicely. It's light enough to not be in the way on sport routes. I wear it for everything. You could always call the Misty folks, they would be happy to figure out the best option for you. |
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MISTY = BOMBER |
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I went with the Sonic. I'll be heading to Tuolumne / the High Sierra in a couple weeks and will probably post up a full review after. Not much info out there on it, but seemed like a perfect all-around option. |
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I have a misty mountain harness for work. I bought a full body for the same reason I have a carbon fiber hard hat and a bramd new truck.I was pleased to see XXL sizing and comfortable straps. Definitely worth the money! think I'll get a Caddy when my R280 wears out for climbing |
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Kirby1013 wrote:My dead birds are still going strong...the first wore out after about three years....i have one for the gym and one for outside...by far the most comfortable harness i've climbed in...imight try the cadillac one day but the way the deadbird spreads out the weight with the fibers is hard to beat no matter how much padding there is. I'd like to see a combination of both - that would be a killer harness then |
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rock_fencer wrote: My dead birds are still going strong...the first wore out after about three years....i have one for the gym and one for outside...by far the most comfortable harness i've climbed in...imight try the cadillac one day but the way the deadbird spreads out the weight with the fibers is hard to beat no matter how much padding there is. I'd like to see a combination of both - that would be a killer harness thenExcellent to hear that Arcteryx harnesses hold up over time. The fit is perfect! |
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Since this post popped up I have to chip-in. After reading through this we contacted Misty regarding customization of a harness. Even citing this thread. We were looking for a 2-way adjustable women's harness for ice climbing. Very unfortunate for us: |
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Kirby1013 wrote: I have a misty mountain harness for work. I bought a full body for the same reason I have a carbon fiber hard hat and a bramd new truck....When the ice melts I climb the R280 least two times/week in the R280.Does any of the above have any basis in rational thought? Cause I got nothing here. Tom, I feel your pain. I contacted Totem and asked them to make me three sizes of cams that they don't manufacture, and they said something like, it wouldn't be cost effective to fabricate dies and put a design team on making my single set of 10", 12", and 14" totem cams. Misty offers lots of custom options and are friendly and helpful as hell. They don't make ice specific harnesses, should they retool their manufacturing to suit your custom notions? Dear Misty. Please manufacture me a portaledge, though I realize you do to or have ever sold these. Also, make me an ice cream maker and a wish machine with extra wishes... The best harnesses in the world STILL aren't good enough for some people. Next time I'm in NC I'm buying those mooks ice cream. |
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Kirby1013 wrote: I have a misty mountain harness for work. I bought a full body for the same reason I have a carbon fiber hard hat and a brand new truck.I was pleased to see XXL sizing and comfortable straps. Definitely worth the money! think I'll get a Caddy when my R280 wears out for climbing Strange my dead bird harness seems to be holding up pretty well. Ive heard Arcteryx harnesses aren't built to last. When the ice melts I climb the R280 least two times/week.Zappatista, There, I fixed my spelling and the last sentence. Actually I tell you what.. I'll write it again so you understand it. I care if you understand. You have to understand me! I bought a full body harness for my job in construction. Construction workers wear harnesses too. You can google it. The reason for the purchase is it's fancy like my truck and my hard hat. I see you understood the next few words since you cut that stuff outta the quote. So when the ice melts there's no more ice climbing. I wear a Arcteryx R280 just rock climbing. I wear a different harness for ice climbing. And speaking of rational thought.. What's up all the sarcasm over Tom's post? Getting all defensive because someone can't get custom ice clipper slots after they read they could in this thread?.. Real rational thinking. Tom, The Misty Mountain Cadillac has ice clipper slots. Check out the website. |