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Black Diamond Alpine Bod Climbing Harness

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Item # 699550

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Alpine Bod climbing harness is designed for climbers who want just the essentials in a harness at a minimal price.

Ultra-light, frill-free and fully functional, this harness is an ideal choice for ski mountaineers and alpine climbers
Adjustable, quick release leg loops for a secure, comfortable fit around the thighs
Wide waistbelt and leg loops are supportive and non-binding
Four gear loops keep racking climbing essentials close at hand

Weight (see spec chart) is based on size Medium. See specifications below for size detail:

X Small fits waist 26 - 29 in., leg 19 - 21 in.
Small fits waist 28 - 31 in., leg 20 - 22 in.
Medium fits waist 30 - 33 in., leg 21 - 23 in.
Large fits waist 32 - 35 in., leg 22 - 24 in.
X Large fits waist 34 - 37 in., leg 23 - 25 in.

Please note: Black Diamond products can only be shipped to the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

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Black Diamond Alpine Bod Climbing Harness Customer Reviews

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Black Diamond Alpine Bod Harness

4.5

(based on 20 reviews)

90%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Simple (19)
Durable (17)
Comfortable (8)
Lightweight (3)

Cons

Best Uses

Outdoors (14)
Indoor (9)
Long climbs (7)
Alpine (5)
Bouldering (5)

- Sizing:
- Feels full size too small
  
  Feels half size too small
  
  Feels true to size
  
  71%
  (12 reviews)
  Feels half size too big
  
  Feels full size too big

- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid climber (12), Casual/ recreational (8)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (5)

REVIEWS

Reviewed by 20 customers

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Jan

2009

(34 of 38 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Highly specialized Harness

By climbinghalfdome

from 1 hour south of Zion UT

About Me Avid Climber

See all my reviews

Pros

Compact
Lightweight
Simple

Cons

Best Uses

Alpine
Long Climbs
Outdoor
Peak bagging

Comments about Black Diamond Alpine Bod Harness:

I give it 5 stars, but it is highly specialized for specific uses. If you are new, DO NOT GET THIS HARNESS. I've been climbing for 10+ years and use 3 different kind of harness' regularly. One for Big Wall climbing, a different one for Trad, sport, and ice climbing, and then this one for the rest. This harness should be used if 95% of your time is spent walking on the ground, trecking, glacier hiking, scrambeling, and alpine mountaineering. As you can see there is NO Padding. Which isn't needed because you shouldn't be hanging in it for more than a few minutes. If your spending more time on vertical terrain (rock or ice), you will want something with some cussion.
I love it! It's light, inexpencive, hikes well, fits over big clothes, and is simple. The last thing I'd want to do is take a big fall in it. The little support would cut you in half. Big vertical falls and even several rappels are doable, but not ideal for this harness.
I think folks see the low sticker price and buy with out knowing what they are getting.

Jan

2008

(8 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Good for everything but the gym

By BoFord

from Seattle WA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Durable
Simple

Cons

Groin pressure

Best Uses

Alpine
Glaciers

Comments about Black Diamond Alpine Bod Harness:

I bought this harness for an introductory climbing class last year, where I used it for gym, trad climbing and glaciers. It's easy to adjust, fits over layers, works great for everything except hanging in it. It's a minimalist harness and not designed to support your weight comfortably for long periods, and if not properly adjusted the crotch loop can bind up painfully. Since you don't know it's there until you need it, I'll continue using it for alpine climbing, but have picked up a padded harness one for sport and gym climbing.

Oct

2007

(6 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great Simple Designe

By G101

from Bozeman, Montana

About Me Avid Climber, Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Durable
Simple

Cons

Lack of pading

Best Uses

Alpine
Bouldering
Indoor
Long Climbs
Outdoor
Sprint Climbs

Comments about Black Diamond Alpine Bod Harness:

Love this Harness, great for the minimalist who doesn’t care about luxury features on a harness. Although your friends will be jealous when nature calls and all you have to do is unclip you leg straps. Very convenient and compact, I’ve used it on multiple occasions for everything from rock climbing to Alpinism.

Sep

2007

(5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Does the job well

By Matt, student

from Tempe, AZ

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Durable
Simple

Cons

Not for all day hanging

Best Uses

Bouldering
Indoor
Outdoor

Comments about Black Diamond Alpine Bod Harness:

This harness is all business. No padding of any sort, but it's safe, reliable, and durable. Plus, it's a breeze to get in and out of and has adjustable/buckled leg loops for when you REALLY wanna get OUT of the thing. Recommended.

Nov

2007

(4 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Good Beginner Harness

By Big Mox

from Boise, ID

About Me Casual/ Recreational

See all my reviews

Pros

Durable
Easy to adjust
Reliable
Simple

Cons

Best Uses

Bouldering
Caving
Indoor
Outdoor
Sprint Climbs

Comments about Black Diamond Alpine Bod Harness:

Great harness for someone who's just getting started. Its low cost does not detract from how reliable it is for a climbing harness.

Mar

2009

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Perfect in its simplicity

By accidentprone

from Spokane, WA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Durable
Safe
Simple

Cons

Chafes

Best Uses

Alpine
Outdoor

Comments about Black Diamond Alpine Bod Harness:

This harness is as safe as they come, absolutely strait forward in design, and absolutely bomb proof. I have fallen off rock and into glaciers without even having to second guess its security. It does get uncomfortable when hanging around for too long, but when hanging over a bottomless cravasse I don't get too concerned about comfort between my legs.

Aug

2008

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great Minimalist Harness

By Go Big or Go Home!

from San Jacinto, CA

About Me Avid Climber

See all my reviews

Pros

Comfortable
Durable
Simple

Cons

Best Uses

Indoor
Long Climbs
Outdoor
Sprint Climbs

Comments about Black Diamond Alpine Bod Harness:

Love this harness, got one for my wife too. It is easy to put on over clothing, especially when mountaineering and having to wear the harness over a base layer and insulated pants. It is light and folds up very small, takes up very little space in my pack. Durable, easy to clean (which is needed after wearing it in a mine), and comfortable as long as you don't have to hang in it for long.

On the downside, the groin strap has to be adjusted properly or it really hurts when you fall or hang on the harness, and the waist strap seems to stretch a little after a year of use( and I mean every weekend use!)

Other than that, great harness and I highly recommend it for alpine climbing or anywhere you have to backpack before climbing.

Sep

2007

(2 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

great for adventures

By meekmo

from Phoenix, Az

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Durable
Simple

Cons

Best Uses

Bouldering
Indoor
Outdoor

Comments about Black Diamond Alpine Bod Harness:

Great harnes that was recomended to me. I used it for glaciers and it was easy to put on over layers and the leg staps make it even more perfect for glacier travel. Like already stated its meant for business.

Jun

2010

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great Mountaineering Harness

By SCUBAMASTER

from Wisconsin

About Me Avid Climber

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Pros

Comfortable
Durable
Simple

Cons

Best Uses

mountaineering

Comments about Black Diamond Alpine Bod Harness:

A very comfortable harness that is perfect for mountaineering. Low weight and low price make this a great piece of mountain gear. Black Diamond designed a great alpine harness. You will not regret purchasing this harness.

Jan

2012

5.0

Good for Certain Climbs

By PDXClimber

from Portland, OR

About Me Avid Climber

See all my reviews

Pros

Durable
Lightweight
Simple

Cons

Best Uses

Glacier Travel
mountaineering
Outdoor

Comments about Black Diamond Alpine Bod Harness:

This is a good harness for mountaineering, especially for glacier travel & non-technical climbs. However, this harness has no padding, so it is mostly confined to those uses. If you want a harness for gym or technical climbing, get something else.

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