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Black Diamond Alpine Bod Climbing Harness
$37.95
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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
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 Specs
Specification | Description |
| Weight | (Med.) 375 grams |
| Padded waist | No |
| Padded leg loops | No |
| Adjustable leg loops | Yes |
| Gear racking | 4 gear loops |
| Belay loop | No |
| Droppable leg loops | Yes |
| Gender | Unisex |
Black Diamond Alpine Bod Climbing Harness Customer Reviews
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviewsPros
- Simple (13)
- Durable (12)
- Comfortable (5)
Cons
Best Uses
- Outdoors (11)
- Indoor (7)
- Long climbs (6)
- Alpine (5)
- Bouldering (5)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid climber (8), Casual/ recreational (6)
Reviewed by 14 customers
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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.
- Gift:
- No
- Sizing:
- Feels true to size
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.
- Sizing:
- Feels half size too big
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.
- Sizing:
- Feels half size too big
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.
- Sizing:
- Feels true to size
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.
- Sizing:
- Feels half size too big
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.
- Gift:
- No
- Sizing:
- Feels true to size
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.
- Sizing:
- Feels true to size
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.
- Sizing:
- Feels true to size
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.
- Gift:
- No
- Sizing:
- Feels true to size
Pros
- Comfortable
- Durable
- Simple
Cons
- Not for sport climbing
Best Uses
- Glasier travel
- Long Climbs
- Outdoor
Comments about Black Diamond Alpine Bod Harness:
I love my bod
but its not for everyone
its simple and easy to put on and realy comfortable to hike in. if you cut off the gear loops it sits under a pack hip belt with no hard spots:)
but if your going to sit in this harness for any extended period you are not going to like it! long raps of lots of top rope belying this is not the one for you.
- Gift:
- No
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