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Black Diamond Momentum AL Climbing Harness Package

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Black Diamond Momentum AL Climbing Harness Package

Item # 765512

$99.95

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A great starter kit for new climbers, this Black Diamond climbing harness package offers the basic gear at a great price.

Package includes the redesigned Momentum AL harness, ATC belay device, screwgate carabiner, chalk bag and 100g of White Gold chalk
Fully adjustable Black Diamond Momentum AL climbing harness can be used for nearly any style of climbing during any season
Padded, bullhorn-shaped waistbelt is ergonomically designed for all-day comfort; soft lining won't irritate skin
Adjustable leg loops let you add layers for cool-weather climbing and are droppable for quick entry/exit while wearing crampons, plastic boots or skis
Four pressure-molded gear loops cleanly rack quickdraws, cams and ice screws
Dedicated belay loop adds convenience and safety; full-strength rear haul loop allows you to trail a second rope on long multipitch routes
Enjoy smooth rappels and secure belays with Black Diamond's anodized ATC belay device; ideal for 8mm to 11mm diameter ropes
Screwgate locking carabiner has large internal dimensions; easy to use with any belay device
Midsize Black Diamond chalk bag makes chalking up finger tips easy
Carabiner, belay device and chalk bag come in assorted colors

Weight based on size Medium. Harness sizing specifications are as follows:

Small - waist 27 - 30 in.; leg 18 - 22 in.
Medium - waist 30 - 33 in.; leg 20 - 24 in.
Large - waist 33 - 36 in.; leg 22 - 26 in.
X Large - waist 36 - 39 in.; leg 24 - 28 in.

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

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Black Diamond Momentum AL Climbing Harness Package Specs

Specification	Description
Weight	405 grams
Padded waist	Yes
Padded leg loops	Yes
Adjustable leg loops	Yes
Gear racking	4 gear loops
Belay loop	Yes
Fits waist	27 - 39 inches
Leg loop size	18 - 28 inches
Droppable leg loops	Yes
Gender	Unisex

Black Diamond Momentum AL Climbing Harness Package Customer Reviews

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Black Diamond Momentum AL Harness Package

4.1

(based on 13 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Comfortable (12)
Durable (11)
Simple (7)

Cons

Best Uses

Indoor (10)
Outdoors (7)
Sprint climbs (3)

Reviewer Profile:
Casual/ recreational (6), Avid climber (4)

Reviewed by 13 customers

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Jul

2008

(10 of 10 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Sweet harness, ok chalk bag

By timpbiker

from American Fork, UT

About Me Avid Climber

Pros

Comfortable
Durable
Lots of cool features

Cons

Incorrectly rigged
Sizing is a tad off

Best Uses

Big walls hopefully
Indoor
Long Climbs
Outdoor

Comments about Black Diamond Momentum AL Harness Package:

Sweet, my first REI review!!!

I've done a bit of climing in an earlier life and I'm starting to get back into it. This combo was a great way to pick up some of the essential gear all in one shot.

I'm really impressed with the harness. It has worked great for me so far. It has a good amount of padding and is very comfortable. I also love how it has a lot of gear loops and some features for trad climbing (which I'm starting to get into) and for big walls (if I ever need them!) If I was rating the harness alone, it would be 5 stars.

As other reviewers have said, the chalk bag is a bit small. It will still work ok, but I'm planning on picking up a bigger one soon. My hands will still fit in there, but just not as easily as I would like. I think if I were going to make this purchase over again, I'd get this harness by itself, the same big locking 'biner, the Black Diamond ATC device with adjustable friction, and then a bigger chalk bag. The ATC that comes with this combo works great--no complaints other than I wish it had adjustable friction. But if you are just doing indoor/outdoor sport climbs, it should work just fine for ya.

A couple things:
I have a 32" waist. The REI website lists my size for this harness as a "medium." I actually bought the large by mistake, and then tried it on when I got home and found that it fit pretty well. I was about to return the harness for a medium, but then decided try on the medium first and found that it was way too small. So just be aware of that.

Also, when I got the harness, the belay loop was twisted around - the little pieced of webbing that connects the two sides of the lower tie-in loop (around the lower part of the belay loop) had been put together backwards, so I had to get a pair of tweezers, undo it, and then rethread/double-back myself. It wasn't too big of a deal, but at first I couldn't figure out why the harness wasn't fitting right when I had the leg loops on the right way!! So be aware of that also.

Otherwise, a great combo.

Jul

2008

(3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Follow-up review on the chalk bag.

By timpbiker

from American Fork, UT

Comments about Black Diamond Momentum AL Harness Package:

This is a follow up review on the chalk bag. Initially I thought it would be too small, however, I decided to just use it and see how it would work. It is a small chalk bag, but I think it's going to work out just fine--certainly well enough that the purchase of another bag isn't really justified--Number one, it holds chalk, and number two, I can get my hands in there in almost any situation where I need. What more could you ask?

Also, one thing I forgot to add on my review; the chalk bag comes with some hokey laces for attachment around the waist, rather than a webbing belt with a Fastex type buckle that most other chalk bags come with. I decided to remove the laces and purchase a 36" or so webbing strap with a Fastex type buckle from my local REI store and have been using that for waist attachment. That set-up has been working very well, and the strap will only run you a few bucks. I suppose you could use a 'biner to attach the bag to your harness, but to me that just seems like a waste of a good 'biner.

Jul

2008

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Super Deal

By radudecox

from Atlanta, GA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

Pros

Comfortable
Durable
Gear Loops
Innovative
Light weight
Moves with you
Simple

Cons

Best Uses

Indoor

Comments about Black Diamond Momentum AL Harness Package:

I climb approximately 1-4 times a month. I have been using this harness and gear for over a year now and I love it. One thing that might be improved is possible widening the leg straps maybe an inch or two. After climbing for about 4 hours, the thin leg straps tend to dig in just a lil. Everything else though has been perfect. My climbing buddy got the same package right after I told him of the great deal. We both have enjoyed Black Diamonds well built products. This package is a great idea for someone who is just getting started.

Mar

2008

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Second Purchase One Should Make

By StolidWaffle

from Chicago, IL

About Me Avid Climber

Pros

Comfortable
Durable
Simple

Cons

Chalkbag Too Small

Best Uses

Indoor
Sprint Climbs

Comments about Black Diamond Momentum AL Harness Package:

Have used the harness & chalkbag for two years now, can't complain (very comfy) but after my biner&atc got stolen I opted for something with more grip. Wouldn't mind a larger chalkbag either.
Still, I tell my friends "Buy shoes, then buy THIS package"

Jan

2009

(1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Great Harness

By Eyze

from Dallas, TX

About Me Getting Started

Pros

Comfortable
Durable
Simple

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about Black Diamond Momentum AL Harness Package:

I have not been climbing for long - so I cannot give any expert opinion. I have not owned it long - so I can not give a year long review with how wore down it is. But as a novice, what I CAN say that compared to rental gear this harness is amazing, and it is a great product to get starting off - and my more advanced friends said that it should last a long time.

Mar

2008

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

great package

By old skool fool

from new river gorge, wv

About Me Casual/ Recreational

Pros

Comfortable
Durable
Simple

Cons

Best Uses

Indoor
Outdoor
Ropes courses
sport climbing

Comments about Black Diamond Momentum AL Harness Package:

ive used this package for years, i facilitate ropes courses all summer long & am always in my harness. I sport & top rope & i got this b/c of the comfort of the harness, adjustable leg loops & package deal.

problems are the adjustable leg loops, so your friends with large legs can still ask to borrow it(not that i recommend lending climbing equip. to ANYONE!)
The chalk bag that came with it was too small for my hands, i've got big hands though.

Nov

2009

4.0

awesome buy

By mxrob313

from westminster, ca

About Me Casual/ Recreational

Pros

Comfortable
Simple

Cons

Best Uses

Indoor
Outdoor
Sprint Climbs

Comments about Black Diamond Momentum AL Harness Package:

i haven't climbed in a while and after using the gyms equip it really was a blessing to use and wear this harness. its ultra light weight doesnt chaff. the only thing is that the sizing is kind of weird. the sizing jumps quite a bit from med to large. overall though the chalk bag is a little small it good for getting finger tips like the description says but i have large hands and like a larger bag. the kit is great and gives you everything you should need to start out minus shoes of course. i would recommend this to all my friends.

Jul

2009

4.0

Nice

By Dbuckz

from Minneapolis, MN

About Me Casual/ Recreational

Pros

Comfortable
Durable

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about Black Diamond Momentum AL Harness Package:

I really like this Harness but according to the sizing I should be in a med. I bought the large and it fits really well. I don't care for the chalk bag much(color/too small). Great deal though.

Jul

2008

(0 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Solid harness, but items seperately

By wicked squid

from Corona, Ca

About Me Casual/ Recreational

Pros

Comfortable
Durable

Cons

Best Uses

Indoor
Outdoor

Comments about Black Diamond Momentum AL Harness Package:

I bought this package because they didn't have the harness alone. The harness is excellent but I wound up using my old bag because it was bigger and better looking that the packaged one. A great deal though if you have smaller hands and like the bag color!

May

2008

4.0

Good value to price

By Xtreme Trekker

from Southen California

About Me Avid Climber

Pros

Comfortable
Durable
Gear Loops
Padding
Price
Value

Cons

Best Uses

All around
Alpine
Indoor
Long Climbs
Outdoor

Comments about Black Diamond Momentum AL Harness Package:

Great harness for the price. Lots of features. Very comfortable have literally sat in this harness for hours. Very nice double backing for the webbing adjustments. Only flaw I found is the loops to hold the excess webbing after it has been doubled back are a little small. but over all a good product from Black Diamond.