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Black Diamond Momentum SA Climbing Harness

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    Black Diamond Momentum SA Climbing Harness

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    The all-around Black Diamond Momentum SA climbing harness balances durability, breathability and comfort for sport climbing, multipitch trad routes and glacier ascents.

    • Harness features a lightweight aluminum Speed Adjust buckle at the waist that is prethreaded for quick and secure 1-handed operation
    • trakFIT leg adjustments feature simple slide adjusters along the leg-loop webbing; trakFIT is quick and easy to adjust and requires no doubling back
    • Bullhorn-shaped waistbelt with Dual Core Construction™ features 2 separate bands of webbing that distribute pressure while allowing great breathability
    • Abrasion-resistant nylon, breathable mesh, EVA foam padding and a soft lining material create excellent comfort
    • 4 pressure-molded gear loops are reinforced with nylon webbing to provide excellent racking space with high strength
    • Rear elastic straps adjust easily and can be released
    • Black Diamond Momentum SA climbing harness has a rear haul loop that is rated at 12kN

    Weight (see spec chart) is based on size Medium.

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

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    Black Diamond Momentum SA Climbing Harness Specs
    Specification
    SMLXL
    Best use
    Climbing Climbing Climbing Climbing
    27 - 30 inches30 - 33 inches33 - 36 inches36 - 39 inches
    Yes Yes Yes Yes
    4 loops 4 loops 4 loops 4 loops
    Yes Yes Yes Yes
    18 - 22 inches20 - 24 inches22 - 26 inches24 - 28 inches
    Yes Yes Yes Yes
    Yes Yes Yes Yes
    No No No No
    350 grams350 grams350 grams350 grams
    Men's Men's Men's Men's
    Fits waist
    Padded waist
    Gear loops
    Belay loop
    Leg loop size
    Padded leg loops
    Adjustable leg loops
    Droppable leg loops
    Weight
    Gender

    Black Diamond Momentum SA Climbing Harness Customer Reviews

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    Black Diamond Momentum SA Climbing Harness
     
    4.2

    (based on 22 reviews)

    91%

    of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

    Pros

    • Simple (19)
    • Comfortable (14)
    • Durable (12)
    • Cheap (4)

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Indoor (15)
      • Outdoors (12)
      • Bouldering (6)
      • Long climbs (6)
      • Sprint climbs (5)
        • Sizing:
        • Feels full size too small

           

          Feels half size too small

           

          Feels true to size

           

          86% 

          (18 reviews)

          Feels half size too big

           

          Feels full size too big

           
        • Reviewer Profile:
        • Avid climber (9), Casual/ recreational (6), Getting started (6)
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No (16), Yes (4)

      Reviewed by 22 customers

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      4.0

      Great Value

      By AdrenalineJunky

      from Melbourne, FL

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

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      Pros

      • Comfortable
      • Simple

      Cons

      • Difficult to put on

      Best Uses

      • Indoor

      Comments about Black Diamond Momentum SA Climbing Harness:

      I like the simplicity and the price point. Overall fun harness a very grab and go deal. I do not like the leg loops however. Little to no adjustability. It does what i ask it to do, indoor climbing, fast and easy.

      • Sizing:
      • Feels true to size
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

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      4.0

      Best Value I Have Experienced

      By Grip Shift

      from Minneapolis, Minnesota

      About Me Avid Climber

      See all my reviews

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      Pros

      • Comfortable
      • Durable
      • Simple

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Indoor
        • Outdoor

        Comments about Black Diamond Momentum SA Climbing Harness:

        At its price point, I would recommend this harness to anyone considering it. I climb 3-5 times a week and had this harness for over a year and ended up retiring it due to sizing before it ever wore out on me.

        The leg loops are fool proof and the waist adjustment is easy with the auto-double-backing buckles. The harness weighs marginally more than harnesses that cost almost three times as much.

        If you are looking for an "all-around" harness that would fit the needs of a recreational climber, this harness is great.

        • Sizing:
        • Feels true to size
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

        Comment on this review

         
        5.0

        good choice

        By Chang Liu

        from Bozeman, MT

        About Me Getting Started

        See all my reviews

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Cheap
        • Comfortable
        • Durable
        • Good Enough
        • Simple

        Cons

        • NA

        Best Uses

        • Bouldering
        • Outdoor
        • Sprint Climbs

        Comments about Black Diamond Momentum SA Climbing Harness:

        it is pretty cheap and at the same time without any cons

        • Sizing:
        • Feels true to size
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

        Comment on this review

         
        4.0

        it will hold you

        By Jay RB

        from MT

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        Pros

          Cons

            Best Uses

              Comments about Black Diamond Momentum SA Climbing Harness:

              This harness holds me when i fall and it has loops to hold my gear..pretty good holding device. not having to double back is nice. if your lookin for a cheap hold, get it.

              • Sizing:
              • Feels true to size

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              3.0

              Cheap Starter Harness. not comfortable

              By Brian Climb Stuff

              from Southern California

              About Me Avid Climber

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              Pros

              • Cheap
              • Inexpensive

              Cons

              • Digs In
              • Uncomfortable

              Best Uses

              • sport climbing

              Comments about Black Diamond Momentum SA Climbing Harness:

              I used to have the BD older model, the Momentum AL harness which was a bit bulky but it was definitely comfortable. I purchased the Momentum SA harness when my gear was unfortunately stolen. It was a bit uncomfortable when I first tried in on and hanging on it. I thought that I just had to break it in a little. A little over a year later and I'm still "breaking in" the harness.

              I mainly used this harness for single pitch sport routes, and if you are going to use it for that then you will have no problems. I'm in the process of learning proper multi-pitch techniques and anchor building (I eventually will learn to use pro for trad). The pain started when on a hanging belay. This harness is NOT COMFORTABLE ON A HANGING BELAY or just hanging in the harness in general. The waist belt felt as if it were cutting into my sides trying to split me in two. The legs loops were also digging in and was cutting circulation off. I was miserable and it was just a two pitch climb! Black Diamond's older AL model is a significantly much more comfortable harness. If I were to buy a budget harness, I would buy the Momentum AL or another brand of harness.

              This harness is best used for sport climbing where you will not be hanging in your harness for extended periods of time. The speed adjust system for your legs is really convenient especially if your letting other people use your harness.

              I ended up returning this back to REI and I actually purchased an Arc'teryx R320a harness...."omg" is all i will say. that will be on another review

              • Sizing:
              • Feels true to size
              • Was this a gift?:
              • No

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              (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

               
              3.0

              Good, but not for me.

              By Legendary H

              from Salt Lake City, UT

              About Me Casual/ Recreational

              See all my reviews

              Site Member

              Pros

              • Simple

              Cons

              • Too big
              • Uncomfortable

              Best Uses

                Comments about Black Diamond Momentum SA Climbing Harness:

                I really like all of my other BD gear (and I have quite a bit). But this harness was just not for me. First, it was way too big. I am about a 32 inch waist and the medium felt way too big. Once I got it synched down it was pretty much as tight as it could go and was way to the side. Second, I found that hanging in the harness for any more than a minute became really uncomfortable.

                I went to REI and tried on the Petzl and it fit me much better, and I ended up returning this harness for that one.

                Overall this didn't seem like a bad product, but if you have a smaller waist for your size, this will probably not work for you. I would, however, suggest this to those with a different body type.

                • Sizing:
                • Feels full size too big
                • Was this a gift?:
                • No

                Comment on this review

                (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                4.0

                Excellent Harness

                By TKerp

                from St. Paul, MN

                About Me Casual/ Recreational

                See all my reviews

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                Pros

                • Comfortable
                • Durable
                • Simple

                Cons

                • Slightly Too Big

                Best Uses

                • Bouldering
                • Indoor

                Comments about Black Diamond Momentum SA Climbing Harness:

                I got this harness after a recommendation from a friend. For the price, it doesn't get much better. The only complaint I have is that the size medium is just a little too big for my 28 inch waist and the small sized harness was too small.

                However, the pros are incredibly numerous. Despite the size problem I have, it's still an incredibly comfortable harness. It's very simple to put on and use and is padded very nicely. The loops on the waist and on the back are also a nice feature that allow for quick access to chalk bags, belay systems, etc.

                For the price, this harness is excellent and I can see myself using it for a very long time.

                • Sizing:
                • Feels half size too big
                • Was this a gift?:
                • No

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                3.0

                good not great

                By jrad4

                from CA

                About Me Avid Climber

                See all my reviews

                Site Member

                Pros

                • Simple

                Cons

                • Chafes

                Best Uses

                • Indoor
                • Sprint Climbs

                Comments about Black Diamond Momentum SA Climbing Harness:

                great first harness due to the price, but if you start climbing alot you will soon want to upgrade. NOT FOR MULTI-PITCH! very uncomfortable on hanging belays. great for indoor or sport climbing.

                • Sizing:
                • Feels true to size
                • Was this a gift?:
                • No

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                4.0

                Good first harness

                By Tomaslav90

                from San Pedro, CA

                About Me Casual/ Recreational

                See all my reviews

                Site Member

                Pros

                • Price
                • Simple

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Indoor

                  Comments about Black Diamond Momentum SA Climbing Harness:

                  Decent first harness. Only used it in gyms so far. Looking to take it outdoors soon. Can be uncomfortable if you are "sitting" for a long period of time.

                  • Was this a gift?:
                  • No

                  Comment on this review

                  (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                   
                  5.0

                  Perfect for almost any climb

                  By geargy

                  from OR

                  About Me Getting Started

                  See all my reviews

                  Site Member

                  Pros

                  • Comfortable
                  • Durable
                  • Lightweight
                  • Simple

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Bouldering
                    • Indoor
                    • Outdoor
                    • Sprint Climbs

                    Comments about Black Diamond Momentum SA Climbing Harness:

                    Very comfortable. If you are doing a long climb (1.5 hours or more) it starts to hurt.

                    • Sizing:
                    • Feels true to size
                    • Was this a gift?:
                    • Yes

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