How to Choose Climbing Harnesses

Easy to use, comfortable and adjustable, the Petzl Corax harness is designed for a wide range of uses, and in comes it in 2 sizes, so you can find just the right fit.
Imported.
View all Petzl Men's Climbing HarnessesBest Use | Climbing |
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Fits Waist | 1: 25.5-37.7 inches 2: 29.9-42.1 inches |
Leg Loop Size | 1: 18.8-23.2 inches 2: 21.2-26.3 inches |
Padded Waist | Yes |
Gear Loops | 4 Loops |
Belay Loop | Yes |
Padded Leg Loops | Yes |
Adjustable Leg Loops | Yes |
Droppable Leg Loops | Yes |
Weight | 1: 470 grams 2: 520 grams |
Gender | Unisex |
Sustainability | Contains recycled materials |
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Great features allowing for any end use, from gym climbing to ice climbing. Excellent first harness with plenty of adjustability for larger sizes, high quality materials and construction compared to other harnesses at similar price. Very comfortable, durable, and overbuilt.
This harness would be great for people with thicker hips and thighs. I personally fall in the top end of Medium for most sizes, and bought size 1. When completely expanded, the waist band is 46". When completely cinched, the waist band is 26". (The paded section is 25") Also, with adjustable buckles on both sides means that the middle loops will always be centered, even when worn at larger sizes. The leg holes range from 27" to 18" The actual padded secion is 15".
I got this to use for top roping indoors. This is the first harness I have purchased and so far I love it. It is super comfortable and easy to adjust. It’s lightweight but it’s sturdy enough that I feel supported when I’m on the wall or on the ground belaying.
If you are a Beginner or someone with unusual "dimensions" BY A MILE the only two harnesses you should consider are this one and the Black Diamond Momentum 4S. The double waist adjustments mean you can "center" the belay loop regardless of your waist size; and the leg loop adjustments mean you can get snug but comfortable. I am one of those people who marches to the beat of my own drum, so I picked this one because everyone ELSE at my Gym wears Black Diamond harnesses.
As with most of Petzl's line, from my experience, this is a solid harness and seems like it would offer a good range of motion. Thought technically a unisex cut, I found that the waistband gaped considerably at the back even when tightened appropriately and I'll be returning it for that reason. So, if you're on the curvier side, this may not lay flat against your waist / back. Understandably given all the points of adjustment, this is one of the heavier harnesses. It is, however, well constructed and I appreciated the leg loop adjustments.
Highly adjustable & easily forgot even after hours on the wall. I've taken this on everything from top ropes to multi-day multi-pitch climbs & it does everything you want it to!