What are the most popular harness competition climbers wear?
The popularity of competition climbing had grown immensely since the mid-2000s. And equipment manufacturers had introduced harnesses that are designed specifically for competition climbing. These harnesses are ultra-thin and lightweight. We’ll find out what harness top climbers wear during IFSC Lead World Cup competitions.
Camp Flash
CAMP Flash
*Camp Flash had been retired by CAMP*
An alternative to Flash is the CAMP Alpine Flash an ultralightweight harness with adjustable leg loops
CAMP Alpine Flash
- Hyperlight and compact harness for technical alpinism and ice climbing
- Innovative Load Webbing construction
- Integrated 3 mm padding on the waist and legs
- Auto-locking buckles on the waist and legs
- Elastic straps between the waist and legs are connected by a single buckle for an easy drop seat
- 5 gear loops: 4 on the sides and 1 on the back
- 4 integrated slots for Hub racking carabiners
- Chalk bag loop
Edelrid Prisma
Edelrid Prisma
- 20 mm Slide Block buckle on the waist belt can be fully opened for a comfortable and secure harness fit
- Light Frame Construction: minimal weight and good air permeability thanks to the continuous edge bindings made from Dyneema®, which proportionately distribute the load
- 4 symmetrical gear loops and 2 attachment options for ice screw clips
Petzl Sitta
Petzl Sitta
- Extremely thin and flexible waistbelt and leg loops with WIREFRAME Technology
- Very compact, freeing up room in your pack
- The elasticized fixed leg loops and supple leg loop bridge give you total freedom of movement
- Waistbelt is equipped with a DOUBLE BACK HD buckle in forged aluminium, offering good grip and fluid glide of the webbing for easy and quick adjustment
Black Diamond airNet
Black Diamond airNet
- Athlete driven—designed in collaboration with Adam Ondra
- Patented airNET Technology is ultra-breathable for high-end performance while distributing loads evenly across the “net” during falls
- Patented Infinity Loop for belaying, which is durable, lightweight and seamless.
- Two pressure moulded gear loops in front; Lightweight low-profile webbing gear loops in back
- Available men’s and women’s model
Mammut Sender Harness
Mammut Sender
- Ultralight climbing harness built for senders
- Split Webbing technology ensures solid security at less weight
- Laser-cut fabric enhances breathability and ventilation
- Single self-locking buckle at the waist, elastic leg loops
- Tie-in loop reinforced with plastic and wear indicator
- Four gear loops and four attachments for ice screws
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